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…
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The Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University, Kano, has participated in the maiden edition of the North-East Youth Investment and Innovation Summit 2025, held at the International Conference Centre, Gombe State. The two-day summit, themed “Unlocking Opportunities, Driving Innovation, and Empowering Youth for Sustainable Growth in Nigeria and Beyond,” brought together youths, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, academics, and development stakeholders from Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, Adamawa, Taraba, and Borno States. CDA BUK Trains Women Farmers on Climate-Smart Agriculture The programme focused on promoting innovation, investment readiness, skills development, and youth-driven solutions to Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges, with emphasis on sustainable growth and…
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with radio political programme presenters to promote responsible public discourse and prevent the misuse of broadcast platforms for the spread of misinformation, particularly on security-related matters. This assurance was given during a special meeting convened by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, with leaders of the Heads of Radio Political Presenters Forum, Kano State. Kano State MoI Partners Society of Nigerian Broadcasters SNB The meeting was held at the Ministry’s Conference Hall. Speaking at the engagement, Comrade Waiya said the meeting became necessary in view…
The Kano State Government KNSG has organised a three-day special capacity-building workshop for Directors in the State Civil Service, aimed at strengthening ethical leadership, financial discipline, and accountability in governance. The workshop, themed “Anti-Corruption, Financial Prudence, Transformational Leadership, and Ethical Values,” drew Directors from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across the state. Kano ACReSAL Organizes Capacity Building For CRFMC, CBAs, BoT Declaring the workshop open, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said the programme was designed as a practical guide built on key leadership pillars essential for effective public service delivery. He noted that the focus was on discipline, performance, and…
The Kano State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has fixed January 31, 2026, for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of new executive members. The decision was reached at the end of a State Executive Council meeting held on Sunday, following the expiration of the tenure of the current executive council. BUK Hosts 5th Natl NIPR Conference, Highlights Role of Strategic PR A statement issued by the Chapter disclosed that a five-man Electoral Committee has been constituted to organise and conduct the election during the AGM. According to the statement, Malam Aminu Hamza will serve…
Kano Pillars Football Club has expressed deep appreciation to Katsina United FC, the Government, and the people of the state for the support and hospitality extended to the club during its temporary relocation. The appreciation follows Kano Pillars’ five home matches played at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina, in compliance with a directive from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). In a statement issued by the club’s Media and Communications Directorate, Kano Pillars said the period spent in Katsina was marked by peace, warmth, and strong support from football stakeholders and fans, which contributed positively to the team’s overall experience…
Mustapha Yahuza Some of the most consequential moments in governance do not arrive with sirens or slogans. They come quietly, carried by decisions that restore trust rather than chase applause. One such moment unfolded in Kano in December 2025, when the state chose to acknowledge what it had postponed for more than a decade: the unpaid obligations owed to those who had once served it. For many years, former Local Government councillors across Kano State lived with a peculiar form of civic exile. They had served at the tier of government closest to the people, where roads are not theories…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reassured Nigerians that all Indomie instant noodles and other noodle brands approved for sale in the country are manufactured locally and subjected to stringent regulatory standards before registration. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, said noodle products sold in Nigeria undergo a rigorous approval process that complies fully with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. NAFDAC Uncovers ₦3bn Fake, Banned Cosmetics in Lagos She added that the agency’s Ports Inspection Directorate (PID) has been placed on heightened alert to prevent the importation…
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a trans-border cocaine syndicate, arresting a key member in Lagos and seizing massive quantities of drugs nationwide. Twenty months after the arrest of cartel leaders Bolanle Lookman Dauda and Olayinka Toheebat Dauda, NDLEA has apprehended another top member, 39-year-old Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat. Simbiat, who had been on the run since May 2024, was arrested at her Surulere residence on 9th December 2025. During a thorough search, officers recovered 23.5 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a black suitcase in her children’s room. She…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has asked Aliko Dangote to appear before its panel of crack investigators on Monday in Abuja over a petition written by him. Dangote had written a petition against Ahmed Farouk, former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), over alleged corruption. Nigeria’s Energy Security Takes Centre Stage as NNPC Visits NMDPRA A source close to the commission, which confirmed this on Sunday in Abuja, stated that ICPC had set up a panel of crack investigators to handle the probe. According to the source, the commission’s…
