From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has commenced the certification examination for beneficiaries of the Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) marking another major milestone in the Federal Government’s drive to equip Nigerian artisans with globally competitive skills and internationally recognised certifications. In a statement signed and issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Head,Press and Public Relations of the Fund, Mr. Thomas Ngor said the examination, which Alberk QA Technic of Turkey will supervise, is scheduled to be held from Monday, May 18 to Tuesday, May 19, 2026. A total of…
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By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, alongside the representative of the Vice President, Senator Hassan Hadejia, and the Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV), Barrister Ismaeel Ahmad, has officially launched the programme’s activities across the Northern region. The delegation also commissioned the Asad CNG and Greenville LNG stations located along the Kano-Zaria Road. Speaking during the launch of the Kano and Northern Region CNG/EV Activation held at the Kano Indoor Sports Hall on Thursday, Governor Yusuf stated that the initiative would create vast opportunities…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on social media users, particularly political supporters and content creators, to exercise restraint, responsibility, and professionalism in the use of digital platforms in order to safeguard peace, unity, and social harmony in the state. The Governor made the appeal during a meeting with political stakeholders, elders, party leaders, and supporters from the Gaya, Ajingi, and Albasu Federal Constituency held at the Government House, Kano. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Thursday in Kano. Governor Yusuf stressed that social…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Federal Government has launched the Northern Corridor of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicles in Kano State as part of efforts to promote cleaner, affordable, and sustainable transportation across Nigeria. The event, held at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, attracted top government officials, transport stakeholders, investors, and representatives from several northern states. Representing Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, described the initiative as a strategic economic intervention designed to reduce transportation costs, strengthen Nigeria’s energy transition, and improve economic stability.…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle aimed at injecting fresh energy into his administration as it enters the final phase of its tenure. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou. The governor said the changes were intended to introduce new perspectives into governance while also broadening the administrative experience of members of the State Executive Council. He stated that, “The changes are designed to harness fresh energy for the government’s final lap, bring new insights, and give commissioners…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris The Katsina State Executive Council has approved the adoption and dissemination of the 2025 General Household Survey (GHS) to strengthen data-driven governance and accelerate rural transformation across the state. The approval was granted during the 8th Regular Meeting of the State Executive Council presided over by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda on Wednesday. Briefing journalists after the meeting, the State Statistician-General, Professor Sa’ifullahi Sani Matazu, said the survey would provide a comprehensive statewide baseline data framework for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as well as development partners operating in the state. He explained that the initiative was…
By Ado Salisu Family Support Programme Secondary School, Katsina, and Government Secondary School, Zing, Taraba State, have emerged champions of this year’s Nestlé Milo Inter-Secondary Schools Basketball Savannah Conference held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Sani Abacha Sports Complex, Kofar Mata, Kano. In the boys’ final, the Katsina team defeated Government Secondary School, Numan, Adamawa State, by 63-62 points in a thrilling encounter, while Government Secondary School, Zing, Taraba State, won the girls’ title after beating Government Girls College, Bauchi, 53-43 points. To reach the final, the Katsina boys’ team defeated Dutse Model International School, Jigawa State, 75-60…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has called on the people of Obudu to live in peace and unity for the progress of the area and the attainment of greater political achievements. Governor Otu made the appeal while endorsing the Deputy Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Sylvester Agabi, for a second term in office. The governor urged political stakeholders in Obudu to embrace sacrifice, continuity, and unity in the overall interest of the state. Speaking during an enlarged stakeholders’ engagement involving party leaders, elders, women groups, and political aspirants,…
By Ado Salisu The Organising Committee of the Gombe Emir’s Cup Competition has invited stakeholders and football enthusiasts to the draws ceremony of the 2026 Gombe Emir’s Cup Competition. In a press statement made available to journalists and signed by the organising committee, the organisers said the event forms part of efforts aimed at promoting unity, youth engagement, sportsmanship, peaceful coexistence, and talent development among Emirates and Traditional Councils across Gombe State. According to the statement, the draws ceremony is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the ICT NITDA Park, Gombe State University, Gombe, by 10:00 a.m.…
By Usman Usman Garba The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced the emergence of Dr. Ghali Tijjani Mustapha as the consensus candidate for the Gaya/Ajingi/Albasu Federal Constituency following the withdrawal of the main contender, Honourable Abdullahi Mahmud, from the race. The Governor made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting held to put an end to speculations that the constituency’s candidacy would not be resolved through consensus. This was contained in a press statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad. According to the statement, reconciliation meetings initially began in…