Ado Salisu Former Chairman of the Gombe State Football Association and two-time Chairman of Gombe United Football Club, Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, has cautioned Super Eagles players to embrace patriotism, professionalism, and discipline, warning against selfish conduct capable of embarrassing the nation. Speaking in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, Gara-Gombe condemned the alleged boycott of training sessions by some Super Eagles players in Morocco over demands for bonuses and outstanding allowances. He described the action as unpatriotic, greedy, and embarrassing, particularly at a time when Nigeria is under global media attention due to an international tournament. “It is…
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Abdulkadir Ahmed Ibrahim (Kwakwatawa) In politics, moments arise when loyalty to a platform must give way to loyalty to the people. There are seasons when courage is not found in standing still, but in moving forward with clarity of purpose. Kano State stands at such a moment. The planned defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the ruling All Progressives Congress is not an act of betrayal. It is a call to responsibility, a deliberate choice shaped by necessity, foresight, and the overriding interest of Kano and its people. Perhaps power, when isolated, grows weak. Governance, when detached from the…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Pioneer Director-General of the National Institute of Public Health and Infectious Diseases (NIPHID), Saye, Zaria, Dr. Abdullahi Aminu Dalhatu, has announced that the institute has been mandated to serve as Nigeria’s apex centre for specialist care, training and research on infectious diseases of public health importance. Dr. Dalhatu disclosed this while briefing journalists in Zaria, explaining that the institute’s expanded mandate now includes tertiary specialist care for all infectious diseases, beyond its previous focus on tuberculosis and leprosy. Combating Infectious Diseases MNCH My top Priority-Ibrahim Sosè According to him, tuberculosis and leprosy have been fully integrated into…
The United States has formally withdrawn from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), marking a major escalation in President Donald Trump’s broader retreat from multilateral global institutions, the White House announced on Wednesday. The decision was outlined in a White House memorandum that listed 66 international organisations and treaties deemed “contrary to the interests of the United States.” Roughly half of the entities named are affiliated with the United Nations, while others operate independently. Among the most significant withdrawals is the UNFCCC, the foundational treaty underpinning all major international climate agreements, including the Paris Agreement. Trump Threatens…
Several Nigerian pilgrims were stranded for over two days at the King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, amid allegations of neglect and breach of contract by Raudah Travels and Tours Limited, the agency that facilitated their Umrah trip. Affected pilgrims told Hajj Gazette that they were repeatedly brought to the airport on the assurance that their return flight to Nigeria was ready, only to be denied boarding without any formal explanation. What Nigerian Pilgrims Must Know as NAHCON Clarifies Hajj Rules According to them, the situation deteriorated to the point where airport authorities had to open a mosque…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy following the presentation of notices alleging gross misconduct. The notices were presented during plenary in accordance with Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and other relevant laws guiding impeachment proceedings. Just In : Rivers Assembly Halts Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara Leading the motion, the Leader of the House, Major Jack, read out the allegations against Governor Fubara, while the Deputy Leader, Linda Stewart, presented the notice of impeachment against the Deputy Governor. According to the lawmakers, the governor and his…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has commenced the construction of two mega schools in Hawul Local Government Area as part of efforts to expand access to quality education and fulfil his administration’s education reform agenda. The projects were launched on Wednesday during a working visit to the area. One of the schools, a 48-classroom High Islamic College, is located in Shafa town. The institution will operate under the accredited curriculum of the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), combining modern education with Islamic studies. Governor Zulum explained that the establishment of High Islamic Colleges was a…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the commencement of procedures for granting safe passage to personal vehicles temporarily imported or transiting through Nigeria by international travellers. The initiative, which is anchored on the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, and relevant international conventions, is designed to facilitate seamless cross-border movement while ensuring compliance with customs regulations on temporary admission and transit of vehicles. NCS Bust Smuggling Routes, Records ₦204.7m Seizures in Two Months According to the Service, the new framework applies to all personal, non-commercial vehicles belonging to international travellers visiting Nigeria for tourism, diplomatic, business, or personal purposes. It…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has organized a strategic stakeholder engagement aimed at strengthening trade facilitation and improving the ease of doing business across its area of responsibility. The engagement,brought together members of the Kano business community under the Association of Kano Business Community (AKANOBCO) in Kano State. According to a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Tahir Balarabe, the one-day sensitisation programme focused on key Customs trade facilitation initiatives, including the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme, Advance Ruling mechanisms, and operational procedures for Customs Licensed Agents. Participants were encouraged to…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has convened a joint border security forum aimed at strengthening regional security and enhancing seamless cross-border trade between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin. The high-level stakeholders’ engagement, held at Idiroko, brought together heads of sister security agencies from both countries, alongside other critical stakeholders involved in border management and trade facilitation. Speaking at the forum, the Acting Customs Area Controller of Ogun I Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Oladapo Afeni, said his mandate as Chairman of the Joint Security Forum prioritises border security as a foundation for effective trade…
