From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has unveiled plans by the commission to strengthen healthcare services and improve staff welfare through the renovation of existing clinic facilities and the acquisition of a larger healthcare centre for employees. This was contained in the commission’s bulletin, which stated that Prof. Amupitan made the disclosure at the grand finale of the 2026 International Nurses Week celebration held at the INEC Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. The event had the theme: “Our Nurses, Our Future: Empowered Nurses Save Lives.” The INEC Chairman said the…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Muslim community in Nasarawa, Calabar Municipal Local Government Area of Cross River State, has appealed to members of the public to support efforts aimed at reconstructing and securing the community graveyard. The Chief of the Hausa/Fulani Muslim Community in Nasarawa, Alhaji Sani Baba Gombe, made the appeal during an interview with journalists in his palace. According to him, the graveyard is facing serious challenges, including inadequate fencing and erosion caused by rainfall, which threatens the resting place of the deceased. He explained that the community urgently needs funds and support in cash or kind…
By Christiana Gokyon, Jos The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Plateau State University branch, has called on the Plateau State Government to immediately implement the new salary scheme for lecturers and avoid unnecessary bureaucratic delays. The union said it had submitted the Federal Government/ASUU agreement containing the new salary template to the university management in February 2026, but lecturers are still being paid under the old salary structure despite the prevailing economic hardship. This was contained in a statement signed by the branch Chairperson and Secretary, Dr. Vincent Choji and Lomka Iliya Kopdiya, respectively, and made available to journalists…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has resolved the lingering political dispute within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano North Senatorial District after a series of meetings with party stakeholders. This was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The reconciliation effort received the intervention and support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. The meetings led to a consensus arrangement between Hon. Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo (ATM) and the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin. As part of the agreement reached, ATM Gwarzo…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Goods worth over N10 million were reportedly destroyed following a trailer accident that occurred on Tuesday night at Hausa Quarters in Calabar. Eyewitnesses said the trailer reportedly suffered brake failure, causing the driver to lose control before the vehicle rammed into several shops in the area. According to residents, the trailer smashed into three shops belonging to rice and beans traders, as well as two other provision and herbal medicine shops, leaving goods and property badly damaged. Good Samaritans were seen helping shop owners evacuate damaged goods and debris from the affected shops after the…
By Christiana Gokyon, Jos The administration of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has taken a significant step toward industrialising Plateau State and addressing its longstanding energy challenges with the presentation of the official feasibility study report for the proposed 2.4-megawatt Small Hydro Power Project at Assop Falls. The report was presented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization on Tuesday at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, in the presence of Governor Mutfwang, Deputy Governor Ngo Josephine Piyo, and other senior government officials. The presentation marks a key milestone in the state’s drive to reposition Plateau as a hub for…
By Rabi’u Sunusi Our attention has been drawn to a publication titled “2027: APC clears Farouk Lawan for Reps seat in Kano,” which alleged that stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bagwai/Shanono Federal Constituency endorsed Hon. Farouk Lawan as the party’s sole candidate for the House of Representatives seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. For the avoidance of doubt, and in the interest of fairness, truth, and accurate public information, we wish to categorically state that no meeting was held in which stakeholders endorsed Hon. Farouk Lawan as the consensus or sole candidate of the party. What…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports circulating on various media platforms alleging civilian casualties during a recent air-land operation carried out by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Zamfara State, describing the figures being circulated as misleading, speculative, and unverified. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the DHQ stated that no credible or substantiated evidence of civilian casualties had been established through any official assessment or independent verification. According to Major General Onoja, the allegations being circulated in some quarters, including by certain international human rights…
By Ado Salisu The Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF), in partnership with the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has launched a three-day capacity-building programme for Physical and Health Education (PHE) teachers in Kano State as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots sports development across the country. Sponsored by Olympic Solidarity, the training follows similar successful editions held in Ogun and Plateau states. More than 100 PHE teachers from across Kano State are participating in the programme taking place at Government Girls College Dala, where they are being equipped with modern skills in Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP), sports psychology, coaching, sports…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The committee constituted by Ahmed Aliyu to assess the extent of damage caused by recent fire incidents at the Sokoto Central Market and the Central Motor Park has commenced verification of victims affected by the two separate incidents. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by Malam Abubakar Bawa, Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto. According to the statement, the Acting Chairman of the committee, Barrister Gandi Umar Muhammad, mni, led members of the committee on an assessment visit to interact with affected traders and evaluate the level of damage and losses…