By Rabiu Sanusi The race for the Kano Central Senatorial seat has intensified as Dr. Danyaro Ali Yakasai formally declared his intention to contest under the All Progressives Congress (APC), during a well-attended event held at the party’s state secretariat in Kano. The declaration ceremony attracted a large crowd of party members, stakeholders, supporters, and elected officials, turning the venue into a major political gathering and signaling growing momentum for the aspirant. Prominent party figures present at the event included Hon. Mudassir Zawaciki, member representing Kumbotso Local Government in the Kano State House of Assembly; Hon. Idris Dan Kawu, member…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar A youth group under the aegis of Cross River State Youths in Politics for Good Governance has called on political parties to avoid the recycling of aspirants, as it unanimously endorsed Governor Bassey Otu and 14 others for various elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced by the group’s Chairman, Jerry Odey, during a media interaction in Calabar. Odey explained that the decision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders across the state, adding that the group, which serves as an umbrella body for politically active youths across party lines, decided to…
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau The Zamfara State Government has dismissed rumours linking the delay in salary payments to political developments, insisting that the situation has no connection with any alleged defection of Governor Dauda Lawal to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, clarified that the delay is part of a broader nationwide challenge associated with ongoing financial and banking processes at the central level. According to him, “the government wishes to state clearly that the delay is not peculiar to Zamfara State, but rather part of…
By Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Three state governors are set to commission multi-billion naira projects executed by the administration of Governor Dikko Umar Radda in Katsina State. The governors expected for the exercise are Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, who is also the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF); Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State; and Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State. The Katsina State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Bala Salisu Zango, disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the Government House Press Centre in Katsina. According to him, Governor Buni will kick off the commissioning activities on…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The international community and human rights organisations have been urged to, as a matter of urgency, come to the aid of the people of Plateau State to end the ongoing killings and restore displaced communities to their ancestral homes allegedly taken over by terrorists. The call was made by the Berom in Diaspora Coalition (BDC), in conjunction with BECO, BEC and BEWDA, during a media briefing held on Tuesday in Jos. Speaking on the theme, “Reclaiming Our Lost Ancestral Lands and Resettlement of Our People,” the representative of BDC, Mr. Barry Barnabas Dazih, also demanded the…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Agency for Mass Education has launched a new initiative aimed at reducing street trading through expanded access to education across the state. This was contained in a statement issued to journalists by the Public Relations Officer of the agency, Binta Kabir Usman. The programme was officially flagged off at Kwari Market in Fagge Local Government Area, where the Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr. Binta Abubakar, said the effort is part of a broader strategy to improve learning opportunities for all residents. She explained that the initiative is designed to provide street traders, popularly…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has strongly condemned the persistent increase in electricity tariffs across the country, describing it as unjustifiable in the face of poor service delivery. The Congress said Nigerians are being forced to pay higher tariffs despite enduring unreliable power supply, estimated billing, and poor customer service. It noted that the current tariff band system has worsened the situation, with many consumers paying premium rates without receiving commensurate electricity supply. Briefing journalists on the communiqué issued at the end of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Monday in Abuja,…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Chief Executive Officer of AS and AJ Multi Services Company Limited, Abdulmalik Salisu, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting the Kano State Government in improving the operations of Keke Napep (tricycle) riders, particularly Adaidata Sahu drivers across the state. Speaking with journalists, Abdulmalik disclosed that the company has entered into a strategic partnership with the state government to install tracking devices on all registered tricycles operating in Kano. He explained that the initiative was approved by Abba Kabir Yusuf as part of broader efforts to modernize the transport system, enhance security, and ensure accountability within…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disclosed that the nomination and confirmation of Murtala Sule Garo as Deputy Governor was based on his proven competence and commitment to the development of the state. “We tried as much as possible to select someone who can make meaningful contributions to the development of the state,” the governor stated. Governor Yusuf made this known while declaring open the 39th Executive Council Meeting held at the Government House, Kano, on Tuesday. According to a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, the governor transmitted Garo’s…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to education, describing it as the most powerful instrument for social progress, economic transformation, and sustainable development. He made this known while declaring open the 8th Biennial Conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria (COPSUN), held in Kano, Tuesday. The conference was themed: “Unlocking the Potentials of Artificial Intelligence: University Governance, Internationalization and Rankings.” Represented by his Chief of Staff, Sulaiman Wali Sani, the governor explained that his administration has placed education at the centre of public policy, with sustained…