From Atiku Sarki, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerian workers that their welfare remains a top priority of his administration. He reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to improving working conditions, promoting fair wages, and ensuring that every Nigerian worker enjoys dignity, safety, and equal opportunity in the workplace. The President gave the assurance during the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Friday. “To you, our dear workers, I say this clearly: your welfare remains a priority. We are committed to improving working conditions, promoting fair wages, and ensuring that every Nigerian worker enjoys…
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By John Bassey, Kebbi The Kebbi State Government has received strong commendation from development partners, including the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), for its impactful investments in primary healthcare and sustained efforts toward polio eradication across the state. Speaking during a courtesy visit at the State Council Chamber, the UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, Wafaa Saeed, expressed deep sympathy over the recent loss of the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, offering prayers for divine mercy, strength, and comfort to the government and people of the state. She…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto Advancement Forum (SAF) has been barred from holding its planned one-day brainstorming session on drug abuse in Sokoto. The Secretary of the forum, Alhaji Malami Ladan, a retired Permanent Secretary, disclosed this in a statement issued over the weekend. According to him, the programme was scheduled to take place at Sokoto Guest Inn Ltd, located along Kalambaina Road, but was abruptly cancelled following a directive allegedly from higher authorities. “We write to apologise to all those who came to attend the session at Sokoto Guest Inn Ltd. “It is pertinent to mention that…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto A devastating fire has completely destroyed the Sokoto State office of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), wiping out property and vital documents accumulated over several decades. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Friday, around 3:00 a.m., leaving the office in ruins. Speaking on the incident, the Secretary of the NLC Sokoto State Council, Hamisu Hussaini Hamisu, said the fire was suspected to have been caused by an electrical spark. He explained that the inferno consumed all office equipment, including computers, printers, refrigerators, televisions, chairs, and critical documents spanning more than 30 years.…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Alhaji Umar Ajiya Isa, popularly known as Ajiyan Sokoto, has formally declared his intention to contest the Sokoto East Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The declaration was contained in a statement issued by the Ajiyan Sokoto Coordination Committee in support of the APC. According to the statement, the decision followed sustained calls from party leaders, political associates, and constituents across the district’s eight local government areas urging him to join the race. The statement, signed by a retired Permanent Secretary, Nasiru Yahaya Isa,…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare, describing it as a top priority during the 2026 International Workers’ Day celebration in the state. In his address at the event, titled “Insecurity and Poverty: Bane of Decent Work,” the governor congratulated workers across the state for their dedication and contributions to development. He outlined ongoing and planned measures aimed at improving working conditions and strengthening the state’s workforce. He further stated that the state government is set to recruit new staff to strengthen the local government system, adding that…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani has formally announced her defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). She made the declaration in Yola, stating that the move has become necessary, and described it as a significant shift in the political landscape of Adamawa State. Her political journey has seen her move through different platforms, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) era to the ADC, and now to the NDC, a development that has further reshaped alignments within the state’s political space. Binani’s defection has, however, raised questions, as the detailed reasons…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Cross River State Governor, Bassey Edet Otu, Mr. Edem Darlington , in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, visited an ailing veteran journalist, Mr. Peter Okon, ahead of the 2026 World Press Freedom Day. The visit was part of efforts to express solidarity with the veteran broadcaster and to support his ongoing recovery journey. Mr. Darlington led a delegation of media practitioners to Mr. Okon’s residence, where he commended his resilience and steady progress after a near-fatal accident. Mr. Okon, a retired…
By John Bassey, Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved N1.7 billion for the revitalisation of 21 additional Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and N1.3 billion for the procurement of hospital equipment for five General Hospitals across the state. The governor disclosed this while hosting representatives of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. The visit also featured an update on the Polio Eradication Initiative by the Kebbi State Polio Emergency Operations Centre. Governor Idris further…
By John Bassey, Kebbi The Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, has expressed delight over what he described as the prevailing industrial harmony in the state and urged organised labour to sustain the momentum. Addressing workers at the Haliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi during the 2026 May Day celebration on Friday, the governor assured labour unions of improved welfare. The theme of this year’s Workers’ Day is: “Insecurity and Poverty: Bane of Decent Work.” Governor Idris recalled his background in the labour movement, emphasising that workers remain a critical component of policy formulation and implementation. He…