From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The South-South governors have resolved to build a stronger regional economic bloc anchored on infrastructure connectivity, investment mobilisation, maritime development, industrialisation and coordinated engagement with the Federal Government. The move is aimed at translating the region’s enormous economic potential into tangible prosperity for its people. The resolution formed the thrust of a communiqué issued at the end of the second meeting of the South-South Governors’ Forum, held in Calabar, Cross River State, on Monday under the chairmanship of Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri. The governors identified regional rail development, the rehabilitation and modernisation of…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Ahead of the 2027 General Election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to deploy a first-of-its-kind, real-time election readiness tracker to enable the Commission to monitor preparations across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed this on Monday while declaring open a two-day Strategic Operational Workshop for Administrative Secretaries at the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. He also confirmed that the national voter register for the 2027 General Election is approaching 100 million registered voters. Prof. Amupitan said the workshop would produce a standardised,…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Youths and residents of Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State have been urged to intensify the fight against narcotics and drug abuse. The call was made by prominent Nigerian lawyer and Director-General of GGAI, Sir Leonard Anyogo, during a stakeholders’ meeting with residents of Alifokpa in Yala Local Government Area. Anyogo urged residents to strengthen their efforts against drug abuse, participate actively in the electoral process and remain security-conscious as part of collective efforts to promote peace, security and development in the community. He made the call during the stakeholders’ meeting held at…
By Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission (NSC) is finalising major technical and operational arrangements for the maiden National Intermediate Games, EKO 2026, following the approval of key measures on athlete eligibility, talent identification, competition, accommodation, transportation, medical services and digital Games management. The decisions were reached at a meeting of the Joint Technical Committee held at the Sam Shonibare Community Development Centre in Surulere, Lagos. The meeting was chaired by the Director-General of the National Sports Commission and Chairman of the Main Organising Committee, Hon. Bukola Olopade. The committee comprises representatives of the Main Organising Committee, MOC Secretariat, National…
By Shafi’u Yahaya Kano State has, on Saturday witnessed a massive political mobilisation as thousands of members and supporters of the Tinubu Support Groups (TSG) converged on the Sani Abacha Stadium for the inauguration of the leadership of Tinubu Support Groups 2.0. The event was organised by the Director-General of the Tinubu Support Groups in the North-West, Hon. Dr. Baffa Babba Dan’agundi, and brought together political leaders, elected officials, party stakeholders and grassroots supporters in a strong show of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Renewed Hope Agenda. The event was attended by the National Chairman of the…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Director of School Services at the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board (KSSSMB), Dr. Sani Haladu, has commended Kano State Governor, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, for what he described as significant strides in the development of education across the state. Dr. Haladu made the commendation during an interview with journalists at the KSSSMB headquarters in Kano, where he spoke on the achievements of the present administration in the education sector. According to him, the employment of classroom teachers by the state government has helped address the shortage of teachers in public schools and strengthened the…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Sheikh Ali Huzaifa Foundation has organised the fourth edition of its Qur’anic recitation competition, popularly known as Musabakah, in Kano State. The competition, organised by students of Sheikh Ali Huzaifa under his foundation, was held at Khairun Islamic University, Kano, in collaboration with the Kano State Government through the Kano State Qur’anic and Islamiyyah Schools Management Board (KSOISMB). The Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Ismail Ali Yunus, commended the efforts of the Kano State Governor, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, for the support and contributions provided towards the successful organisation of the competition. He also appreciated…
By Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has pledged to make a strong presentation at the National Economic Council (NEC) to encourage Federal and State Governments to patronise vehicles manufactured by Dangote Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (D-PAN) Limited. Governor Uba Sani made the pledge on Friday while unveiling the new Peugeot 5008, 2026 model, at the D-PAN factory premises in Kaduna. The Governor commended Alhaji Aliko Dangote for his continued investment in Nigeria, describing the establishment of D-PAN as a significant contribution to the development of the automobile industry and the Nigerian economy. He said the company had…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Troops of the COAS Special Intervention Battalion 7, Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have successfully dislodged suspected terrorist elements and recovered high-calibre weapons, ammunition and motorcycles during clearance operations in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, said the operation was part of ongoing offensive operations to clear terrorist enclaves across the North-West. He said troops advanced through identified terrorist threat enclaves, including Manu, Alkasim and Kandam villages, as well as…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Suspected bandits have killed five people, injured three others and abducted an unspecified number of residents of Girkau town in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Reliable local sources said the bandits unleashed mayhem on Girkau town and its environs on Thursday evening. The sources added that the gunmen were still hiding in parts of the area and were heavily armed. It was also learnt that the attack occurred amid a reported N40 million levy imposed on communities in Kebbe to forestall an imminent attack reportedly scheduled for Friday. The Spokesperson of the Sokoto…