From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has stated that the active participation of youth in agriculture will fast-track development in the sector, increase production, revitalise agribusiness, and enhance food and nutrition security. The minister made this known during a courtesy visit by a United Nations (UN) delegation led by the Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs, Dr. Felipe Paullier, in Abuja recently. Kyari said the Federal Government is making deliberate efforts to prioritise youth in the agricultural ecosystem through financial inclusion, economic opportunities, and the creation of an enabling environment. He highlighted several…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections. The decision was reached on Friday during a meeting between the Commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), where key electoral matters were reviewed. In a statement issued by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna said the postponement followed extensive deliberations on the proposed exercise. INEC described the voter revalidation exercise as a vital component of its constitutional mandate to maintain a credible and up-to-date National…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Congress Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stated that the party’s congresses at the polling unit, ward, and local government levels are ongoing in Adamawa State. The Chairman of the Congress Committee, General Ishaya Bauka, disclosed this during a press conference in Yola, dismissing rumours of a court order halting the exercise as baseless and “dead on arrival.” He explained that although a High Court sitting in Yola had earlier issued a restraining order directing the party to maintain the status quo pending the determination of a suit, the committee had not been…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa State Government has responded to the demands of 674 sacked teachers protesting the non-payment of 29 months’ outstanding salaries, despite existing court orders. The teachers staged a peaceful protest at the Government House gate in Yola, calling on Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to intervene and approve the release of their pending entitlements. The protesters expressed deep frustration over what they described as the state government’s continued disregard for judicial directives issued in their favour. One of the protesters, who spoke behind closed doors, said the prolonged dispute has dragged on for too long, forcing some…
From Ahmad Ibrahim Gusau Armed bandits in large numbers have killed 21 people in Bunkasau village, Zarummai Ward, in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attackers were said to have stormed the community on motorcycles, firing sporadically at residents. They also abducted several people, mostly women and children, and carted away livestock from the area. A resident told our correspondent that the attackers invaded the village on Friday night, armed with sophisticated weapons. He said, “It is unfortunate. We woke up on Saturday and discovered that many residents had been killed. At least 21 people were killed, and…
By Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reduced Nigeria’s Hajj quota, affecting about 450 intending pilgrims from Zamfara State who may not be airlifted for the 2026 Hajj exercise. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara State Hajj Commission, Abubakar Aliyu. He said the Chairman of the Commission, Alhaji Musa Mallaha, made the announcement during a radio programme titled “Ciki da Gaskiya” on Gamji FM Radio and Television. According to the statement, the reduction in the number of Hajj slots allocated to Nigeria for this year’s exercise has significantly…
By Usman Usman Garba In a significant move to boost basic education, Kano State Government has approved the recruitment 4,000 teachers as permanent and pensionable in addition to 3688 to serve as temporary teachers for 9 months in state public schools. This was revealed by the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, on Sunday, during a press briefing held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Gidan Murtala, He said “4,000 of the successful applicants have been granted permanent and pensionable appointments under the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), while 3,688 others will serve on a nine-month temporary…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Government has released the results of the 2025 Senior Secondary School Qualifying Examination, involving a total of 163,457 candidates from the Kano Educational Resources Department (KERD), the Science and Technical Schools Board, and the Arabic and Islamic Education Department (AIED). The government has also directed all schools to grant students unconditional access to their results. In addition, the state government, under the leadership of Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the sum of ₦4,450,552,700 to sponsor eligible students for external examinations. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, during a…
By Rabiu Sanusi As the build-up to the 2027 general elections gathers pace, a strategic political realignment within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State is beginning to reshape conversations about the state’s future, with Kashim Musa Tumsah emerging as a central figure in the evolving coalition. The alliance, popularly known as the Lawankolo–Bomai–KMT bloc, brings together influential actors, including Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai and Lawan Kolo Geidam. However, political observers increasingly point to Tumsah as the driving force and intellectual anchor of the coalition, positioning him at the forefront of the movement. The development is widely seen as a…
From Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsina A serving member of the Katsina State House of Assembly representing Katsina Local Government, Hon. Aliyu Abubakar Albaba (APC), has declared his intention to contest the seat in the forthcoming 2027 elections. Albaba made the declaration while unveiling his campaign council at a meeting held at Murjani Hotel. He said he resolved to recontest the seat in response to calls from his constituents to continue serving them for sustained development and continuity. The lawmaker, who is currently serving his second term, stated that he has worked over the past seven years to bring development and…