From, Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu Governor of Yobe state Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of Alh. Yerima lbn Mahmud, as the new Emir of Ngazargamu. In a press statement signed by Mamman Mohammed the DG press and media affairs to the governor said, this is contained in a statement signed and issued by the Ag. Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Mohammed Goje, on Friday 12th June, 2026. The appointment of the new Mai Ngazargamu, followed the demise of late Emir, Alh. Tijjani Ibn Saleh Geidam, who passed away recently in Egypt after a protracted illness and…
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Daga Shu’aibu Ibrahim, Gusau Wasu da ake zargin ‘yan bindiga ne sun kai hari kan manoma a gonakin da ke yankin Goron Namaye, a karamar hukumar Maradun ta Jihar Zamfara, inda suka kashe mutane 17 tare da jikkata wasu 13. Lamarin ya faru ne a ranar Juma’a yayin da manoman ke gudanar da ayyukansu na noma a gonakin da ke wajen garin. Da yake tabbatar da faruwar harin, Shugaban Karamar Hukumar Maradun, Hon. Sanusi Ahmed Dosara, ya bayyana alhininsa kan harin da ya yi sanadin asarar rayuka da jikkatar mutane. Ya ce nan take bayan samun rahoton harin ya tuntubi…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has unveiled 36 electric vehicles for Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service, marking a major step toward clean energy adoption and improved public service delivery. The initiative, announced during Democracy Day celebrations in Calabar, is part of a broader plan involving 100 electric vehicles and 100 electric tricycles aimed at public service support and economic empowerment. Governor Otu said the programme is designed to dignify public service, enhance efficiency in governance, and reduce transportation costs for senior civil servants. “One of the main focuses of our administration…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has successfully concluded the 2026 Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Democracy Day Volleyball Championship, reaffirming the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s (AFN) commitment to physical fitness, esprit de corps and jointness among personnel. According to a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the championship was held at the Aguiyi Ironsi Indoor Sports Complex, Abuja, as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebrations. The tournament brought together male and female teams from the various services of the Armed Forces in a vibrant display of…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Concerned Plateau Youths on the Marginalisation of Plateau Indigenes in Appointments into Federal Institutions Located in the State have expressed concern over what they described as the longstanding underrepresentation of Plateau indigenes in leadership positions of key Federal Government institutions situated in Plateau State. Addressing journalists on Friday at the NUJ Press Centre in Jos, the Convener of the group, Mr. Nanla Nanzing, said the situation, particularly in federal institutions located in Jos and Vom, has become a source of growing concern among the people of the state. According to him, the development runs contrary…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has activated its Emergency Operations Centre as part of proactive measures to prevent the outbreak and spread of Ebola Virus Disease, following fresh warnings issued by the Federal Ministry of Health. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists on the state’s preparedness after the declaration of Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). According to the commissioner, the Federal Ministry of Health…
From Shuaibu Ibrahim, Gusau The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has trained 100 youths in mechatronics to repair petrol and CNG-powered tricycles and motorcycles in Zamfara State. The Automotive Training Centre in Gusau was commissioned on Thursday by the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the centre and training programme were implemented through a collaboration between the NADDC and the Zamfara State Office of the Made-in-Nigeria Special Project. The statement further noted that Automotive Training Centres (ATCs) have been established across all six geopolitical…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Bachama Chiefdom in Adamawa State has honoured no fewer than 10 first-class graduates of Bachama extraction who obtained first degrees from various institutions across the country. The occasion is the first of its kind in the history of the Bachama Chiefdom and was organized under the leadership of His Royal Majesty, Hama Bachama, Homun Daniel Shaga Ismail, at the headquarters of the Numam Federation. Speaking at the event, one of the recipients, Engr. Emmanuel Ayuba Misheiza, described the recognition of these promising young graduates by the royal father as one of the best things that…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has said that June 12 remain a watershed in Nigeria’s political history, describing it as a powerful reminder that sovereignty truly belongs to the people. Fintiri made this statement while joining Nigerians in celebrating this year’s Democracy Day on June 12, a day that symbolizes the resilience, sacrifices, and triumph of the will of the people in Nigeria’s collective journey to nationhood. He said it is important to pay tribute to the heroes of democracy, both living and deceased, whose struggles and sacrifices have strengthened the democratic governance the…
By Rabiu Sanusi The New Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Dawakin Tofa State Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon.Ibrahim SB Maisalla has called on leaders at all levels of government to prioritize the welfare of citizens, uphold justice, and demonstrate greater accountability in governance. In a Democracy Day message issued on Thursday to commemorate the June 12 celebration, Maisalla paid tribute to the heroes of Nigeria democratic struggle, describing their sacrifices as the foundation upon which the nation democratic system stands today. He noted that democracy goes beyond the conduct of elections, stressing that true democratic…