By Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsina Former Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari, has commenced consultations with aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following controversies surrounding the party’s recently concluded consensus arrangements in parts of the state. Masari is chairing a reconciliation committee set up by Governor Dikko Umar Radda. Speaking shortly after the meeting, the member representing Kankia/Kusada/Ingawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abubakar Yahaya Kusada, said the committee invited affected stakeholders to a reconciliation meeting held on Tuesday night. According to Kusada, the meeting focused on addressing grievances arising from the APC consensus process…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA) has announced plans to commence the first round of the 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) alongside the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination exercise across the 18 local government areas of the state. The Director-General of the Agency, Dr. Vivien Mesembe Otu, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, in Calabar, where she sought collaboration and support for widespread sensitization ahead of the exercise scheduled to hold from June 4 to June 8, 2026. Dr. Otu explained…
By Rabiu Sanusi Member representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Doguwa and Tudun Wada to unite and put aside their differences ahead of the 2027 general elections. Doguwa made the appeal in a press statement issued on Wednesday, stressing the need for party members to close ranks and work collectively towards ensuring the victory of the APC at all levels. According to him, the time has come for all loyal members of the party to stand firm in protecting the interests of…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has urged all intending pilgrims from the state to strictly comply with the rules and regulations guiding the 2026 Hajj exercise, particularly the directive prohibiting the transportation of colanut and other contraband items to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Director General of the Board, Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, gave the warning after a meeting with security agencies and stakeholders on preparations for the forthcoming pilgrimage. According to him, the restriction on colanut is part of directives issued by the Saudi Arabian authorities to ensure the safety, security and smooth conduct of…
Musa lemu daga Sakkwato A ranar Litinin 11 ga Mayu, 2026, jirgin farko na maniyyata aikin hajjin bana su 485 suka tashi daga Sakkwato zuwa kasa mai tsarki domin gudunar da ayyukan ibada. Jirgi mai suna Aquline mallakar Umza zai doshi birnin Madina a inda maniyyatan za su fara gudunar da ibada kafin zuwa birnin Makka, maniyyatan da suka fito daga kananan hukumomi Tambuwal, da Tureta da Wamakko da Sabon Birni da Isa da Shagari da kuma Dange Shuni. A yayin da yake jawabin ban kwana ga maniyyatan, gwamna Ahmad Aliyu , wanda mataimakinsa Injiniya Idris Muhammad Gobir ya…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has unveiled plans by the commission to strengthen healthcare services and improve staff welfare through the renovation of existing clinic facilities and the acquisition of a larger healthcare centre for employees. This was contained in the commission’s bulletin, which stated that Prof. Amupitan made the disclosure at the grand finale of the 2026 International Nurses Week celebration held at the INEC Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. The event had the theme: “Our Nurses, Our Future: Empowered Nurses Save Lives.” The INEC Chairman said the…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Muslim community in Nasarawa, Calabar Municipal Local Government Area of Cross River State, has appealed to members of the public to support efforts aimed at reconstructing and securing the community graveyard. The Chief of the Hausa/Fulani Muslim Community in Nasarawa, Alhaji Sani Baba Gombe, made the appeal during an interview with journalists in his palace. According to him, the graveyard is facing serious challenges, including inadequate fencing and erosion caused by rainfall, which threatens the resting place of the deceased. He explained that the community urgently needs funds and support in cash or kind…
By Christiana Gokyon, Jos The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Plateau State University branch, has called on the Plateau State Government to immediately implement the new salary scheme for lecturers and avoid unnecessary bureaucratic delays. The union said it had submitted the Federal Government/ASUU agreement containing the new salary template to the university management in February 2026, but lecturers are still being paid under the old salary structure despite the prevailing economic hardship. This was contained in a statement signed by the branch Chairperson and Secretary, Dr. Vincent Choji and Lomka Iliya Kopdiya, respectively, and made available to journalists…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has resolved the lingering political dispute within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano North Senatorial District after a series of meetings with party stakeholders. This was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The reconciliation effort received the intervention and support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. The meetings led to a consensus arrangement between Hon. Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo (ATM) and the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin. As part of the agreement reached, ATM Gwarzo…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Goods worth over N10 million were reportedly destroyed following a trailer accident that occurred on Tuesday night at Hausa Quarters in Calabar. Eyewitnesses said the trailer reportedly suffered brake failure, causing the driver to lose control before the vehicle rammed into several shops in the area. According to residents, the trailer smashed into three shops belonging to rice and beans traders, as well as two other provision and herbal medicine shops, leaving goods and property badly damaged. Good Samaritans were seen helping shop owners evacuate damaged goods and debris from the affected shops after the…