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Wata babbar kotun tarayya da ke zamanta a Ado-Ekiti ta soke zaben fidda gwani na gwamna da jam’iyyar PDP ta gudanar a jihar Ekiti gabanin zaben shekarar 2026. Kotun ta kuma umarci jam’iyyar da ta sake gudanar da sabon zaben fidda gwani bisa bin doka da ka’idojin cikin gida na jam’iyyar. Alkalin kotun, Babs Kuewumi, ne ya yanke hukuncin a ranar Talata a karar mai lamba FHC/AD/CS/29/2025, wadda Funso Ayeni, dan takarar gwamna, ya shigar kan PDP da Hukumar Zabe ta Kasa (INEC). Ayeni ya kalubalanci sahihancin zaben fidda gwanin da ya fitar da Wole Oluyede, yana mai cewa jam’iyyar…

Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Government has announced the reopening of Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, where 24 schoolgirls were abducted before they were later rescued. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Halima Bande, made this known while briefing journalists shortly after a security meeting with principals and heads of schools in Birnin Kebbi. The government gave an assurance that all necessary security measures have been put in place to guarantee the safety of students and staff. Dr. Bande stated that confidence has been restored among parents and students through counseling and the full deployment of security…

The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Dr Zacch Adedeji, on Tuesday sought to calm public fears over the new tax laws, insisting that neither the old regime nor the new one empowers any authority to tax money sitting in Nigerians’ bank accounts. “Whether old tax law or new tax law has nothing to do with your personal bank account, whether you’re a company or you are an individual. Nigeria’s Tax System Gets Major Overhaul with New Unified ID “Don’t forget that tax is a percentage of your profits. So if you have an asset, the asset is not…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1,has presented its first prosecution witness in the trial of Murtala Adebayo, who is standing trial over an alleged ₦19 million land fraud. The case is before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja. The first prosecution witness, Abiodun Gafar Ademolade, a businessman, testified that the defendant fraudulently obtained various sums of money and vehicles from him under the pretence of selling parcels of land in Lagos. Adebayo is facing a three-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, contrary to Section 1(3) of the…

Ƙungiyar Dattawa da shugabannin Jihar Rivers, ta nuna damuwa kan sanarwar neman tsige Gwamna Siminalayi Fubara da mataimakiyarsa, Farfesa Ngozi Ordu. Shugaban riƙon ƙungiyar, Dr. Gabriel Toby, wanda tsohon mataimakin gwamnan jihar ne, ya soki wannan yunkuri a cikin wata sanarwa da aka fitar a Port Harcourt ranar Asabar. Kamfanin Dillancin Labarai na Najeriya (NAN) ya rawaito cewa ‘yanmajalisar dokokin jihar Rivers sun bayyana shirinsu na tsige Fubara bayan wani taron gaggawa da suka yi ranar Laraba. Mr Toby ya ja hankalin cewa tsigewa wani muhimmin tsari ne a kundin tsarin mulki, bai kamata a yi amfani da shi don…

As part of efforts to deepen international collaboration on data governance and digital trust, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to building a secure, inclusive and trusted digital ecosystem. Inuwa made this known while delivering an address at the Nigeria Data Privacy Capacity Building Workshop, organised by the United States Department of State, in Abuja. He said Nigeria’s digital transformation drive aligns with President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s priority of Strengthening National Security for Peace and Prosperity, noting that data protection and cybersecurity are critical pillars of national…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that farmers are actively involved in policy decisions aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening national food security. The Manager, Research, Data and Impact Assessment at the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU), Mr. Eniola Akindele, stated this during the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains for Growth Programme (AGROW) Agroecological Zonal Workshop held in Kano. Mr. Akindele said the current administration, through the PFSCU, is working to ensure that agricultural interventions are farmer-driven, market-focused and result-oriented, rather than imposed from the top. According to him, AGROW focuses on key value chains…

The Kano State Hospitals Management Board HMB has ordered an immediate investigation into the reported death of a patient, Aishatu Umar, at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre in Kano. The directive was issued by Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, the Executive Secretary of the Board, following public concern over the circumstances surrounding the incident. In a statement signed by the Board’s Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman, the management expressed deep condolences to the family of the deceased and assured the public that the investigation would be conducted with transparency and professionalism. According to the statement, the probe will thoroughly examine the…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reassured Nigerians that all Nestlé infant formulae approved for sale in Nigeria are safe and unaffected by the recent voluntary recall announced by Nestlé UK. The recall involves specific batches of SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula across more than 50 countries. NAFDAC clarified that the recalled UK batches were withdrawn as a precaution due to the potential presence of cereulide, a heat-resistant toxin produced by certain strains of Bacillus cereus that may cause nausea and vomiting. Importantly, these batches were not registered by NAFDAC and are not…

The Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA) has successfully completed 12 critical water projects at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), including the supply and installation of solar-powered water pumps, rehabilitation of groundwater storage tanks, and revitalisation of water works serving student hostels. Professor Haruna Musa, Vice-Chancellor of BUK, disclosed this while leading a delegation on an appreciation visit to HJRBDA, recognizing the Authority’s timely intervention in addressing the University’s long-standing water scarcity challenges. Africa’s Push for Water Privatisation Threatens Public Access- OWORAC Professor Musa expressed the University’s profound gratitude, highlighting that the projects, executed between December 2025 and January 2026,…

