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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Affairs, Nsa Gill, has introduced a social reorientation campaign, “Do the Right Thing,” aimed at promoting ethical conduct, civic responsibility and good citizenship among residents of Cross River State. The initiative, according to the Special Adviser, has received the approval of Governor Bassey Edet Otu. It was presented by Gill on Monday during an advocacy visit to the Commissioner for Environment, Barr. Bassey Offiong Mensah, at the Commissioner’s Office, Ministry of Environment headquarters, Calabar. The Special Adviser took the campaign’s message to the public. Gill said the…

By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Bola Tinubu, on the occasion of her 66th birthday. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. The governor described Senator Oluremi Tinubu as a compassionate and dedicated leader whose contributions continue to complement the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Governor Yusuf, on behalf of himself, the First Family, Government and the good people of Kano State, extended warm felicitations and best wishes to…

By Usman Usman The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Aisha Garba, has urged participating states to demonstrate readiness for the implementation of Result Area One of the HOPE-EDU Programme by Nov. 15, 2026. Garba made the call in Kano while declaring open a five-day Regional Book Supply Chain and Track ’N’ Trace System Thematic Workshop organised under the HOPE-EDU Programme. She described the workshop as a defining moment in the collective efforts to strengthen the foundations of basic education in Nigeria, stressing that education remained a cornerstone of national development. According to her, the Federal…

By Ado Salisu The stage is set for a weekend thriller as the official draw for the 2026 Davis Cup World Group II tie between hosts Morocco and Nigeria was conducted earlier today at the Conference Hall of the Union Sportive des Cheminots de Tennis du Maroc in Rabat. Ahead of the draw, a meet-and-greet session was held, bringing together players, coaches and officials from both countries in a cordial atmosphere. The session, witnessed by representatives of the International Tennis Federation (ITF), set the tone for the formal draw ceremony. Nigeria’s No. 1 player, Canice Abua, will open proceedings against…

By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Police Command has disbursed cheques totaling N25.821 million to 22 families of deceased police officers. Presenting the cheques to the families at the Police Headquarters in Jos on Friday, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ayodeji Faniyan, said the process had eliminated previous challenges such as miscalculations, short payments and delays. According to him, the benefits are being successfully delivered to serving and retired officers, as well as the families of deceased officers. He added that a new batch of matured payments was being distributed to the next of kin and relatives of deceased…

By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Police Command says it has paraded 31 suspects allegedly involved in various crimes in the state during August 2026. The Command also recovered 10 rifles, including English-made and locally manufactured firearms, as well as 54 rounds of live ammunition. The Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Ayodeji Faniyan, disclosed this on Friday while parading the suspects before journalists at the Command Headquarters in Jos. He attributed the achievements to the collective efforts of police officers and men, as well as the cooperation of community leaders, stakeholders and members of the public who…

By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Sarkin Hausawan Tukulma in Gombe State and President of the Arewar Mu Duniyar Mu African Chiefdom and Council, Ambassador Alhaji Ibrahim Haruna, has called for an independent investigation into the reported deaths of 37 detainees in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. Haruna said the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the detainees, who were reportedly arrested over alleged illegal mining activities, must be thoroughly investigated to establish the facts and determine the circumstances that led to their deaths. In a statement, the traditional title holder noted that…

By Alhassan Hassan Abba The Emir of Karaye, His Highness Muhammad Maharaz, has called on the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and other stakeholders to strengthen Nomadic Education to ensure that children in nomadic communities have access to quality basic education. The Emir made the call during the 2026/2027 State-wide Enrolment Drive Campaign held at the Karaye Emirate Council. His Highness Muhammad Maharaz emphasized that improving Nomadic Education would contribute significantly to strengthening security and reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state and the country. He also called on governors…

By Usman Usman Garba  The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has conducted a two-day media and civil society organisations (CSOs) workshop aimed at strengthening electoral integrity and protecting civic space in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. The workshop, held at the CHRICED Legacy House, 211 Farawa, Maiduguri Road, Kano State, focused on equipping journalists and CSOs with knowledge and practical strategies for credible election reporting and the promotion of democratic participation. Speaking at the opening of the workshop, CHRICED Executive Director, Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi, said the programme was organised to equip journalists and…

By Alhassan Hassan Abba The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has launched the 2026/2027 Statewide Enrolment Drive Campaign in Karaye Emirate, with a renewed commitment to ensuring that all school-age children are enrolled, retained and supported to complete basic education. Speaking on behalf of the Executive Secretary of UBEC, the Kano State Coordinator, Malam Abdulrahman Musa, said the campaign is aimed at mobilising parents and communities to enrol children aged 6–11 and facilitate the return of out-of-school children to classrooms across the state’s 44 Local Government Education Authorities. He…

