From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Media and Disability Care Initiative (MDCI), in collaboration with the Yobe State Committee on Drug Abuse Control, the State Drug Abuse Control Focal Office, Yobe State Drugs and Medical Consumables Management Agency (YODMA), and other non-governmental organisations, has organised a roundtable discussion and public awareness campaign to address the rising cases of drug abuse, gender-based violence (GBV), and domestic violence in the state. Speaking during the event, Chairman of the Yobe State Committee on Drug Abuse Control, Barrister Sale Samanja, stressed the need for collective efforts among stakeholders to combat drug abuse and its…
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By Rabiu Sanusi Stakeholders in the Kannywood industry under the umbrella of the Kannywood Political Coalition have declared their support for the re-election bid of Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group made the declaration when they paid a courtesy visit to the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, in his office. In a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment in the Ministry, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, and made available to journalists, the government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnership with stakeholders in the entertainment…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Steering Committee for the establishment of the Mai Mala Buni College of Integrated Science, Damaturu, has commenced the screening of teachers as part of preparations for the official commencement of academic activities at the institution. The exercise is aimed at selecting qualified, competent, and dedicated teachers who will form the pioneer teaching workforce of the college and deliver quality science and integrated education in line with the vision of Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, to transform the education sector. The Chairman of the Steering Committee and Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education,…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has commenced a three-day induction workshop for 19 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries as part of efforts to strengthen the state civil service through continuous capacity building and leadership development. The workshop, organised by the Office of the Head of Service, is themed “Accountable Leadership, Policy Execution and Institutional Transformation.” It is aimed at equipping the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries with the knowledge, leadership skills and administrative competencies required to effectively implement government policies and drive institutional excellence across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). This was contained in a statement issued by the Director…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Coalition has rejected the proposed Pension Allowance Bill for former Speakers, Deputy Speakers, Principal Officers and Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly, describing it as ill-timed, self-serving and contrary to the principles of accountable and people-centred governance. In a statement issued on Thursday in Jos, the coalition’s Convener, Steve Aluko, said the proposed legislation was unacceptable at a time when Plateau State is facing economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment and other pressing development challenges. The coalition argued that creating additional lifetime financial obligations for former political office holders…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritise tackling Nigeria’s growing insecurity over political activities. Tambuwal made the appeal on Thursday during a sympathy visit to victims of recent bandit attacks in Bodinga Local Government Area, where he commiserated with affected communities and families displaced by the violence. Addressing residents, the former governor described the persistent attacks across Sokoto State and other parts of the country as alarming, stressing that the primary responsibility of any government is to protect lives and property.…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Pilgrims Commission has commenced registration for the 2027 Hajj exercise, announcing an initial deposit of N7.5 million for intending pilgrims. The Executive Chairman of the Commission, Alhaji Mai Aliyu Usman, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Commission’s headquarters in Damaturu, recently. He said intending pilgrims have only three months to complete their registration, following directives from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which have fixed September 2026 as the deadline for Hajj registration worldwide. According to the chairman, all payments must be made…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has paid glowing tribute to one of Nigeria’s foremost legal icons, Chief Kanu Godwin Agabi, CON, SAN, as he marks his 80th birthday, describing him as “one of the finest ornaments of the legal profession” and an enduring source of pride to Bekwarra, Cross River State and Nigeria. Governor Otu made the remarks while celebrating the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice at his Abuja residence during the 80th birthday celebration. He said Agabi’s eight decades of life have been marked by exceptional brilliance,…
By Ado Salisu The Peter Obi Media Office has accused the Federal Government of orchestrating a campaign of intimidation against the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, alleging harassment, threats to his safety and interference with his business interests. In a statement signed by Idris Zekeri Jnr on July 9, 2026, the media office said it was dissatisfied with the Presidency’s response to Obi’s recent concerns about his personal safety, describing the reaction as dismissive and inappropriate. The statement alleged that recent actions by government agencies had gone beyond normal political disagreements and amounted to a coordinated effort to…
By Ado Salisu Nigeria’s search for its representatives at the 2026 World Youth Scrabble Championship begins this weekend as the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) stages its national qualifying tournament on the Woogles online platform. The two-day qualifiers will be held on Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, with players competing in monitored online matches to earn places in the national team. National Youth Coach, Hassan Olojoku Abdulrafiu, said the National Technical Director, Adedeji Khaleel, will provide detailed guidelines for the qualifying exercise before the competition begins. He urged all eligible participants to familiarize themselves with the Woogles platform to…