Governor Biodun Oyebanji, earlier today paid a courtesy visit to the Founder, Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola (SAN) at his office inside the University Campus, Ado- Ekiti. The Governor thanked Baba Afe Babalola for his love and support for him and his administration. He added that his re-election as well as the peace and tranquility that pervaded the state during the election period were made possible because of the favorable disposition of Ekiti elders and leaders to his administration.
Chief Afe Babalola congratulated the Governor on his re-election for a second term in office and prayed for a successful second term tenure.
H.E BAO does not only love and respect leaders and elders, he honours them like fathers that they are to him.
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
At Gov Mutfwang's Daughter's Wedding, VP Shettima Charges Plateau Stakeholders To Build Bridges*
Attends wedding fatiha of longtime friend's daughter, Amina Abubakar Abdullahi, in Kaduna*
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM, on Saturday graced the wedding reception of Nanbam Mutfwang, daughter of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang @CalebMutfwang, who was married to Jeremiah Ayodele, spotlighting the unifying power of the marriage institution and how it can be leveraged to transform the state into an economic powerhouse.
Senator Shettima who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT at the wedding ceremony said the union, which brings together the North and the South, symbolizes that what binds Nigerians together far outweighs whatever seeks to divide the nation.
"We need to build bridges; we need to embrace one another. Challenges bring forth the character of leaders," he said at the wedding reception held at Lang Field, Barkin Ladi Road, Jos.
The Vice President noted that while Plateau faces challenges, they are not insurmountable, especially with the right calibre of leadership.
He expressed delight at the presence of stakeholders, describing them as the movers and shakers of Plateau politics.
The Vice President called on the people of Plateau, irrespective of their political affiliations, religious persuasions, tribal identities or sectional backgrounds to unite.
"We can transform Plateau into an economic powerhouse," Vice President Shettima said, adding that though the beautiful city faces challenges that threaten to make it a depressed economy, stakeholders in Jos have the capacity to change the narrative and add value.
The Vice President urged the people to unite and live together as brothers.
For his part, Governor Muftwang expressed delight at the presence of the Vice President and conveyed his appreciation for the goodwill of President Tinubu.
He also thanked the Federal Government for its sustained progressive reforms in enhancing security in the state and the country at large, saying "we must continue to forge ahead with hope."
Dignitaries at the event included the Governors of Borno and Kaduna States, Babagana Umara Zulum @ProfZulum and Uba Sani @ubasanius; the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa;the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria, Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro; the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda; former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Idris Wase; the Director-General (DG) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Professor Ayo Omotayo; among other top stakeholders at the federal and state levels.
Meanwhile, Vice President Shettima was earlier in Kaduna State where he attended the wedding fatiha of Salihu Bello (Sudais) and Amina Abubakar Abdullahi (Walidah).
The solemnization involving the family of his longtime friend, Abubakar Abdullahi Attajiri, took place at the Sultan Bello Mosque, Kaduna.
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum served as wali (guardian) for the bride, Amina Abubakar Abdullahi, while Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani stood in for the groom, Salihu Bello, during the marriage ceremony.
The Vice President who was received by Governor Uba Sani upon arrival was accompanied by his wife, Hajiya Nana Shettima; Governor Zulum; former Minister of Transportation, Sai'du Ahmed Alkali, as well as some top aides and government officials.
Stanley Nkwocha
Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications
(Office of The Vice President)
27th June, 2026
Yesterday, Her Excellency, Dr. Fatima Ahmed Aliyu, wife of the Executive Governor of Sokoto State, attended the Cancer Survivors Gala held in Imo State, under the platform of “First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC).”
The event, themed “Celebrating Survivorship, Strengthening Systems,” brought together State First Ladies, former State First Ladies and other distinguished dignitaries from various walks of life to honour cancer survivors and advocate for stronger support systems in the fight against cancer.
A key highlight of the occasion was the presentation of financial support to some cancer survivors as part of efforts to encourage and empower those who have overcome the disease.
Sokoto State Government to flag off the Wamakko–Bunkari Road Project today, Saturday, 27 June 2026, in Wamakko. The project, initiated to mark the third anniversary of Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto's administration, will be inaugurated by Gen. Faruk Yahaya (Rtd), Zarumman Sokoto.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, today attended the wedding ceremony of the daughter of the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Mutfwang.
The occasion was a beautiful celebration of love, family, and unity, bringing together leaders, friends, and well-wishers to share in this memorable moment.
Prof. Nentawe extended his heartfelt congratulations to the family, wishing the newlyweds a lifetime of love, peace, God's blessings, and lasting happiness.
