From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The National Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada has observed that effective communication strengthens public trust, improves compliance, and supports the successful implementations of the Service. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja said the National Public Relations Officer of the Service made the observation at the Conference held recently in Port Harcourt where Officers and Men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) gathered to ensure its story and its reforms are communicated with greater purpose and impact. Deputy Comptroller Maiwada who was the lead presenter during the conference …
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By Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Government has raised alarm over the activities of a suspected fraudster who allegedly collected more than N2.3 million from traders by falsely promising to secure shop allocations at the recently commissioned Modibbo Adama Ultra-Modern Market in Yola. The Commissioner for Commerce, Trade and Industry, Mr. Joab H. Salma, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Yola on the irregularities and alleged manipulation that marred the market allocation process. Salma said the government discovered that a suspect exploited traders by collecting large sums of money with false assurances of influencing the allocation process before disappearing.…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has congratulated three illustrious sons of the state on their promotion from Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) of Police. The officers are Nnanghe Itam of Yakurr Local Government Area, Obono Bassey Samuel Ewa of Etung Local Government Area, and Akaninyene Ezima Ifebem of Biase Local Government Area. The Governor described their elevation as a glorious testament to excellence, discipline and unwavering commitment to national service. In a goodwill message released on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr.…
By Abubakar Rabilu Gombe A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yahaya Samanja, has called on the party’s leadership to consider the Chairman of the Gombe State Football Association (FA), Hon. Philibus Yakubu Sarma Barwan Waja, as the running mate to the party’s governorship candidate, Hon. Dr. Jamilu Ishaku Gwamna, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Samanja made the appeal in a post shared on his official social media page, urging party leaders, stakeholders, delegates and members of the APC to give sincere consideration to Sarma’s candidature. He described Sarma, who also serves as the Senior Special Assistant on…
By Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Statistician-General, Professor Saifullahi Matazu, has described the Annual School Census as a critical tool for evidence-based planning and decision-making in the education sector. Professor Matazu stated this during a strategic planning meeting held in preparation for the 2025/2026 Katsina Annual School Census. He explained that data generated from the exercise would guide the development of effective operational plans for the next academic session. According to him, the school census would also provide reliable statistics on the number of out-of-school children in the state, enabling government and development partners to design targeted interventions.…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, Hon. Christopher Eweh Agbe, has commended the Hausa Fulani and Muslim Community Support Group for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Prince Bassey Otu’s 2027 re-election for its efforts in promoting unity, political awareness, and humanitarian services across the state. Hon. Agbe gave the commendation on Wednesday during a sensitisation visit and free medical outreach organised by the group at the Ogoja Local Government Council Headquarters. The event also featured the endorsement of all All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the state. The council…
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim The Kano State Special Task Force on the Identification of Illegal Infrastructures has ordered the immediate removal of a gate allegedly erected across a public access road at Rimin Auzinawa Quarters, Tudun Yola C, in Ungogo Local Government Area. The chairman of the task force, Dr Dalhatu Aliyu Sani, issued the directive on Thursday during an inspection of the area following complaints by residents. Dr Sani, who is also the Director-General of the Kano State Geographic Information System (KANGIS), said the inspection was prompted by a petition from members of the Rimin Auzinawa community accusing Magaji Isyaka…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State House of Assembly has held a solemn valedictory session in honour of late Second Republic lawmaker, His Royal Highness (Hon.) Nicholas Selven Musa, Ponzhi Timmwat of Timmwat Chiefdom, who passed away at the age of 92. The special sitting brought together members of the Assembly, family members of the deceased, traditional rulers and other dignitaries to celebrate a life marked by dedicated public service, exemplary leadership and commitment to community development. The ceremony featured parliamentary tributes, the reading of the late lawmaker’s biography and other traditional legislative rites in honour of his contributions…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has directed Permanent Secretaries and heads of parastatals to provide the leadership, coordination and necessary information required for the successful implementation of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects across the state. The Deputy Governor, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe, gave the directive while declaring open a one-day PPP sensitisation workshop organised by the Katsina State Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA) for Permanent Secretaries and heads of government agencies. Jobe said every ministry, department and agency must identify its infrastructure and service delivery needs instead of waiting for investors to determine the state’s priorities. “We must…
By Ado Salisu Team Nigeria has opened its medal account at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in impressive fashion, with Paralympian Roland Ezuruike claiming the nation’s first medal—a silver in the Men’s Lightweight Group A Para Powerlifting event. Ezuruike scored a total of 153.9 points to secure second place. He came agonisingly close to winning gold after attempting a Games record lift of 190kg on his final attempt, but narrowly missed, settling for a well-deserved silver medal. His achievement immediately triggered cash rewards under the National Sports Commission’s enhanced athlete welfare and incentive programme. Ezuruike received an instant $2,000 reward…