From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State House of Assembly has called on the state government to urgently commence the dredging and upgrading of the Bakori Dam in Bakori Local Government Area to unlock its agricultural potential and improve the livelihoods of farming communities. The call followed the unanimous adoption of a motion sponsored by the member representing Bakori Constituency, Engr. Abdulrahman Ahmad Kandarawa, and seconded by the lawmaker representing Sandamu Constituency, Alhaji Sale Magaji Rimah, during plenary. Speaker of the House, Alhaji Nasir Yahaya Daura, announced the resolution after members deliberated on the motion and directed the Clerk…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja In recognition of his outstanding contributions to business development, youth empowerment and humanitarian services, the North Central Journalists Forum (NCJF) has honoured the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Iggah Global Building Materials, Alhaji Jibrin Abu Suleiman, popularly known as “Mutuwa Dole”, with the 2026 Humanitarian Services and Most Business Icon Award. The award was presented recently in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State by the Forum, which comprises journalists from across the North Central states, including Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, Plateau, Niger, Kaduna and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Speaking during the presentation, the…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Secretary of the Group Organization of Nine NGOs, Ambassador Usman Mallam Hussain, popularly known as Dan Amanar Sarkin Maganin Kasar Hausa, has said that the organisation prioritises capacity building over giving out cash. He made the statement during a recent event in the ancient city of Kano. According to Ambassador Usman, the Director-General of the Group Organization of Nine NGOs, Dr. Ambassador Abdurazak Toure, who is also the Sarkin Maganin Kasar Hausa, has dedicated his leadership to empowering people through education, skills development, employment opportunities, and international partnerships. He explained that one of the organisation’s flagship…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Director-General of the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), Pharmacist Gali Sule, has praised Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for what he described as remarkable achievements in strengthening drug management and healthcare delivery across the state. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday to mark the beginning of activities commemorating Governor Yusuf’s three years in office, the Director-General said the governor’s commitment to improving the agency had transformed pharmaceutical services in Kano State. “Following in the footsteps of my Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, is my pride,” Pharmacist Sule said, adding that the agency…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Tension has gripped the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Jimeta, Adamawa State, following the alleged escape of two inmates described by security sources as politically exposed suspects who were recently transferred from Mubi over alleged political thuggery and related offences. The alleged escape has triggered a coordinated manhunt by security agencies amid concerns over possible lapses in custodial security and the handling of high-profile detainees. Sources familiar with developments at the correctional facility told journalists that the suspects were transferred to the Jimeta custodial centre about three weeks ago following a security crackdown on suspected political…
By Ado Salisu The National President of Ringo Sport Club Nigeria (RSCN), Mallam Ahmed Mohammed Sule, has presented the prestigious NASTOCE 2026 Meritorious Awards to two leading figures in Nigeria’s tourism industry in recognition of their outstanding contributions to tourism development and sports tourism. The recipients are Chief Abiodun Odusanwo, National President of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), and Dr. Badaki Aliyu, President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN). Presenting the awards at separate ceremonies in Abuja, Sule said the honours were in recognition of the recipients’ exceptional leadership and their contributions to strengthening…
By Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has approved a fresh round of appointments into key advisory positions and the boards of strategic government institutions as part of efforts to strengthen governance, improve service delivery, and accelerate the implementation of his administration’s transformative agenda. The appointments were announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibraheem Musa. Among those appointed are Hon. Audu Maikori as Chief Strategic Adviser on Inter-Governmental Affairs, Umar Uba Maicitta as Senior Special Assistant on Community Relations, and Aminu Mohammed Gusau as Senior Special Assistant on Policy Communications.…
By Ado Salisu The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Mahmud Hadejia as Chairman of its newly constituted Interim Beach Soccer and Futsal Board, tasking the body with organising and developing Beach Soccer and Futsal leagues across the country. The appointment was one of the key resolutions reached at the meeting of the NFF Executive Committee held at the Best Western Plus Hotel in Asaba, Delta State, on Saturday, July 11, 2026. According to the communiqué issued after the meeting, the Executive Committee constituted the interim board to drive the growth and administration of Beach Soccer and Futsal in Nigeria.…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, Sector 7, deployed at Samaru Village in Zonkwa District of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have recovered weapons and arrested six suspects travelling from Jos, Plateau State, to Niger State during a stop-and-search operation. The operation, conducted at about 9:40 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, was part of ongoing offensive operations aimed at disrupting the activities of criminal elements and denying terrorists freedom of movement within the Joint Operations Area. This was disclosed in a statement issued to journalists by the Media Information Officer of Joint Task…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Hon. Christopher Etta, has dismissed allegations that the state government’s ongoing demolition exercise is politically motivated or aimed at weakening the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Etta said the demolition exercise has also affected properties belonging to members of the ruling APC, insisting that the operation is not targeted at any political party or individual. Speaking on the controversy surrounding the exercise, the APC chairman alleged that opposition parties were behind the claims in an attempt to tarnish the image of…