From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka, has cast his ballot in the state’s local government council elections as voting proceeds peacefully across the 17 local government areas. Gadaka cast his vote at exactly 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Polling Unit 015, Kokea Community, Dala A, Kofan Mai Anguwa, in Fika Local Government Area. After casting his vote, the APC chairman toured several polling units across Fika LGA, including the Goge Collection Centre, to monitor the conduct of the elections. Speaking to journalists after voting, Gadaka expressed satisfaction…
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By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has condoled with Alhaji Abdussalam AAbdulkarim (AA Zaura)and his family over the death of Hajiya Hauwa Waziri, popularly known as Mamaye, who passed away in Abuja at the age of 90. Hajiya Hauwa Waziri was the grandmother of A.A. Zaura’s wife and was described as an elderly woman who lived a long and remarkable life. Governor Yusuf paid a condolence visit to A.A. Zaura at his residence in Abuja, where he conveyed his sympathy to the family over the loss. The Governor said the death of an elderly member…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has charged 2,000 youths participating in the state-sponsored CPD Oil and Gas Training Programme to focus on becoming job creators rather than limiting themselves to seeking employment opportunities. The governor made the call in a keynote address at the flag-off of the programme, themed “Skill Up in the Season of Sweetness (SUSOS),” held in Calabar. The governor was represented at the event by the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem. Otu said his administration’s People First Agenda prioritises youth…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Tension has reportedly gripped parts of Asaba, Delta State, following the death of Mr Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the state Ministry of Secondary Education, after an alleged assault at the office of the Commissioner for Secondary Education. The Delta State Police Command said it had arrested one suspect and launched a manhunt for two others allegedly linked to the incident. The police spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists on Friday, September 25, 2026, identifying the suspects as Enos Attah, Oputa Okestine and Lucky Adoh. According to…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters ( DHQ) says between the period of 17th and 24th September 2026, its troops in the fight against terrorism, kidnapping and oil theft have rescued over 100 kidnapped victims, neutralized score of terrorists, while others surrendered to troops with their families. According to Defence Headquarters within the period, troops also arrested other criminal suspects, recovered arms and ammunition among other items nationwide. In a statement signed and issued to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja said the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) sustained operational momentum…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Mr Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi, has called for stronger institutions, real-time disaster data and improved inter-agency coordination to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness and response to emergencies. Arabi made the call at the 2026 Annual Emergency Response and Simulation Summit in Abuja, where he was honoured with an honorary fellowship in recognition of his contributions to public sector reforms and institutional development. The summit also featured the launch of the ECRMI Real-Time Disaster Data Management System Platform, an initiative designed to provide timely and reliable information to support emergency…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto In an effort to further support security agencies in the state in their fight against banditry and other criminal activities, the Sokoto State Government has awarded contracts for the procurement of 30 Toyota Hilux vans at the cost of N1,592,250,000. Statement issued by Abubakar Bawa Director General, Media and Publicity Government House, Sokoto stated that this was disclosed at the end of the 8th Regular State Executive Council meeting, presided over by Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto. The vehicles are in addition to the over 200 Hilux vans and 62 armoured vehicles earlier procured and distributed to…
by Abubakar Abdulkadir Usman, Esq. The recent judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Gombe has materially altered the legal position concerning Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami’s aspiration to become the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Gombe State. The immediate question is no longer simply whether Pantami can defend the validity of the PDP governorship primary conducted in May 2026. More importantly, the issue now is whether he can lawfully secure the PDP ticket through a fresh primary, successfully challenge the judgment on appeal, or pursue both options simultaneously, subject to the applicable law and procedural requirements.…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto Youths in Sokoto State have signed a peace accord pledging to abandon drug abuse following a mediation intervention by the Sokoto State Women Mediators Network under the RECAP Project, funded by the European Union. The youths signed the Accord of Peace and Withdrawal from Drug Abuse during a community engagement attended by government representatives, traditional leaders, women’s organisations and other stakeholders. Two of the beneficiaries, Bashari and Dahiru, identified unemployment and frustration as major factors pushing some youths into drug abuse. They commended the Women Mediators Network for intervening and supporting their decision to turn away…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) has condemned the obstruction and threats faced by some of its personnel while carrying out a market sanitation exercise around the Chorbe/Yankaji area of Jos. The sanitation exercise was part of the agency’s routine responsibility to ensure that public spaces, markets and areas where food and other essential commodities are handled meet acceptable sanitation and environmental health standards. A statement signed and issued to newsmen in Jos on Thursday by the Director of Administration for the Director-General, Mr Izang D. Pate, said the exercise was conducted alongside market…