#APC #ProfNentaweYilwatda #CalebMutfwang #PlateauState #WeddingCelebration #Family #Unity #Leadership #GodsBlessings
PRESS RELEASE
INSPECTION: ALIYU VISITS GADA GENERAL HOSPITAL, COMMENDS QUALITY OF WORK
Governor Ahmed Aliyu has inspected the ongoing renovation of Gada General Hospital and expressed satisfaction with the quality of work being executed by the contractor.
The Governor, who was taken round the project by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Faruk Umar Wurno, commended the quality of the renovation. He, however, directed the contractor to expedite the completion of the project.
"We need this project urgently; therefore, the contractor must speed up the work," Governor Aliyu said.
Earlier, while briefing the Governor on the progress of the project, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Faruk Umar Wurno, said that Gada General Hospital, established in 1992, was last renovated in 2019 during the administration of former Governor Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko before the present administration awarded a fresh contract for its comprehensive renovation.
According to Dr. Wurno, the contract was awarded at the cost of N313,367,123.56, out of which the contractor has so far received 84 per cent of the contract sum.
He disclosed that the project, has reached 94 per cent completion and includes the renovation of all hospital structures, installation of a solar power system, construction of a solar-powered borehole, remodelling of the labour ward, renovation of 14 staff quarters, construction of access roads, and installation of solar-powered streetlights within the hospital premises.
Dr. Wurno added that the hospital has a staff strength of 110, comprising doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, laboratory scientists, and other healthcare professionals.
He further stated that the hospital has recorded remarkable improvements in service delivery, with increased patronage and better patient outcomes, particularly in antenatal care (ANC), immunisation, and safe deliveries, following the ongoing renovation.
The Governor was accompanied on the inspection by the State APC Leader, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, the Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Goronyo, the Speaker of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Tukur Bala Bodinga, the Emir of Kiyawa, Major Sanusi Muhammad Asha (Rtd.), the Secretary to the State Government, Muhammad Bello Sifawa, the Chief of Staff, Government House Sokoto, Aminu Haliru Dikko, mni, the Head of Service, Abdulkadir Ahmed, members of the National and State Assemblies, commissioners, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, and other top government officials.
Signed
Abubakar Bawa
Director General, Media and Publicity
Government House, Sokoto
27th June, 2026
Today I had the privilege to present my book, “ One Thousand and Ninety Five Days” … and Counting - Communicating the strides of a Reformer in Chief to my Boss, President Bola Tinubu, GCFR @officialABAT . The book documents my interventions for the period of the calendar Days of three years focusing on the reforms he instituted that have placed Nigeria on the path of Recovery.
Excerpts :
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu — the Reformer-in-Chief — is who I call the architect of democratic survival and political reinvention, and a man I have since come to regard as the Houdini of political and economic survival, perpetually emerging from orchestrated scenarios that were designed to politically drown, constrain, and ultimately asphyxiate him”.
“Over the course of these one thousand and ninety-five days, Nigerians have witnessed an administration pursuing structural reforms that previous governments either hesitated to confront or approached incrementally. These reforms have generated understandable anxieties and legitimate public debate”.
● Dr Sunday Dare @SundayDareSD Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications
PRESS RELEASE
Emir of Kiyawa Commissions 43rd Remodelled Jumu'at Mosque, Hails Aliyu's Transformative Agenda
The Emir of Kiyawa, Kauran Namoda Emirate in Zamfara State, Major Sanusi Muhammad Asha (Rtd.), on Friday commissioned the Gada Central Jumu'at Mosque, remodelled by the Ahmed Aliyu-led administration.
The monarch described the construction and renovation of mosques as one of the charitable acts encouraged by Islam, noting that it attracts immense rewards from Almighty Allah.
He commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for setting the pace by introducing monthly allowances for mosques, as well as stipends for Imams, Deputy Imams, and Muazzins across the state, describing the initiative as worthy of emulation by other leaders.
The Emir also called on the people of Gada to keep the mosque clean and make effective use of it in promoting Islamic education and peaceful coexistence within the community.
Speaking at the event, Governor Ahmed Aliyu said his administration has so far commissioned 43 remodelled and reconstructed Jumu'at Mosques across the state, adding that 12 additional Jumu'at Mosque projects are currently at various stages of completion.
"My dear brothers and sisters, in our determination to ensure that every community has a befitting mosque, we will soon extend the mosque renovation programme to Isa, Sabon Birni, Binji, Bunkari, Tangaza," the Governor said.
Governor Aliyu also expressed concern over the deplorable condition of some Islamiyya schools across the state, assuring that his administration would begin the renovation of existing schools and the construction of new ones later this year.