By Ibrahim Muhammad A philanthropist and prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Kano from Fagge Local Government Area of the state, Hon. Haruna Kabiru Wakili, has called on Nigerians to re-elect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all the candidates of the party at every level in the 2027 elections. Speaking, Hon. Wakili said as loyal members of the party, President Tinubu was a leader with focus and target on the things he wants to achieve. “He has not turned a blind eye like past leaders who understood the problems but refused to take proper action because they feared losing…

By Alhassan Hassan Abba The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the World Bank, has commenced a thematic regional workshop on Result Area 1 of the HOPE-EDU Programme for directors and support officers from the North-West and North-East geopolitical zones in Kano State. The workshop focuses on the implementation of the Structured Pedagogy Package (SPP), a key component of efforts to improve teaching and learning outcomes in Nigeria’s basic education sector. Declaring the workshop open on behalf of the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Aisha Garba, the Director, North-East Zone, Alhaji Abdullahi…

By Shafi’u Yahaya  Veteran labour leader, oil and gas practitioner and development advocate, Comrade Mustapha Nuhu Wali, mni, FCNA, FCCSA, has proposed a new framework for stabilising Nigeria’s petrol prices while reducing the country’s dependence on petroleum subsidy. This was contained in a press statement signed by Wali and made available to newsmen in Kano on Tuesday, in which he unveiled a non-partisan policy document titled, “Beyond Petroleum Subsidy: A Petroleum Price Moderator and Downstream Transformation Framework for Nigeria.” Under the proposal, he recommended the establishment of a Petroleum Price Moderator (PPM) operating within a transparent price corridor. He proposed…

By Salihu Othman Isah  Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of popular social media influencer and political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Danshagamu. What happened: According to police, the incident occurred on Monday, September 8, 2026 at about 11:30pm. The commander of the Gaida Vigilante Group reported that unknown hoodlums forcibly entered Danshagamu’s residence in Gaida Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area and attacked him with sharp objects. Operatives of the Kumbotso Police Division responded and rushed the victim to Murtala Mohammed Specialists Hospital, Kano, where he was confirmed dead on arrival. The arrests: Following directives…

By Usman Usman Garba Traders affected by the fire disaster at Singer Market in Kano State have renewed calls on the Kano State and Federal Governments to fulfil their promises of assistance, saying the prolonged delay is making it increasingly difficult for them to rebuild their businesses and restore their livelihoods. The traders said several months after the incident, many victims were still struggling with the financial consequences of the disaster. Some, they said, remained unable to fully resume business operations due to the loss of goods, capital and other valuable properties. The leader of the affected traders, Alhaji Kabiru…

Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on all gubernatorial candidates and their supporters to conduct issue-based and peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2027 governorship election. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Kano governor Mustapha Muhammad The Governor made the call as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) formally opens the timeline for the commencement of the 2027 governorship campaign, urging political actors to prioritise peace, unity and the overall interest of Kano State. Governor Yusuf urged his fellow contestants to present their programmes, policies and visions to…

From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought the support and collaboration of traditional rulers in maintaining peace and mobilising citizens ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The appeal was made by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, during a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu, at Iga Idunganran, Lagos Island, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The visit marked the conclusion of the Commission’s South-West Zonal Readiness Assessment and Staff Interactive Session. Prof. Amupitan formally enlisted the Oba of Lagos and the Lagos Traditional Council as partners in…

From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto State University Branch, has urged the Sokoto State Government to address outstanding issues concerning the non-payment of its members’ entitlements. In a statement issued after its congress meeting on September 8, 2026, the union said it reviewed its earlier resolution of August 24, 2026, and assessed the government’s commitment to resolving the outstanding issues. The statement, signed by the Chairperson and Secretary of ASUU-SSU, Comrade Dr. Bello Musa and Comrade Zulkallaini Shehu, respectively, said the union was informed that the state government, through the Ministry of Higher…

From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Chairman of the Yobe State Hajj Commission, Alhaji Mai Aliyu Usman Biriri, has expressed concern over the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s plan to issue ATM cards to pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj instead of providing them with foreign currency in cash. Mai Aliyu said the new arrangement could create difficulties for some pilgrims, particularly those who may not be familiar with using ATM or debit cards. He disclosed this in an interview with our correspondent at his office in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, as the commission commenced preparations for the 2027 Hajj…

From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has presented a proposed N828.64 billion 2027 budget to the Katsina State House of Assembly, with priority given to education, infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare and rural development. Presenting the Appropriation Bill, tagged “Building Your Future IV,” before the House on Tuesday, Governor Radda said the proposal was designed to improve the lives and well-being of residents while ensuring that the benefits of good governance reach both urban and rural communities. The Governor said N637.91 billion, representing 76.98 per cent of the total budget, was earmarked for capital expenditure, while…