Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Federal Government has been called upon to accord urgent priority to the comprehensive rehabilitation and sustained maintenance of critical road infrastructure nationwide. This call was made by the 73rd General Church Council (GCC) of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), comprising constituencies both within Nigeria and in the diaspora. The council brought together delegates from ninety-six (96) District Church Councils (DCCs). The position was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of its three-day meeting held at the ECWA International Headquarters in Jos on Friday. The communiqué was signed by the ECWA President, Rev. Dr.…
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Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) has flagged off an environmental sanitation exercise in collaboration with the Peace Riders of Nigeria, bikers from across the 36 states who arrived on Friday to participate in the initiative. Speaking to journalists shortly after the flag-off in Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area of the state, the Director-General, Samuel Dapiya, said that beyond sanitation, several engagements had been lined up in Jos. These include visits to motor parks in partnership with the NURTW and outreach programmes such as a presentation at the School for the Deaf. According…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Nigerian judiciary has been cautioned to stay away from internal party affairs of political parties, as they cannot go to anybody’s home and claim ownership. An aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) contesting the Jos/Bassa Federal House of Representatives seat, James Yakubu, disclosed this in an interview with journalists shortly after commissioning his campaign office at Tafawa Balewa in Jos North Local Government Area over the weekend. While acknowledging that the founding fathers of that particular system know what is best for the institution, he said, “So let us just allow the judiciary to stay…
Joseph Asegba, Yola A former commissioner under the administration of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Hon. Felix Tangwami, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during a press conference in Yola, Tangwami officially announced his ambition to vie for the state’s top political office, stating that his decision was driven by a desire to serve and bring positive change. He said he had long been involved in efforts aimed at improving lives and correcting anomalies caused by bad governance over the years. According to him, his…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that Plateau State remains a place of refuge for all law-abiding Nigerians displaced from the North Eastern parts of the country. Governor Mutfwang made this declaration on Sunday during a church service at the EYN (Church of the Brethren in Nigeria), located opposite the Plateau State House of Assembly in Jos. He expressed optimism that God, who watches over the land, will restore lasting peace to Plateau State, the Middle Belt, and Nigeria as a whole. The governor also expressed deep appreciation…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State has successfully hosted the North-West Zonal Renewed Hope GEEP 3.0 FarmerMoni Dry and Wet Season Media and Sensitization Exercise a strategic programme designed to expand opportunities for small-scale farmers, petty traders and vulnerable groups across the region. The event attracted top government officials agricultural stakeholders, development partners and community representatives all united in support of the Federal Government drive to promote economic empowerment and financial inclusion through its social investment programmes. The programme began with the registration of participants and the arrival of dignitaries, including commissioners, permanent secretaries, heads of government agencies and the National…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A meeting of stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State has unanimously agreed to adopt the consensus method for the emergence of party candidates ahead of future elections. The meeting, held at the Government House, Katsina, was attended by all party aspirants, officials, and appointed political office holders. Others in attendance included Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, Deputy Governor Faruk Jobe, members of the National Assembly, and members of the State House of Assembly. Speaking after the meeting, an aspirant contesting for the Bindawa/Mani Federal Constituency, Ahmed Saleh Jino, described the adoption of…
By Usman Usman Garba The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has laid the foundation for the construction of a mega secondary school at Kaura Goge in Nasarawa Local Government Area. The new school, when completed, will replace the well-known Maikwatashi School, which had become dilapidated, encroached upon, and partly sold off fraudulently by unscrupulous individuals. This development prompted the people’s governor to intervene and promise the construction of a new school to replace Maikwatashi. Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf also revealed that ownership of the Maikwatashi School has been handed over to the Kano State College of…
From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has commended the Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management (KSITM) for its remarkable growth and institutional maturity. Speaking at the Institute’s combined graduation ceremony held on Saturday, Governor Radda congratulated the Governing Council, management, staff, and students for their resilience and commitment. “Today, we celebrate excellence, perseverance, and the power of education as a transformative tool. Your journey has been one of discipline and hard work,” the Governor said. He urged the graduands to uphold the values acquired at the institute as they transition into the next…
By Usman Usman Garba The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has led a high-powered delegation to witness the formal registration of former Governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Giginyu Ward in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State. A mammoth crowd that thronged the venue, jubilating and chanting party slogans, signaled what many described as a significant political boost for the APC in Kano State. This development was disclosed in a press release issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf…