By Danjuma Labiru Bolari, Gombe The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced Jamilu Ishiaku Gwamna as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general election in Gombe State, following the conclusion of the party’s primary election conducted across the local government areas of the state. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee, Senator Sani Abubakar Danladi, who said the exercise was conducted in accordance with the Electoral Act 2022, as well as the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the party. Danladi disclosed that a total of 556,081 accredited voters…
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From Joseph Asegba, Yola Barely 24 hours to the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Adamawa State, three aspirants have withdrawn from the race in support of fellow contender, Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Galadima Aminu. The aspirants who stepped down include Engr. Diaulhaq Abubakar, Ibrahim Bello Thul, and Comrade Mustapha Salihu. In separate announcements, the aspirants declared their support for Galadima Aminu, describing him as a unifying figure capable of leading the party to victory in the 2027 general elections. Engr. Diaulhaq Abubakar made his declaration during a political gathering held at Lamido Cinema in Yola, attended by party…
From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, on Friday flagged off the second phase of the disbursement of School Improvement Grants worth N6,116,343,477.00 to 110 schools across the 34 local government areas of the state. The grant is being disbursed under the Transforming Education System at State Level (TESS) project. Speaking at the event, Governor Radda described the initiative as clear evidence of his administration’s unwavering commitment to improving educational standards in the state. “The School Improvement Grant initiative represents a strategic intervention designed to strengthen grassroots schools by providing direct support to address critical…
By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto No fewer than 200 internally displaced persons (IDPs), mostly women, have benefited from a community dialogue and psychosocial support programme organised by Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria in collaboration with United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute at the Guiwa IDP Camp in Sokoto State. The intervention, held under the theme, “Building Community Resilience: Supporting Women’s Role in Conflict Prevention and Mediation,” targeted conflict-affected women and vulnerable families displaced by insecurity across the North-West region. Speaking during the event, the Project Lead of CARITAS Nigeria, Jude Akwo, said the initiative was aimed at strengthening women-led…
By Rabi’u Sunusi Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State on Thursday reaffirmed their full support for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, unanimously endorsing him for a second term ahead of the forthcoming governorship election. The affirmation took place during a massive party gathering held at the Sani Abacha Stadium, where thousands of party faithful, delegates and supporters gathered in what was described as a strong show of unity and confidence in the governor’s administration. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Congress, Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, said the overwhelming turnout reflected the acceptance and popularity…
By Rabiu Sanusi Supporters and loyalists of Kashim Musa Tumsah (widely known as KMT) have intensified calls for him to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), following what they described as injustice, unfair treatment, and lack of transparency in the party’s governorship process in Yobe State. The supporters, drawn from various parts of the state, said the growing agitation reflects widespread dissatisfaction among party faithful over the manner KMT was allegedly treated, despite his loyalty, commitment, and contributions to the growth of the APC in Yobe. They described KMT as one of the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The former Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari, has reminded party members in the state of the challenges ahead in securing victory in the 2027 general elections. Masari made the remark during the affirmation of Governor Dikko Umar Radda, warning that the road to victory in 2027 would not be easy and would require hard work, sacrifice, and commitment from all members of the party. He urged members not to relax after the successful conduct of the party’s consensus and affirmation processes, stressing the need for unity and focus ahead of the elections. “We…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Arafat sermon during this year’s Hajj exercise will be translated into 35 languages and broadcast through digital platforms and affiliated channels to reach millions of Muslims around the world. President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, Sheikh Abdulrahman Al Sudais, disclosed this while speaking on preparations for the annual sermon. Al Sudais said the initiative is aimed at promoting Islam’s message of moderation and ensuring that non-Arabic-speaking Muslims benefit from the spiritual and humanitarian themes of the sermon. According to him, the translation project reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to…
By Sule Aliyu Bauchi The Bauchi State Government has lifted the suspension placed on commercial activities in some cattle markets across the state ahead of the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir festival. Recall that the state government had on April 9 announced the immediate suspension of activities in selected cattle markets located in Alkaleri, Bauchi, Kirfi and Tafawa Balewa Local Government Areas for security reasons. However, the lifting was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad Kauran Bauchi, Comrade Mukhtar Godado, Jarman Alkaleri. According to the statement, Muhammad approved the…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Chairman of Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State, Hon. Ali Musa, has expressed pride in identifying with the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, describing him as a progressive and development-oriented leader. Hon. Ali Musa made the statement at the Kumbotso Local Government Secretariat on Monday during the swearing-in ceremony of secretaries and supervisory councillors, alongside 35 political office holders appointed by the council. Speaking with journalists shortly after the event, the chairman commended Governor Yusuf’s leadership style and developmental achievements across the state. According to him, no administration in Kano State’s political and military…