By John Bassey, Kebbi The Kebbi State Government has stated that the renovation of the State National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Dakin Gari/Basaura has transformed the facility into one capable of competing favourably with orientation camps across Nigeria. The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Nuradden Bala Fingiller, disclosed this on Tuesday during the 2026 ministerial briefing held in Birnin Kebbi. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Ahmed Idris, the commissioner highlighted key achievements of the administration, including the renovation and construction of facilities at the NYSC…
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From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Security Council, chaired by Governor Mai Mala Buni, has commended residents of the state for conducting themselves peacefully during the political party primaries held so far. Speaking to journalists after the council meeting, the Commissioner of Police in Yobe State, Usman Kamfani Jibrin, said the council advised individuals or groups dissatisfied with the outcome of the primaries to seek redress through lawful and constituted authorities. He stated that security agencies in the state remain fully alert and warned that any attempt to disrupt the peace would be dealt with decisively. The police…
By Rabiu Sanusi A former Commissioner and House of Representatives aspirant for Dala Local Government Area, Ibrahim Namadi Dala, has distributed motorcycles to his loyalists as part of efforts to support them and improve their economic activities. The gesture, widely commended by supporters and political associates, was described as a reflection of Hon. Namadi Dala’s continued commitment to the welfare of his followers and his determination to empower them for better livelihoods. Observers said the intervention demonstrates responsible leadership and grassroots-oriented politics, noting that the former commissioner has maintained close ties with his supporters despite being out of office. Supporters…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has signed into law a bill passed by the Sokoto State House of Assembly upgrading and renaming the State College of Basic and Remedial Studies as the Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko College of Technology and Advanced Studies. A statement issued by the state Ministry of Higher Education disclosed that the bill was officially signed into law on May 14, 2026. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Isa Muhammad Maishanu, made this known on Tuesday during a briefing held in his office. According to the commissioner, the decision to rename and upgrade the…
Daga Ahmad Ibrahim Gusau Majalisar Dokokin Jahar Zamfara karkashin jagorancin Kakakin Majalisar, Rt. Hon. Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki, a zaman ta na majalisa, ta tattauna tare da amincewa da tsawaita dakatarwar da ta yi wa mambobi bakwai na majalisar zuwa karin wa’adin zangon majalisa guda daya. A cewar wata sanarwa da mai magana da yawun ofishin Kakakin Majalisar Dokokin Jahar Zamfara, Bello Madaro Kurya, ya fitar, ana binciken ‘yan majalisar ne bisa zargin aikata rashin da’a da karya dokokin gudanarwar majalisa. Wannan matsaya ta biyo bayan kudurin da Jagoran Masu RinJaye na Majalisar, Hon. Bello Muhammad Mazawajje ya…
Daga Mahmud Gambo Sani Daga cikin waɗanda aka karrama akwai ɗalibai fiye da 600 daga makarantun firamare da ke mazaɓu 11 da ke ƙaramar hukumar, saboda yadda suke zuwa makaranta da kuma jajircewa a kan harkokin karatunsu, ciki har da ɗaliba Khadija Usman daga makarantar Firamare ta Badume wadda ta samu kyautar keken da za ta riƙa zuwa makaranta. Jami’ar Yaɗa Labarai ta ƙaramar hukumar Bichi Jamila Abdullahi Rijiyar Lemo ta sanya wa hannu ta ce, sauran waɗanda aka karrama sun haɗar da; Sakataren Ilimi na ƙaramar hukumar, Alhaji Bashir Ishaq Muhammad, wanda aka ba shi kyautar babur…
Daga Saminu Abdullahi A bisa nagartar kishi da ƙwazon gina al’umma da Alhaji Abubakar Kabir Abubakar ya sa a gaba, ta sa ya sake zama halastaccen ɗantakar Majalisar Tarayya mai wakiltar ƙaramar hukumar Bichi, a yayin gudanar da zaɓen fid da gwani na ‘yan takarar majalisar wakilai ta Tarayyar, wanda gwamnan Kano Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf ya jagoranci gudanarwa a Asabar ɗin nan a garin Bichi. A sanarwar da Jami’ar yaɗa labarai ta ƙaramar hukumar Bichi, Jamila Abdullahi Rijiyar Lemo ta sanya wa hannu ta ce, a lokacin ƙaddamar da ɗantakarar, gwamna Abba Kabir Yusuf yana tare da…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar A Cross River-born cleric and former bishop in Uganda, Bishop Joseph Abeng, has condemned the renewed communal clashes between Ofatura and Ovonum communities in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, alleging that more than 50 persons have been killed in the violence. Speaking in an interview, Bishop Abeng appealed to both communities to embrace peace and pursue an amicable resolution to the lingering dispute, warning against further bloodshed and destruction. The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force in the state, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, confirmed the crisis in a statement issued on Tuesday.…
By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared support for the re-election bid of the member representing Bichi Federal Constituency, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, popularly known as Abba Bichi, ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The governor made the declaration during the APC affirmation exercise held in Bichi, where Abba Bichi emerged as the party’s sole candidate for the House of Representatives seat. Governor Yusuf commended the lawmaker for what he described as quality representation and impactful constituency projects across Bichi Federal Constituency.…
By Usman Usman Garba The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has extended the deadline for the collection of Expression of Interest Forms for aspirants seeking to contest State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, and Governorship positions. The deadline, which was earlier scheduled to close at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026, has now been extended to 12:00 midnight on Sunday, May 24, 2026. According to the party, screening of aspirants who have purchased and completed the Expression of Interest Forms commenced on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and will end at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The…