The Kebbi State Government has strongly dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) linking it to the demolition of a property around Azbir Hotel, along Sani Abacha Bypass, Birnin Kebbi, describing the claims as false, misleading and politically motivated.
Sen. Tijjani Yahaya Kaura has been declared winner of Zamfara North Senatorial Primary Elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The returning officer of the Primaries Election, Sani Abdullahi announced the results of the election in Gusau Monday.
The Member House of Representatives, For Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency in Zamfara, Alhaji Abdulmalik Zubairu Zanna has congratulated Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura over his victory at the All Progressive Congress (APC) Primary Election for Zamfara North Senatorial District.
The Zamfara state chapter of All Progressive Congress APC has declared Sen. Sahabi Ya'u Kaura as the winner of the rerun primary election conducted for Zamfara North Senatorial District on Monday, November 2nd 2026.
The Bauchi State Primary Health Care Board (BSPHCB), in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and with support from Global Affairs Canada (GAC), has trained healthcare workers on the prevention and management of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), a leading cause of maternal deaths.
The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project in Bauchi State has targeted more than 24,000 adolescent girls who have missed out on formal education for enrolment in its alternative education programme, designed to provide them with a second chance to acquire basic education and vocational skills.
Indeeed poitics is serious business and should not be left in the hands of bad people. This is because there is morality in politics in morality. Sadly, there is a curious misconception in Nigerian politics that the ability to condemn government is evidence of the capacity to govern. It is not. Political criticism may demonstrate dissent, but it does not necessarily demonstrate competence, intellectual depth or an understanding of the institutions through which public affairs are conducted.
The former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and candidate for the House of Representatives seat for Yauri/Shanga/Ngaski Federal Constituency, Dr. Tanko Yusuf Sununu, has awarded a tertiary education scholarship to Bello Muhammad, the Kebbi-born cyclist whose extraordinary feat earned him international recognition from Guinness World Records for riding the tallest bicycle unassisted, measuring 2.9 metres (9 feet 5 inches).
The All Progressive Congress (APC) Adamawa state chapter has inaugurated Door to Door campaign of President Bola Ahmed Tinibu (P-BAT) with 35 campaign vehicles in Yola the state capital.
The Kebbi State Government, under the leadership of Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has intensified measures to strengthen preparedness and prevent the possible importation and spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the state. The Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Health, Dr. Zaki Abubakar Zaki, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday.
The Kebbi State Government has highlighted the remarkable achievements of the administration of His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, in road infrastructure and other strategic development projects as the government approaches its fourth year in office.
Infrastructure development remains one of the clearest indicators of purposeful leadership, particularly when its benefits extend beyond urban centres to rural communities, where roads determine access to markets, schools, healthcare facilities and economic opportunities. In Kebbi State, Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, is advancing an ambitious development agenda through an expanding network of road projects designed to connect communities, stimulate economic activities and improve the qual
The Chairman of the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruk Musa Yaro Enabo, has commended Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, for his exemplary leadership, commitment to public welfare and support for the people, describing his administration as an inspiration for community empowerment, grassroots development and political mobilisation in Kebbi State.
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, on Tuesday flagged off the construction of two major road projects spanning 102 kilometres in Kalgo and Bunza Local Government Areas, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving road infrastructure, strengthening rural connectivity and boosting agricultural productivity across the state.
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has flagged off the construction and upgrading of additional township roads in four communities in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving road infrastructure, enhancing connectivity and facilitating the movement of people, goods and services.
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has received the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari; the Governor of Zamfara State, Dr Dauda Lawal Dare and other prominent party leaders from the national and state levels during a courtesy visit to Government House, Birnin Kebbi, as part of consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Kebbi State Government has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, of politicising a recent United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) poverty report to score political points ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Alhaji Muhammad Gadaka, on behalf of the entire APC family in the state, extends his heartfelt condolences to the State Party Auditor, Malam Babangida Jajere, over the death of his beloved mother, Hajiya Aisha.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kebbi State Wing, under the leadership of Comrade Zaki Sarki SK, has congratulated the Kebbi State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Junaidu Bello Marshal, over his elevation to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
For decades, the deplorable condition of the road linking Dukku to Tarasa hindered economic growth, social development and the movement of people and goods in the Tarasa community of Kebbi State. For farmers, traders, teachers, pregnant women and other residents, travelling along the route often meant enduring considerable hardship, delays and additional transportation costs. Today, however, the commencement of the Tarasa road project by Governor Nasir Idris has rekindled hope, with community st
Bauchi journalist Melody Agwom Dauda has emerged as the second runner-up at the inaugural Reporter Slam Nigeria, using a deeply personal experience from her journalism journey to remind audiences of the courage, vulnerability and human experiences behind the news.
