By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State House of Assembly has held a solemn valedictory session in honour of late Second Republic lawmaker, His Royal Highness (Hon.) Nicholas Selven Musa, Ponzhi Timmwat of Timmwat Chiefdom, who passed away at the age of 92. The special sitting brought together members of the Assembly, family members of the deceased, traditional rulers and other dignitaries to celebrate a life marked by dedicated public service, exemplary leadership and commitment to community development. The ceremony featured parliamentary tributes, the reading of the late lawmaker’s biography and other traditional legislative rites in honour of his contributions…
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By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has directed Permanent Secretaries and heads of parastatals to provide the leadership, coordination and necessary information required for the successful implementation of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects across the state. The Deputy Governor, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe, gave the directive while declaring open a one-day PPP sensitisation workshop organised by the Katsina State Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA) for Permanent Secretaries and heads of government agencies. Jobe said every ministry, department and agency must identify its infrastructure and service delivery needs instead of waiting for investors to determine the state’s priorities. “We must…
By Ado Salisu Team Nigeria has opened its medal account at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in impressive fashion, with Paralympian Roland Ezuruike claiming the nation’s first medal—a silver in the Men’s Lightweight Group A Para Powerlifting event. Ezuruike scored a total of 153.9 points to secure second place. He came agonisingly close to winning gold after attempting a Games record lift of 190kg on his final attempt, but narrowly missed, settling for a well-deserved silver medal. His achievement immediately triggered cash rewards under the National Sports Commission’s enhanced athlete welfare and incentive programme. Ezuruike received an instant $2,000 reward…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has urged staff of the commission to work selflessly and uphold the highest standards of integrity, stressing that the commission cannot afford to fail Nigerians in the conduct of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued in Abuja, Prof. Amupitan made the call on Friday during an official working visit and interactive session with the commission’s management and staff at the INEC headquarters in Minna, Niger State. He warned staff against any form of compromise, noting that Nigerians and the international community,…
By Abubakar Umar Muhammad (Nr. Gwani) An anniversary should not be measured merely by the passage of time. Rather, it should be assessed by the quality of leadership demonstrated, the impact of decisions made, the innovations introduced, and the positive transformation achieved during a leader’s tenure. In public service, the true significance of an anniversary lies in the lives touched and the institutions strengthened. The Kano Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) had existed for several years before the appointment of Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen as its Executive Secretary. While the agency was established with an important mandate, its activities were not…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Director-General of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB), Prof. Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim, has attributed the significant improvements in primary healthcare delivery across Kano State to the visionary leadership and unwavering commitment of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, as well as the support of the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Labaran Yusuf. Speaking on the Board’s achievements, Prof. Ibrahim said the current administration has prioritized the provision of essential medicines to primary healthcare facilities across the state, ensuring that health centres are adequately stocked to meet the medical needs of residents. He added that the Board…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Provost of Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kano, Dr. Kabir Ahmad Gwarzo, has disclosed that the institution has successfully registered 6,200 eligible voters, attributing the achievement to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s directive encouraging public awareness of the importance of obtaining Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). Dr. Gwarzo made the disclosure while addressing journalists at the college. He said the voter registration exercise was not limited to students and staff but was also extended to residents of neighbouring communities. According to him, the initiative reflects the college’s commitment to promoting civic responsibility and increasing citizens’ participation in the…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone One Headquarters, Kano, AIG Garba Ahmed, has completed the comprehensive renovation of the Zone One Headquarters, reaffirming his commitment to strengthening police infrastructure and enhancing the welfare and operational capacity of officers and personnel across the Zone. Speaking on the completion of the project, AIG Ahmed, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, PSC(+), NPM, expressed profound appreciation to the Chairman of AA Rano Nigeria Limited, Alhaji Auwalu Abdullahi Rano; Alhaji Bashir Tabarakallah; Ghadco/Mamuda Group; POP-Cola Nigeria Limited; the Chairman of Amasco International Limited,…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved projects and programmes worth N55.48 billion, with education receiving the largest share of the investment as the state government unveiled a fresh round of interventions in schools, healthcare, road infrastructure, water supply, housing and rural development. The approvals were granted during the 40th Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House, Kano. Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the Council approved projects totaling N55,475,406,487.82, reflecting the administration’s commitment to accelerating socio-economic development…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Agency for the Control of AIDS (KT-SACA) has distributed HIV test kits, antiretroviral drugs, laboratory consumables and other medical supplies to selected hospitals and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the state. The distribution was flagged off by the Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr. Bala Nuhu Kankia. Speaking during the ceremony, Dr. Kankia said the exercise was aimed at consolidating the gains recorded in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Katsina State and ensuring the continuous availability of essential commodities for prevention, testing and treatment. He explained that the distribution of drugs and…