From John Bassey, Kebbi The Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), joined his fellow Northwest governors in Hadejia, Jigawa State, for the commissioning of landmark projects executed by the Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar Namadi. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Ahmed Idris, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, said Governor Idris commended Governor Namadi for his visionary leadership and commitment to delivering impactful projects that directly improve the lives of the people. The projects were inaugurated on Monday by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu.…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Industrialist and Chairman of Oranto Petroleum Ltd., Prince (Engr.) Arthur Eze, OFR, has offered scholarships to 50 undergraduate students of Northwest University Sokoto (NWUS), beginning from the 2026/2027 academic session. The offer, contained in a letter dated May 8, 2026, states that the scholarship scheme is designed to support brilliant but financially disadvantaged students with the potential to excel academically and contribute meaningfully to society. According to the letter, the first phase of the programme will cover students enrolled in full-time degree programmes across the various faculties of the university. The scholarship will cover either…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has attributed the persistent water shortage affecting several communities across the state to widespread vandalism, theft, and sabotage of public water infrastructure. It has assured residents that normal water supply will be restored within the next two to three weeks. The Commissioner for Water Resources, Hon. Dahiru Hashim, gave the assurance while addressing concerns over the water crisis in communities such as Ghari, Dambatta, and Joda, where residents have been forced to rely on rivers and hand-dug wells for their daily water needs. According to the commissioner, the current administration inherited several damaged…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, Rashid B. Afegbua, has certified 712 newly trained corporals and constables following the successful completion of an intensive Musketry and Weapons Handling Training Programme at the 11 Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron in Calabar. The training, conducted in three batches from June 1 to 19, 2026, brought together officers from the state’s three senatorial districts. It forms part of the strategic vision of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to strengthen the operational capacity of police personnel through continuous, standardized and professional training. During the certification…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Kano State Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Sheikh Tijjani Sani Auwal, has praised the author of the book Musan Magabatanmu, describing it as a valuable historical work that preserves the legacy of prominent families and their contributions to society. The commissioner made the remarks during the launch of the book, held at the City Campus Auditorium of Northwest University Kano. He represented the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, at the event. Speaking at the occasion, Sheikh Tijjani Sani Auwal disclosed that members of his own family are among those featured in the book. He commended the…
By Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsin The Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State, is set to partner with AFDIN Group Chairman, Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal, to promote research, entrepreneurship, and national development. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Muhammed Khalid Othman, disclosed this while leading the university’s management team on a courtesy visit to Alhaji Mangal at his residence in Katsina. Professor Othman said the proposed partnership is aimed at harnessing research and innovation to address societal challenges, create entrepreneurial opportunities, and improve the lives of Nigerians. He also formally invited Alhaji Mangal to serve as the Special Guest at the…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama,Calabar Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has assured the people of Obanliku Local Government Area of accelerated development, following a unanimous endorsement of his second-term bid by political leaders, traditional rulers and stakeholders from the area ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor gave the assurance on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of Obanliku stakeholders at his residence in Calabar. Otu described Obanliku as one of the state’s most strategic local government areas, citing its rich tourism and agricultural potential as key drivers of Cross River’s economic diversification. He announced that the state government had…
By Shafi’u Yahaya Dangote Cement Plc has sponsored the grand inauguration of the Northwest chapter of the Bricklayers Association of Nigeria (BAN), held at Mambayya House, Gwammaja, in Dala Local Government Area of Kano State. The event was led by the National President of the association, Oyabamiji Taye Dauda, alongside the National Secretary, Alhaji Chief Mohammed Adebayo. It brought together members and stakeholders from across the seven Northwest states. The theme of the inauguration was “Traditional Masonry Techniques and Advanced Building Technology in Nigeria: Promoting National Economic Development.” In his address, the National President urged members of the association to…
By Usman Usman Garba The Association of Retired Permanent Secretaries has called for stronger collaboration among government, security agencies, civil society organisations, and community leaders to tackle youth restiveness, drug abuse, and politically motivated violence ahead of the 2027 general elections. The call was made at the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and fifth anniversary celebration, where Chairman, Alhaji Is’haq Mahmoud Umar, presented the Executive Committee’s stewardship report. Umar said the association remained committed to transparency, accountability, and service, revealing that the Executive Committee held 14 meetings over the past year to strengthen leadership and improve accountability. He noted that…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Office of the Head of Civil Service, Kano State, has disowned a fake circular currently circulating on social media and other platforms, claiming the suspension of salary payments to persons allegedly irregularly enrolled on the state payroll. The fake circular, titled “Suspension of Salary Payment to Persons Irregularly Enrolled into the State Payroll,” bears Reference No. HCS/LEV/2/1 and is dated June 19, 2026. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Rukayya Uba Sulaiman, and made available to journalists, the Office described the document as false, misleading, and fraudulent. “The Office wishes to categorically…