By Usman Usman Garba, Rabi’u Sunusi and Sani Surajo Hon. Lawan Najume, is the Executive Chairman of Kabo local government, in an interview with our Correspondents at his residence, he bares his mind on President Tinubu and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s third anniversary; roles of Deputy Senate President, Deputy Governor in grassroots development and his strides at the local level. Excerpt: Q: What is your assessment of the three years of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration and that of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu? Hon. Lawan Najume Kano: Since 1999, there has been no governor in Kano State who has worked…
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By Rabiu Sanusi & Usman Usman Garba The Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area, Hon. Lawan Najume Kabo, has commended Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for what he described as exemplary leadership and statesmanship in fostering unity and guiding the successful consensus process that produced candidates for elective positions within the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Najume made the remarks during an interactive interview with journalists on Saturday, where he praised the governor’s commitment to consultation, inclusiveness, and internal democracy. According to him, Governor Yusuf’s approach played a crucial role in ensuring a peaceful and rancour-free consensus exercise,…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Member representing Bagwai/Shanono Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Yusuf Ahmad Badau, has extended warm congratulations to the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on the occasion of his third anniversary in office, describing his administration as one driven by vision, compassion, and a genuine commitment to the progress of Kano State. In a statement released to commemorate the milestone, Hon. Badau commended Governor Yusuf for what he described as “three years of purposeful and people-oriented governance,” marked by significant achievements across critical sectors of the state economy. The lawmaker noted…
By Rabiu Sanusi Concerned followers of the Qadiriyya Movement in Bagwai Local Government Area of Kano State have called on the Kano State Government to intervene over alleged religious exclusion, denial of worship rights, and what they described as inequitable allocation of Hajj seats in the area. In a letter addressed to the Executive Governor of Kano State, the group sought urgent intervention to safeguard their constitutional rights to freedom of religion and worship. The letter, signed by Aminu Yusuf Maitama and Isah Dahiru on behalf of concerned members of the movement, alleged that followers of the Qadiriyya sect in…
By Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Network for Good Governance and Transparency (NGGT) Nigeria, in collaboration with the United Nations Peace Units, has announced plans to convene a Northwest Regional Peacebuilding Summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in addressing insecurity across Northern Nigeria. The summit, scheduled for June 29, 2026, is being organised to commemorate the United Nations International Day of Peacekeepers 2026 and to promote coordinated peacebuilding efforts across the Northwest region. Speaking during a press briefing, the General Secretary of NGGT Nigeria, Ambassador A.G. Idris, said the conference would bring together key stakeholders to deliberate on practical and…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has outlined major achievements recorded by his administration over the past three years, spanning infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, transportation, water supply, energy, tourism, and civil service reforms. Speaking during a statewide broadcast on Friday to mark his third anniversary in office, Governor Mutfwang said his administration remains committed to restoring hope and dignity to citizens, particularly victims of displacement caused by insecurity. The governor disclosed that significant progress had been made in rebuilding displaced communities. He cited the recent launch of the Eden Initiative for Humanitarian Support at…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has warned that it will not tolerate attacks or acts of violence against any community under any guise, including reprisals arising from allegations of any kind. Governor Caleb Mutfwang made this known during a statewide broadcast marking the third anniversary of his administration, emphasizing that his government remains committed to maintaining peace, security, and law and order across the state. According to the governor, the government will not condone cattle rustling, poisoning of livestock, wilful destruction of crops, harmful grazing practices such as night grazing and the use of underage herders, or…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar A suspected serial killer identified as Akaninyene, an indigene of Obot Akara, has been arrested in a forest hideout in Creektown following intelligence linking him to a series of disappearances and murders in the area. Security operatives, acting on a tip-off, stormed an isolated hut located within a forest in Abanyama, Ukim Ita Community, Creektown. The operation involved men of the Nigerian Army, a tactical special forces team, and local youths and community leaders who assisted in securing the area. On sighting the operatives, the suspect reportedly attempted to flee after rushing into his hut…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, Mr. Biggs, has expressed confidence that his over 20 years of experience in government service has equipped him with the capacity to redirect the state’s development and restore its position among the leading states in Nigeria. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Jos on Friday, the PDP candidate said his extensive experience in public service would enable him to provide purposeful leadership if elected governor. According to him, he served as a Director…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has launched an investigation into a 20-year-old Fulani herdsman, Ibrahim Rua, over an alleged attempted murder incident in Yala Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Calabar. According to the statement, the Village Head of Bitol Community in Wanikade, Chief Mathew Ulakom, reported the incident at the Okpoma Divisional Police Headquarters on May 26, 2026. Akata stated that Ibrahim Rua, who was employed by one Inaku Obok, popularly known as Audi Bako,…