By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Sule Garo, has expressed profound gratitude to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for entrusting him with the responsibility to serve in the state’s leadership. Garo made this known in a post on his Facebook page, where he thanked Almighty Allah for His mercy and guidance, while also invoking blessings upon Prophet Muhammad (SAW). He described his appointment as a great honour and pledged unwavering loyalty and commitment to the vision and programmes of the Yusuf administration aimed at advancing development in Kano State. “I sincerely thank His Excellency for the confidence…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Director-General of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), DIG Johnson Kokumo (rtd), has expressed strong satisfaction over the outstanding performance of the South-South Zonal Office, particularly in intelligence gathering and arms recovery operations. The commendation was delivered by the Centre’s Director of Policy and Plans, Major General Sani Suleiman, during a two-day working visit to the South-South Zonal Headquarters in Calabar, Cross River State. Kokumo noted that the South-South Zone has distinguished itself as one of the most effective formations in intelligence-driven operations across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones.…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Tuesday swore in Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor of the state. The event, earlier scheduled to hold at the Coronation Hall of the Government House, was later shifted to the Africa House within the Government House premises. Speaking shortly after taking the oath of office, Garo pledged to work diligently to support the Yusuf-led administration and advance its developmental agenda. He assured residents of his commitment to promoting good governance, unity and continuity in government policies. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by top government officials and…
By Rabiu Sanusi A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Kashim Musa Tumsah has formally declared his intention to contest elective office after submitting his Nomination and Expression of Interest forms at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday. Addressing supporters shortly after completing the process, Tumsah described the move as more than a routine political step, framing it as a firm commitment to pursue change and represent the aspirations of the people of Yobe State. “This is bigger than just filling forms,” he said. “It signals that we are stepping into this race with everything we’ve…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Aminu Iya, has said that the ongoing installation of solar power is aimed at improving water supply across the state. To achieve this, the state government has earmarked over N6 billion to revamp the 40-year-old Sokoto Waterworks and ensure a steady water supply in Sokoto metropolis and its environs. Iya disclosed this in Sokoto, noting that the renovation became necessary because the water supply facilities were non-functional when they were inherited from the immediate past administration in 2023. “We inherited an almost dead waterworks, which has now…
By John Bassey, Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has officially submitted his governorship nomination form to the All Progressives Congress (APC), confirming his intention to seek a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Comrade Ahmed Idris, said the nomination form was presented on Monday at the Sheraton Hotel, Abuja. It was received on behalf of the party by the APC National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Suleiman Argungu. Argungu expressed confidence in Governor Idris’s leadership and electoral chances, commending his administration’s achievements in infrastructure…
By Usman Usman Garba The Director-General of the Kano State Information and Communication Development Agency (KASITDA), Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening digital governance in Kano State following a strategic working visit to the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA). Dr. Muzakkari disclosed that the visit was aimed at introducing a newly developed computer application designed to modernize urban planning operations in line with the state’s Digital Transformation Agenda (DTA). He explained that the initiative forms part of KASITDA’s broader efforts to accelerate the transition to e-Governance across critical sectors, including Health, Justice,…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State has recorded a significant public health milestone following the successful treatment and discharge of its only confirmed COVID-19 case. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, disclosed that the lone case was confirmed on April 16, 2026, by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) isolation centre. According to him, the state government immediately activated its public health emergency response mechanisms, including the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), to contain the situation and prevent further spread. He explained that the response, carried out in…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has condemned the vandalism of facilities at the General Hospital, Calabar, following protests linked to a tragic accident involving students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The government also expressed concern over what it described as the “lackadaisical attitude” displayed by some students during the incident. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, who spoke to journalists during an on-the-spot assessment of the hospital, described the development as “unfortunate and overblown.” He confirmed that several facilities, including an ambulance, electrical installations, doors, windows, and ward equipment, were…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The President of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Rev. Dr. Job Ayuba Bagat, has described the election of Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, as a divinely ordained development aligned with God’s purpose for the state. Speaking during a Sunday worship service at the ECWA Headquarters in Jos, Rev. Bagat said Governor Mutfwang’s emergence was orchestrated by God to restore the state and dismantle forces that have hindered its progress. According to him, the Church remains fully supportive of the governor and will continue to pray for divine protection, wisdom, and guidance as he…