By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Thousands of residents of Bichi Federal Constituency have commended the member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi, for what they described as his outstanding representation and people-oriented leadership since assuming office in 2019. In a statement issued by his Senior Legislative Aide (SLA), Alhaji Ibrahim Ahmed Bichi, the lawmaker was praised for initiating programmes that have positively impacted the lives of his constituents, particularly in the area of education. According to the statement, Hon. Bichi has, since his inauguration into the House of Representatives in 2019, sponsored hundreds…
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By Usman Usman Garba In a democracy, the true measure of representation extends beyond campaign promises and political rhetoric. It lies in the quality of laws enacted, the responsiveness to the needs of constituents and the tangible projects that improve people’s lives. As members of the 10th National Assembly approach three years in office, constituents across Nigeria are taking stock of the performance of their elected representatives. For Honourable Hassan Shehu Hussain, the member representing Nassarawa Federal Constituency of Kano State in the House of Representatives, the past three years have been characterised by legislative engagement, constituency development and programmes…
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,”…
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…