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, has arrested two young men for allegedly attempting to smuggle illicit drugs, including Indian hemp, to inmates at the Nomansland Court Complex in Kano. The suspects, identified as Usman Khalid, 25, and Bello Musa Ahmed, 24, both residents of the Tsamiya (Brigade) area of Kano metropolis, were apprehended by officers of the NCoS attached to the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Goron Dutse. According to a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, Musbahu Lawan, the suspects were arrested while attempting to throw Indian hemp and other prohibited substances to inmates during court…
Ibrahim Ibrahim No fewer than 173 people lost their lives, while about 1,000 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in road traffic crashes across Jigawa State in 2025, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed. The Sector Commander of the FRSC in the state, Umar Masa’udu Matazu, revealed this in an interview with journalists, describing the figures as tragic and largely avoidable. FRSC Mobilizes Patrols Ahead of Eid-El-Fitri Travel Surge According to Matazu, the state recorded a total of 315 road traffic crashes within the year under review, noting that human error was responsible for more than 85 per…
Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has charged police officers in the state and across the country to uphold professionalism, discipline, and dedication in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities. The governor gave the charge during a grand send-forth ceremony organized in honour of the outgoing Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State, CP Bello Sani, held at the Police Command Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi. Represented by the Commissioner for Internal Security, Alhaji Halilu Aliyu Wasagu, Governor Idris commended CP Bello Sani for his exemplary service, describing his tenure as one marked by professionalism, commitment, and impactful contributions to…
The Kano League of Veteran Journalists (KALVEJ) has reaffirmed its status as an independent, professional body following the ratification and adoption of its Charter as its constitution. The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, made the clarification while speaking at the ratification session held at the Tahir Guest Palace, Kano. Journalists’ Pay, Healthcare Top Agenda as NUJ Pushes for Media Reform Bill He stated that KALVEJ is not an appendage of the Kano State Ministry of Information, stressing that the Ministry’s relationship with the League is purely professional. According to Waiya, maintaining the independence…
The Director General of Special Services, Kano State, Major General Sani Muhammad, has called on stakeholders and members of the public to support the families of fallen Nigerian military personnel who paid the ultimate price in the defence of the nation. Major General Sani Muhammad made the appeal during a press briefing held as part of activities to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, stressing the need to continually honour the sacrifices of officers and men of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in the line of duty. He noted that the annual event serves as a solemn…
Former Governor of Kano State and national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has congratulated the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a trusted ally and committed public servant. Kwankwaso, in a message marking the birthday, reflected on the long years of shared political journey with Governor Yusuf, noting that the governor served in various strategic capacities during his administrations. Kwankwaso Calls for Justice as Dadiyata Case Resurfaces He recalled that Governor Yusuf first served as his Personal Assistant during his first…
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 1 Division / Sector 1, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have successfully foiled an armed robbery attempt along the Abuja–Kaduna Highway, preventing harm to commuters and restoring calm to the area. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, when troops on routine patrol received a distress call reporting an ongoing armed robbery at Nasarawan Doka. Acting swiftly on the information, the soldiers mobilised to the scene and engaged the criminals, effectively neutralising the threat. During the operation, one suspect identified as Kabiru Zayyanu was arrested after sustaining a gunshot wound to the leg. He was…
Fabian Anawo Just before dawn at Lagos anchorage, an offshore supply vessel prepares to sail. The engines are ready, the crew alert, but this morning there is an unfamiliar tension on the bridge. The captain is not thinking about the weather or tides. He is thinking about paperwork. For years, Nigeria’s maritime sector operated in a grey zone where incomplete documentation, expired certificates and overstretched waivers were often overlooked in the interest of keeping commerce moving. That culture is now under threat as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) launches “Operation Zero Tolerance for Non-Compliance.” Backed by Nigeria’s…
Hannatu Suleiman Abba During the review of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) blueprint at Babale Suite organized by AMG foundation, the current Director General of Media, Malam Sanusi Bature who represents the gubernatorial candidate of the party, Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf, I vividly recall a series of engagements we had on intended to established the Commission for Persons with Disabilities/special needs if elected. Following the election, advocates for persons with disabilities eagerly awaited the commission. Expectations were high, as this step was widely seen as critical to advancing inclusion and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities across Kano…
A high court sitting in Kano has invalidated the dissolution of state, local and ward executive Council of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano, rendering the decision of the National Working Committee (NWC) null and void. In an exparte order granted by Justice Nasiru Saminu on Tuesday, the equally restrained the National Working Committee of NNPP from taking any further step regarding the leadership structure of the party in Kano until the hearing and determination of motion on notice filed by the plaintiff. NNPP Has No Candidate on Kano Bye-Election Ballot, Says Kwankwasiyya In a suit No. K/06/2026…