By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The National Chairman of the Izala movement, Muhammad Sani Yahaya Jingir, has called on Muslims and wealthy individuals to emulate the generosity of Hajiya Safaratu Tijjani Bello by using their wealth to support the propagation of Islam and community development. Ash-Sheikh Jingir made the appeal while commissioning a mosque and Islamic school built and donated by Hajiya Safaratu Tijjani Bello to the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah national headquarters in Jos, Plateau State. He praised Hajiya Bello’s commitment and described the construction of the mosque as a noble act of worship that would continue…
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By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe Nigerian technocrat, Dr. Ibrahim Jalo Daudu Tafarkin Gombe, has called on the Federal Government to formally endorse United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed as Nigeria’s candidate for the office of UN Secretary-General when the tenure of António Guterres expires in January 2027. Speaking on the forthcoming leadership transition at the United Nations, Tafarkin Gombe described Amina Mohammed as a highly qualified global leader with the experience, competence and international reputation needed to head the world body. He noted that Amina Mohammed has served as the UN Deputy Secretary-General since 2017 and previously held key positions in…
By Abubakar Rabilu The Yobe State Focal Person for UN Women, Ambassador Fatima Mohammed Paga, has commended the Yobe State Government for supporting bean cake (akara) sellers with energy-efficient cooking stoves and food items, describing the initiative as a significant step towards women’s economic empowerment and environmental sustainability. The intervention, implemented through the Yobe State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Empowerment, provided beneficiaries with energy-efficient cooking stoves, bags of beans and cooking oil to support and expand their businesses. In a statement issued to journalists, Paga praised Governor Mai Mala Buni for what she described as a practical, people-centred initiative…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government-owned Pharmaceutical Production Plant is set to commence operations in the last quarter of this year, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Drugs and Medical Supplies Agency, Hajiya Fatima Shuaibu Kurfi, has said. Kurfi disclosed this during the flag-off of the distribution of free medical commodities and medical equipment in Katsina. She said the plant would begin production with six oral dosage formulations, adding that its products would be marketed across Nigeria and exported to other countries. According to her, the pharmaceutical plant is expected to boost internally generated revenue for…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has lamented the politicisation of insecurity, warning politicians against using the security situation as a campaign tool ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Radda made the remarks during a sensitisation programme and public lecture organised by the Katsina Scholars Forum for Community Advancement. The event had the theme: “The Role of Islamic Ulama, Traditional Rulers and Community Leaders in the Maintenance of Peace.” He expressed concern that some politicians were exploiting the insecurity challenge for political gain instead of offering practical solutions to address the problem. The…
From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has called on Islamic clerics to work closely with security agencies, traditional rulers and community leaders to strengthen the fight against banditry and other forms of criminality across the state. The governor made the call during a sensitisation programme and public lecture organised by the Katsina Scholars Forum for Community Advancement, led by Sheikh Munir Adam Koza. He said tackling insecurity requires the support of every member of society, particularly religious leaders, whose words and guidance have a strong influence on the people. “Government has a responsibility to…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has flagged off the second statewide ward-level town hall meetings to gather citizens’ input for the preparation of the 2027 state budget, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and participatory budgeting. The governor launched the exercise on Saturday at Radda Ward in Charanchi Local Government Area, while similar consultations were held simultaneously across all 361 political wards in the state’s 34 local government areas. Governor Radda described the exercise as a significant step towards ensuring that governance remains people-centred, stressing that every community deserves to have a…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Member representing Yabo State Constituency in the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Hon. Abubakar Shehu Shamaki Yabo, has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic road accident that claimed the lives of nine young men from Yabo. The victims were reportedly travelling to Lagos State in search of better livelihood opportunities when the accident occurred. In a condolence statement issued to journalists in Sokoto on Saturday, July 18, 2026, Hon. Shamaki described the incident as a devastating loss to Yabo and the entire Shagari/Yabo Federal Constituency. “It is with a heavy heart that I received…
By Musa Muhammad Kuta, Calabar The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Cross River State has called on residents of the state to come out in large numbers to register for their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The State Chairman of IPAC, Engineer Effiom Edet Okon, made the appeal while addressing journalists in Calabar. He urged youths, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders to mobilise eligible residents to participate in the voter registration exercise. According to him, the council expects about 2.5 million people to register for their voter cards, stressing that active participation in the…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released N7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) for the payment of retirement benefits to 4,237 retirees, as the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to improving the welfare of its retired personnel. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Service said Adeniyi disclosed this during a dialogue with NCS retirees, noting that the funds had already been disbursed to the PFAs for onward payment into the retirees’ individual accounts. According to the breakdown presented at the meeting, Access-ARM Pension Managers had 1,223 beneficiaries, Premium…