By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The member representing Bichi Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, popularly known as Abba Bichi, has said the Farmo-Farmo electricity project will boost economic activities and improve productivity in Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State. Abba Bichi stated this during the commissioning of the Bichi Power House, according to a statement issued to our correspondent in Calabar by Hajiya Jamila Abdullahi Rijiyar Lemo. He said the electricity project would not only benefit Bichi town but also enhance the productivity and economic activities of communities across the local government area. He…
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By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has rewarded four volunteer health workers at Akpet Cottage Hospital with automatic employment in recognition of their years of dedicated service and sacrifice in sustaining healthcare delivery in Akpet Central, Biase Local Government Area. The approval was announced by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, during an inspection tour of the hospital, where he commended the beneficiaries for their resilience and unwavering commitment to serving the community despite working for years without formal government appointments. Dr. Ayuk was received by the Medical Superintendent of the hospital, Dr. Boniface…
By Sule Aliyu, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad, has sworn in four new commissioners, warning them that his administration would not tolerate misconduct, abuse of office or any breach of public trust. The governor said the appointments followed the voluntary resignation of some members of the State Executive Council who stepped down to pursue their political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Muhammad explained that the new commissioners were selected from the same local government areas as their predecessors to maintain balanced representation, adding that the appointments were based on competence, experience and credibility. The governor…
The Managing Director of the Bauchi Radio Corporation (BRC), Umar Muhammad Shira, has been elected unopposed as Chairman of Zone B of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON). The election was confirmed in a letter signed by BON Executive Secretary, Yemisi Bamgbose, who informed Shira of his emergence as the new zonal chairman. According to the letter, “This is to inform you that you have been elected unopposed as the Zonal Chairman, Zone B of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON).” Bamgbose congratulated the new chairman and expressed confidence that his tenure would consolidate the achievements of his predecessors while…
By Sule Aliyu, Bauchi Nine people have been confirmed dead in a multiple road traffic crash involving two vehicles in Bauchi State. The confirmation was contained in the First Information Report (FIR) on the road traffic crash (RTC) issued by the RS12.1 Bauchi Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The rescue operation was led by Senior Road Marshal Assistant Suleiman Adamu Toro. According to the FIR, the crash occurred at about 11:20 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026, and was reported at 11:25 p.m. FRSC operatives arrived at the scene at 11:40 p.m., recording a response time…
By Ado Salisu The excitement continues to build! With 100 days to go, Omon, the official mascot of the 28th Nigerian University Games (NUGA), proudly leads the countdown as the journey to UNICAL 2026 reaches a significant milestone. Representing strength, resilience, determination, and the rich natural heritage of Cross River State, Omon continues to inspire the spirit of the Games while reminding us of the values that unite university sports—excellence, unity, friendship, and fair play. With just 100 days remaining, preparations are gathering momentum as the University of Calabar readies to welcome student-athletes, officials, volunteers, university leaders, and sports enthusiasts…
By Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has so far spent over N1.7 billion on the Rumbun Sauki Programme, an initiative aimed at subsidising food items for civil servants across the state. The Special Adviser on Rural Economy, Yakubu Nuhu Danja, disclosed this in an interview with journalists. He said the programme was introduced as part of the government’s social intervention measures to cushion the effects of economic hardship and improve workers’ access to essential food commodities. According to him, about 30,000 civil servants in both the state and the 34 local government areas have benefited from the…
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim The Kano State Government has intensified its campaign to promote exclusive breastfeeding, describing it as one of the most effective strategies for combating child malnutrition and improving maternal and child health outcomes. The State Nutrition Officer, Aishatu Suleiman, stated this on Thursday during a road walk organised to commemorate the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week. The awareness campaign began at the School of Hygiene and ended at the Emir’s Palace, Kofar Kudu, attracting health workers, development partners, civil society organisations and government officials. Ms Suleiman said the campaign was aimed at increasing public awareness of exclusive breastfeeding from…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Chairman of Dange/Shuni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aminu Magaji Bodai, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing an indigene of the area, Prof. Dahiru Muhammad Shuni, as the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education. Bodai gave the commendation in Sokoto on Thursday while reacting to the appointment of the renowned educationist. The former member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly said the people of Dange/Shuni Local Government Area and Sokoto State were delighted that President Tinubu had, through the appointment, demonstrated great…
By John Bassey, Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has approved the creation of two additional districts in Argungu Local Government Area of the state. The approval was announced in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Umar Dutsinmari, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. According to the statement, the Argungu Local Government Council resolved to create two additional districts within the Argungu municipality to enhance grassroots administration and traditional leadership. The newly created and upgraded districts are: Yamman District, with its headquarters at Gungu,…