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The Republic of Niger has launched a nationwide military recruitment exercise aimed at strengthening the country’s security apparatus amid rising internal and external threats. Officials disclosed that more than 16,000 young people, including both men and women from across the country, have registered to participate in the mass recruitment drive. 708 Nigerian Migrants Repatriated from Niger Republic The exercise is part of broader efforts by the authorities to bolster the capacity of the armed forces and territorial control. The recruitment comes at a time when Niger continues to face security challenges linked to insurgency, banditry, and instability along its borders.…

Jagoran jam’iyyar NNPP na ƙasa, Sanata Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, ya bayar da umarnin bai wa ’ya’yan wasu ’yan majalisar dokokin jihar Kano biyu da suka rasu tikitin takara domin fafatawa a zaɓen cike gurbi na kujerun majalisar dokokin jihar. Rahotanni sun nuna cewa ’ya’yan ’yan majalisar da suka rasu sun zama ’yan takarar majalisar dokokin jihar Kano a ƙarƙashin tutar jam’iyyar NNPP. A farkon makon da muke ciki ne, ƴan majalisar jiha, Hon. Aminu Sa’adu Ungoggo da Sarki Aliyu Daneji suka rasu a Rana daya, lamarin da ya jefa al’ummar jihar cikin alhini. Mai taimaka wa Sanata Kwankwaso ta fannin…

Gwamnatin tarayyar Najeriya ta fara tura sabbin jami’an kare dazuzzuka (Forest Guards) sama da 7,000 zuwa jihohin Arewa bakwai, a wani babban yunƙuri na dawo da ikon gwamnati a dazuzzukan da suka zama maboyar ‘yan bindiga, masu garkuwa da mutane da sauran ‘yan ta’adda. Jihohin da aka fara tura jami’an sun haɗa da Borno, Sokoto, Yobe, Adamawa, Niger, Kwara da Kebbi, inda aka ce wannan shi ne kashi na farko na shirin tarayya da ke haɗa yaƙi da ta’addanci da kuma kare muhalli a lokaci guda. A yankunan karkara na Arewa, dazuzzuka sun dade suna zama tushen rayuwa da kuma…

Sani Dutsinma The Yawuri Emirate Council in Kebbi State has announced plans to host the 2026 Rigata Cultural and Heritage Festival, scheduled to take place from February 4 to 7 in Yauri, the headquarters of the Yauri Local Government Area. The announcement was made by the Ubandoman Yauri, Alhaji Abubakar Sa’idu, who is also the chairman of the festival’s organising committee, during a media outreach visit to major media houses in Birnin Kebbi. Nawfia Community Suspends Cultural Festival Amid Rising Gun Attacks According to him, the committee has begun a sensitisation and advocacy tour of media organisations to solicit their…

Hukumar Hisbah ta Jihar Kano ta kama ‘yan mata takwas da wani matashi kan zargin Yawon Tazubar wadda aka fi sani da “Good Evening”. Mataimakin Kwamandan Janar na Hukumar, Dr. Mujahideen Aminuddeen, ya bayyana haka a cikin wata sanarwa da aka mika wa manema labarai. Ya ce wadanda ake zargin, mata takwas da namiji daya, an kama su ne yayin wani aikin musamman na karshen shekara da aka gudanar a daren Juma’a a manyan titunan birnin Kano. “Hukumar ta, yayin wannan aikin musamman na karshen shekara, ta kai sumame a wasu manyan tituna a birnin, inda ma’aikatanmu suka samu nasarar…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has commended “the courage, discipline and sacrifice” of Nigerian Army officers and personnel serving across the nation. He made the remarks during a Christmas lunch with troops under the 63 Brigade Nigerian Army at the 3 Battalion Barracks, Effurun, Delta State, on Saturday, while on a working tour of military formations in the Niger Delta region. “The Yuletide season has given the Nigerian Army the opportunity to reassess itself regarding its operational challenges and successes, among others, as they continue to battle insecurity in the nation,” the COAS said. Represented by…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described himself as the most abused politician in Nigeria today after President Bola Tinubu, as he declared that politics in Rivers State will officially commence from January 2026. Wike spoke on Saturday during a special thanksgiving service organised by the South-South Development Commission’s Chibudom Nwuche and his family in Ochiba community, his hometown in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. To Wike: It Is Wickedly Wicked to Convert Wuye’s Public Hospital into a Private Estate The former Rivers State Governor said he does not renege on any agreement he…

Kano State has emerged as a national leader in the digitisation of public health campaigns through the successful implementation of the Integrated Campaigns Digitisation (ICD) initiative. Since 2022, the Kano State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KNSPHCMB), has partnered with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to strengthen the delivery of large-scale health campaigns across the state. Through the initiative, Kano played a pioneering role in the development and contextualisation of DIGIT HCM, an integrated campaign management platform co-developed with the eGovernments…

A bill proposing a mandatory two-year apprenticeship for law graduates, which has passed its second reading, has sparked mixed reactions among different cadres of the legal profession in Nigeria. The proposal, which forms part of a broader amendment to the Legal Practitioners Act, 2004, would, if passed, require every newly called lawyer to undergo a two-year pupillage before commencing full legal practice. “Investigate Or Clear Their Names”-Lawyer Tells IGP Over Dadiyata Allegations Currently, Nigerian law graduates can commence full legal practice after attending the Nigerian Law School and being called to the Bar. However, if passed, the proposed bill, along…

