From Sani Dalhatu, Zaria Captain Shehu Iyal, a former Special Assistant on Aviation Matters to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, has passed away. A family source in Zaria confirmed that Iyal died on Thursday after a prolonged illness. The late aviation expert was the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Afri-Air and played a prominent role in Nigeria’s aviation sector for several decades. Captain Iyal, a 1977 graduate of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), was also an alumnus of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria. Over the years, he held various strategic positions, including Chairman of the Presidential…
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From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja As part of an ongoing week-long climate change engagement, the Kogi State Government, in collaboration with ACRES Group, paid a courtesy visit to the Maigari of Lokoja, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi IV, to strengthen traditional stakeholder involvement in formulating the state’s climate change policy. The visit marked Day 3 of a series of strategic consultations aimed at building a people-centered and inclusive climate change framework for Kogi State. Led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change, Hon. Michael Onimisi, who represented the Commissioner for Environment and Ecological Management,…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the party’s recent congresses, calling on the national leadership to intervene urgently. At a press briefing held in Damaturu on Friday, the PDP Legal Adviser in Yobe State, Barrister Ahmed Warizi, joined by local government party chairmen and members of the State Working Committee, expressed deep dissatisfaction over the conduct of the internal elections. “The PDP has its own constitution and guidelines,” Warizi stated. “And according to the constitution, which is supreme over all members and activities of…
By Usman Gwadabe The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has transported 7,797 Nigerian pilgrims from Madinah to Makkah for the lesser Hajj (Umrah). A statement posted on the NAHCON website today shows that 17,471 pilgrims are already in the Holy Land. According to the release, the number of Nigerian pilgrims currently in Madinah is 9,674. It further indicated that out of the 17,471 pilgrims, 11,047 are male, while 6,424 are female. The Nigerian pilgrims were airlifted to Madinah via 43 flights; none have landed at Jeddah Airport so far. According to the statement, pilgrims from 22 states of the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The immediate past Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Professor Armaya’u Hamisu Bichi, has been hailed as a transformative and visionary leader. The commendation was made by Professor Y.Y. Deen during a paper presentation titled “Transformative Leadership”, delivered at a send-forth ceremony organized by the university in honor of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor. Prof. Deen, a staff member of Federal University Dutse and visiting lecturer at Federal University Dutsin-Ma, was introduced as a versatile and internationally respected scholar, as well as a mentor to Prof. Bichi. In his presentation, Prof. Deen defined leadership as “a concept by…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, alongside top commanders of various security agencies, paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, at the Government House in Yola. The visit was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration between the federal and state governments on matters of security and intelligence sharing. During the meeting, discussions focused on enhancing the security architecture of Adamawa State and developing a more coordinated approach to addressing emerging security threats. Governor Fintiri welcomed the NSA and his delegation, expressing gratitude for the federal government’s continuous…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja The House of Representatives, has, rejected a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to strip the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of its powers to register and regulate political parties. The proposal is aimed at transferring the powers to the Office of the Registrar-General of Political Parties. The bill, co-sponsored by Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, and Francis Waive, was presented for second reading but was voted down after a voice vote conducted by the deputy speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who presided over plenary. The House also rejected another constitution amendment bill, sponsored by Deputy…
By Ado Salisu Kano State Government has expressed readiness to encourage and motivate the students in order to improve their skills in various sporting activities in the state and the country at large. The state Commissioner of Education, Gwani Ali Haruna Makoda, stated this while receiving two trophies won by Ahmadiyya College basketball teams at the recent concluded Savannah Conference Milo Inter Secondary Schools championship in the state. Gwani Makoda said that the present administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has been supporting them financially and morally in promoting and developing various sporting events across the state. While congratulating the…
…As NSF begins Saturday By Ado Salisu The Acting chairman of Kano State Sports Commission (KSSC), Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Fagge, popularly known as FIFA, is expected to lead over 200 state contingent to Abeokuta, Ogun State by road. The upcoming 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival tagged:’Gateway Games,’ was scheduled to commence from May 16 to 30, 2025. Speaking exclusively with our reporter, Alhaji FIFA said: ”By the virtue of my position in the commission, I suppose to travel by plane but I want to remain with athletes, coaches and officials to test experience of traveling by road together.”…
By Ado Salisu Kano State athletes coaches and officials to the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival tagged: ‘Gateway Games,’ in Abeokuta, Ogun State have been urged to be good ambassadors to the state. The state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by the state Commissioner of Youth and Sports, Alhaji Mustapha Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, made the call while addressing the state contingent before their departure to Ogun State. He explained that nothing could be achieved without patience and endurance as well as sportsmanship in any tournament, urging to them to do their best. The governor added that the…