From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned Senator Garba Musa Maidoki against what it described as attempts to transfer his political frustration to the public by inciting people against constituted authorities. The warning followed the Senator’s recent outburst during a public rally in Zuru, where he allegedly threatened the state government and the Zuru Emirate Council over what the party termed his “political misfortune.” In a statement signed by the Kebbi State APC Chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar Kana Zuru, the party described Senator Maidoki’s verbal attacks on Governor Nasir Idris…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has renewed its commitment to promoting legitimate trade with China while intensifying efforts to curb illicit economic activities. The move is aimed at strengthening enforcement and enhancing bilateral cooperation to create a more secure and streamlined economic partnership between both countries. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Service said the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made this known while receiving Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to China, Lieutenant General Abdulrahman Dambazau (Rtd.), at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja. CGC Adeniyi described the envoy as someone familiar with the Service, considering his military background,…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos Aggrieved aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State have submitted petitions to the party’s Election Appeal Committee following the conduct of the Federal House of Representatives and Senatorial primary elections held in the state. The petitions were submitted on Thursday at the APC Secretariat along Bukuru Express Road in Jos. Speaking on behalf of the aggrieved aspirants, Senator Diket Satso Plang, who contested for the Plateau Central Senatorial ticket, described the declared results as fake and unacceptable. Addressing journalists shortly after submitting the petition, Sen. Plang alleged that some individuals assigned fake returning…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has called for stronger support towards the completion of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations’ National Secretariat project in Abuja, saying the public relations profession deserves a national edifice Nigerians can identify with and take pride in. In a statement issued in Abuja, the CGC made the call on Wednesday shortly after inspecting the ongoing construction of the NIPR National Secretariat, known as “Public Relations Place,” located within the premises of Radio House, Garki, Abuja. Adeniyi expressed satisfaction with the progress of work at the site and said public relations…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, has officially inaugurated a seven-member Sports Writers Association of Nigeria Electoral Committee (SWANECO) with the mandate to conduct a credible, transparent, free, and fair election in line with the association’s constitution and democratic principles. This was contained in a communiqué issued shortly after the meeting and signed by the Secretary-General of SWAN, Ikenna Okonkwo. According to the communiqué, the members of the 2026 SWANECO are: Hembadoon Orsar – Chairman Bisi Ogunleye – Member Jacob Onjewu Dickson – Secretary Bala Bawaji – Member…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, on Friday called for unity, reconciliation, and sustained commitment to the ideals of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the conclusion of the party’s primaries and the unveiling of candidates at the APC Secretariat in Calabar. Governor Otu secured the APC governorship ticket to contest for a second term in the 2027 general elections. Addressing party leaders, aspirants, delegates, and supporters shortly after the exercise, the governor described the primaries as a demonstration of democratic maturity and urged members to place the collective interest of the…
By Shafi’u Yahaya Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State have expressed strong support for Bello Dalha as the most credible gubernatorial aspirant of the party ahead of the upcoming primaries. One of the key stakeholders, AA Sumaila, told our reporter that if Bello Dalha emerges and is sworn in as governor, the issue of insecurity in Kano State would be effectively addressed. He noted that Bello Dalha, being a former Controller of the Constabulary Police, has the experience required to tackle security challenges and bring meaningful development to the state. Sumaila also expressed optimism about the…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured all 301,000 votes cast in the APC presidential primary election held on Saturday across the 3,991 polling units in Sokoto State, while his opponent, Mr. Stanley Osifo, recorded zero votes. The results were announced in Sokoto by the State Chief Returning Officer, Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto. According to him, 301,000 registered voters were accredited and all cast their votes during the exercise. Acting in his capacity as Chief Returning Officer, Gov. Aliyu formally declared President Tinubu winner of the direct presidential primary election in the state. He thanked the APC…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Dr Edwin Okon, Executive Chairman of the Cross River Internal Revenue Service (IRS), has urged workers to embrace insurance schemes for financial security and family protection. Okon made the call on Friday in Calabar during the presentation of a N1.4 million group life insurance benefit to the family of a deceased ad hoc staff member, Mr Charles Ugbe. The chairman described the initiative as the first of its kind in the service, introduced to support ad hoc workers who contribute significantly to revenue generation. According to him, “Ad hoc staff make up between 60 and…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, has dismissed reports alleging that Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) with stakeholders in the health sector have been suspended until after 2027. In a statement issued in Abuja at the weekend, the Head of Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Annah Daniel, described the claims as misleading, unfounded and inconsistent with the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to workers’ welfare and industrial harmony in the health sector. According to the statement, the government’s attention was drawn to reports and insinuations suggesting…