Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has urged residents across the state to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) during the upcoming voter registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Otti made the call on Saturday during the kickoff of a statewide grassroots community engagement program at Agburuke Community Primary School in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Dr. Caleb Ajagba, the governor said the PVC registration, scheduled from May to August, would enable citizens to fully exercise their civic rights. “There is another window opening from May 4 through August for PVC…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast haziness and thunderstorms across the country from Sunday to Tuesday. In its weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, NiMet predicted a moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility ranging between 2 and 5 kilometres over the northern region on Sunday. The agency also anticipated localized visibility of less than or equal to 1,000 metres over parts of Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa states throughout the forecast period. According to NiMet, moderate dust haze is expected over the North-Central region during the same period. For the southern region, NiMet forecasts sunny skies with a few…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the Federal Government to increase taxes on tobacco products as part of efforts to reduce consumption across Nigeria. CISLAC Executive Director, Auwal Rafsanjani, made the call on Saturday during a media training in Katsina. Represented by the organisation’s Programme Manager, Mohammed Murtala, Rafsanjani noted that tobacco products remain relatively affordable in Nigeria, contributing to their widespread use. “The low cost of tobacco products has significantly driven consumption, particularly among low-income households,” he said. He explained that increasing taxes would raise prices and discourage usage, especially among vulnerable populations and young…
The Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, has conferred the traditional title of Soniyanko Nupe (Great Queen of Nupe Land) on the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu. Abubakar, who is also the Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, presented the title during a courtesy visit to his palace in Bida on Saturday. The Etsu Nupe said the honor was in recognition of the First Lady’s humanitarian support and assistance to victims of insecurity and natural disasters, particularly the Mokwa flooding in the state. READ ALSO: Kwara, UNFPA collaborate on youth development policy Abubakar described her husband, President Bola Tinubu,…
Kwara State Government and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have collaborated to draft policies for youth development in the state. This was announced by the State Commissioner for Youth Development, Shehu Ndanusa, at the end of a two-day Technical Validation Meeting on the Kwara State Youth Policy, organized by the ministry and UNFPA in Ilorin. Ndanusa described the collaboration as a milestone for the state, saying it will create a blueprint to support, develop, and involve young people in the country’s growth. He emphasized the vital role of youth, referring to them as both the present and future of…
Dr. Bashir Bolarinwa has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing Kwara’s security challenges if elected as State Governor in 2027. Bolarinwa, a leading governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated this in Abuja on Saturday while submitting his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to APC officials. The submission marks a significant step, officially kicking off his campaign for Kwara’s governorship. He emphasized that restoring peace, enhancing public safety, and protecting lives and property are central to his vision for a safer, more prosperous Kwara. “It is my wish, by the grace of God, to improve the quality of…
The Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa, has matriculated 1,266 students for the 2025/2026 academic session. The Provost, Dr Umar Abdullahi, disclosed this on Saturday during the institution’s 19th matriculation ceremony held at the Dadin Kowa campus in Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State. Dr Abdullahi, who was represented by his deputy, Ibrahim Isiaka, said the matriculating students were admitted into Higher National Diploma (HND), Ordinary National Diploma (OND), and certificate programmes across 19 disciplines. He urged the students to be dedicated and disciplined in order to achieve academic excellence. The provost noted that the college is student-centred and…
The Imam of the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Uthman Ibrahim, has urged Muslims to show kindness and compassion to all humanity, irrespective of religion. Ibrahim, from the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, UI, made the call at a seminar organised by The Rightly Guided Foundation (TRGF) in Ibadan on Saturday. The seminar, titled “Reawakening the Decaying Spirit of Charity and Humanity”, was organised in collaboration with The Merciful Foundation and Mumineen Relief, both based in the United States. The Imam emphasised that Islam is not only about worship. “It is a combination of worship, kindness, compassion for humanity,…
Prof. Sadiq Abubakar, President and Chairman-in-Council of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), has said the council is intensifying efforts to enforce stricter engineering standards nationwide. Abubakar made the remark on Saturday at a retreat in Abuja themed “Reinforcing COREN’s Regulatory Mandate: Aligning Governance, Structures, and Operations for Effective Engineering Practice Regulation in Nigeria.” He noted that the move was necessitated by unethical practices and quackery, which continue to threaten public safety and infrastructure development. According to him, the strategic retreat aims to strengthen governance and improve the regulation of engineering practice in the country. The…
Troops of the 17 Brigade in Katsina have neutralised four suspected terrorists during an operation along the Turare–Yantumaki Road. This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday by Dr Nasir Mu’azu, Commissioner for International Security and Home Affairs. He said the troops came under attack on Friday but swiftly repelled the assailants. Mu’azu noted that the operation dealt a major setback to the network of notorious kingpin Muhammadu Fulani, whose activities have terrorised parts of Matazu, Musawa, Charanchi, and Kankia. Items recovered from the scene include an AK-47 rifle with ammunition, two motorcycles, multiple mobile phones, and cash amounting to…