Maiduguri, Borno State – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned three newly constructed mega schools, a fleet of 620 fully electric vehicles and tricycles, and the international terminal of the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport in Maiduguri, commending Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for his exceptional leadership. Speaking during the commissioning ceremonies, President Tinubu praised Governor Zulum’s people-focused governance, saying, “I congratulate the Governor and the people of Borno State for this transformation. Government is all about people, and Professor Zulum is doing a very good job of caring for people.” Tinubu’s Policies Freeing Up Funds for State Projects-Minister The three schools—Mafoni…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has declared Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles unsafe for consumption and ordered an immediate nationwide recall. In a public alert issued on Friday, NAFDAC said the recall follows an alert from France’s consumer safety authority, Rappel Conso, which identified undeclared allergens specifically milk and eggs in the product. Why Indomie Noodles Recalled in France Are Not Sold in Nigeria-NAFDAC According to the agency, these allergens were not listed on the product label, posing serious health risks to people with allergies or intolerances. The recall affects all batches with a best-before…
Jam’iyyar New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) ta sake zaɓen Ajuji Ahmed a matsayin shugaban jam’iyyar na ƙasa karo na biyu. An sake zaɓen Ahmed ne a ranar Asabar a babban taron jam’iyyar na ƙasa (National Convention) da aka gudanar a Abuja, inda zai jagoranci jam’iyyar na tsawon wa’adin shekaru huɗu. A taron, jam’iyyar ta kuma sake zaɓen sauran mambobin kwamitin gudanarwa na ƙasa (NWC). Daga cikinsu akwai Abba Kawu, mataimakin shugaban jam’iyyar na Arewa; Onu Nwaze, mataimakin shugaban jam’iyyar na Kudu; Dipo Olayokun, sakataren ƙasa; da Oladipo Johnson, sakataren yaɗa labarai na ƙasa. Sauran waɗanda aka zaɓa sun haɗa da…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has conferred the title of Justice of the Peace (JP) on the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Ondo/Ekiti Area Command, Comptroller Queen Obazee. The honour was bestowed during a formal investiture ceremony held in Akure. According to a statement issued, by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs II Nzubechi Iheagwaram, the ceremony attracted heads of government parastatals, agencies, and other senior public officials, reflecting the state government’s commitment to recognising integrity and excellence in public service. Speaking at the event, Governor Aiyedatiwa said the title of Justice of the Peace is reserved for…
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Ogun I Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Oladapo Afeni, has reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to recognising and rewarding officers who exhibit exemplary performance in the discharge of their duties. Afeni gave the assurance during the Command’s gala and award night, which drew officers from the Benin Republic Customs Administration, sister security agencies, and traditional rulers from communities along the Idiroko border axis. Speaking at the event, the Acting Area Controller said the ceremony was organised to honour officers who distinguished themselves through professionalism, diligence, and adherence to the core values of…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kaduna Area Command, has commissioned a renovated Senior Officers’ Mess at the Kabala Doki Customs Barracks, Kaduna, in a move aimed at improving officers’ welfare and boosting operational morale. The Zonal Coordinator, Zone B, Assistant Comptroller General of Customs (ACG) Nsika Umoh, formally inaugurated the facility on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs. According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Customs Dauda Adamu, the renovated Mess is equipped to provide a conducive environment for official engagements, fitness activities, and social interaction among senior officers. Speaking at the event, ACG…
Bayero University, Kano (BUK), hosted a book launch in honour of a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Abdu Aboki, JSC rtd. The book, titled Compendium of Selected Articles on Cybercrime Law and Digital Evidence with Related Legal Instruments, was unveiled at the CBN Centre of Excellence, BUK. IWD: BUK CITAD commemorates with policy brief and book launch The event attracted a high-profile audience comprising retired and serving justices, Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), Khadis, legal practitioners, academics, Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian universities, members of the Kano business community, and the general public. Speaking as Chief Host, the Vice-Chancellor of…
The Gwarzo Local Government Area has launched a comprehensive free eye screening and eye care programme at the Eye Unit of Gwarzo General Hospital, aimed at improving access to quality eye healthcare for residents, especially the elderly and less-privileged. This was con5in a statement signed by the Zonal Information Officer Gwarzo Zone Auwalu Musa Yola made available to newsmen in Kano. The initiative, spearheaded by the Chairman of Gwarzo LGA, Dr. Mani Tsoho, in collaboration with Makkah Eye Hospital, has attracted wide public interest and provided relief to hundreds of beneficiaries across the local government. The programme offers comprehensive eye…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is taking deliberate and necessary steps to stabilise Nigeria’s economy, strengthen national security and lay a solid foundation for long-term prosperity. Idris stated this during a dinner with All Progressives Congress (APC) support groups at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja. NUJ Summit to Explore Role of Media in Strengthening Nat’l Security Addressing party leaders and members of the support groups, the Minister expressed appreciation for their loyalty and continued backing, describing them as a critical pillar of the APC’s success. He noted…
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Government of the United States of America have signed a landmark technical Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening bilateral health cooperation, strengthening health security and building a more resilient and self-reliant health system for Nigerians. The agreement will enhance collaboration between both countries on the early detection, prevention and control of emerging, re-emerging and existing infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis, while expanding access to quality primary healthcare services across Nigeria. Youth Advocate Leads Campaign to Break Mental Health Stigma Under the MoU, Nigeria and the United States will jointly work to…