By Ado Salisu The frontline opposition leader and Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has called for the fair treatment of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in the interest of justice, democracy, and national unity. Obi, who is currently attending an event in the United States, said he was deeply moved by the emotional video of El-Rufai’s wife, Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, expressing anguish over what she described as the unfair treatment of her husband. In a post on his X handle titled, “A Wife’s Tears, A Nation’s Conscience: Let Justice Have a Heart,”…
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By Ado Salisu The leadership of the Nigeria School Sport Federation(NSSF), technical partners of the First Bank/Samuel Okwaraji Foundation(SOF) National Secondary Schools football championship have applauded the standard of the competition. With State representatives already determined in all the Northern States and most of the Southern States, the foremost grassroots and school sport body is happy that the competition through the processes put in place for this inaugural edition is living up to expectations. Secretary General of the NSSF, Dr Oba Funsho Usman said the thorough and transparent systems put in place have ensured that the main objective of the…
By Ado Salisu The Chairman of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), Senior High Chief, Tony Akiotu, has inaugurated six Ad-Hoc Committees aimed at revitalising the nation’s broadcasting industry through innovation, collaboration, capacity building and strategic reforms. The inauguration whic took place on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, brought together managing directors, general managers, veteran broadcasters and media professionals from across the country, marking what Akiotu described as a major step towards fulfilling his campaign promises and repositioning BON for emerging industry challenges. Among those present at the ceremony were: ★ Veteran broadcaster and trainer Bimbo Oloyede ★ Tony Uyah of…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has urged the 19 Northern states to honour their financial commitments to the newly established Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund, describing insecurity as the biggest obstacle to peace, development and prosperity in the region. Governor Yahaya made the call on Tuesday in Kaduna during the Northern Nigeria Governors’ Forum meeting, where the Board of Trustees of the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund was inaugurated. He said the Fund was created to provide a coordinated and sustainable regional approach to…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Government has approved N673 million compensation for owners of the “Corner Shops” demolished at Target Junction, Jimeta, Yola, to pave way for the construction of the Mother and Child Hospital. The approval was part of major decisions reached during the 10th State Executive Council meeting of 2026, chaired by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at the Government House, Yola. Briefing journalists after the meeting, the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Barrister Leader Leneke, said the Council approved contracts worth over N13.9 billion covering infrastructure, education, justice sector reforms and economic development initiatives. Among…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Cross River State Chapter, has congratulated its State Chairperson, Rekpene Uket, on her appointment as the new Director of Information in the Cross River State Ministry of Information. In a statement signed by the Vice Chairperson, Maureen Ajom, and the Secretary, Maria Ewa, and made available to journalists in Calabar, the association described the appointment as well-deserved. “The entire Executive and members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Cross River State Chapter, heartily congratulate you on your well-deserved appointment as the new State Director of Information,…
From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has pledged urgent intervention to address erosion, flooding, and other environmental challenges affecting communities along the Rahamawa–Janbango–Batsari Road within the Katsina metropolis. The State Project Coordinator, Nafiu Mohammed Musa, made the pledge while leading a team of experts from the State Project Management Unit on a site identification and assessment visit to the affected communities. He said the exercise was aimed at identifying areas requiring urgent intervention to safeguard lives and property. “The visit is part of our mandate to address land degradation, flooding, and…
By Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has attributed the persistent water scarcity in the Katsina metropolitan area to the ongoing road construction projects across the state. The State Commissioner for Water Resources, Mannir Ayuba Sullubawa, disclosed this during a press conference, explaining that the road construction had severely affected water pipelines supplying the metropolis. According to him, many of the pipelines were damaged, while others had to be removed to make way for the construction of drainage systems. “Most of our water supply pipelines have been damaged and need to be replaced. We are making arrangements to…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa, has directed security personnel engaged in counter-insurgency operations to immediately engage and neutralise bandits and terrorists without waiting for further authorisation. The minister gave the directive on Wednesday in Sokoto during the commissioning of 62 operational vehicles and other security equipment worth N27.127 billion procured by the Sokoto State Government to strengthen the fight against banditry and other violent crimes. He warned that any operative who fails to confront armed criminals under the pretext of awaiting orders would be treated as an accomplice. “Once you are deployed, do…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State House of Assembly has passed the Bill for a Law to Provide Funds and Other Support to Approved Faith-Based Health Institutions in Plateau State and for Other Related Matters, 2024, aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery through strategic collaboration with approved faith-based health institutions across the state. Presenting the report of the House Standing Committee on Health on behalf of its Chairman, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Y. Sanda, the Deputy Chairman of the Committee and Member representing Langtang North Central Constituency, Hon. Daniel Nanbol Listick, recalled that the Bill was referred to the Committee on March…