By Ibrahim Muhammad The New Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected Hon. Husaini Isah Mairiga as its new state chairman in Kano. The election took place at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Thursday. Hon. Mairiga, a seasoned politician, previously served as the Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kano State, was an advisor to former Governor Ibrahim Shekarau in the state. In his acceptance speech, Hon. Mairiga, thanked Allah for the position and pledged to work towards making the NDC a prominent party in the state and the nation at large. He appealed to residents in the state,…
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By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has on Tuesday attended plenary at the National Assembly, Abuja, where he witnessed the formal defection of eight members of the House of Representatives from Kano State from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The defection was announced on the floor of the House during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. In separate letters read during the session, the lawmakers cited internal crises within…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah, has advised members of the public to comply with the curfew, warning that there would be strict enforcement. Following the relaxation of the 48-hour curfew by the Governor, seven persons were arrested, including one fake soldier identified as Yakubu Abdullahi, 26, who was found wearing a military uniform along with an extra shirt and in possession of a forged Nigerian Military School identity card. While parading the suspects before newsmen on Wednesday at the Police Headquarters in Jos, the commissioner said the command also arrested one Matthew Musa,…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening ethical standards and professional excellence in public information management, as he declared open a two-day capacity-building workshop for Information and Zonal Information Officers drawn from the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. The Governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, made this known at the opening ceremony of the workshop held at Babale Suites, Kano, with the theme: “Safeguarding Ethical and Professional Standards in Public Information Management: The Role of Information Officers.” He…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola In a bid to promote the engineering profession, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Yola Branch, has honoured three distinguished members for their outstanding contributions to the profession and national development. The chosen awardees are Engr. Diaulhaq Abubakar, Engr. Saidu M. Njidda, and Hon. Audu Ayuba Tanko. Abubakar, a traditional title holder of Sarkin Dawaki Mai Tuta, received the award alongside Njidda, who holds the title of Barde Adamawa, and Tanko, Kauran Mubi. The awards were presented at the branch’s dinner and awards night held in Yola, which also featured the unveiling of its 2026/2027 programme…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that in the first quarter of 2026 operations by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) across various theatres led to the neutralisation of scores of terrorists and their leaders arrested of 1,359 suspects, and rescue of over 813 kidnapped victims, and the surrender of 197 insurgents. Troops also recovered 458 weapons and 15,899 rounds of ammunition, destroyed 101 illegal refining sites, and seized over 547,920 litres of stolen petroleum products. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this in Abuja while briefing defence correspondents on…
From Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsina A stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sandamu Local Government Area of Katsina State has endorsed Yusuf Buhari, son of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, as the party’s sole candidate for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency. The endorsement followed a meeting held at the secretariat of the Sandamu Local Government, attended by all elected officials and political appointees from the area. Speaking at the meeting, the chairman of the council area, Usman Na Lado, said the endorsement of Yusuf Buhari was a unanimous decision based on merit. Na Lado added that the meeting…
By Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Member representing Dandume Constituency in the Katsina State House of Assembly, Yahaya Nuhu Mahuta, has lauded Governor Dikko Umaru Radda for his exceptional leadership and commitment to improving healthcare delivery, following the upgrade of the Comprehensive Health Centre in Dandume to a full-fledged General Hospital. Speaking with newsmen, Mahuta described the development as a historic milestone that has fulfilled a long-standing aspiration of the people. He said the upgrade demonstrates the governor’s genuine concern for the well-being of citizens through impactful policies and projects. “Governor Radda has truly met our expectations in the health…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has announced the relaxation of the 48-hour curfew earlier imposed on parts of the state following recent violence in Jos. The curfew, according to the government, will now run from 7am to 3pm daily, effective from April 1, 2026, allowing residents to carry out their lawful activities within the stipulated hours. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday evening by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, and made available to journalists in Jos. The government said the decision to relax the curfew followed the relative calm…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board has flagged off the 2026 Basic Education Schools Sports Competition across designated centres in the state, reaffirming its commitment to youth development through sports. Speaking at the flag-off, the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Malam Yusuf Kabir, said the initiative was aimed at discovering young talents, promoting unity among pupils, and enhancing their overall health and wellbeing. Kabir, who was represented by the Director of Academic Services, Ibrahim Yahuza, spoke at the events held at the Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil, and Abubakar Ila Special Primary School. The…