From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto State, Sa’idu Umar Ubandoma, has defected to the All Progressives Congress in what observers describe as a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ubandoma was formally received into the APC by the party’s leader in Sokoto State, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, at his residence in Asokoro, Abuja. A seasoned public servant, Ubandoma served as Commissioner for Finance and later as Secretary to the Sokoto State Government during the administration of former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. He was also the PDP governorship candidate…
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By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has procured about 500 truckloads of fertiliser for the 2026 farming season and reduced the selling price of a 50kg bag to N20,000 as part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity, improve farmers’ incomes and strengthen food security across the state. The subsidised price represents a sharp reduction from the current market price of between N50,000 and N53,000 per 50kg bag. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, Dr. Gyang Bere. According to the statement, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos, Professor Ayo Omotayo, has formally apologised to the Berom Nation over remarks he made during a television interview that sparked widespread condemnation and a threat of legal action from the Berom Youth-Moulders Association (BYM). The controversy followed comments made by Prof. Omotayo after recent attacks on the institute, during which he reportedly referred to youths allegedly demanding compensation for ancestral land as “Berom militias.” The statement drew strong reactions from the Berom community and other stakeholders across Plateau State, who described…
By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has called on state governments across Nigeria to emulate Kano’s Special Reporters Initiative, describing it as an innovative model for strengthening government communication, enhancing public enlightenment and promoting development. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. Speaking at the Arewa Media Summit in Kano, Governor Yusuf disclosed that Kano is the first state in the country to establish the positions of Senior Special Reporters and Special Reporters as part of efforts to improve communication between government and the people. He said the…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on both conventional and social media to promote factual reporting, patriotism, and active citizen participation to strengthen democracy. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad, on Monday. The governor made the call while declaring open the one-day Arewa Media Summit, organised by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Public Enlightenment in collaboration with the Kano State Government at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, Monday. Governor Yusuf said the media…
By Abdulaziz Ismail Kaddara has finally drawn its curtain, but its impact will linger long after the closing scene. Few television productions have succeeded in entertaining audiences while provoking such meaningful conversations about marriage, family, faith, communication, and personal responsibility. Episode 13, the season finale, was not merely an ending; it was a powerful reminder that great storytelling can educate as much as it entertains. One of the most remarkable moments of the episode was Maimuna’s speech while introducing Abdul. For weeks, viewers had believed that Abdul and Maimuna were foster siblings because the story established that they had suckled…
By Ado Salisu The chairman of Kano State Sports Commission KSSC, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida has reaffirmed the board commitment to ensure better performance of the athletes at various national and international engagements. Alhaji Babangida stated this during a formal handover ceremony held at the Commission’s headquarters. The event was attended by the management staff and board members of the Kano State Sports Commission, who witnessed the seamless transition of leadership. He described the recent performance of Kano Pillars basketball and Kano Pillars Volleyball teams in the Nigerian elite classes as an indication of the Present administration of Governor Abba…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Abdullahi bn Abbas Sallari Charitable Foundation under Mallam Yahaya Mohd Sani has launched a series of educational books aimed at promoting knowledge and social development among citizens. Speaking during the book launch, the founder of the institute, Mallam Yahaya Mohd Sani, said the initiative is designed to benefit both males and females, with special emphasis on educating women and girls. He explained that women play a critical role in the development of society, stressing that educating a woman is equivalent to educating an entire community. According to him, women should be given priority in education because…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has again reaffirmed its commitment to advancing intra-African trade by deepening its partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to strengthen trade facilitation, enhance customs cooperation, and accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This was contained in a press release issued in Abuja by the Service said the commitment was reaffirmed during a working visit by the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, Dr George Elombi, to the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, at the Service Headquarters in Abuja recently…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has emphasised the need for interoperable customs systems across Africa, describing it as a critical requirement for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Customs Modernisation Project. In a statement issued in Abuja by the Customs Service said Adeniyi made this known recently in Lagos during the signing of a 20-year Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Agreement between the AfCFTA Secretariat and Bergmans Security to initiate the AfCFTA Customs Modernisation Project. The CGC described the lack of harmonised technology among African Customs administrations as a major impediment…