By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has urged staff of the commission to work selflessly and uphold the highest standards of integrity, stressing that the commission cannot afford to fail Nigerians in the conduct of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued in Abuja, Prof. Amupitan made the call on Friday during an official working visit and interactive session with the commission’s management and staff at the INEC headquarters in Minna, Niger State. He warned staff against any form of compromise, noting that Nigerians and the international community,…
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By Abubakar Umar Muhammad (Nr. Gwani) An anniversary should not be measured merely by the passage of time. Rather, it should be assessed by the quality of leadership demonstrated, the impact of decisions made, the innovations introduced, and the positive transformation achieved during a leader’s tenure. In public service, the true significance of an anniversary lies in the lives touched and the institutions strengthened. The Kano Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) had existed for several years before the appointment of Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen as its Executive Secretary. While the agency was established with an important mandate, its activities were not…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Director-General of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB), Prof. Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim, has attributed the significant improvements in primary healthcare delivery across Kano State to the visionary leadership and unwavering commitment of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, as well as the support of the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Labaran Yusuf. Speaking on the Board’s achievements, Prof. Ibrahim said the current administration has prioritized the provision of essential medicines to primary healthcare facilities across the state, ensuring that health centres are adequately stocked to meet the medical needs of residents. He added that the Board…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Provost of Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kano, Dr. Kabir Ahmad Gwarzo, has disclosed that the institution has successfully registered 6,200 eligible voters, attributing the achievement to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s directive encouraging public awareness of the importance of obtaining Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). Dr. Gwarzo made the disclosure while addressing journalists at the college. He said the voter registration exercise was not limited to students and staff but was also extended to residents of neighbouring communities. According to him, the initiative reflects the college’s commitment to promoting civic responsibility and increasing citizens’ participation in the…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone One Headquarters, Kano, AIG Garba Ahmed, has completed the comprehensive renovation of the Zone One Headquarters, reaffirming his commitment to strengthening police infrastructure and enhancing the welfare and operational capacity of officers and personnel across the Zone. Speaking on the completion of the project, AIG Ahmed, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, PSC(+), NPM, expressed profound appreciation to the Chairman of AA Rano Nigeria Limited, Alhaji Auwalu Abdullahi Rano; Alhaji Bashir Tabarakallah; Ghadco/Mamuda Group; POP-Cola Nigeria Limited; the Chairman of Amasco International Limited,…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved projects and programmes worth N55.48 billion, with education receiving the largest share of the investment as the state government unveiled a fresh round of interventions in schools, healthcare, road infrastructure, water supply, housing and rural development. The approvals were granted during the 40th Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House, Kano. Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the Council approved projects totaling N55,475,406,487.82, reflecting the administration’s commitment to accelerating socio-economic development…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Agency for the Control of AIDS (KT-SACA) has distributed HIV test kits, antiretroviral drugs, laboratory consumables and other medical supplies to selected hospitals and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the state. The distribution was flagged off by the Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr. Bala Nuhu Kankia. Speaking during the ceremony, Dr. Kankia said the exercise was aimed at consolidating the gains recorded in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Katsina State and ensuring the continuous availability of essential commodities for prevention, testing and treatment. He explained that the distribution of drugs and…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been thrown into internal tension as supporters of the party staged a peaceful protest over alleged moves by some influential members to replace the party’s governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. The protesters, numbering hundreds, marched through major streets in Yola, including Mohammed Mustapha Way, to express their opposition to any attempt to substitute the party’s governorship candidate, Amb. Engr. Omar Suleiman, popularly known as Omarana. The demonstrators, drawn from various local government areas of the state, displayed placards with messages such as…
By Ado Salisu Team Nigeria will parade a formidable 29-member athletics contingent at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, as the country intensifies its quest for medals on one of the biggest multi-sport stages in the Commonwealth. The athletics team comprises 16 female and 13 male athletes, blending experienced campaigners with exciting young talents expected to make their mark in Glasgow. Among the notable names are world record holder Tobi Amusan, red hot sprinter, Kanyinsola Ajayi, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, Rosemary Chukwuma, Favour Ashe, Patience George, Ezekiel Nathaniel, Temitope Adeshina, Esther Joseph, Blessing Ogundiran, and rising stars Jessica Oji and Jami…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Police Command has recorded another operational breakthrough with the recovery of a stolen Toyota Hilux vehicle and the arrest of two suspects allegedly linked to the theft. The Command disclosed that on July 21, 2026, at about 7:00am, it received a report of the theft of a white Toyota Hilux, 2022 model, with registration number 18D-35-FG, from the owner’s residence by unknown persons. Following the report, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Plateau State Command, Bassey Ewah, immediately directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and Tactical Team Commanders to commence an intelligence-driven…