By Shafi’u Yahaya The Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology (FCAPT), Hotoro, Kano State, has joined other agricultural institutions and stakeholders around the world to celebrate World Food Day 2026, reaffirming its commitment to promoting agricultural technology, food preservation and food security. Speaking on behalf of the Provost, Dr Salisu, who was away in Abuja on official assignment, the Deputy Provost, Dr Attahiru Tanko Muhammad, said the college was delighted to participate in the annual celebration observed globally on October. He explained that the college’s mandate was to train and educate farmers and members of the public on agricultural technologies…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Geographic Information Agency (CRGIA) has won two awards at the Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2026, emerging as the Most Improved State GIS/Digital Land Administration Agency, while its Director-General, Hon. William Archibong Jr., received the Distinguished GovTech Trailblazer’s Award. The awards were presented by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), under the Presidency, during the fourth Nigeria GovTech Conference and Awards held at Zuma Hall, Rockview Hotel Royale, Abuja. According to a statement issued by Kingsley Agim, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, was represented…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Cross River State chapter, Comrade Michael Akpang, has been appointed a member of the association’s National Media, Publicity and Marketing Committee. A statement issued to journalists in Calabar by SWAN’s National Secretariat on October 12, 2026, said Akpang’s appointment was part of efforts to strengthen the association’s communication strategy, publicity, marketing and engagement with stakeholders in the sports and media industries. The committee is chaired by SWAN Deputy Secretary-General, Samuel Ahmadu, with Cecilia Omorogbe as Vice-Chairman and Enitan Obadina as Secretary. Other members include Cosmos…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has welcomed the National Task Shifting and Task Sharing (TSTS) Policy as part of efforts to address shortages of healthcare personnel, reduce maternal and child mortality, and improve access to quality healthcare services. The State Commissioner for Health, Hon. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, stated this while declaring open the TSTS Investment Close-Out and Policy Dissemination policy held in Kano, Thursday. Yusuf described the policy as a well-articulated framework for addressing persistent human resource challenges in the health sector, noting that despite the number of graduates produced annually by medical and other health-related institutions,…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, CalabarThe Forum of Former Local Government Council Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen, Councillors and Appointees in Cross River State (2020–2023) has dissociated itself from reports alleging plans to organise a protest against Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s administration. The forum made its position known in a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Mr Ibor Bassey Oka, popularly known as Ibortex, and made available to journalists in Calabar. The statement clarified the forum’s position concerning the alleged plan to stage a protest against the state government, stressing that it had no involvement in organising, sponsoring, mobilising or supporting such an action. “For…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, Cross River State representative on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has announced plans to present five books in Abuja on November 5, 2026. The publications explore the Nigerian Civil War, family history, Calabar’s identity and personal experiences, with the author saying they are intended to preserve historical records, document family memories and stimulate discussions about contemporary society. The books comprise three prose works and two poetry collections. Duke described Welcome to Uyo: The Nigerian Civil War Through the Eyes of the Calabar Child, 1967–1970 as his magnum…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar A grassroots political network, Neighbour 2 Neighbour 4 Sweet Prince, has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, questioning his preparedness to govern the state ahead of the 2027 elections. The group, a network of grassroots supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made its position known on Tuesday during a news conference in Calabar. Speaking through its Director-General, Dr Bobby Effiom Ekpenyong, the group urged voters to carefully examine the records, credentials, policy priorities and governing capacity of candidates before casting their votes in 2027.…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Dawakin Tofa Academics Forum has honoured 10 distinguished personalities from Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State in recognition of their contributions to the development of the area. Among those honoured were the Kano State Accountant-General, Hajiya Jamila Magaji Abdullahi; the family of Anas Danmaliki; and Architect Abba Garba Yaro, among other individuals and families recognised for their contributions to the community. Speaking at the event, Hajiya Jamila Magaji Abdullahi described the occasion as a memorable day, particularly because her late father had been recognised for his contributions to the development of Dawakin Tofa. She…
By Ado Salisu The Federal Capital Territory is set to come aliv e as the 3rd edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon returns on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Organized by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, the 21-kilometre race has rapidly grown into one of Nigeria’s leading road races, attracting elite athletes, recreational runners, fitness enthusiasts and corporate teams from across Nigeria and beyond. According to the organizers, registration for participants opened on Friday, September 18, 2026, both online and physically at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja. Prospective runners have been advised to register early to allow adequate…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved counterpart funding for the World Bank-supported Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACRISAL) project to strengthen climate resilience, improve agricultural productivity and support sustainable livelihoods in vulnerable communities across the state. The approvals were granted at the 17th State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday, at the Upper Chamber of Muhammadu Buhari House, Katsina, presided over by Governor Radda. Briefing journalists, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Development Management Board (KTSDMB), Dr Mustapha Shehu, said, “The Council approved additional counterpart funding for the ACRISAL project to…