From John Bassey, Kebbi The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kebbi State Wing, under the leadership of Comrade Zaki Sarki SK, has congratulated the Kebbi State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Junaidu Bello Marshal, on his elevation to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). In a congratulatory message issued in Birnin Kebbi, the NUT Chairman, Comrade Zaki Sarki SK, speaking on behalf of the State Executive Council and teachers across Kebbi State, described the elevation as well deserved and a testament to Prof. Marshal’s hard work, humility and distinguished service to the legal profession and academia.…
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By Ado Salisu Kano state Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has been commended for his commitment to improve healthcare delivery across the state. The chairman of the state chapter of Nigerian Medical Association NMA, Dr Abubakar Nagoma Usman made the commendation while briefing newsmen on this year’s Physicians’ Week with theme: Securing the future of medicine in Nigeria; held in the state capital. Usman said the commendation became necessary in view of the state government efforts especially in the area of infrastructure, primary healthcare, emergency medical services, specialist care, workforce development and access to essential medicines and equipment. The chairman explained…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Gombe State chapter of the Nigeria Amalgamated Traders and Artisans Development Association (AMATA) has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima for re-election in 2027, while backing Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for the Senate and Dr Jamilu Ishiyaku Gwamna for governor of Gombe State. The association announced its position through its Acting State Chairman, Alhaji Sunusi Abdullahi Mairediyo, at a gathering attended by government officials, All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, political groups and other stakeholders. Mairediyo said the endorsement reflected the association’s confidence in the candidates’ ability to promote economic growth, support businesses…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, has reiterated that police bail is free, warning members of the public against offering bribes to police officers to secure bail. The commissioner also cautioned that anyone who offers a bribe to influence police officers in the handling of a case would face appropriate legal action. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpha Akata, the commissioner addressed the issue on October 15, 2026, at the Command Headquarters following a question raised by the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA),…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Eleven aggrieved members of the Cross River State House of Assembly have visited the national office of Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria, where they held a strategic meeting with Hon. Innocent Egede, the organisation’s National Director of Strategic Deployment and Implementation. The delegation, led by the House Majority Leader, Rt. Hon. Francis Asuquo, reportedly reaffirmed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu but expressed reservations about extending the same level of political support to other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the state, including Governor Bassey Edet Otu. The lawmakers’ grievances were reportedly linked to…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old suspect, Emmanuel Adoga, in connection with an alleged rape and armed robbery case in Ogoja Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitopha Akata, disclosed that the case was reported on October 9, 2026, through a petition submitted by the father of the 22-year-old survivor on her behalf. According to the petition, the suspect allegedly threatened the survivor with a dangerous object, had unlawful sexual intercourse with her and forcefully took her Infinix Smart 7 mobile phone. The petition…
From Shuaibu Ibrahim Gusau The Nigerian Association of Women in Agriculture (NAWIA), Zamfara State Chapter, has called on governments and development partners to increase support for women farmers to boost food production and strengthen food security in the state. The association made the call on Friday during its celebration of World Food Day 2026 at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau. The event brought together women farmers from the 14 local government areas of Zamfara State, government officials, traditional rulers and development partners. In her keynote address, the State Chairperson of NAWIA, Hajiya Shemau Muhammad Nalado, said the global theme…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State have pledged to work for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dikko Umaru Radda in the 2027 general elections. The Chairman of the APC Stakeholders Forum, Salisu Mamman Kadandani, said members would tour 6,651 polling units and 361 wards across the state to canvass votes for the party’s candidates. He spoke on Saturday at the inauguration of the 2027 Tinubu/Radda Campaign Council at the APC State Secretariat in Katsina. Kadandani said members of the forum considered it their responsibility to mobilise support…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has sworn in two commissioners, a Permanent Secretary and 17 newly elected local government chairmen, urging them to prioritise service delivery, accountability and the welfare of residents. The ceremony, held on Wednesday at the Government House in Damaturu, marked a new phase in the state’s executive and grassroots administration. During the ceremony, Buni swore in Dr Abubakar Bukar Kagu as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, while Dauda Alhaji Idi was appointed Commissioner for Livestock Development. The governor also inaugurated Barrister Fatima Ibrahim Makintami as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Yobe State, Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali, has represented Governor Mai Mala Buni at the maiden convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare (FUHSA), in Bauchi State. The ceremony highlighted the importance of higher education and specialised professional training in strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system and advancing national development. In an address delivered on his behalf, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the Federal Government was making efforts to expand access to education, particularly through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Represented by the Executive Secretary of…