The Nigeria Police Force has rejected what it described as unfounded and misleading allegations linking the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to the alleged wrongful arrest of a journalist. The Force was reacting to a statement issued by the International Press Institute (IPI) announcing the suspension of its engagement with the Nigeria Police over the incident. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police said the IGP neither authorised nor condoned the arrest, harassment or intimidation of any journalist, stressing that attempts to associate him with the incident were unsupported by facts. According to the Police, upon being…

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant operational successes following a series of intelligence-led operations across several states, leading to the arrest of 22 suspects linked to various criminal activities. The operations were carried out by the Force Special Tactical Squad (STS) and targeted offences including armed robbery, kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling, car snatching, economic sabotage, impersonation and drug trafficking. According to police sources, six firearms were recovered during the operations. These include one LAR rifle, one pump-action gun, one AK-49 rifle, one AK-47 rifle and one submachine gun, along with two rounds of live ammunition. In addition, 45 other…

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of two notorious bandits and kidnapping kingpins linked to violent crimes across Katsina, Zamfara, Niger and Kwara States. The suspects were arrested during a covert operation conducted by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID–IRT), working in collaboration with the Kwara State Police Command. The operation took place along the Komen–Masallaci axis in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, where the operatives intercepted and apprehended the suspects identified as Abubakar Usman, also known as Siddi, aged 26, and Shehu Mohammadu, also known as Gide, aged…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lagos Industrial Area Command, has stepped up efforts to enhance excise duty compliance and revenue generation through targeted familiarisation and sensitisation engagements with key industry stakeholders. The engagement exercise, followed the assumption of office by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Adebola Salawu. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs Juliana Tomo, the initiative was described as part of deliberate measures to deepen collaboration with excise-paying companies and strengthen the Command’s overall revenue performance. During the sensitisation meetings, Comptroller Salawu reviewed stakeholders’ excise payment processes and underscored the importance of…

A 39-year-old contract nurse working at the Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research was allegedly murdered late Wednesday night by her colleague and alleged lover, police said. The deceased, identified as Mamatha H.L., was a resident of Prag Banashankari II Stage. The accused, Sudhakar (25), is also a nurse at the same hospital and hails from Katriguppe area. According to police, Mamatha was found dead at her rented house around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday after the house owner noticed her lying motionless and alerted her roommate. Woman Arrested for Alleged Murder of Co-Wife’s Infant Son Preliminary investigations revealed that…

Olufunmi Bosede Zainab The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano State Sector Command, has expressed deep condolences to the Kano State Government and the State House of Assembly over the death of two serving lawmakers. The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Idris Mohammed Lawal, conveyed the message of sympathy in a statement issued on Thursday, mourning the passing of the legislators and describing their deaths as a significant loss to the state. FRSC Kano Marks African Road Safety Day, World Remembrance According to the statement, which was made available to journalists on Friday in Kano by the Public Relations Officer of…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived in Fés, Morocco, ahead of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, setting their sights on a historic fourth continental crown as the tournament begins on Sunday. The team touched down on Thursday evening aboard a chartered flight from Cairo, where they held their final training camp, signalling readiness for what promises to be one of the most competitive AFCON tournaments in history. Super Eagles Step Up AFCON Preparations with Closed-Door Session Three-time champions — winners on home soil in 1980, Tunisia in 1994, and South Africa in 2013 Nigeria will begin their Group…

The Nigerian Army has disclaimed a recruitment advertisement circulating on social media and other online platforms claiming that applications are open for the Direct Short Service Course (DSSC) 29 for 2026, describing the information as fake and misleading. In a statement issued by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Anele Appolonia, the Army clarified that no recruitment or commissioning exercise has been approved or commenced for either the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) or the Short Service Commission (SSC). OPHK Reaffirms Support for Nigerian Army University Biu According to the statement, the purported recruitment notice did not originate…

The Offa Local Government Area has acknowledged reports of a suspected ordnance-related incident that occurred at the Offa Yidi Praying Ground on December 25, 2025. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman, Offa Local Government Abiola Azeez Babatunde. The local government confirmed that the affected area has been cordoned off by security agencies to enable thorough investigations and ensure public safety. Gaya Polytechnic Set to Take Off Soon-Gov Yusuf Following the incident, the Executive Chairman of Offa Local Government, Hon. Suleiman Olatunji Omituntun, accompanied by the Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Kwara…

The President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais, has condemned an incident in which a pilgrim jumped from the first floor of the Grand Mosque, describing the act as a clear violation of Islamic teachings and the sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques. In a statement, Sheikh Al-Sudais called on all visitors to strictly adhere to regulations and official instructions within the holy sites, emphasising the importance of upholding proper Islamic manners, revering the sacredness of the mosques, and devoting themselves to worship and obedience. Nusuk: The New Face of…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed that ongoing security cooperation with the United States has contributed to recent precision air strikes against terrorist targets in parts of North-West Nigeria. In a press statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, the government said Nigerian authorities are working closely with international partners, including the United States, to tackle the persistent threat of terrorism and violent extremism across the country. FG Declares All Armed Groups Outside State Authority as Terrorists According to the ministry, the collaboration involves intelligence sharing, strategic coordination and other forms of support in line with…