By Rabi’u Sunusi The Gaya Youth Democracy Supporters have reiterated their call for the All Progressives Congress (APC) national leadership to respect the outcome of the stakeholders’ consensus process in the Ajingi, Gaya and Albasu Federal Constituency. The group urged party members and stakeholders across the constituency to remain calm and continue to uphold the rule of law following the recent consensus exercise. In a statement issued in Kano and signed by its chairman, Musa Adamu Gaya, the group appealed to Hon. Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya to continue seeking redress through constitutional and democratic channels over the outcome of the exercise.…
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By Rabi’u Sunusi Fresh indications have emerged that aspirants seeking to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Bagwai/Shanono Federal Constituency have largely accepted the consensus arrangement brokered by the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, with only one aspirant, Faruk Lawan, reportedly resisting the decision. The aspirants, during a high-level meeting with Governor Yusuf at the Government House, collectively pledged to abide by any decision reached by the governor regarding the emergence of a consensus candidate for the constituency. Sources familiar with the meeting disclosed that the contenders openly assured the governor of their loyalty to the party…
By John Bassey, Kebbi The Kebbi State Government has officially handed over the remodelled and expanded Accident and Emergency (A&E) Unit of Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital, Birnin Kebbi, as well as the renovated mortuary facility at Kebbi State Teaching Hospital (KSTH), Kalgo, as part of Governor Nasir Idris’ ongoing commitment to strengthening the healthcare sector in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Yahaya Sarki, and made available to journalists in Kebbi State. According to the statement, the handover ceremonies took place separately on Thursday in…
By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally submitted his nomination form to the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC in Abuja as the party’s sole candidate for Kano State ahead of the 2027 governorship election. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. The Governor was accompanied by Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Senator Kawu Sumaila, members of the House of Representatives, and other respected dignitaries from Kano State. Briefing journalists at Treasure Suites shortly after submitting his nomination form, Governor Yusuf described his…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to maintaining peace, safeguarding lives and property, and strengthening security across the state. Governor Yusuf made the declaration on Thursday during the opening ceremony of the North-West Zonal Conference of Directors of the Department of State Services (DSS), First Quarter 2026, held in Kano. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad in Kano on Thursday. Describing the conference as timely and strategic, Governor Yusuf said the gathering provides a vital platform for enhancing collaboration among…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Prince 7 Football Club of Calabar secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Liberty Lions of Calabar in the ongoing Nationwide League One playoff at the Calabar Centre. The closely contested encounter formed part of the Matchday Four fixtures of the competition currently taking place in Calabar, Calabar. In another Matchday Four game played at the same venue, Mojoda FC of Calabar defeated Diamond Stars of Calabar by two goals to nil. Meanwhile, the final Matchday Five fixtures of the Nationwide League One playoff at the Calabar Centre are scheduled to take place on Sunday, May…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Elders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa South Senatorial District have endorsed Chief Peter Leonard Ndwacho Fwa as their preferred candidate for the senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists during the endorsement meeting, the leader of the elders, Muyinani Peter Aini, said the group carefully reviewed recent political developments within the party as preparations gather momentum for the 2027 elections. The elders, drawn from the nine local government areas that make up Adamawa South Senatorial District — Numan, Lamurde, Demsa, Guyuk, Shelleng, Ganye, Jada, Mayo-Belwa and Toungo said they…
By John Bassey, Kebbi The Presidential Media Team under the Renewed Hope Ambassadors of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has on Wednesday commended Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, for his administration’s developmental strides following an inspection tour of the ongoing Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project and other key infrastructure projects across the state. The delegation, led by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Mr. Sunday Dare, was received at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, by the Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, alongside the Head of Service, TPL Malami Shekare, and members of…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government, in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has on Wednesday in Abuja officially launched the National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP), aimed at promoting industrial harmony, decent jobs, and economic growth in the country. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, while launching the policy at the United Nations House in Abuja, noted that for decades Nigeria’s industrial relations space has been guided by statutes, conventions, and practice without a unifying policy framework. He said disputes that should be resolved at the workplace often escalate, while collective bargaining is sometimes…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Chairman of the Cross River State Sports Commission (CRSSC), Mr. Lawrence Etta Itanya, has inaugurated 27 sporting associations in the state, reaffirming his commitment to repositioning sports development in Cross River State. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at the Table Tennis Indoor Sports Hall of the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, Itanya pledged to revive the state’s sporting fortunes. “I am ready to revamp and reposition the dwindling growth of sports in Cross River State,” he stated. The CRSSC chairman called on the newly inaugurated association chairmen and their board members to work collectively…