By Christiana Gokyon, Jos The administration of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has taken a significant step toward industrialising Plateau State and addressing its longstanding energy challenges with the presentation of the official feasibility study report for the proposed 2.4-megawatt Small Hydro Power Project at Assop Falls. The report was presented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization on Tuesday at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, in the presence of Governor Mutfwang, Deputy Governor Ngo Josephine Piyo, and other senior government officials. The presentation marks a key milestone in the state’s drive to reposition Plateau as a hub for…
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By Rabi’u Sunusi Our attention has been drawn to a publication titled “2027: APC clears Farouk Lawan for Reps seat in Kano,” which alleged that stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bagwai/Shanono Federal Constituency endorsed Hon. Farouk Lawan as the party’s sole candidate for the House of Representatives seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. For the avoidance of doubt, and in the interest of fairness, truth, and accurate public information, we wish to categorically state that no meeting was held in which stakeholders endorsed Hon. Farouk Lawan as the consensus or sole candidate of the party. What…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports circulating on various media platforms alleging civilian casualties during a recent air-land operation carried out by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Zamfara State, describing the figures being circulated as misleading, speculative, and unverified. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the DHQ stated that no credible or substantiated evidence of civilian casualties had been established through any official assessment or independent verification. According to Major General Onoja, the allegations being circulated in some quarters, including by certain international human rights…
By Ado Salisu The Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF), in partnership with the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has launched a three-day capacity-building programme for Physical and Health Education (PHE) teachers in Kano State as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots sports development across the country. Sponsored by Olympic Solidarity, the training follows similar successful editions held in Ogun and Plateau states. More than 100 PHE teachers from across Kano State are participating in the programme taking place at Government Girls College Dala, where they are being equipped with modern skills in Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP), sports psychology, coaching, sports…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The committee constituted by Ahmed Aliyu to assess the extent of damage caused by recent fire incidents at the Sokoto Central Market and the Central Motor Park has commenced verification of victims affected by the two separate incidents. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by Malam Abubakar Bawa, Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto. According to the statement, the Acting Chairman of the committee, Barrister Gandi Umar Muhammad, mni, led members of the committee on an assessment visit to interact with affected traders and evaluate the level of damage and losses…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of the Emir of Gaya, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, as the Amirul Hajj for the 2026 Hajj exercise. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. In the same development, the Emir of Karaye, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Muhammad Muhammad Maharaz, has been appointed as the Deputy Amirul Hajj. According to the statement, the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has been directed to provide maximum support and cooperation to the Amirul…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has dismissed claims circulating on social media alleging that the historic Murtala Muhammed Library has been abandoned, clarifying that the facility is currently undergoing renovation and modernization under the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. In a statement issued on Monday, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, explained that the congestion seen in a viral video from the library resulted from ongoing rehabilitation works at the facility. According to the statement, the state government awarded the renovation contract to Global Firm Limited as part of efforts to restore the…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The crisis rocking the Arewa Consultative Forum deepened on Monday as the National Executive Committee (NEC) suspended the Chairman of its Board of Trustees (BoT), Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu, over the alleged diversion of N1.4 billion from the Forum’s Endowment Fund. In a communiqué issued after its meeting in Kaduna, the NEC also passed a vote of no confidence on Dalhatu and ordered a forensic audit of the Forum’s finances. The statement was signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba. According to the NEC, the action followed recommendations by the Forum’s Code of Conduct and…
By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have recorded another operational success against terrorists operating within Kogi State following a well-coordinated ambush along bandit crossing points within the Adankolo Forest Reserve in Lokoja Local Government Area. Acting on credible intelligence regarding the movement of suspected terrorists within the area, troops of the 12 Brigade Quick Response Group laid ambush at a suspected crossing point in the early hours of Sunday, 10 May 2026. During the operation, the troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them in a firefight, neutralising one terrorist, while others escaped…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has inaugurated a technical committee to review the development of the state’s proposed Light Rail Master Plan. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barrister Abdullahi Garba Faskari, inaugurated the committee in his office in Katsina. Faskari said the proposed light rail project was initiated as part of efforts to strengthen urban transportation and modern infrastructure development in the state. According to him, the committee will be headed by the State Commissioner for Works, Engineer Sani Magaji, with representatives drawn from the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, the Office of…