He appealed to the people to continue supporting and praying for his administration as it strives to transform Sokoto State.
Also speaking, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, who was represented by the Wazirin Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, urged the people of Gada to make the mosque a centre for learning so they could better understand the teachings, obligations, and prohibitions of Islam.
He commended Governor Aliyu for giving Islamic affairs the attention they deserve and assured him of the continued support of the Sultanate Council.
Earlier, the Sokoto State Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Jabir Sani Mai Hulla, disclosed that the Gada Central Jumu'at Mosque is the second-largest mosque to be remodelled and commissioned by the present administration.
He thanked Governor Aliyu for prioritising the propagation of Islam through the renovation of mosques and Islamiyya schools, as well as the resuscitation of the Hisbah Board in the state.
In his remarks, the Chairman of Gada Local Government Area, Zayyanu Bara'u Gada, commended Governor Aliyu for the numerous people-oriented projects being executed across the local government.
Special prayers were offered after the two-raka'at Jumu'ah congregational prayer, seeking Allah's continued protection, guidance, and blessings for the nation's leaders.
Abubakar Bawa
Director General, Media and Publicity
Government House, Sokoto
27th June, 2026
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has called on residents to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu, saying he deserves strong backing for his commitment to the state and the country.
SOKOTO GOVERNOR APPOINTS IGBO MAN, SPECIAL ADVISER
Sokoto state Governor, Dr. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, FCNA has approved the appointment of Emmanuel Ekereke as Special Adviser.
The Director General Media and Publicity To the Sokoto State Governor, Abubakar Bawa who conveyed the appointment in a statement on Thursday Night, Said the Appointment is with immediate effect.
Construction at the Kazaure railway station of the Kano-Maradi-Duste railway project is progressing steadily.
The rail line includes 20 stations, 5 workshops, 52 bridges, and over 80 road crossings, and will carry 3,000 metric tons of goods and 9,374 passengers daily, connecting to the Lagos–Kano railway.
#highlights #friends #followers #everyone
The Nigeria of our dreams is possible under Tinubu administration.
In less than three years, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has done what no leader dared for two decades.
Fuel Subsidy ✅
Foreign exchange market✅
Student loan ✅
ASUU strike ✅
Local Government financial autonomy✅
Tax reform ✅
Power sector reforms✅
State Police ✅
This is the kind of President Nigeria needs.
May President Tinubu succeed.
PRESS RELEASE
GOVERNOR AHMED ALIYU SOKOTO REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO FIGHT DRUG ABUSE IN SOKOTO
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking across the state.
The Governor made this known while speaking at the 2026 United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking held at the Auditorium of Sultan Maccido Institute for Qur'an and General Studies, Sokoto.
Dr. Ahmed Aliyu described drug abuse as one of the most serious challenges confronting society, noting that it destroys families, deprives young people of their potential, contributes to criminal activities, and poses serious health and social risks.
He also expressed concern over the growing threat of illicit drug trafficking, which he said fuels organized crime and undermines national and international security.
The Governor emphasized that the fight against drug abuse cannot be left to law enforcement agencies alone, stressing the need for collective action involving parents, teachers, religious and traditional leaders, civil society organizations, healthcare professionals, community leaders, and the media.
As part of efforts to tackle the menace, he disclosed that the state government has established the Office of the Senior Special Assistant on Substance Abuse Control and Prevention.
According to him, the office is responsible for coordinating awareness campaigns through media platforms, collaborating with public and private organizations involved in drug control, and carrying out sensitization programmes at community and local government levels across the state.
Dr. Ahmed Aliyu who was represented by his Deputy Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir reiterated his administration’s determination to support initiatives aimed at preventing drug abuse, rehabilitating affected persons, and dismantling criminal networks engaged in illicit drug trafficking.
The Governor commended the NDLEA for its sustained fight against drug abuse and trafficking.
He called on all stakeholders to unite in safeguarding the future of young people and building a healthier and safer society.
In a welcome address, the State Commandant of the Agency, Mustapha Gidado, described drug abuse as not only a threat to security but also to the health and well-being of society.
He thanked the state government for its continued support of the Agency and hoped it would be sustained.
In their separate paper presentations, the Coordinator of the Centre for Sensitization Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Alhaji Abdulrazak Shehu, and the State Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Dr. Aminu Ahmad Nyako, highlighted the functions and responsibilities of the NDLEA.
They also stressed the need for all hands to be on deck to address the menace of drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
Garba Mohammed
Director Press Affairs
Deputy Governor's Office
Sokoto State
25th June,2026