By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Child Protection Network (CPN) has issued an urgent call to action, urging government authorities, parents, communities, and stakeholders to intensify efforts against rising cases of child abuse, trafficking, exploitation, and neglect in the state. The Network made the call in a statement to commemorate the 2026 National Children’s Day celebration themed, “Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child.” Speaking on behalf of the organization, the Plateau State Coordinator of CPN, Sandra Dirmwa Chikan, said the theme reflects a national commitment to ensuring that no child is excluded regardless of background, vulnerability, or…
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From Ahmad Ibrahim Gusau The Social Democratic Party (Social Democratic Party) in Zamfara State has conducted its governorship primary election, in which Hon. Hamza Musa Maibulawus emerged as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state. The result of the primary election, which was conducted across the 14 local government areas of the state on Tuesday evening in Gusau, was announced by the Chairman of the SDP Primaries Committee, Comrade Bello Hussaini. He stated that the exercise was peaceful, orderly, free, and fair. According to him, the governorship primary, which produced Maibulawus as the candidate, was conducted…
By Usman Usman Garba A candidate for the House of Representatives, Hon. Abubakar Aminu Daneji, the African Action Congress (AAC) flag bearer for Kano Municipal Federal Constituency, has called on his supporters and residents of Kano State to stay away from the planned Hawan Daushe processions scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2026. The appeal comes amid rising tension following reports that two rival claimants to the Kano Emirate throne, Aminu Ado Bayero and Muhammadu Sanusi II are planning to hold separate horse processions along similar routes within Kano metropolis. In a statement issued on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Daneji warned…
By Annah Daniel, Abuja The assumption of duty by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Dr. Kamil Shoretire, has ushered in renewed commitment to effective administration, institutional coordination and enhanced service delivery within the Ministry. Since taking over the leadership of the Ministry, Dr. Shoretire has demonstrated strong resolve to deepen collaboration, strengthen operational efficiency and promote industrial harmony through a series of strategic engagements. The Permanent Secretary received a special welcome from the Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, as part of efforts to drive the Renewed Hope Agenda of…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’Iya (Walin Sokoto), has congratulated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on his emergence as the party’s presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dan’Iya described Atiku’s emergence as a major milestone for the ADC and a significant step toward repositioning Nigeria for economic growth, national unity, peace, and sustainable development. In a statement issued by his Press Secretary and Media Aide, Aminu Abdullahi, the ADC governorship candidate praised Atiku for his longstanding commitment to democracy, national development, economic reforms,…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Chairman of Bichi Local Government Area, Hon. Hamza Sule Mai Fata, has extended warm felicitations to the Executive Governor of Kano State, the people of Bichi Local Government, and the Muslim Ummah across the world on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-el-Adha celebration. In a goodwill message issued to commemorate the festival, Hon. Hamza Sule Mai Fata described Eid-el-Adha as a season of sacrifice, obedience, unity, and compassion. He urged Muslims to uphold the teachings of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet Muhammad (SAW) by promoting peace, tolerance, and love among one another. The Bichi chairman commended…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of the notorious Sara-Suka cult group and recovered dangerous weapons as well as suspected illegal substances from them. The arrests were made as part of ongoing efforts by the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Bassey Ewah, psc(++), FCAI, MSPSP, to curb criminal activities and the use of illicit substances across the state. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Alfred Alabo, police detectives attached to the Command’s Anti-Cyber Crime and Narcotics Unit arrested one Adam Abdullahi, 18, of…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has congratulated Muslim faithful across the world, particularly those residing in the state, on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, urging them to uphold the virtues of sacrifice, tolerance, love, and peaceful coexistence. In a press statement dated May 26, 2026, and signed by the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, the government described Eid-el-Kabir, also known as Eid-el-Adha, as the most significant religious festival in Islam and a reminder of total submission and obedience to the will of Allah. The statement noted that the celebration commemorates Allah’s instruction…
By Usman Usman Garba The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated Muslims in Kano State and across the country on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Governor Yusuf described Eid-el-Kabir as a significant period that teaches the values of sacrifice, obedience, patience, and compassion. He urged Muslims to uphold the teachings and lessons of the holy festival in their daily lives. The Governor called on residents of Kano State to celebrate the Sallah period peacefully, avoid acts capable of…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Muslim communities in the South-South region have been urged to shun all forms of political violence, misconduct, and nepotism in their areas of residence. The Chief of the Hausa Community in the South-South and leader of Northern extraction residents in the region, Alhaji Hussaini Isa Madaki, made the appeal in an interview with our correspondent in Calabar. Madaki stressed the need for peaceful coexistence, mutual understanding, and respect among all ethnic groups, noting that harmony has been restored through dialogue and understanding. He recalled that some months ago, minor misunderstandings occurred between some Northerners and…