From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Kaduna State Government has called for increased investment in young people, describing them as a critical resource for unlocking the state’s demographic and economic potential. The Commissioner for Planning and Budget Commission, Mukhtar Ahmed Monrovia, made the call during the 2026 World Population Day media briefing held in Kaduna on Tuesday. He said the state’s growing youthful population presented enormous opportunities for economic growth, innovation and social transformation if properly harnessed. According to him, this year’s World Population Day theme, “Realising the Hopes and Aspirations of Young People – Today and for the Future,” highlights…
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From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has commissioned the newly reconstructed Yola Market, rebuilt at a cost of N2.98 billion and renamed Modibbo Adama Modern Market, Yola (MAMMY) in honour of the founder of Fombina. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony in Yola, Governor Fintiri said the completion of the project marked the end of recurring fire outbreaks, poor sanitation and congestion that had characterised the old market for decades. He explained that the decision to reconstruct the market was aimed at providing modern infrastructure that would promote economic growth, protect traders’ livelihoods and restore public…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has appealed to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) for increased and consistent funding to strengthen the Commission’s operations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Prof. Amupitan made the appeal on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of RMAFC, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, in Abuja. He said the visit was part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the two federal agencies. He explained that INEC’s constitutional responsibilities include conducting elections for the offices of the President, Vice President, National…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has urged the Muslim community across the state to remain vigilant against criminal elements seeking to infiltrate their ranks and create unrest. Governor Otu made the call when he received the leadership and members of the Cross River State Hausa/Fulani and Muslim Community Support Group for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu in 2027 during a courtesy visit to his office. The governor stressed that sustainable development can only flourish in a peaceful environment and urged members of the community to…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has launched a comprehensive health intervention for victims of the recent devastating floods in Calabar, with officials beginning the mapping of affected households ahead of the distribution of essential medical supplies and disease prevention materials. The exercise, which commenced on Tuesday, is being led by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, alongside the ministry’s senior management team, following the directive of Governor Bassey Edet Otu. The team visited Atu Community, one of the worst-hit areas, where many families were left homeless, displaced and grieving after floodwaters destroyed homes,…
By Ado Salisu The Kano State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hajiya Aisha Lawan Saji Rano, has called on the people of Kano and Katsina states to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda in the 2027 general elections. The commissioner made the appeal while receiving a delegation from Katsina State, led by the Special Adviser on Tourism and Reorientation, Alhaji Isah Muhammad Musa, during a courtesy visit to her office in Kano. The visit was aimed at studying and sharing ideas on the establishment of…
By Rabiu Sanusi No fewer than 35 personnel of the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) have successfully completed their further studies under a scholarship scheme introduced by the Managing Director, Hon. Faisal Mahmud Kabir, since he assumed office three years ago. The beneficiaries studied various disciplines, including Motor and Electrical Mechanics as well as Road Traffic Management, to strengthen the agency’s workforce and improve service delivery. Speaking while receiving the graduates at the agency’s headquarters in Bompai, Kano, Hon. Faisal said the scholarship programme forms part of the institutional reforms introduced to reposition KAROTA as a modern and professional traffic…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has commenced the second batch of a two-day training for key education stakeholders on the 2025 Guidelines on the Roles and Responsibilities of School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) in Dutse, Jigawa State. The training is aimed at strengthening the capacity of education stakeholders and enhancing their understanding of the updated SBMC Guidelines to promote effective school governance, accountability, community participation and improved learning outcomes in basic education schools across Kano State. Declaring the training open, the Kano State Commissioner for Education,…
By Ado Salisu Former World and Olympic wrestling champion Daniel Igali has expressed confidence that Team Nigeria will perform strongly at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, while commending the National Sports Commission (NSC) for prioritising athletes’ welfare ahead of the competition. Igali, who is also the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Sports, said the signs emerging from Team Nigeria’s camp indicate that the country is well-positioned to compete for medals, largely due to the improved welfare and preparations provided for the athletes. “From all the information available, I believe there are genuine reasons to be optimistic about Team Nigeria’s…
By John Bassey, Kebbi The Action Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have suffered a major political blow in Kebbi State following the defection of more than 10,000 supporters to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Ahmed Idris, Governor Nasir Idris received the defectors on Tuesday at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, where he assured them of equal treatment and full integration into the ruling party. Governor Idris described the APC as a party for the masses and commended the new…