From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and former Commissioner of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Hajiya Salamatu Suleiman Hussaini, has commended the Kebbi State Government for the high-quality infrastructure projects being executed under the leadership of Governor Comrade Nasir Idris. Hajiya Salamatu made the remarks while receiving the Kebbi State Governor’s Media Team on a courtesy visit to her residence in Abuja. She recalled her recent visit to Kebbi State alongside the Honourable Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, for the…
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By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Former Governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke, has described the governance model of Governor Bassey Edet Otu as one anchored on project completion, continuity of vision, and the sustainable development of the state. Imoke made the remarks at the 16th Career Day Conference of the Bridge Leadership Foundation, held at the University of Calabar Conference Centre, where Governor Otu was the Special Guest of Honour over the weekend. The former governor commended Otu for demonstrating a leadership style that prioritises listening, inclusiveness, and service to the people, saying the governor’s presence at the…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has announced the revival of the Widowhood Centre in Mangu, where more than 100 widows graduated from vocational training programmes last year, while an additional 500 women have acquired various livelihood skills through the initiative. The governor also disclosed that the state government recently paid its counterpart funding for a World Bank-supported programme that will provide vocational and economic empowerment training to 90,000 women across Plateau State. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting widows, empowering women, and creating economic opportunities for young people as part of its broader…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar In a show of solidarity, compassion, and unionism, the South-South leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), led by the Vice President of Zone F (South-South), Comrade Opaka Dokubo, on Friday visited the ailing Secretary of the NUJ Cross River State Council, Comrade Mike Abang, at his residence in Calabar. The delegation assured Abang of the union’s unwavering support as he continues to recover from a stroke. The visit provided an opportunity for the zonal leadership to offer prayers, encouragement, and words of comfort to the veteran journalist while commending the remarkable progress he…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate operating in Gujba Local Government Area and recovered 26 goats suspected to have been stolen. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Dungus Abdulkareem, disclosed this in a statement, saying the breakthrough followed a kidnapping incident reported at the Gujba Divisional Police Headquarters on July 7, 2026. According to him, armed men had abducted one Idi Musa of Kolmamaji Village, Gujba LGA, and took away his Kasea motorcycle before fleeing to an unknown destination. He said the Police immediately launched a…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Police Command has arrested 14 suspected drug dealers during a raid on criminal hideouts and drug joints at Buduwa Market in Jakusko Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Damaturu. According to him, the operation was carried out around 2:00 p.m. by the Area Commander, Gashua, who led a joint team of police personnel from Bade ‘A’ and Bade ‘B’ Divisions, Area Command Gashua, Garin Alkali, Yusufari and Jakusko Divisions, alongside members of the Peace…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe No fewer than 500 households from four communities in Gombe State have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the BREACH Initiative for Leadership Development in collaboration with the Gombe State Drugs and Medical Consumables Management Agency and other partners. The healthcare intervention, held on Saturday at the Kagarawal Palace, provided medical services to residents of Malam Inna, Kagarawal, Sabon Fegi and parts of Unguwa Uku communities. Beneficiaries received free medical consultations, laboratory tests and medications for various common ailments, while patients requiring surgical procedures and specialised orthopaedic attention were referred to relevant health facilities…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Senator Ibrahim Shema Turaki has nominated a prominent opposition figure in Katsina State, Dr. Mustapha Inuwa, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The faction reportedly reached the decision after a meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan. It has also purchased the party’s nomination form and submitted Dr. Inuwa’s name to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Addressing his supporters in Katsina, Dr. Inuwa confirmed meeting with former President Jonathan but said he had not yet accepted the PDP’s nomination. He maintained that he…
By Rabiu Sanusi Former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Yobe State, Kashim Musa Tumsah (KMT), MFR, has appealed to his supporters to remain peaceful, patient, and law-abiding as consultations continue over the party’s 2027 governorship ticket. In a statement issued on Sunday, Tumsah thanked his supporters for their loyalty and steadfastness following his disqualification from the APC governorship primaries, which he described as unjust. He recalled that after the outcome of the primaries, he had urged his supporters to remain calm and avoid actions capable of undermining the unity of the APC or affecting the party’s chances in…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State and Chairman of the APC North-West Zonal Forum, Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa, on Saturday continued his statewide consultation tour with a visit to Bichi Local Government Area, where he expressed appreciation to party leaders and members for their loyalty and commitment to the APC. The visit was part of the chairman’s ongoing tour of all 44 local government areas in Kano State, aimed at strengthening party unity, engaging stakeholders, and appreciating members for their contributions during the party’s primary elections, which produced candidates for the State…