From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the release of N355.31 million for the construction of a state-of-the-art Administrative and Laboratory Complex, including modern staff accommodation, for the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) outstation at Creek Town, Odukpani Local Government Area. The approval was granted during the State Executive Council meeting following consideration of a memorandum presented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Mr Johnson Ebokpo. The project is designed to strengthen agricultural research, scientific innovation and technology dissemination while providing the infrastructure required to unlock Cross River…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government, under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, has reaffirmed its commitment to providing special care and support to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving across the state. The government said the initiative is aimed at ensuring that corps members carry out their national service in a peaceful, safe, comfortable and conducive environment. This was contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Sokoto State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Aminu Sani. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Alhaji Sidi Almustapha Yahaya, stated this during a…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the political landscape in Sokoto State has continued to witness defections, particularly from the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The latest defection involves a House of Representatives aspirant for the Bodinga/Dange-Shuni/Tureta Federal Constituency, Hon. Maniru Ibrahim Shuni, popularly known as Barden Shuni, who has defected from the ADC to the APC. Explaining his decision, Shuni cited what he described as a lack of foresight and effective leadership within his former party. He said his decision to…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Chairman of Kumbotso Local Government Area, Hon. Ali Musa Danmaliki has credited Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reconciliation and development agenda with restoring political unity in the council, while also boosting its capacity to generate revenue and deliver services to residents. Danmaliki said the governor approach to resolving political differences had helped bring previously divided stakeholders together, creating a more stable political environment for development across the local government’s 11 wards. According to him, political stakeholders in Kumbotso have now closed ranks and are working towards a common objective, describing the level of unity achieved under Governor…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has been honoured as an Outstanding Crisis Communicator for his effective role in crisis communication, information management, and the dissemination of government policies and programmes to the people of Kano State. Waiya received the recognition at the 2026 National Spokespersons Awards held at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, on Thursday. The Chairman of Image Merchants Promotions Limited (IMPR) and organising partner of the event, Prof. Sule Ya’u Sule, said Waiya was rigorously selected for his efforts in providing timely, accurate and responsible communication, particularly in addressing…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The BREACH Initiative for Leadership Development has called on the Gombe State Government to give priority to youths who have served in voluntary uniformed organisations in future recruitment into the police and other security agencies. The organisation made the call during a parade competition held in Gombe to commemorate the 2026 International Youth Day. Speaking at the event, a former Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Gombe State, Ado Solomon, said members of voluntary uniformed organisations had gained valuable experience in discipline, teamwork, community service and basic security activities. He urged the government to…
By Abubakar Rabilu Gombe A youth advocate, Halima Ahmed Mahdi, has urged governments, parents, private-sector organisations and other stakeholders to empower and actively engage young people, warning that neglecting their potential could have serious consequences for society. Mahdi made the call in a message commemorating the 2026 International Youth Day, describing youths as a vital segment of the population with the energy, aspirations and capacity to drive national development. She said many young people were striving to improve their lives through education and skills acquisition, while others were seeking opportunities to participate in governance, politics, business and community development. According…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed Muslims across Nigeria to look out for the new moon of Rabi’ul Awwal 1448 AH on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The directive was contained in a press release issued on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and signed by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, Wazirin Sokoto. The statement said Thursday, August 13, corresponds to the 29th day of Safar 1448 AH and should therefore be observed…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Water Board has attributed the disruption of water supply across Sokoto metropolis to bursts in major raw water pipelines supplying water from the Rima River. The General Manager of the Board, Engr. Aminu Haruna Mika’ilu, disclosed this while giving an update on efforts by the Board to rectify the fault and restore adequate supply of potable water to residents of Sokoto metropolis and its environs. Engr. Mika’ilu said the two main pipelines located along the road to Kware, near the treatment plant, were damaged, forcing the Board to shut down operations. “We…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the final figures of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collected by registered voters across the state. In a statement issued by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Commission’s Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC said that out of the 2,339,233 registered voters in Osun State, a total of 1,906,390 PVCs, representing 81.50 per cent, have been collected. According to him, the remaining 432,843 PVCs, representing 18.50 per cent, have been safely deposited with…