By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has convened an emergency State Security Council meeting to address emerging security challenges confronting parts of the state. The meeting, chaired by the governor and attended by the Deputy Governor, Ngo Josephine Piyo, brought together heads of security agencies, chairmen of the 17 local government councils, and the Chairman of the Plateau State Joint Traditional Council. During the meeting, critical security issues affecting the state were discussed, while resolutions were adopted to provide effective strategies aimed at safeguarding the lives and property of citizens. Briefing journalists shortly after the…
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By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has constituted a 10-member high-powered sub-committee to harmonise issues raised during the recent interaction with President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang inaugurated the committee at the Twin Theatre, New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, stating that the initiative was aimed at articulating a coordinated framework for future engagements with the Presidency and other relevant Federal Government institutions in the overall interest of Plateau State. The committee is chaired by former Plateau State Governor and Senator, Joshua Chibi Dariye.…
From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The management of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) has approved the expulsion of one student and the rustication of 51 others over examination misconduct. This was contained in a statement issued by the institution’s Director of Information and Protocol, Nasiru Abdul, and made available to journalists in Katsina. According to the statement, the decision was taken during the university’s 139th Regular Senate Meeting held on May 5, 2026. It explained that the affected students were found guilty of examination misconduct during the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic session. The statement noted that the disciplinary…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The Sokoto State Executive Council has approved multiple contracts covering road rehabilitation, airport expansion, renovation of public facilities, and printing of official materials as part of ongoing development efforts across the state. The approvals were announced after the council meeting held on Wednesday during which commissioners briefed journalists on decisions reached by the cabinet. Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Engr. Nasiru Dantsoho, said the council considered several key projects, especially within the state capital and surrounding areas. He said the council deliberated on a number of important issues, including the rehabilitation of newly developed roads within…
By Rabi’u Sunusi One of the chieftains of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and a loyalist of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso speaks on the Kwankwaso–Peter Obi alliance in this interview conducted with our reporter, Rabiu Sanusi. Triumph: There are reports that Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso may move from the ADC to the NDC because of court-related challenges facing the party. What is your reaction? Abdullahi Mai Kano: Politics naturally comes with challenges, including legal and internal issues, but we are not disturbed by any court matter. These are temporary issues that cannot stop the movement or the determination of our…
By Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsina Former Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari, has commenced consultations with aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following controversies surrounding the party’s recently concluded consensus arrangements in parts of the state. Masari is chairing a reconciliation committee set up by Governor Dikko Umar Radda. Speaking shortly after the meeting, the member representing Kankia/Kusada/Ingawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abubakar Yahaya Kusada, said the committee invited affected stakeholders to a reconciliation meeting held on Tuesday night. According to Kusada, the meeting focused on addressing grievances arising from the APC consensus process…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA) has announced plans to commence the first round of the 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) alongside the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination exercise across the 18 local government areas of the state. The Director-General of the Agency, Dr. Vivien Mesembe Otu, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, in Calabar, where she sought collaboration and support for widespread sensitization ahead of the exercise scheduled to hold from June 4 to June 8, 2026. Dr. Otu explained…
By Rabiu Sanusi Member representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Doguwa and Tudun Wada to unite and put aside their differences ahead of the 2027 general elections. Doguwa made the appeal in a press statement issued on Wednesday, stressing the need for party members to close ranks and work collectively towards ensuring the victory of the APC at all levels. According to him, the time has come for all loyal members of the party to stand firm in protecting the interests of…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has urged all intending pilgrims from the state to strictly comply with the rules and regulations guiding the 2026 Hajj exercise, particularly the directive prohibiting the transportation of colanut and other contraband items to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Director General of the Board, Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, gave the warning after a meeting with security agencies and stakeholders on preparations for the forthcoming pilgrimage. According to him, the restriction on colanut is part of directives issued by the Saudi Arabian authorities to ensure the safety, security and smooth conduct of…
Musa lemu daga Sakkwato A ranar Litinin 11 ga Mayu, 2026, jirgin farko na maniyyata aikin hajjin bana su 485 suka tashi daga Sakkwato zuwa kasa mai tsarki domin gudunar da ayyukan ibada. Jirgi mai suna Aquline mallakar Umza zai doshi birnin Madina a inda maniyyatan za su fara gudunar da ibada kafin zuwa birnin Makka, maniyyatan da suka fito daga kananan hukumomi Tambuwal, da Tureta da Wamakko da Sabon Birni da Isa da Shagari da kuma Dange Shuni. A yayin da yake jawabin ban kwana ga maniyyatan, gwamna Ahmad Aliyu , wanda mataimakinsa Injiniya Idris Muhammad Gobir ya…