Sani Dutsinma The newly posted Commissioner of Police to Kebbi State, CP Umar Mohammed Hadejia, has formally assumed duty as the 38th Commissioner of Police, effective from January 12, 2026. Speaking to journalists in his office shortly after receiving handover documents from the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Administration. Kebbi Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Illegal Firearms CP Hadejia outlined his administration’s commitment to intelligence-led, community-oriented, and professional policing across the state. He warned that indiscipline, corruption, negligence of duty, and all forms of unprofessional conduct would not be tolerated, stressing that the command would strictly uphold the…

Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Ministry of Justice recorded significant progress in the administration of criminal justice in 2025, marked by improved conviction rates, faster case disposal, and stronger collaboration with law enforcement agencies. The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Lawal Hudu Garba,disclosed this in an interview, where he presented a detailed breakdown of the department’s performance from January to December 2025. Legal Expert Strengthens Kebbi Police Capacity on Criminal Justice Garba said the achievements were recorded under the leadership of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Junaidu Bello Marshall, based on data compiled from key departments within the…

The United States has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office on an anti-migrant platform, a record for a single year, the State Department said on Monday. “The Trump administration has no higher priority than protecting American citizens and upholding American sovereignty,” State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said. Trump’s UN Pullout: US Exits Climate Treaty and 65 Other Global Institutions The figure since Trump’s second inauguration on January 20, 2025, is two and a half times the number revoked in 2024, when Joe Biden was president. The State Department said that “thousands” of the visas were…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued Public Alert No. 043/2025, drawing public attention to ongoing legal actions in the United Kingdom involving Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder. According to the alert, over 3,000 claimants in the UK have filed lawsuits alleging that Johnson & Johnson baby powder contained asbestos, a substance classified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a Group 1 human carcinogen. NAFDAC Ta Gano Jabun Kwaroron Roba a Kano, Abuja da Wasu Jihohi The claimants allege that long-term use of the product is linked to serious health conditions, including…

Nigerian pilgrims preparing for the 2026 Hajj face unprecedented uncertainty as a brewing diplomatic crisis between Nigeria’s National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) and Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) threatens to ground flights before they even take off. Reports authoritatively reveal that a fierce face-off between Saudi GACA and NAHCON is imminent, stemming from what Saudi authorities deem a blatant and persistent violation of a binding bilateral agreement. Highly placed sources within GACA have confirmed for our publication that the authority is prepared to take the drastic step of denying landing slots to Nigerian carriers if NAHCON fails to…

Mustapha Muhammad The Kano State Hospital Management Board has continued to post remarkable achievements under the leadership of Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, driven by the clear vision and strong political will of His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, in transforming healthcare delivery and strengthen secondary health services across Kano State. One of the most significant milestones recorded by the Board is the reinstatement of 926 health workers back onto the state payroll with full CONHESS allowances. This bold intervention corrected longstanding injustices, restored confidence within the workforce, and significantly boosted staff morale across state-owned hospitals. In a sustained effort to…

The Kano State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has led a high-level delegation on a Q3 and Q4 RMNCAEH+N Accountability Mechanism Integrated Supportive Supervision to the Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital, Kano. The supervision exercise focused on assessing the availability, management, and utilization of Family Planning commodities and Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF), with the aim of strengthening health service delivery for women, children, adolescents, the elderly, and improving overall nutrition care. Speaking during the visit, Dr. Yusuf explained that the exercise was designed to evaluate service delivery, ensure accountability, and identify gaps requiring urgent attention. He emphasized the importance…

Healthy livestock remains a key source of income for thousands of smallholder farmers across Nigeria, especially women. Yet, limited access to vaccines, veterinary services, and practical livestock management knowledge continues to threaten productivity and livelihoods. To tackle this challenge, El-Beth Agro-Vet Services Ltd, in partnership with the UK-Aid-funded Propcom+ programme, conducted an intensive livestock management training for farmers in Bauchi State. Between 11 and 20 December 2025, the initiative reached 6,000 smallholder farmers across 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs), including Ningi, Ganjuwa, Alkaleri, Bauchi, Darazo, Katagum, Toro, Warji, Tafawa Balewa, and Gamawa, with a particular focus on women’s participation. The…

As the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) marks its twentieth anniversary on October 12, 2026, the milestone offers more than a moment of celebration. It presents a rare opportunity for sober reflection on the Commission’s journey and, more importantly, on the vast but largely untapped potential of Nigeria’s Hajj and Umrah sector. NAHCON was established in 2006 by an Act of the National Assembly to oversee, regulate, and coordinate Hajj and Umrah activities in Nigeria. Its creation followed decades of administrative disorder, most notably Nigeria’s recurrent inability to airlift pilgrims efficiently. When the Commission formally commenced operations in 2007,…

My journey into the politics of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) began shortly after the 2003 general elections, when I was posted to Yola as a Correspondent for Radio Nigeria. As I was settling into my new assignment, the tenure of the Correspondents’ Chapel executive expired, and preparations for a new election commenced. Although colleagues strongly encouraged me to contest for the position of Chapel Chairman, I initially declined. However, after sustained persuasion, I agreed to run for the office of Vice Chairman, a position I contested and won unopposed. I served alongside the late Abel Orih Idoma of…