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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says Nigeria is fully prepared to protect its citizens from terrorists and other criminal elements, in strict compliance with internationally accepted Rules of Engagement. The Minister stated this at the End-of-Year Press Briefing while responding to concerns surrounding the Federal Government’s new counterterrorism doctrine, which classifies all armed groups operating outside state authority as terrorists. These include bandits, militias, armed gangs, and their political or community enablers. Kebbi:Army Kills 5 Terrorists in Failed Ambush on Military Convoy According to Idris, Nigeria has a responsibility to defend itself while adhering to the…

The Minister of Defence, Christophe Musa (rtd) has declared that the era of physical file movement in the Ministry is coming to an end with the official launch of the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) Go-Live Project at the Ministry’s headquarters, Ship House, Abuja. The Minister charged management and staff of the Ministry to embrace digital efficiency, stressing that while technology provides the tools, staff dedication remains the driving force for success. He said the ECMS launch marks not just the deployment of a software application, but a fundamental shift in how the Ministry conducts the business of national security.…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has decorated newly promoted senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The ceremony marked the elevation of one Assistant Inspector-General of Police to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, seven Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, and thirteen Deputy Commissioners of Police to substantive Commissioners of Police. The promotions followed a rigorous and transparent exercise conducted by the Police Service Commission (PSC), during which a total of 1,210 officers were promoted across various ranks nationwide. Those decorated included DIG Mohammed Usaini Gumel;…

Tragedy struck the Kano State House of Assembly on Wednesday as two serving lawmakers were reported dead within minutes of each other, sending shockwaves across the state’s political landscape. Reports indicate that Aminu Saadu representing Ungogo constituency fell ill shortly after arriving at the Assembly earlier in the day and was immediately rushed to a hospital, where doctors later confirmed his death. FRSC Condoles KNSG, Assembly Over Death of Lawmakers While the lawmaker representing Kano Municipal Local Government Area, Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, reportedly passed away barely minutes after news broke of the death of his colleague, Hon. Aminu Sa’adu.…

Ramatu Garba The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Wednesday embarked on a sensitisation campaign to minimise road traffic crashes during and after the Yuletide celebrations in Kano. The campaign, tagged “2025 Operation Eagle Eye” was flagged off by the NEMA Kano Operations Office. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the Head of Operations at the NEMA Kano Office, Dr Nura Abdullahi, said the operation was designed to sensitise motorists and commuters on safe road usage. NEMA Kano Trains Staff on Flood Disaster Management Abdullahi, represented by NEMA Head of Search and Rescue, Mr Abdulhadi Tukur, said the exercise is aimed…

The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN), through its Community of Practice (CoP) on Immunization, has organized a validation workshop on the 2025 Immunization Budget and Accountability Scorecard in Kano State. The scorecard development is part of activities under the Zero Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) project, jointly implemented by AHBN and the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), with funding support from GAVI. Gavi-Supported ZDLH CoP Gains Ground as KNSG Reaffirms Strong Commitment Speaking at the event, the State Team Lead of the CoP ZDLH, Dr. Musa Bello, highlighted the significant achievements recorded since the commencement of the project. According to him,…

The Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has retained its status as the cheapest private university in the country, despite being ranked as the second-best private university nationwide. The Founder of the university, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, disclosed this during the First Convocation Dinner organised for the Class of 2025 graduating students at the university’s main campus on Thursday. Prof. Gwarzo reassured parents and guardians of the institution’s unwavering commitment to delivering quality education and academic excellence at an affordable cost. He urged them to always channel their concerns through the university management for prompt resolution rather than resorting…

Ramatu Garba The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested seven suspects in connection with alleged vandalism of public infrastructure and burglary of shops and residential houses across the state. The State Commandant, Mr Mohammed Hassan-Agalama, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Kano. According to him, two of the suspects, aged 19 and 20, were arrested shortly after allegedly vandalising armoured cables worth thousands of naira at Yan Shana community in Kumbotso Local Government Area. He said the arrest was carried out with the assistance of members of a local vigilante group in the area.…

Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim For residents of several rural communities in the Northern part of Kano State, daily life has become a painful struggle shaped by fear, isolation, and neglect. Poor road infrastructure is not only worsening insecurity but is also cutting communities off from healthcare, education, and timely security response—leaving thousands exposed to violence and deepening humanitarian hardship. In Tsanyawa Local Government Area, villages such as Biresawa, Sundu, and Masaurari, located close to the Katsina State border, have repeatedly come under attack by armed bandits who take advantage of the difficult terrain and lack of motorable roads. Community members say…

Few could have imagined that Khadija Abdullahi Maikano, one of the many Kano State indigenes awarded overseas scholarships by the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, would rise to global academic prominence and make Kano State a reference point for excellence on the international stage. Khadija distinguished herself by emerging as the Best Outgoing International Postgraduate Student among students from over 85 countries at a prestigious “Deemed University” in India—an extraordinary achievement that underscores the value of investing in education. Her remarkable performance earned her the Chancellor’s Gold Medal Award for Best Outgoing International Postgraduate Student, one of the highest…

ABIYAMO 2 JANUARY 5, 2016 INTRODUCTION She was very ,shy and described as a ‘retiring woman’. Yet, this graceful lady, who did much of her activity in the background, exerted her influence on Nigeria’s most powerful man for 20 months. This is the story of Safinatu, the first wife of President Muhammadu Buhari. BIRTH, EARLY DAYS, AND BACKGROUND A Fulani by ethnicity, the late Hajia Safinatu was born on the 11th of December, 1952, in Jos, Plateau State, into a family of 13 children, to Alhaji Yusufu Mani and Hajia Hadizatu Mani. Her mother, Hajia Hadizatu, gave birth to seven…

