By Muhammad Hamisu Abdullahi Stakeholders in Kano State has on Friday validated the state’s Climate Change Policy, with participants drawn from academia, civil society organisations, the judiciary, the civil service, the media, and organisations representing persons with disabilities. The draft policy was unanimously adopted through a motion by participants, who recommended its approval by the State Executive Council before its transmission to the Kano State House of Assembly for legislative consideration. The validation exercise was held at the conference hall of the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in Kano. Declaring the event open, the Commissioner for Water Resources,…
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By Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina No fewer than eight people have died and 17 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal road accident along the Funtua–Katsina Road. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident in a statement issued to journalists on Sunday by its Public Education Officer, Shamsudeen Bajo. According to the statement, the crash involved a commercial Toyota Hilux with registration number 14B 92 TR and a Bajaj tricycle, which had no registration number. The FRSC said a total of 25 people were involved in the accident, comprising 16 adult males, four adult females, two…
By John Bassey, Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has pledged to further improve the welfare of pilgrims from the state in future Hajj operations. The governor made the pledge on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi while receiving the 2026 Kebbi State Hajj pilgrims, who paid him a thank-you visit following their return from the Holy Land, according to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Comrade Ahmed Idris. Governor Idris commended the pilgrims for the visit, describing it as a worthy gesture and stressing the importance of appreciating leaders who perform their responsibilities diligently.…
By Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has condemned the mob killing of a woman, Ummulkhair, in Mararaban Jos, Kaduna State, describing the incident as barbaric, ungodly, and a disturbing example of the growing trend of jungle justice in Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Secretary-General of JNI, Professor Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, on behalf of the President-General of the organisation, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, the group expressed deep shock over the incident. It stressed that Islam upholds the sanctity of human life and strictly forbids the unlawful killing of any innocent person.…
From John Bassey, Kebbi The Kebbi State Government has expressed grave concern over the activities of an emerging cybercrime syndicate popularly known as “Yan Vocal,” operating in Argungu Local Government Area, and has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to protecting residents from all forms of cyber-enabled crimes. According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Ahmed Idris, credible intelligence revealed that the criminal network, made up largely of young people between the ages of 19 and 24, specializes in hacking social media accounts, creating fake online identities, and using blackmail, threats, and other…
By John Bassey, Kebbi The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, alongside the Governor of Jigawa State, Umar A. Namadi, the APC Deputy National Chairman (North), Ali Bukar Dalori, and Benjamin Nwoye, attended the wedding Fatiha of the sons and daughters of the APC National Organizing Secretary, Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, in Argungu, Kebbi State. According to a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris, the wedding Fatiha was held at the palace of the Emir of Argungu, Sama’ila Muhammadu Mera, and was solemnized in accordance with Islamic rites. Leading the prayers, Aminu Ibrahim…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has said the enduring values of faith, compassion, discipline, and selfless service instilled in him by his late parents remain the foundation of his people-centred approach to governance. The Governor made the remarks on Sunday during a memorial thanksgiving service held in honour of his late parents, Elder and Mrs. Edet Okon Otu, at the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Duke Town Cathedral, 13 Eyamba Street, Calabar. He paid an emotional tribute to their lasting influence on his life, character, and public service. Addressing family members, government officials,…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State, Abdulaziz Maituraka, has distributed cash assistance and consumable items to 200 commercial tea sellers and party members as part of his empowerment programme. Speaking at the event held at Munaj Event Centre in Katsina, Maituraka said each commercial tea seller received crates of eggs, cartons of Indomie noodles, and N20,000 in cash to support their businesses. He also announced that executives of the APC in Katsina Local Government Area and officials from the 11 wards would receive cash assistance to enable them establish small…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Northern Elders Progressive Movement has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his efforts in tackling insecurity, developing infrastructure, and promoting political cohesion across the country. The movement said the President’s achievements in nation-building, unity, and peace are significant and worthy of recognition. The Secretary-General of the group, Mallam Yusuf Abubakar, stated this in a statement issued on Sunday. He described the Federal Government’s achievements across various human and capital development sectors as a major step towards sustaining political unity, peace, and mutual understanding despite external pressures and national challenges. The movement called on Nigerians…
By Muhammad Hamisu Amid rising food prices and growing concerns over food security in the country, Dangote Cement Plc’s Ibese Plant has commissioned and handed over a multi-million-naira, state-of-the-art garri and fufu processing plant to the Kajola host community in Ewekoro Local Government Area, Ogun State. The company described the project as a strategic intervention aimed at boosting agricultural value addition, reducing post-harvest losses, and strengthening the livelihoods of rural farmers and women. Speaking at the event, the Ibese Plant Director, Mr. Ayyagari Subbaraidu, said the facility was delivered under the company’s Community Development Agreement (CDA) with its host communities,…