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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…

Premier Radio staff member and journalist, Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim, has organised a comprehensive menstrual health and hygiene training programme in Kano, alongside the distribution of free reusable sanitary pads, aimed at improving awareness, knowledge, and support for vulnerable women and girls. The event, attended by 20 participants, was held on Sunday at PR Nigeria and brought together women and men from diverse backgrounds. The training focused on menstrual health education, personal hygiene practices, emotional well-being during menstruation, and the safe and dignified management of menstrual periods. During the sessions, facilitators provided practical demonstrations on the correct use, washing, drying, and…

The Nigerian Armed Forces have issued a strong warning to individuals aiding bandits, insurgents and other criminal elements, declaring that anyone found associating with them on the battlefield will be treated as an enemy. The warning was issued during activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day on Saturday, as the military reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s peace, unity and territorial integrity. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by DejiAdesogan on Sunday, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), said that President Bola Tinubu has consistently stood by the Armed Forces. “As you…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has insisted that political power is earned through strength and strategic action, warning that Obio/Akpor Local Government Area remains a decisive force in Rivers State politics. Wike also dismissed calls for his removal, stressing that the power to sack him lies solely with the President. “I’ve Stood by Agreements, That’s Why I’m the Most Abused Politician After Tinubu”-Wike Wike spoke on Sunday during a thank-you visit to Obio/Akpor, where he addressed party leaders, traditional rulers, women, and youths. PUNCH Online reports that the minister has been touring the state’s 23 local…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles returned on Sunday to their base in Fez, Morocco, ahead of a high-stakes Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semifinal clash against hosts Atlas Cubs. Their arrival comes less than 24 hours after the team secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Algeria in the quarterfinals in Marrakech on Saturday. Video of their arrival, shared on the Super Eagles’ X handle, shows the players disembarking from a Royal Air Maroc flight under clear skies, dressed in matching grey puffer jackets and tracksuits, carrying personal luggage as they descended the aircraft stairs. The footage captures the squad in high spirits,…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has alleged that it uncovered a plot to procure a court order aimed at stopping the legislature from performing its constitutional functions. The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Port Harcourt by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Dr Enemi George. Gov Fubara Withdraws from APC Governorship Primaries According to the statement, the alleged plot involves obtaining an ex parte order from a Rivers State High Court sitting outside Port Harcourt, the state capital. Recall that the lawmakers last Thursday commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara…

Wata kotun yanki da ke zama a Centre-Igboro a Ilorin, jihar Kwara, ta raba auren da ke tsakanin Toyin Ajibola da matarsa, Bashirat Mohammed, sakamakon talauci da mijin ke fama da shi. Alkalin kotun, Hammad Ajumonbi, ne ya yanke hukuncin bayan Bashirat ta garzaya kotu tana neman a raba aurensu, inda ta koka kan tsananin matsin rayuwa da kuma abin da ta bayyana a matsayin rashin ɗaukar nauyi daga mijinta. “Ina roƙon kotu ta raba auren nan domin in samu nutsuwar zuciya,” in ji Bashirat a gaban kotu. Sai dai Ajibola ya shaida wa kotu cewa har yanzu yana son…

Sani Dutsinma Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has renewed his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) using the party’s newly introduced E-Voter Registration platform. The governor completed the digital registration exercise at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, where he was issued Registration Number 001 in recognition of his position as the state’s chief executive and leader of the party in Kebbi State. When Power Meets Purpose: Why Abba Kabir Yusuf’s APC Move Is Kano’s Necessary Turn Party executives from Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, led by the Chairman, Alhaji Sani Bello, as well as members of the…

A Lagos resident, Idowu Fashola, has been discharged and acquitted by a court after spending seven years in custody over an allegation of child molestation. Fashola, an elderly man, recounted that the girl at the centre of the allegation had lived with his family from the age of three after his wife brought her home to be cared for and trained. According to him, the child remained with the family for several years and was later enrolled in secondary school before returning to live with her parents. KNHA Raises Alarm Over Child Trafficking, Calls for Stronger Enforcement He said trouble…

Gwamnatin tarayya ta bayar da umarnin fara aiwatar da manufar “Ba Aiki, Ba Albashi” kan mambobin JOHESU da ke ci gaba da yajin aiki tun daga ranar 14 ga Nuwamba, 2025. Umarnin ya fito ne ta cikin wata takarda da ma’aikatar kafiya ta tarayya ta fitar a Abuja, wadda aka aikewa da shugabannin asibitocin tarayya, kuma zai fara aiki daga Janairu 2026. Ma’aikatar ta ce dole ne asibitoci su tabbatar da bin dokar tare da ci gaba da bayar da muhimman ayyukan lafiya kamar kulawar gaggawa, dakunan haihuwa da sassan ICU, har ma da daukar ma’aikatan wucin gadi idan ya…

The Lagos State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commenced a three-week capacity-building programme aimed at strengthening the skills and effectiveness of staff across all cadres. The training, which began on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the agency’s state headquarters in Dopemu, is designed to enhance institutional capacity, improve programme delivery and strengthen the implementation of NOA’s mandate at both state and local government levels. NOA, NAWOJ Plan Joint Campaigns to Combat Fake News Ahead of Elections Declaring the programme open, the Deputy Director, Human Resources and Finance, Mrs Aderoju Echioda, who represented the State Director, urged participants…