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has joined family members, relatives, friends and well-wishers in Abuja to celebrate the elevation of the Kebbi State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Junaidu Marshal, SAN, to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has called on politicians and political officeholders to demonstrate genuine commitment to the welfare of their constituents, stressing that political appointments and positions must be backed by service, responsibility and sustained engagement with the people at the grassroots.
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has announced a donation of ₦100 million to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by insecurity in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area, alongside plans to establish a Forward Operating Base (FOB) to strengthen security operations in the area.
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Kebbi State Command, has commended Governor Nasir Idris for prioritising the security of lives and property through what it described as unprecedented investment in the security sector.
The Kebbi State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Abubakar Zaki Sarki, has clarified that reports suggesting that the Kebbi State Government has newly approved a N75,000 minimum wage specifically for teachers are inaccurate and do not properly reflect the development. Comrade Zaki Sarki explained that the N75,000 minimum wage was earlier approved for workers across Kebbi State, and that what is now being implemented for teachers is the consequential salary adjustment ar
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has received thousands of members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Legacy Group from the 21 local government areas of the state who have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors, comprising prominent ADC members, including candidates for the House of Representatives and State House of Assembly, were formally received by the Governor at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi.
The Kebbi State Government has approved the payment of a N75,000 minimum wage to 17,620 teachers across the state, bringing their earnings in line with those of other civil servants. Addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, the State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Abubakar Zaki, commended Governor Nasir Idris for keeping his promise on teachers’ welfare.
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has commended former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, for empowering 1,500 women, farmers, fish farmers and other vulnerable members of society in Yauri, describing the initiative as a commendable contribution to improving livelihoods and strengthening grassroots development.
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has assured communities affected by recent banditry attacks of his administration’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property, disclosing that the state government has ordered new security vehicles, including armoured vehicles, to strengthen security operations across the state.
The Independence Day address delivered by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, on October 1, 2026, deserves more than political applause. It deserves scrutiny. In his address, Malami spoke extensively about the welfare of Kebbi workers and made a number of promises, including a proposed increase of the state’s minimum wage to N110,000, the construction of a new Secretariat, improved workers’ welfare and working conditions, prompt payment of
The Provost of the newly established Kaura Gwandu College of Nursing and Midwifery Science, Dr Muhammad Murtala Musa, has commended Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, for establishing the institution, describing it as an important addition to the state’s healthcare education sector. Dr Murtala Musa made the commendation on Tuesday during an interactive session with media aides to the Governor (CPS).
The North-East APC Youth Ambassadors, a political pressure group, has pledged to mobilise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid in the 2027 general elections, citing the contributions of the Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, and the administration's efforts in the region.
As the 2027 governorship election approaches, political activities in Kebbi State are gathering momentum, with aspirants and their supporters intensifying efforts to win public confidence and present their preferred candidates as the right choice for the state’s highest political office.
The former first lady of Bauchi State, Hajiya Hadiza Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar, has trained 750 girls and women in various entrepreneurial skills and provided them with equipment and start-up capital to start their businesses. The beneficiaries graduated yesterday at the end of a two-month skills acquisition programme organised to promote women's economic empowerment and self-reliance.
The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement has distributed 32 branded vehicles in Bauchi State as part of efforts to mobilise grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general election.
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has flagged off the construction of two major road projects in Birnin Kebbi and Argungu Local Government Areas, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, economic growth and improved transportation across the state.
Prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside their supporters from across Zuru Emirate, have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State.
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has donated ₦100 million to victims of recent bandit attacks in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening security, supporting affected families and ensuring the safe return of displaced residents to their ancestral homes.
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has appealed to individuals, religious leaders and other stakeholders to return to their communities and continue praying for an end to insurgency and insecurity in Kebbi State and Nigeria at large.
The people of Fakai Chiefdom have reaffirmed their support for the re-election of Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, declaring that the Governor has earned their confidence through his commitment to the development and wellbeing of the people.
In a recent commentary published in a national daily newspaper and some social media handles regarding the legal travails surrounding former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and the Mambilla hydropower arbitration saga, Professor Chidi Odinkalu opens with an engaging contrast. He juxtaposes the multi-million-dollar property forfeiture judgments of modern Nigerian public officers against the frugal lifestyle of Nigeria’s First Republic founding fathers.
The publication by Daure David, presented as a “data-driven” account of the Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar SAN administration, deserves a more thorough examination because it relies heavily on the 2020 Assets and Funds Recovery Committee report while presenting several allegations and recommendations as though they constitute final judicial findings. That distinction is fundamental to professional journalism. The committee was constituted by the administration of Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed in
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kebbi State Chapter, has commended the Kebbi State Government for its interventions in the primary education sector, particularly the introduction of digital tools to support teaching and learning. The State Chairman of the union, Mr. Zaki Sarki, stated this on Wednesday at a press conference in Birnin Kebbi, where he reviewed developments in the state’s basic education sector.
