By Shafi’u Yahaya The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Shahuci Ward, Kano Municipal Local Government Area, has reaffirmed its decision to expel Hajiya Naja’atu Muhammad from the party, insisting that the resolution adopted by the Ward Executive Committee remains valid, binding, and fully in force. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ward leadership said Naja’atu Muhammad should immediately stop presenting herself as a leader, member, or representative of the ADC in any official capacity. It warned that any continued attempt to speak or act on behalf of the party despite the ward’s decision would compel the…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The First Lady of Sokoto State, Hajiya Fatima Ahmed Aliyu, has flagged off the distribution of cash assistance and food items to women and vulnerable groups across the state. Speaking at the ceremony on Saturday, the First Lady reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration to improving the welfare and livelihoods of less privileged residents. She said the intervention was designed to provide immediate relief to vulnerable households while also giving beneficiaries startup capital to establish small businesses, become self-reliant and improve their standard of living. According to her, the programme is one of…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has officially flagged off the distribution of 500 truckloads of subsidised fertiliser for the 2026 farming season as part of efforts to boost agricultural production and strengthen food security across the state. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang performed the flag-off ceremony on Friday in Jos South Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving the livelihoods of farmers and developing the agricultural sector. Mutfwang described agriculture as the backbone of Plateau State’s economy and urged residents not to be discouraged by prevailing security challenges. “The fact that we are going to farm…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced significant successes recorded by troops across various theatres of operation nationwide, including the rescue of kidnapped victims, the neutralisation of a high-profile terrorist leader, arrests of suspected criminals and the dismantling of illegal oil refining sites. The military also recovered arms, ammunition, stolen livestock and large quantities of illegally refined petroleum products during operations conducted between July 3 and 9, 2026. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) maintained an aggressive operational posture across…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Federal High Court sitting in Gombe has reserved ruling on preliminary objections filed by the defendants in a suit challenging the emergence of Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Gombe State. At the resumed hearing on Friday before Justice Amina Aliyu Mohammed, counsel to the PDP, Barrister S. M. Yusuf, informed the court that he had regularised his motion through an oral application. Yusuf subsequently adopted the processes contained in his further affidavit and urged the court to strike out the suit, arguing…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has commissioned the Potato Value Chain Project, a modern Tissue Culture Laboratory and the distribution of agricultural equipment in Mangu Local Government Area, describing the initiative as a major step towards transforming the state into Nigeria’s leading hub for potato processing and value addition. The project comprises a state-of-the-art tissue culture laboratory, a farmer training centre and a potato processing facility designed to improve seed production, encourage mechanised farming, increase farmers’ incomes and strengthen Plateau’s position in Africa’s potato industry. Speaking during the inauguration, Governor Mutfwang said the project was…
By Rabi’u Sunusi The Chairman of the Gaya Polytechnic Implementation Committee and former Vice Chancellor of Northwest University Kano, Professor Mukhtar Atiku Kurawa, has reaffirmed his commitment to educational development in Kano State by commissioning a new classroom block and donating N200,000 to Government Senior Secondary School, Abdu Naliti. The event, held on July 9, 2026, drew education stakeholders, school administrators, teachers, students, parents and community leaders who witnessed the inauguration of the Alhaji Atiku Kurawa Block, named in honour of the Kurawa family for their contributions to education. Speaking during the ceremony, Professor Kurawa commended the school management and…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Vice Chancellor of Northwest University Kano (NWUK), Professor Amina Salihi Bayero, has completed a week-long executive leadership training programme on organisational performance, sustainable leadership and Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation in London, United Kingdom. The programme, organised by Prospect Development Services (PDS) in collaboration with WOFAN, brought together senior executives, institutional leaders and board members from various sectors to strengthen leadership capacity and improve organisational performance in an increasingly technology-driven environment. Participants received their certificates during a graduation ceremony held at the Royal Institution of Great Britain in London after successfully completing the intensive training. Professor Amina…
By Rabilu Abubakar, Gombe No fewer than 100 persons with disabilities in Gombe State have received wheelchairs from the Family Trust and Care Foundation in collaboration with the Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Centre. The wheelchairs were presented to the beneficiaries at a ceremony in Gombe as part of efforts to enhance their mobility, independence and overall quality of life. Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Dr Zainab Jamil Isiyaku Gwamna, said the initiative was designed to restore hope, promote dignity and strengthen the inclusion of persons with disabilities in society. Gwamna said the intervention went…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano Critical stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria Northeast have applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-nominating Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the decision as a demonstration of loyalty, fairness, competence and inclusive leadership. The commendation was contained in a statement issued by the Coordinating Chairman of the Northeast APC Youth Critical Stakeholders Forum, Comrade Haruna Sardauna and signed by the forum Publicity Secretary, Hon Abubakar Babake. The group said the President’s decision has rekindled hope across the Northeast and reinforced confidence in the…