By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has donated a brand-new bus to the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Katsina State Council, to enhance journalists’ mobility and improve media coverage of government activities across the state. Presenting the vehicle, Governor Radda said it is the responsibility of every responsible government to ensure that information reaches the people, describing the media as a critical partner in promoting transparency, accountability and good governance. He noted that journalism plays a vital role in shaping public opinion and providing constructive feedback that enables government to improve its policies…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Northwest University, Sokoto (NWUS), has proposed strategic academic partnerships with Global North London Business School (GNLBS), United Kingdom, and the University of East London (UEL). The partnerships aim to deliver internationally recognised undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, raise academic standards, and create sponsorship opportunities for outstanding students. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Director of Communications, Public Affairs and Protocol at NWUS, Abdallah El-Kurebe, said the proposal was contained in a document dated May 22, 2026, and signed by the Director of Studies at GNLBS, Dr. Julius Ayodele. According to the statement, the partnership seeks…
By Ado Salisu Government College Kano (formerly known as KTC) has emerged champion of the maiden edition of the Samuel Okwaraji Under-16 National All Secondary Schools Championship in Kano State after defeating Government Secondary School, Gyadi Gyadi, 4-3 in a thrilling final. The championship is sponsored by First Bank Plc and organised by the Samuel Okwaraji Foundation in collaboration with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF). The competition aims to identify and nurture young football talents at the grassroots level. The final, played at the Sani Abacha Stadium, attracted a large crowd of football…
By Hassan R. Jibrin The leadership of the Government Secondary School (Unity) Ringim 1983 Class Chapter of the Old Boys Association, led by Hon. Auwalu Garba Soja Bakin Wapa, has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining discipline among members of the association. The reaffirmation followed the leadership’s condemnation of a publication made on the group’s platform by Malam Isah Maimota, which allegedly caused widespread dissatisfaction and questioned the integrity of one of the association’s respected members. The publication was treated with utmost seriousness and described as an act driven by personal hatred, malice, and intent to injure the reputation of the…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has called for stronger collaboration among government, employers, and workers to promote sustainable economic growth and improve workers’ protection. Faleye made the call on Monday in Abuja while delivering a goodwill message at the 5th Annual Summit of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA). He described the theme of the summit, “Leveraging Reforms and ESG for Enterprise Competitiveness and Inclusive National Growth,” as timely, especially as businesses continue to adjust to policy reforms and emerging economic realities. “Across the country,…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has released its calendar of activities for the 2026/2027 season, with the new campaign scheduled to commence between August 28 and 30, 2026. The kick-off date follows a series of pre-season programmes designed to ensure clubs meet operational, licensing, and administrative requirements ahead of the new season. According to the calendar, the pre-season activities will begin in June with club licensing, settlement of outstanding salary obligations to players and coaches, stadium and facility inspections, as well as compliance checks on participating clubs. The league will also conduct its Annual…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina Stakeholders from Rimi Local Government Area of Katsina State have commended Governor Dikko Umar Radda for taking steps to revive and complete the Lambar Rimi Mill Power Project, which was abandoned about 20 years ago. The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State, Salisu Mamman Kadandani, gave the commendation while leading a delegation of Rimi indigenes on a thank-you visit to the Government House in Katsina. The delegation comprised traditional and religious leaders, community elders, party members, and other stakeholders from the local government. Kadandani said the completion of the power project…
Daga Shu’aibu Ibrahim, Gusau Jam’iyyar Action Alliance (AA) reshen jihar Zamfara ta yi Allah wadai da harin da aka kai wa ɗan takararta na shugaban ƙasa a zaɓen 2027, Aare Adekunle Rufai Omoaje, wanda ya faru a wajen wani taron jana’iza a ranar Asabar. Jam’iyyar ta bayyana harin a matsayin farmaki kai tsaye kan dimokuraɗiyya da kuma ‘yancin gudanar da siyasa cikin lumana. A cikin wata sanarwa da aka fitar a yammacin ranar Lahadi a Gusau, Shugaban AA na jihar Zamfara, Alhaji Shehu Hussaini Waziri, ya yi kira ga hukumomin tsaro da su gudanar da cikakken bincike domin gano waɗanda…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State have criticised Senator Garba Musa Maidoki, who represents Kebbi South Senatorial District, describing his recent comments as misleading. They said his remarks reflected political immaturity, insensitivity to the plight of his constituents, and selfishness. In a statement issued by Abdullahi Idris, Sadaukin Zuru and Special Adviser on Continuity and Strategy to the Kebbi State Governor, the stakeholders alleged that Maidoki’s frequent media comments on the security challenges in Zuru were driven by frustration over his growing disconnect from his constituents. “Since 1999, Kebbi State has…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised concerns over what it describes as the exploitation of consumers by operators in the downstream petroleum sector, warning that it will sanction any marketer found engaging in unfair or anti-competitive practices. In a statement issued in Abuja by the Commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the FCCPC said its ongoing surveillance of the downstream petroleum market revealed that reductions in gantry prices by local refiners, marketers, depot operators and retail outlets have been minimal and do not reflect the sharp decline in global crude oil…