By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has named Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, as the recipient of its prestigious Media Friendly Award, in recognition of his remarkable support for press freedom and contributions to good governance in Nigeria. The award will be formally presented during the NUJ’s 70th Anniversary Awards and Gala Night slated for Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Abuja. The national body of the union, led by its President, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya, described Governor Yusuf as “an exceptional leader whose commitment to media advancement, democratic values, and public service stands out on the…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Agency for Mass Education has concluded plans to commence literacy classes for repentant bandits as part of efforts to reintegrate them into society. This initiative follows peace agreements in several local government areas where bandits voluntarily laid down their arms in a bid to restore peace to the state. Speaking with journalists on Saturday in Katsina, the Executive Director of the agency, Bilkisu Muhammad Kakai, said the state was ready to deploy facilitators to run the classes. According to her, both Islamic and Western education will be taught in the programme to…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has dismissed media reports claiming it scheduled a three-day prayer session to address the country’s worsening food security challenges. In a statement issued on behalf of the Director of Information, Mr Ezeaja Ikemefuna clarified that the alleged prayer programme was not a ministerial policy but an internal initiative by the Human Resource Management Department. “The attention of the Ministry has been drawn to an internal circular being circulated by online media. The circular pertains to a prayer session organised by the Human Resource Department to address staff wellbeing,”…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama The Cross River State Government has dismissed as false and politically motivated, reports alleging controversy during the commissioning of some Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) projects in Calabar. In a statement on Saturday, the state government said the narratives being circulated in some sections of the media misrepresented facts and were aimed at straining the cordial relationship between the state and the Federal Government. The clarification followed the commissioning of select NDDC projects in Calabar by the Minister of Niger Delta Development, Abubakar Momoh, penultimate Friday. Projects unveiled included a newly acquired office complex serving as…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to enhance ongoing resettlement, reconstruction, and recovery efforts in the state. In a statement on Saturday signed by Mamman Mohammed, Director-General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Buni gave the assurance while receiving the IOM Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Sharon Dimanche, in Damaturu. Governor Buni noted that his administration had launched a State Policy on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to holistically address the challenges faced by displaced communities. “As part…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has announced plans to upgrade the Plateau State Polytechnic to a University of Science and Technology, aimed at improving education and academic standards. Speaking during the Democracy Day celebration at the Old Government House, Rayfield, Jos, Mutfwang said the upgrade is part of broader reforms to strengthen public institutions. He emphasized that only qualified academic staff would be employed moving forward. At the Polytechnic, new facilities—including an administrative block, lecture halls, and a Human Resource Development Centre—were commissioned. Acting Rector Dr. Clement Chirman described the projects as a milestone for…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has restated its commitment to eradicating polio and other childhood killer diseases across the state. The state Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, made this known on Friday during a meeting with the state Taskforce on Immunization and Primary Healthcare held at the Government House, Kano. Gwarzo, who chairs the task force, stressed the need for sustained collaboration among stakeholders to tackle polio, which he described as a lingering threat to children’s health and well-being. “Polio remains a deadly disease that requires collective responsibility and sustained action. We must ensure that every…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested five suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and collaborators, including a Chinese national claiming to be a miner, during coordinated operations in Kukawa and Ngala Local Government Areas of Borno State, and Geidam LGA in Yobe State. The operations, carried out between June 5 and 7, led to the recovery of several items including a vehicle, a motorcycle, mobile phones, a Chinese international passport, and the sum of N10,000. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Markus Kangye, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja while briefing journalists on the Armed…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman A human rights lawyer and activist, Zubair Muhammad, on Thursday urged Nigerians to recommit to democratic values and human rights as the nation marked Democracy Day. Speaking at a press conference organised by the Human Rights Research and Advocacy Centre (HURRAC) at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Kano, Muhammad, who doubles as the National Coordinator of HURRAC, said June 12 should serve as a day of reflection and renewed commitment to democracy. “We must honour the memories of those who struggled for Nigeria’s independence and democratic freedom,” he said. “At a time…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe state Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has described the people of the state as true pillars of democracy for supporting government policies and programmes in the state. In a statement by Mamman Mohammad DG press and media affairs to the governor said, The governor stated this in commemoration of the Democracy Day celebration in Nigeria. He said the people’s support to government policies and programmes has no doubt strengthened democracy in the state. The Governor noted that 26 years of uninterrupted democratic rule in Nigeria has given the people a sense of participation…