From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, officially assumed office on Thursday in Abuja, pledging to maintain the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and discipline in Nigeria’s electoral process. “I want to assure you of my commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and discipline in our operations,” Amupitan said shortly after taking over as the Commission’s Chairman. Sworn in earlier in the day by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the new INEC boss promised to deliver free, fair, and credible elections that would reflect the…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Stakeholders in Sokoto State have emphasized that sustainable peace and security in the Northwest can only be achieved through social inclusiveness and respect for the rights of women, girls, and boys. Speaking at a high-level town hall meeting organized by Global Rights in partnership with The Kukah Centre, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, underscored the need to end all forms of violence against women and ensure their active participation in decision-making processes. Represented by Alhaji Sani Umar Jabbi, District Head of Gagi, the Sultan said, “Violence against women, girls, and boys is not…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has reassured students of consistent and timely payment of scholarships, reaffirming his administration’s unwavering commitment to education and youth development. The governor gave the assurance during an award ceremony organized by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in honour of Alhaji Sa’idu Buhari Warah, Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Youth and Sports, held at the state Secretariat on Sunday. According to a statement signed by Abdullahi Idris Sadaukin Zuru, Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to the Governor, Idris emphasized that his government remains dedicated to…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed his commitment to continue exhibiting the Kwankwasiyya Movement ideology for the development of the state. “I assure you, Kwankwasiyya followers, that the ideology of the movement which the present administration is executing will be sustained, while the ones that we have not started will soon be launched,” the governor reassured. Governor Yusuf made this statement during the 69th Anniversary Lecture organized in honour of the Global Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, at his residence on Tuesday. A statement issued by the Governor’s Chief…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government and the Republic of Guinea Bissau have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations with a focus on agriculture, education, culture, tourism, and human capital development. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. The development followed a high-level meeting held in Bissau, where the Kano State delegation led by the National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Ajuji Ahmed, paid a courtesy visit to the President of Guinea Bissau, His Excellency Umaro Sissoco Embaló. The delegation represented the Kano State Governor,…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Federal Government has disbursed over N2.5 billion in grants to 39,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Katsina State, as part of efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and boost economic growth across the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the disbursement during the 9th Expanded National MSME Clinic held at the Continental Events and Sports Complex in Katsina. He also revealed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of an unconditional grant of N250,000 for each outstanding MSME exhibiting at the clinic. Shettima disclosed that 23 rural enterprises in the state have additionally accessed over N112…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina In a renewed effort to tackle insecurity and mitigate the impact of climate change in Northern Nigeria, Murna Foundation, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has unveiled the Climate Peace Hub Programme aimed at training 2,000 youths in Katsina and Sokoto States. The initiative, which seeks to promote peacebuilding and self-reliance, was announced during a capacity-building workshop held in Katsina for the first 100 participants selected from the two pilot local government areas—Jibia in Katsina and Ilela in Sokoto. Chief Executive Officer of Murna Foundation, Aisha Ahmed, said the Climate Peace Hub…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has celebrated the successful cultivation of farmland reclaimed from BUA Cement’s former mining site, marking what officials described as a major milestone in environmental recovery and community empowerment. The event, held on Wednesday, was organized by the Sokoto Agriculture and Rural Development Project (SADP) in partnership with BUA Cement Plc, as part of efforts to boost food production and promote sustainable livelihoods across the state. This was contained in a statement by the Sokoto Agriculture and Rural Development Project (SADP), which said the reclaimed brownfield land has now been converted into…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has successfully concluded the fourth cycle of the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign across all 44 local government areas of the state. The exercise, which took place between Sunday, October 19 and Wednesday, October 22, 2025, was conducted by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board and other development partners. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry, Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa. According to the statement, the campaign targeted children aged three to 59 months through…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Academic activities have resumed in Kaduna State tertiary institutions following the suspension of the industrial strike action by the Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions (JUTIKS). The development came after Governor Uba Sani approved a new salary structure for staff of Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria; Shehu Idris College of Health Sciences and Technology, Makarfi; and the Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday confirming that the new salary structure, which had been demanded by workers for over 15 years, marked a major step toward aligning their wages with national…