By Rabiu Sanusi The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the Federal Government to declare a national emergency on insecurity following the worsening wave of kidnappings, banditry, and violent attacks across Nigeria. The organisation described the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar in bandits’ captivity as a tragic symbol of the country’s deepening security crisis. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, CISLAC expressed grave concern over the persistent deterioration of security despite the trillions of naira allocated annually to defence and security operations. Rafsanjani said the death of the retired…
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By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB) has intensified its large-scale waste evacuation exercise in the Dorayi Ramin Wawa community as part of ongoing efforts to promote environmental cleanliness and improve public health. The exercise, which involves the removal of accumulated refuse from the area, is part of the Kano State Government’s broader commitment to maintaining a clean and healthy environment across the state. The operation is being carried out under the leadership of the Managing Director of REMASAB, Dr. Muhammad S. Khalil, whose administration has strengthened sanitation activities in line with the government’s environmental…
By Ado Salisu The Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Dr. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar, has described the competition for his trophy as a platform for discovering talented players who can use the opportunity to pursue professional careers and better prospects globally. The Emir made this remark during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Gombe Emir’s Cup football competition, tagged “King’s Cup,” organised and sponsored by Hon. Ahmad Shuaibu Gara Gombe, Chief Executive Officer of Green White Green, at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe. Represented by the Wakilin Birnin Gombe, Alhaji Dalhatu Babayo, the Emir said the tournament provides a valuable platform for…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has embarked on an inspection tour of the ongoing construction of the 61.55-kilometre Dokan Tofa–Ba’ap–Kurqwi Road, including the spur to Lardang–Bwall–Kwoor and Tim Road Section One, as well as additional works on the Jimbam–Dokan Kasuwa Road in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of the state. The road projects, which are among the key infrastructure initiatives of the Mutfwang administration, are designed to open up rural communities, enhance connectivity, facilitate the movement of people and goods, and stimulate economic growth and development across the area. Community members, particularly…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Special Assistant on Livestock and Ranching in Cross River State, Alhaji Nasiru Baba Gombe, has applauded Governor Prince Bassey Edet Otu for finding him worthy of appointment into the state government. Alhaji Gombe, who hails from the Nasarawa-Bacoco Northern Settlement in Calabar Municipal Local Government Area, expressed his gratitude in a statement made available to journalists in Calabar. He said, “I wish to sincerely appreciate His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, for the honour and confidence reposed in me through my appointment as Special Assistant on…
By Ado Umar Muhammad The utterances of maverick politician, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have recently been exceptionally indiscreet. In an interview with representatives of radio stations in Kano not too long ago, the aspirant for the vice-presidential slot of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in next year’s presidential election made some scathing remarks that were viewed by political observers as unbecoming of a leader. In one of such remarks, he disparaged the state’s governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, apparently still bitter that the governor and his supporters have parted ways with him. He complained about betrayal and lamented that they…
By Umar Abdullahi The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across Nigeria to look out for the new moon of Muharram 1448AH on Monday, June 15, 2026. The call was contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu. According to the statement, Monday, June 15, 2026, which corresponds to the 29th day of Zulhijjah 1447AH, has been designated for the sighting of the new moon of Muharram, the first month of…
By Mustapha Saye Former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang’s recent comments have generated considerable public debate. As an elder statesman, many expected him to speak with wisdom, restraint, and a strong sense of responsibility. However, his latest remarks have been perceived by many as emotional and partisan, raising questions about the role expected of leaders who have held high public office. During Jang’s tenure as governor, Plateau State witnessed a series of crises that claimed the lives of many innocent citizens. Rather than achieving lasting peace, the state experienced recurring conflicts with devastating consequences for communities across the region. It…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has approved the constitution of governing councils for state-owned tertiary institutions and appointed the Emir of Dutse, Muhammad Hamim Nuhu Sanusi, as the Pro-Chancellor of Sokoto State University. The appointments, which take immediate effect, are aimed at strengthening institutional governance and improving the administration of higher education across the state. The newly constituted governing councils will oversee several key institutions, including the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Shehu Shagari College of Education, and Shehu Shagari University of Education. Other institutions covered by the appointments are…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Kano State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Dr. Gaddafi Sani Shehu, has said that democracy has brought significant progress and development to Nigeria. The commissioner made the statement on Saturday in Kunya Town, Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State, while attending the wedding fatiha of his colleague, Associate Professor Abdullahi Bala Kunya, a lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University. Dr. Gaddafi and Associate Professor Abdullahi Bala Kunya previously served together at the university before Dr. Gaddafi was appointed Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Speaking with journalists shortly after the…