Author: Hussaini Ibrahim

From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has said thousands of schoolchildren will benefit from a statewide deworming campaign aimed at combating intestinal worm infections among pupils. Stakeholders in the health and education sectors disclosed this during a one-day media engagement workshop organised ahead of the 2026 School-Based Deworming Programme in the state. The workshop, organised by Evidence Action at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Press Centre in Calabar, brought together journalists, health experts and development partners to strengthen advocacy and improve public awareness on Neglected Tropical Diseases. Evidence Action, a global non-profit organisation registered in Nigeria…

By Usman Usman Garba The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has relieved the state Head of Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, of his appointment with immediate effect. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday evening by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, the decision forms part of ongoing efforts by the present administration to reposition the state civil service for greater efficiency, discipline and improved service delivery across government institutions. “The decision is part of the ongoing efforts by the present administration to reposition the state civil service for greater…

From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has distributed 17 brand-new vehicles to the newly elected All Progressives Congress Local Government Chairmen across the 17 local government areas of the state. The gesture, according to the state government, is aimed at strengthening grassroots political leadership and enhancing the operational capacity of the ruling party at the local level. The vehicles were presented on behalf of the governor by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana, at a ceremony attended by party leaders and government officials in the state. Speaking during the presentation, Gubana…

By Usman Usman Garba Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has pledged his administration’s continued support for social media influencers in the state to help them achieve their professional goals and advance their careers. The governor gave the assurance during a Ramadan Iftar hosted for over 300 influencers from various platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok and others, at the Government House in Kano on Sunday. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Monday. According to the statement, the state government also announced plans to conduct a comprehensive…

By our correspondent Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, citing the need for stability, progress and sustainable development in the state. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Director General, Media and Communication, Office of the Governor, Nuhu Salihu Anka, on behalf of the Zamfara State Government and the APC. According to the statement, the decision followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders, elders, party leaders and supporters across the state. It noted that the governor’s decision was taken after careful consideration and in…

From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has imposed a 24-hour dusk-to-dawn curfew in Lamurde Local Government Area following a renewed crisis between the Chobo and Bachama communities. The directive, announced on Sunday through the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, takes immediate effect and will remain in force until further notice. Governor Fintiri described the renewed conflict as unacceptable, warning that the state government would not tolerate any acts of violence or lawlessness in the affected communities. “Government views these disturbances as unacceptable and has directed security agencies to enforce the curfew strictly,” he said,…

By Usman Usman Garba International Women’s Day is often marked across the world with speeches, conferences, and policy discussions on the need to empower women and promote gender equality. However, in Katsina State this year, the commemoration went beyond symbolic statements as the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Aisha Aminu Malumfashi, used the occasion to demonstrate practical leadership through humanitarian outreach and social advocacy. Under her leadership, the Katsina State Ministry of Women Affairs organized a series of activities aimed at supporting vulnerable women across the state, including female inmates who are often overlooked in conversations about women’s empowerment. The…

From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Calabar Municipal Local Government Area has dismissed allegations circulating on social media against its chairman, James Anam, describing the claims as false and politically motivated. The council was reacting to reports alleging tension in the local government over the chairman’s leadership style, delays in salary payments and appointments, poor handling of a ₦200m loan, disputes over party congresses, and alleged displacement of traders due to ongoing market reforms. In a statement issued to journalists in Calabar by the council’s media officer, Oqua Etim, the council said the allegations were fabricated by “desperate politicians” seeking…

From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Chairman of the Youths Preaching Committee of Jama’atu Izalatul Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah, Jos wing, in Cross River State, Ustaz Auwal Abdulkarim, has said the group’s activities go beyond preaching, stressing that providing social welfare support to Muslims remains a key part of its mission. Abdulkarim stated this while addressing Muslim faithful during a programme organised by the committee in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. According to him, the committee is committed not only to the propagation of the teachings of Allah but also to assisting vulnerable members of society, including widows, orphans,…

By Hussaini Ibrahim In public service, true leadership is often measured not only by policies and programmes but also by the depth of compassion shown to the people. In Yobe State, Governor Mai Mala Buni has consistently demonstrated that effective governance must be anchored on humanity, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of citizens. Since assuming office, Governor Buni has distinguished himself as a leader who blends diligence with empathy, placing the welfare of the most vulnerable at the centre of government policies. Consequently, his administration has pursued a people-oriented agenda that prioritises humanitarian support, recovery…