Yusuf Hamisu Abubakar (Mai Rago): A Patriot Committed to Governor Uba Sani’s Success.
By Emmanuel Ado In recent days, a deliberate campaign of misinformation and character assassination has been launched against Yusuf Hamisu Abubakar, popularly known as Mai Rago. This effort, spearheaded primarily by Magaji Baba, a self-styled political activist lacking clear ideological grounding, and supported by a handful of other political elements, reflects a troubling misunderstanding or […]
Gunmen Kill Eight NSCDC Officers, Civilian in Edo, Kidnap Chinese National
Okpella, Edo State — Tragedy struck on Friday night when armed men ambushed a convoy escorting a Chinese national working with BUA Cement Company, killing eight officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and one civilian driver. The incident occurred at about 10:30 p.m. along the Okpella–Agenebode axis. According to a statement […]
PDP Defies Rain, Holds Peaceful Ward Congresses Across Edo
BENIN CITY – Heavy rains on Saturday did not deter members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State as they trooped out in large numbers to participate in the party’s ward congresses, electing new executives and delegates across the 192 wards. At Oredo Wards I, II, and III in Benin City, where journalists […]
Sokoto Govt to Recruit 3,000 Workers into Civil Service.
The Sokoto State Government has announced plans to recruit 3,000 new workers into the state civil service as part of efforts to tackle unemployment and curb youth restiveness. Governor Ahmed Aliyu disclosed this on Wednesday during the inauguration of a recruitment committee charged with overseeing the process. He said the initiative is designed to provide […]
Who Wants Governor Dauda Lawal to Resign — A Rejoinder
By Danjuma Musa I know Dauda Lawal, the Governor of Zamfara State, though I have not spoken to him since he assumed office. This clarification is important because in Nigeria we have perfected the act of diverting attention from the message and unleashing attack on the messenger. This has become the unfortunate norm. It’s […]
Governor Aliyu Sokoto offers Hajj seat to UDUS best graduand , Sheriff urging institutions to graduate job creators not seekers to address unemployment
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Excited by his excellent performance before a mammoth crowd of guests, well-wishers and fellow graduands , Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto announced the offering of Hajj seat to UDUS overall best graduating student, Abdullahi Sheriff, a Microbiology graduate at the combined 50th anniversary jubilee and 42nd convocation ceremonies held on Saturday, urging […]
Socialist Labour Backs NUPENG Strike, Accuses Dangote Group of Exploiting Workers
By Ehis Agbon LAGOS – Socialist Labour has thrown its weight behind the strike action embarked upon by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) against the Dangote Group of Companies, calling on Nigerians to support what it described as a fight against “wage slavery” and exploitation of workers. In a strongly […]
Insecurity: SOSG supports security agencies with additional patrol vehicles, motorcycles
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto In its drive to further strengthen responsive commitment in providing support to security agencies in fight against banditry, the Sokoto State Government has procured 10 new Hilux patrol vans and 150 motorcycles to enhance patrol in areas affected by banditry in the state. Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has over time , […]
Middle Belt Forum Slams El-Rufai Over Comments on Southern Kaduna
Kaduna, September 5, 2025 — The Middle Belt Forum (MBF), Kaduna State Chapter, has strongly condemned recent remarks by former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, describing them as “false, incendiary and dangerously misleading.” Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna on Friday, the forum accused the former governor of attempting to distort demographic and […]
Sokoto drives innovative digital system for land management, recertification of C of O
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has began full transition from analogue to digital system of recertification and issuance of Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) and Rights of Occupancy (R of O). The initiative is aimed at eliminating fraud, curbing counterfeit documents, and safeguarding land ownership records through innovative technology. Commissioner for […]