Sani Dutsinma A private learning centre established by a retired civil servant in Kebbi State to complement federal and state government efforts at improving access to foundational education for Almajiri and out-of-school children is facing serious operational challenges. Radio Nigeria Correspondent in Birnin Kebbi, Sani Haruna Dutsinma, reports that the founder of the centre has appealed to governments and donor agencies for urgent support to sustain its activities. The Proprietor of the centre, Comrade Shehu Umar, said the initiative was established in 2002 as a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit-making, but charitable and humanitarian civil society organisation, duly registered with relevant authorities.…

The Kano State Qur’anic and Islamiyya Schools Management Board QISMB in collaboration with UNICEF has organized a step-down training for 408 teachers on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) under the Education and Youth Empowerment in Northern Nigeria (EYEPINN) project. The participants were drawn from 10 focal EYEPINN local government areas, including Nasarawa, Gezawa, Kano Municipal, Gwale, Dala, Dawakin Tofa, Makoda, Dambatta, Tudun Wada, and Sumaila. 1MT Partners Kaduna to Upgrade Teachers’ Digital Competence Speaking to journalists during the training, the EYEPINN Team Lead for Gwale, Dala, and Dawakin Tofa, Malam Jamilu Mukhtar, explained that the testing was organized to enhance…

Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Police Command has arraigned four suspects in connection with a cattle rustling incident in border communities between Nigeria and the Niger Republic, reaffirming its commitment to the protection of lives and property. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. According to the statement, the incident occurred on December 9, 2025, when unknown gunmen attacked some border villages and rustled about thirty-four cows. SP Usman explained that acting on credible intelligence, police operatives attached to the Dolekaina Division, in collaboration with the Anti-Kidnapping Unit…

Sani Dutsinma The First Lady of Kebbi State, Hajiya Zainab Nasir Idris, has extended Christmas goodwill to vulnerable groups in Zuru Emirate with the distribution of food items and cash donations to the less privileged. The outreach, which covered several communities across the emirate, was carried out on her behalf by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hajiya Aisha Muhammad. In a goodwill message delivered during the exercise, Hajiya Zainab called on Nigerians to embrace the spirit of love, unity, and peaceful coexistence during the festive season. She also offered prayers for sustained peace and success…

A coalition of 111 civil society organizations (CSOs) under the umbrella of the Ummatee Centre for the Promotion of Public Education, Accountability and Social Safety (Ummatee-C4PASS) has commended business mogul Alhaji Aliko Dangote for what it described as his respect for the rule of law, following his petition to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). In a press statement signed by the Executive Director, Ummatee-C4PASS Comrade Ghazali Ibrahim Ungogo, the coalition said Dangote acted responsibly and within the confines of the law by submitting a written petition to the ICPC over issues involving the former Chief…

An Indian doctor has come under investigation after allegedly assaulting a seriously ill patient on his hospital bed at the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla, northern India. The incident, which occurred on Monday, has since gone viral after footage surfaced showing the doctor physically attacking the patient, identified as Arjun Panwar, who was receiving treatment for breathing difficulties. According to reports, Mr Panwar had visited the hospital for medical tests after experiencing severe respiratory problems and had just undergone a bronchoscopy procedure. He said the altercation began when the doctor spoke to him in a rude and dismissive…

Al’ummomin kudu maso gabas da kudu maso kudancin Nijeriya da ke zaune a Jihar Kano sun tabbatar wa gwamnatin jihar cewa za su ba da dukkan gudunmawarsu domin tabbatar da tsaro, zaman lafiya da ci gaban jihar a dukkan fannoni. Wannan tabbaci ya fito ne yayin wani taron tattaunawa na musamman da masu ruwa da tsaki, wanda ya haɗa shugabannin al’ummomin kudancin ƙasar nan mazauna Kano, domin duba hanyoyin da za su taimaka wajen ƙarfafa tsaro da kwanciyar hankali a jihar. Taron wanda Ma’aikatar Yaɗa Labarai da Harkokin Cikin Gida ta Jihar Kano ta shirya, ya gudana ƙarƙashin jagorancin Kwamishinan…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has reviewed the security situation in the state for the outgoing year, assuring residents of sustained peace and improved safety measures in 2026. Speaking during an end-of-year press conference with journalists, the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, said the state remained generally peaceful, calm, and stable throughout the year under review. Police Warn Against Unlawful Masquerade Activities in Akwa Ibom According to him, the relative peace recorded was a result of intelligence-led policing, proactive patrols, strategic deployments, strong community cooperation, and effective inter-agency collaboration. The Commissioner disclosed that the Command recorded notable…

Operation Sweep, a special security task force of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday, combed motor parks and other strategic locations in the FCT to flush out criminal elements. Mr Adamu Gwary, Director, Security Services Department, FCTA told journalists after the operation in Abuja on Monday that the move was to ensure a safe and secure yuletide season. NYA Slams FCT Minister Over ‘Disrespectful’ Treatment of Military Officer Gwary, who was represented by Dr Peter Olumuji, Secretary, Command and Control Centre, said that the ongoing operation would strengthen security throughout the festive season. He explained that the FCT…