By Shafi’u Yahaya The Chairman of Yankifi Cooperative Market, Kano, Alhaji Suleiman Haruna Dan Auta, has appealed to the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to pay urgent attention to the challenges facing traders in the market. He made the appeal while delivering a Sallah goodwill message to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin. Speaking at the market’s office in Kano, the chairman described Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as a sympathetic, considerate, and listening leader who has maintained a cordial relationship with traders in the state. According to him, one…
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By Rabiu Sanusi The North-East Coordinator of the National Technical Research Council (NTRC) and Deputy Chairman of the Gombe State Council of Emirs and Chiefs, Alhaji Saleh Muhammad Umar, on Friday attended the 17th edition of the annual Vunon Wrestling Festival held in Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The traditional ruler, popularly known as Mai Kaltungo, joined other prominent dignitaries at the cultural event hosted by the Hama Batta, Homun Alhamdu Gladstone Teneke, who also serves as Chairman of the Batta Traditional Council, Demsa. The annual Vunon Festival is one of the most celebrated cultural gatherings in the…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Head of Service, Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Salisu Mustapha, the Permanent Secretary, Human Resource, Sabiu Shuaibu and other directors from the Office of the Kano State Head of Civil Service, supervised the July 2026 Promotional Examination conducted across various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state. This was containing in statement issued by the Director Public Enlightenment Rukayya Uba Sulaimain where made available to Journalists. Speaking during the supervision exercise, the Head of Service called on candidates sitting for the examination to remain calm, focused and conduct themselves in…
By Usman Usman Garba Pilgrims from Kano State are enjoying a comfortable stay in Minna, with adequate food supply and medical care as the 2026 Hajj rites commenced on Monday. A total of 3,620 pilgrims from Kano State are among the millions of Muslims participating in this year’s Hajj exercise. This was contained in a press release issued by Mustapha Muhammad, Head of the Media Team of Kano Hajj Operations 2026. Many of the Kano pilgrims expressed satisfaction with the variety of meals being provided since their arrival, as well as the healthcare services available to them. A visit to…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a special goodwill package of Twenty Thousand Naira (N20,000) for civil servants across the state and the 44 local government areas as part of efforts to support workers ahead of the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The intervention, which comes shortly after the successful payment of May 2026 salaries, is targeted at civil servants on Grade Levels 01 to 14 in both state ministries and local government councils. This compassionate and worker-friendly initiative reflects the Governor’s unwavering commitment to the welfare, dignity, and wellbeing of the hardworking…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State has endorsed Chief Maurice Vunoboki as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general election. The decision was reached unanimously during a party congress held at Ribadu Square in Yola, with delegates from all the 21 local government areas of the state in attendance. The endorsement followed consultations among party officials and stakeholders from the grassroots level. Chairman of the electoral committee, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, presided over the adoption after a motion for Vunoboki’s endorsement was moved and seconded. He subsequently declared Vunoboki the official PDP flag bearer for…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has described the reported 10 million votes secured by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the recent exercise as “mere fabricated figures” that pose no threat to the ADC. Atiku made the remarks shortly after casting his vote during the ADC presidential primaries held at Ajiya Ward in Jimeta, Yola. Speaking with journalists immediately after voting, Atiku said the ADC remains confident and prepared to take over the leadership of the country despite the figures announced by…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Conference of Autochthonous Ethnic Nationalities Community Development Associations (CONAECDA) has declared the last Thursday of every month as “Black Thursday” to highlight the value of human life and the need to protect Nigerians irrespective of religion, ethnicity, or social class. The Secretary General of CONAECDA, Suleman A.D. Sukukum, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Jos on Monday on pressing national issues affecting member communities and the country at large. According to him, the most significant issues confronting Nigeria are insecurity and developments surrounding the country’s electoral processes. He noted that in recent months, there had…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Former Senator and ex-Majority Leader, Simon Mwadkwon, has cautioned supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) against mocking those who lost during the party’s primary elections in Plateau State, stressing that politics should not create hatred among members of the same political family. Sen. Mwadkwon gave the warning on Monday during an interactive session with journalists at his campaign office in Tudun Wada, Jos, shortly after emerging victorious in the APC primary election for the Plateau North Senatorial District. According to him, nobody should make inflammatory statements or ridicule aspirants who lost in the primaries, noting…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Chairman of Suya Arcade Market in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, Alhaji Yusuf Ibrahim Chaba Rawaiya, has lamented the high cost of rams and chickens ahead of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, saying only wealthy people can comfortably afford the sacrifice. Speaking with journalists in Calabar, Rawaiya attributed the low turnout of customers at the market to inadequate funds in the hands of many Nigerians. “Despite the arrival of Eid-el-Kabir, many people are complaining of lack of money. Only those with financial strength can easily afford to buy rams this year,” he said. The…