By Mustapha Saye, from Kaduna The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called for urgent and decisive action to address the worsening insecurity across Nigeria. JNI, in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Secretary-General, Prof. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, expressed deep concern over the persistent killings, abductions, terrorist attacks, banditry, cattle rustling and attacks on security personnel across the country. The organisation said recent incidents recorded in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, Kebbi, Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Niger, Gombe, Kogi, Benue and Plateau states had further highlighted the serious security challenges…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Aniekan Bassey has successfully defended his men’s singles table tennis gold medal for Ikot Ekpene at the 2026 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival, defeating his elder brother, Wisdom Bassey, 3–1 in an all-family final. According to a statement issued to our reporter by Mfon Patrick, the final was played on Wednesday at the Patience (Kemi) Umo Eno Hall of the NUJ Press Centre, Uyo. The two brothers reached the final after securing victories in their respective semi-final matches. While Wisdom, the elder of the two brothers, competed for his local government of origin, Uruan, Aniekan…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has paid over N2 billion in compensation to property owners affected by the construction of the CPS–Kofar Yandaka road project within the Katsina metropolitan area. The Commissioner for Land and Survey, Dr. Faisal Kaita, distributed cheques to the affected residents during an event held at the Katsina Local Government Secretariat. Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Aminu Ibrahim, the commissioner said the road project was designed to decongest the metropolitan area and improve movement within the city. He explained that the CPS–Kofar Yandaka road project was part of the…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Nigerian table tennis star Quadri Aruna made a strong start to his French Pro B League campaign with Amiens, battling to a 3–2 victory over Lille on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. In his debut, Aruna showed his trademark fighting spirit as he overcame a tense opening match to secure victory and make an immediate impression in the French league. Despite Amiens’ difficult start, Aruna demonstrated his quality with a commanding 3–1 victory over Iranian player Hossein Hodaei. His performance highlighted both his technical ability and resilience as he helped justify the confidence placed in him…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has provided an update on its ongoing investigation into the suspected homicide of an unidentified female guest at a hotel along Clifford Lane, Calabar South. The incident was earlier reported by the Command on September 8, 2026. The Police Public Relations Officer, Cross River State Command, ASP Eitokpha Sunday Akata, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen. According to the statement, the Command is releasing a photograph of the deceased as part of efforts to establish her identity and has appealed to members of the public for information.…
From Shuaibu Ibrahim Gusau The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zamfara State Council, has congratulated one of its distinguished former chairmen, former Press Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, and former Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad (Danmadamin Birnin Magaji), on his conferment with the prestigious Honorary Fellowship of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN) in 2026. The conferment took place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja, during the 37th National Conference of the association. According to the NUJ Zamfara State Council, the honour is a significant recognition of Ibrahim…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe Women’s organisations in Gombe State have commenced mobilisation of traditional rulers, religious leaders and community stakeholders to secure political commitments to issues affecting women ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative, known as the Gombe Women Agenda, brings together more than 100 women’s organisations across the state to push for greater attention to women’s education, maternal healthcare, economic empowerment and participation in governance. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement on the initiative, one of its organisers, Ibrahim Yusuf, said the group was creating a common platform through which women could engage political parties and candidates and…
By Ado Salisu The Chairman of Jama’atu Izalatil Bidi’a Wa Ikamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), Kano State, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Pakistan, has called for firm and decisive action against drug offenders, saying effective prosecution of those involved in drug abuse and illicit trafficking is critical to addressing the growing degeneration of society. Professor Pakistan, a former Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), made the call when the Chairman of the Kano State Multi Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, paid him a courtesy visit in Kano. He identified what he described…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged the support of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the successful hosting of the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF), scheduled to take place in November 2026, while highlighting the impact of strategic communication towards the success of key reforms being implemented by the Service. In a statement issued in Abuja by the Customs Service said CGC Adeniyi made this commitment on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, when a delegation led by the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management,…
Mustapha Saye, Kaduna A Federal High Court sitting in Gombe has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary that produced Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami as the party’s candidate for the 2027 Gombe State governorship election. The court ordered the PDP to conduct a fresh governorship primary in accordance with the party’s guidelines and applicable electoral requirements. The judgment followed a legal challenge to the process through which Pantami emerged as the PDP governorship candidate and subsequently received the party’s Certificate of Return. Pantami, a former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, had emerged as the party’s candidate after…