From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The need for stronger collaboration between the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Nigeria Police Force to enhance national security, intelligence sharing, and surveillance has been emphasized. This was stated by the Acting Comptroller of the Eastern Marine Command, E. E. Esiet, during a courtesy visit to the Cross River State Commissioner of Police, Rashid B. Afegbua, in his office in Calabar. Esiet noted that both agencies must work closely to improve national security operations, particularly in the areas of maritime safety, border surveillance, and intelligence sharing. He stressed that enhanced cooperation between security agencies would…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Former Governor of Sokoto State and respected statesman, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has formally endorsed Faruk Malami-Yabo as his political successor while announcing his gradual withdrawal from active local politics to focus on mentoring the younger generation of leaders. Speaking during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting attended by party loyalists, community leaders, youth representatives, and political associates, Tambuwal described Faruk Malami-Yabo as “a committed, capable, and visionary leader” with the competence and integrity needed to sustain progressive leadership and strengthen democratic values in Sokoto State and beyond. According to Tambuwal, the time has come for experienced leaders…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed Monday, May 18, 2026, for the commencement of its National Assembly primary elections in Zamfara State. The party said the primaries would be conducted across designated ward centres in the state. This was contained in a notice issued to journalists by the Chairman of the APC National Assembly Primary Election Committee for Zamfara State, Awwal Abdullahi Aliyu. Aliyu urged aspirants and party supporters to rely strictly on official communications from the committee responsible for conducting the primaries for accurate information and guidance. He warned against relying on…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital has commenced extensive transformation and expansion of its healthcare facilities and infrastructure through major renovation and modernization projects aimed at strengthening tertiary healthcare delivery in Cross River State and neighbouring countries, including Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Professor Ikpeme Ikpeme, disclosed this during an inspection tour of ongoing projects with journalists in Calabar. Professor Ikpeme explained that many of the projects were executed through Federal Government intervention programmes aimed at improving the hospital’s growing medical capacity and service delivery. According to him, the…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Chief Medical Director of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Professor Ikpeme A. Ikpeme, has stated that the hospital has undergone major expansion and upgrading of equipment and other critical sectors to meet modern healthcare standards. Professor Ikpeme disclosed this in an interview with our reporter in Calabar, stating that the hospital has been transformed to an international standard healthcare institution capable of handling complex medical cases. According to the CMD, the hospital currently serves over five million patients within and outside Nigeria, including people from neighbouring states such as Ebonyi, as well as neighbouring…
By Ado Salisu Head Coach of Nigeria’s U20 national team, Flying Eagles, Abdu Maikaba, has invited 35 players to camp as preparations begin for the forthcoming WAFU B U20 Championship scheduled to hold in Côte d’Ivoire in July. The invited players are expected to report to the team’s camp in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, on Saturday, May 16, as the Flying Eagles begin a new phase under the new technical crew. The squad comprises three goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 11 midfielders and 11 forwards selected from clubs within and outside Nigeria. Goalkeepers Clinton Lawani (Sporting Lagos); Abubakar Rufai (NK-Istra 1961,…
By John Bassey, Kebbi The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kebbi State chapter, under the leadership of its Chairman, Comrade Zaki Sarki, has commended the Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, for launching a digital training programme for civil servants in the state. The commendation was contained in a statement signed by Comrade Zaki Sarki and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. According to the statement, the union described the initiative as a clear demonstration of the governor’s commitment to building the capacity of workers and improving service delivery across the state. The NUT particularly appreciated the administration’s focus…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has condemned the alleged harassment and extortion reportedly carried out by some officers attached to the Etung Division in Etung Local Government Area of the state. The Command reacted following a viral video circulating on social media in which an influencer identified as Mc Okrika accused officers, including the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), of harassing and extorting two individuals — Israel Nwafor and Abraham Friday. According to a statement by the Command, the incident allegedly occurred at a checkpoint near the Etung Divisional Headquarters on May 13, 2026. The…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Honourable Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, has commended the quality of projects being executed under the World Bank-supported Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) programme in Kano State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Amin Yakasai, and made available to journalists. According to the statement, Professor Suwaiba made the commendation during an inspection visit to selected AGILE project sites in Kano, including the Women Training Centre (WTC) Kano and Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS) Dukawuya. While expressing satisfaction with the standard of work…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has condemned the alleged harassment and extortion by some officers attached to the Etung Divisional Headquarters in Etung Local Government Area of the state. The command reacted to a viral video circulating on social media in which an influencer, identified as Mc Okrika, alleged that two individuals, Israel Nwafor and Abraham Friday, were harassed and extorted at a checkpoint near the Etung Divisional Headquarters on May 13, 2026, allegedly involving the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and some of his personnel. According to the command, “The Cross River State Police…