From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Federal High Court sitting in Sokoto, presided over by Justice Ahmad Gama Mahmud, has again adjourned the suit arising from the lingering leadership crisis in the Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to June 19, 2026, for further hearing. Our correspondent reports that Dr. Sulaiman Usman, SAN, counsel to the 1st defendant, filed a motion requesting the court to ensure that they are served with proper originating processes in line with the court’s records. He drew the court’s attention to a procedural lapse, noting that the originating processes served on them…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Cross River State, Edem Darlington, has alleged that Governor Bassey Otu rejected an offer of more than N200 billion to abandon the state’s pursuit of oil wells it claims rightfully belong to Cross River State. The allegation comes amid ongoing efforts by the state government to reclaim oil wells that were reportedly ceded to Akwa Ibom State during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Darlington made the disclosure in a post on his Facebook page, where he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to recovering the disputed…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a two-week Technical Assistance Mission on Post Clearance Audit (PCA) in collaboration with the World Bank Group under the Accelerated Revenue Mobilisation Reform (ARMOR) Programme, aimed at strengthening compliance management, revenue assurance, and trade facilitation through modern audit practices. The workshop, which runs from June 1 to June 12, 2026, is taking place at the NCS Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. Delivering the opening remarks on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, Assistant Comptroller-General Babatunde Olomu described the mission as a major step in advancing the Service’s modernisation…
By Ado Salisu The Organizing Committee of the Gombe Emir’s Cup – King’s Cup 2026 has concluded all arrangements for the successful opening ceremony of the prestigious football tournament scheduled to kick off this weekend. The opening ceremony is fixed for Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Pantami Stadium by 3:00 p.m. The Gombe Emir’s Cup 2026 continues to serve as a major platform for promoting unity, sportsmanship, youth empowerment, peaceful coexistence, and talent development across Gombe State through football. The competition brings together Emirates and Chiefdoms from across the state in a celebration of football, culture, and community spirit.…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina Katsina ACReSAL Project has organized a training workshop on climate-smart agriculture and the sustainable use of farm inputs for farmers drawn from Katsina, Jibia, and Kaita Local Government Areas. The workshop, held at the conference hall of Sahara Suites Hotel, Katsina, brought together farmers, agricultural experts, and members of the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) to strengthen farmers’ knowledge and improve agricultural productivity. Declaring the workshop open, the Katsina ACReSAL Project Coordinator, Nafiu Mohammed Musa, said the training was designed to equip farmers with the necessary knowledge and skills to maximize the benefits…
By John Bassey, Kebbi The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kebbi State Council, has commended Governor Nasir Idris for what it described as three years of remarkable achievements and transformative reforms in the education sector. In a statement celebrating the governor’s third anniversary in office, the union said Governor Idris’ administration has demonstrated that when education is treated as the foundation of development, tangible results are achieved. According to the NUT, the state government has committed over N10 billion to the education sector and implemented more than 200 educational interventions within the last 36 months, significantly improving learning conditions for…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on criminal activities, with the arrest of 11 suspected members of the notorious “Shilla Boys” gang operating in Yola and Jimeta. The arrests followed a directive by the Commissioner of Police, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, aimed at curbing the activities of violent gangs and enhancing public safety across the state. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the operation was carried out by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in collaboration with…
Daga Shu’aibu Ibrahim, Gusau Kungiyar masu fafutukar kare hakkin bil’adama ta kasa (SAT) ta yi kira da a kara karfafa hadin gwiwa da Hukumar Kare Hakkin Dan Adam ta Kasa (NHRC) domin yaki da cutar tarin fuka (TB), cin zarafin mata da jinsi (GBV), da kuma take hakkin dan Adam a fadin Jihar Zamfara. An yi wannan kira ne yayin wata ziyarar ban girma da kungiyar ta kai ofishin NHRC da ke Gusau, babban birnin jihar. Da yake jawabi a wajen taron, Mataimakin Kodinetan Shirin Yaki da Cutar Tarin Fuka na Jihar Zamfara, Abdullahi Lawali Bungudu, ya bayyana cewa manufar…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), branches of Academic Staff Union of Universities at Sokoto State University (SSU) and Shehu Shagari University of Education (SSUES), have expressed appreciation to the Sokoto State Government for approving the implementation of a 40 per cent Consolidated Academic Allowance (CATA) for academic staff of the two state-owned universities. In a statement jointly signed by Dr. Bello Musa, Chairperson of ASUU-SSU, and Dr. Shamsudeen Kabir, Chairperson of ASUU-SSUES, the union lauded the administration of Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto for what it described as a landmark achievement in the advancement of…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina A new political association, Tinubu/Dikko Guaranteed Association (TDA), has been inaugurated in Katsina State with the aim of mobilising support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dikko Umar Radda in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the unveiling of the association at a news briefing in Katsina, the State Coordinator of TDA, Faisal Jafaru Rafindadi, said the group had adopted a 10-point action plan designed to achieve its objectives. According to Rafindadi, the strategies include organising town hall meetings and conducting door-to-door sensitisation campaigns to highlight the achievements of President Tinubu…