The Special Adviser to the Kebbi Governor on Power and Politics, Kabir Sani Giant, has urged the people of the state to distance themselves from the antics of former Justice Minister, Abubakar Malami, who is exploiting the gullibility of the citizenry in his desperation for power.
The Zuru Emirate Council has clarified the circumstances surrounding the dissolution of the National Executive Committee of the Zuru Emirate Development Society (ZEDS). In a statement by the Council Secretary, Alhaji Muhammad Yahaya Marafa, the Council explained that the dissolution was due to the expiration of the leadership's tenure, which had been on acting capacity since 2022, and not to discredit them.
ENUGU - Comrade Dr. Audu Titus Amba has been re-elected as the National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) for another four-year term. His re-election was the climax of the Union's 59th National Delegates Conference and 8th Quadrennial National Conference held in Enugu, where delegates from the 36 States and the FCT exercised their constitutional right to elect national officers to steer the affairs of the Union for the next quadrennium.
As we celebrate Nigeria at 65, I, Comrade Zaki Sarki Sk Altine, on behalf of all Primary School Teachers in Kebbi State, heartily congratulate and commend: 1. His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR - for his Renewed Hope Agenda, student loan scheme
In Enugu state, history was made in the ancient Coal City as the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) opened its historic 59th National Delegates Conference, 8th Quadrennial National Conference, with delegates from the 36 states and the FCT. The centre of attraction at the conference was the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, who stormed Enugu in a grand style.
The Chief of Army Staff ( COAS) Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu has formally operationalized 28 Armoured Brigade and Garrison in Birnin Kebbi alongside 281 Tank Battalion in Yauri and 381 Artillery Regiment in Kaoje as part of strategic efforts to bolster security and protect vulnerable communities in Kebbi State.
The Executive Chairman of Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Kebbi state chapter Comrade Zaki Sarki SK has outlined over 1000 reasons for Commending the Governor of Kebbi state, Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu over his enormous contribution to Teachers' welfare in the state. He stated this in a statement issued to Journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kebbi State Wing, under the Chairmanship of Comrade Zaki Sarki SK, on behalf of the entire teachers of Kebbi State, has expressed profound joy and heartfelt commendation to the Kebbi State Government under the purposeful leadership of His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, for approving and implementing the full Sequential/Consequential Adjustment for Primary School Teachers and the restoration of Headmasters and Assistant H
The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kebbi State Wing, under the Chairmanship of Comrade Zaki Sarki SK, on behalf of the entire teachers of Kebbi State, has expressed profound joy and heartfelt commendation to the Kebbi State Government under the purposeful leadership of His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, for approving and implementing the full Sequential/Consequential Adjustment for Primary School Teachers and the restoration of Headmasters and Assistant H
The Kebbi State Government has condemned the recent violence and destruction reported in parts of Jega Local Government Area, describing the incident as unacceptable and urging security agencies to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the unrest and bring anyone found culpable to justice, irrespective of political affiliation or status.
The council member, Executive Governing Board of City Boys Movement for Tinubu/Dauda second term, Alhaji Ahmad Abdul'aziz Yari has led a solidarity match in support of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Dauda Lawal in Zamfara state. The match which took place, today, Saturday commenced from Yeiman Bakura Hospital junction with massive crowd of supporters moving to Freedom Square, the crowd further moved to Zamfara state Government House in Gusau where the Organizer, Alhaji Ahmad Abdul'aziz
Our attention has been drawn to a write-up by Abdulrahman Ibrahim Sahihi, Director of Youth & Students Mobilization, ADC Kebbi State Campaign Council, titled "JARKUKA YOUTH DECLARE SUPPORT FOR ADC". We have seen the pictures. You snapped pictures with a few youth from Jarkuka and you captioned it as "Jarkuka Youth". This is misleading and does not represent the position of Jarkuka Ward.
Our attention has been drawn to your so-called "Open Appeal" to the 21 Distinguished Professors appointed by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Comrade Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu. We read your letter with disappointment but not surprise. This is the usual style of the ADC and your principal - to manufacture lies, create confusion, and distract the good people of Kebbi State from the massive transformation going on under the Kauran Gwandu administration.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe North Senatorial District has intensified its grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, as thousands of opposition supporters formally joined the ruling party during a grand rally and reception held in Nguru.
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has condemned the killing of the Village Head of Lafagu community in Bagudo Local Government Area, Alhaji Saidu Mujeli, describing the incident as barbaric and deeply disturbing.
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, and the entire people of Kebbi State have received with profound shock the tragic news of the death of over 30 miners in Niger State.
