From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A socio-political group, Arewa 4 Asiwaju, aimed at promoting the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in the northern part of the country, has been inaugurated in Katsina State. The group was inaugurated on Sunday afternoon at the Farms Hotel, Katsina, by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqa Rabe Darma, who also doubles as the group’s state coordinator. Speaking at the event, Rabe said the group was established after high-level consultations among some public office holders from the northern part of the country who are part of President Tinubu’s government. He…
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By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Bola Tinubu, on the occasion of her 66th birthday. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. The governor described Senator Oluremi Tinubu as a compassionate and dedicated leader whose contributions continue to complement the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Governor Yusuf, on behalf of himself, the First Family, Government and the good people of Kano State, extended warm felicitations and best wishes to…
By Ado Salisu Some people build careers, while others go beyond that — they build people, institutions, and lasting legacies. I believe Professor Abdulrashid Garba belongs to the second group. For more than three decades, Professor Garba has dedicated himself to teaching, research, academic administration, and service to the education sector. His journey has earned him respect as a scholar, administrator, mentor, and leader. As a Professor of Educational Guidance and Counselling at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), he has played an important role in the academic and professional development of many students and scholars. His time as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep condolences to the family, relatives, associates and the people of Kano State over the death of Alhaji Sani Lawan Kofar Mata, former Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday. Governor Yusuf described the death of Alhaji Sani Lawan Kofar Mata as a great loss to Kano State, noting his contributions to public service and the welfare of the people, particularly in the area of pilgrims’ affairs. The Governor said…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA), Gombe State chapter, has commended the Misilli Community Development Foundation for its efforts to enrol out-of-school children and improve access to education in the state. The State Coordinator of CSACEFA, Hajiya Halima Ahmed Mahdi, gave the commendation during an interview with our reporter in Gombe on the sidelines of activities marking the foundation’s fourth anniversary in Dawaki Quarters. Mahdi said the foundation’s intervention was contributing to efforts to address the challenge of out-of-school children, particularly among vulnerable and disadvantaged families. She said providing opportunities for children…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar As the seventh edition of the Calabar Walkathon was held in Calabar, Cross River State, the state Governor, Bassey Edet Otu, has called for unity among Nigerians, particularly Cross Riverians, ahead of the upcoming 2027 general elections. The theme of this year’s event is “Walk for Unity and Sustainable Development.” The 12-kilometre fitness walk, organised by the Healthy Billionaires Fitness Club, attracted residents, fitness enthusiasts, corporate organisations and government officials. Speaking during the flag-off, Governor Bassey Otu, who was represented at the occasion by the Secretary to the Cross River State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh,…
By Usman Usman Garba The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Aisha Garba, has urged participating states to demonstrate readiness for the implementation of Result Area One of the HOPE-EDU Programme by Nov. 15, 2026. Garba made the call in Kano while declaring open a five-day Regional Book Supply Chain and Track ’N’ Trace System Thematic Workshop organised under the HOPE-EDU Programme. She described the workshop as a defining moment in the collective efforts to strengthen the foundations of basic education in Nigeria, stressing that education remained a cornerstone of national development. According to her, the…
By Ado Salisu Nigeria departed the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on Sunday with heads held high despite a stoppage-time goal by Valerin Loboa that handed victory to Colombia, and made short work of the credible efforts of the Falconets throughout the quarter-final encounter in Łódź. In an action-packed first half, both sides struggled to find the breakthrough despite creating half-chances. The Falconets, who dominated set-pieces with several corners from Tumininu Adeshina and Kafayat Mafisere, came close through efforts from Janet Akekoromowei, Favour Nkwocha, Tosin Rafiu and Onyedikachi Ekezie, but the Colombian defence held firm. Portugal-based forward…
Daga Shu’aibu Ibrahim Gusau Dan takarar jam’iyyar All Progressives Congress (APC) na kujerar Sanatan Zamfara ta Arewa, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, ya yi Allah-wadai da matakin Hukumar Zabe Mai Zaman Kanta ta Kasa (INEC) na wallafa sunan Sanata Sahabi Ya’u a matsayin dan takarar jam’iyyar APC na Zamfara ta Arewa. A cikin wata sanarwa da aka fitar ranar Asabar a Gusau, Dr. Sani Shinkafi, wanda kuma jigo ne a jam’iyyar APC, ya bayyana cewa Babbar Kotun Tarayya da ke Gusau, Jihar Zamfara, ta soke zaben fidda gwani da aka gudanar a ranar 19 ga Mayu, 2026. A cewar sanarwar, kotun…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has urged the Evidence Group and youths across the state to mobilise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, setting a target of four million votes for the President. Governor Otu said achieving the target would strengthen Cross River’s bargaining power at the national level and enhance the state’s capacity to negotiate more effectively for its interests. The Governor gave the charge on Saturday while addressing members and supporters of the Evidence Group, a youth-focused movement established to deepen youth engagement, civic…