By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has welcomed Senator Rufai Sani Hanga and his supporters into the All Progressives Congress (APC), following their decision to leave the NDC Kwankwasiyya political group. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. Governor Yusuf described the development as a significant addition to the APC family in Kano, saying the decision by Senator Hanga and his supporters reflects growing confidence in the party and its leadership. The Governor warmly welcomed the former senator and other defectors, assuring them that the APC…
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By Usman Usman Garba Thousands of supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from across the Northern region on Saturday converged on the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, for the inauguration of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG) State Executive Council and the reception of 136,000 new members into the ruling party. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. The colourful gathering attracted APC supporters, political stakeholders, community leaders, youth and women groups from Kano and other parts of Northern Nigeria. The massive turnout underscored the growing political mobilisation and activities ahead…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said adequate publicity and public enlightenment on the programmes and achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration will convince Nigerians, particularly Northerners, to support and campaign for the President’s re-election in 2027. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. Governor Yusuf stated this on Thursday when members of Triple R Kannyhood paid a solidarity visit to the Government House, Kano. He said the emergence of Triple R Kannyhood would strengthen publicity and public enlightenment on the policies, programmes…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has urged the management and editorial team of the Cross River Newspaper Corporation, publishers of the Nigeria Chronicle, to always verify facts before publication in order to maintain credibility and public trust. The governor made the call on Thursday during the recommissioning of the state-owned newspaper, the Nigeria Chronicle, in Calabar. Otu stressed the importance of accurate and responsible journalism, urging the newspaper to uphold professional standards in its reportage. “As a conventional media outlet, you should always verify facts before publication, as falsehood and sensational information…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Political stakeholders in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State have declared their full support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Bassey Edet Otu in the 2027 general elections. The stakeholders, comprising former and serving political office holders, elected representatives and government appointees, made the declaration during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Bakassi to review developments in the area and the prospects of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the elections. The engagement began at the APC chapter secretariat before the stakeholders proceeded to the Local Government Council Secretariat,…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, has warned that any attempt to reverse the fuel subsidy removal could undermine Nigeria’s economic policies and threaten fiscal stability. The minister made the remarks in Calabar on Thursday during the commissioning of the Nigeria Chronicle, owned by the Cross River Newspaper Corporation. He said any proposal to restore the former open-ended fuel subsidy regime must be carefully considered in view of its potential consequences. “Any proposal to restore the old open-ended subsidy regime must therefore be considered against its consequences. Reversal would threaten fiscal…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar No fewer than 10 youths in Bichi have received cash donations from a Senior Legislative Aide to the National Assembly as part of efforts to support their businesses and improve their livelihoods. The beneficiaries received the financial assistance from the Senior Legislative Aide, Engr. Abubakar Kabiru Abubakar, to enable them to expand their businesses and become more self-reliant. In a statement issued to our reporter, Alhaji Salihu Umar Ahmed said the initiative was aimed at supporting young people in Bichi to sustain themselves and strengthen their businesses. “The Special Legislative Aide, Zaharadeen Kabir, has provided…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Director of Women Mobilisation of the Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Betta Edu, has commended Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for the successful launch of the National Community Food Bank for the South-South region in Calabar, Cross River State. Dr Edu described the initiative as one of the most impactful innovations of the Renewed Hope Administration, particularly for vulnerable Nigerians, including pregnant and lactating women, malnourished children and other people in need of food support. Speaking with journalists shortly after the launch in Calabar, Edu said the Community Food Bank would not only provide…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Chairman of Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State, Hon. Sirajo Ado Jibia, has dismissed claims by opposition parties that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is anti-North, describing the allegation as baseless and untrue. Jibia made the remarks during a meeting with Special Assistants and Deputy Special Assistants appointed by the local government council on Saturday. He accused opposition parties of creating political confusion and attempting to sow disunity in the country by portraying the Tinubu administration as being against the North. According to him, the Tinubu administration has demonstrated its commitment…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Political and Other Matters, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir Masari, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain united and intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Masari made the call during an engagement with APC supporters in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State. The engagement took place in Nabanje town shortly after the Jumu’ah prayer at Nabanje Mosque. The gathering provided a platform for political consultation and interaction between APC leaders and grassroots supporters, with discussions focused on strengthening the…