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Khadijah Aliyu The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has commended the local production of combat equipment by an indigenous company for military operations. Lt Gen Oluyede gave the commendation while receiving a batch of locally-produced All-Terrain Combat Vehicles during the 2025 COAS Bi-Annual Conference held in Maiduguri, Borno State. Effective Military Cooperation Major Catalyst To Security-COAS The vehicles were manufactured by Vanquish Industries, a defense production company based in Kaduna, Northwest Nigeria. “From what see here today, this is a clear manifestation of what we can do in Nigeria. We commend the company. “These vehicles will…

An Upper Shari’a Court sitting in Kano, has sentenced a 38-year-old man, Shafi’u Abubakar to death by hanging and 150 strokes of cane for setting a mosque on fire and killing 23 people. Abubakar, who lives in Gezawa Local Government Kano, is charged with culpable homicide, attempted murder, causing grievous hurt and mischief by fire. Doguwa To Jibrin: Allegations of killing of 7 Still hanging on you Delivering judgment, Malam Halhalatu Khuza’i-Zakariyya, held that out of the seven witnesses presented by the prosecution, only the testimonies of two witnesses proved the case beyond reasonable doubt. He said that the testimonies…

And this is the news: Wike is to deliver a lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. According to the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Adebayo Simon Bamire, Nyesom Wike, CON, is to deliver the 2025 Matriculation Lecture on the topic “Partisan Politics, Party Loyalty and the Challenges of Party Supremacy in Nigeria,” which will be held in June. The first thing that came to my mind on reading that Wike, the loquacious Minister of FCT, the very architect of the political crisis in the opposition PDP as well as a chief combatant of the political derby in Rivers…

Ado Salisu The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has commended Ogun State for its outstanding hosting of the ongoing National Sports Festival, describing it as a game-changer for sports development in Nigeria. He called on other states aspiring to host future editions to emulate and improve on the standard set by Ogun. Speaking during a World Media Chat held at the Local Organizing Committee Secretariat, Dikko noted that the entire country is taking note of the impressive organization and swift handling of challenges during the festival. Free-for-All Fight Averted at Abeokuta Golf Centre as Technical…

Ado Salisu A potential free-for-all fight was narrowly avoided at the Abeokuta Golf Centre following the controversial disqualification of female golfers from Kano State during the medal stage of the ongoing National Sports Festival. The Kano women golfers, who were on the verge of securing medals, were suddenly disqualified by tournament officials over alleged cheating in their score records. KNSG Tasks Athletes, Coaches on Good Conduct in Abeokuta Investigations by our correspondent revealed that just as the Kano team’s chances of winning medals became apparent, the officiating team accused them of falsifying their records. However, efforts by the Acting Chairman…

The Dawakin Tofa Concern Citizens has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Hamza Ibrahim Baba as the Program Manager of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP). Mr. Baba, a proud son of Dawakin Tofa, has earned recognition for his dedication, expertise, and passion for development, making him an exemplary choice for the role. Hamza Baba’s contributions to Dawakin Tofa’s development can never be overemphasized. As Special Assistant to the Speaker of the 9th Assembly, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Humanitarian Affairs, and later as Special Assistant to the Speaker of the 10th Assembly on Humanitarian Affairs, he…

Ƙabiru Haruna The Federal Ministry of Education FME in collaboration with the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, HoSF organized a 2-day ministerial retreat to develop and implement the 2025 Ministerial Performance Management System in the education sector. In her welcome address, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, emphasized the importance of the Performance Management System (PMS) in ensuring effective service delivery. No Hidden Charges in NELFUND Loans, Says Minister She noted that the PMS is critical in embedding performance delivery and promoting cultural responsiveness. The retreat aimed to: – Develop a roadmap…

Ado Salisu Some members of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, have pleaded with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike to please consider their appeal for the club’s reopening. The appeal comes after a week-long petition signing exercise at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, where over 2,000 members expressed their support for the club’s reopening. NLNG Golf Classic: Adedipe, Lady Bamimore Emerge Winners The petition, which was aimed at appealing to Wike to intervene and reopen the club, began on Tuesday at the practice pitch of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja and ended on Saturday. The members emphasised…

The Katsina State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that on May 24, 2025, a tragic case of culpable homicide occurred in Daura Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of a 23-year-old female suspect. At approximately 2300 hours (11:00 PM), a distress report was received at the Sabon Gari Police Division by one Nasir Yusuf, who stated that upon returning from the market, he discovered his first wife, Zainab Lawal, aged 30, lying in a pool of blood with multiple stab wounds at their residence behind Dadi Primary School, Sabon Gari area of Daura town. Responding swiftly,…

Sani Haruna Police operatives in Katsina State have successfully neutralized a notorious bandit, Audu Kushin of Tsamiyar Maigoro village, and rescued several kidnapped victims during an operation in Malumfashi Local Government Area. This was revealed by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Katsina. According to him, the operation followed a distress call reporting an attack on Unguwar Lado and Karo villages by armed bandits. Police operatives, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), swiftly responded and engaged the assailants in a gunfight. During the confrontation, five kidnapped victims…

The recent fine of $290 million imposed on Meta for data protection and consumer rights infractions has sparked a renewed conversation around the issue of platform accountability. Meta was fined by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for breaches including multiple and repeated violations of Nigerian regulations. These include denying Nigerians the right to control their data, transferring and sharing Nigerian user data without authorization, discriminating against Nigerian users compared to users in other jurisdictions, and abusing their dominant market position by enforcing unfair privacy policies, according to a statement by the FCCPC. e-RIGHTS Project Partners Express Concern…

Ado Salisu Kano State boys and girls have arrived in Abuja ahead of the Inter-Secondary Schools Basketball and Volleyball Tournament. The tournament, supported by the Adolescent Girls Initiatives for Leadership and Empowerment (AGILE), kicks off today, Sunday, in the Federal Capital Territory. In addition to the sporting events, organizers have lined up educational activities such as debates, spelling bees, painting competitions, and more to engage the students. Speaking to journalists, the leader of the Kano delegation and Assistant Director in the Kano State Ministry of Education, Malam Musa Umar Minjibir, urged the students to be exemplary ambassadors during their stay…

Aminu Dahiru On Thursday President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje CON, among other APC stakeholders attended the APC National summit held at the Presidential Villa’s Banquet Hall, with the theme ‘The Journey So Far’ in Abuja. The meeting was to examine the party’s progress and the Tinubu administration’s gains. Satisfied with both, the party’s stakeholders adopted president Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate of the party in the 2027 elections. Ganduje Inaugurates APC France, Drums support for…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced a planned maintenance shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), beginning May 24, 2025. According to a statement issued by the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi O. Soneye, the shutdown is part of a scheduled maintenance and sustainability assessment aimed at ensuring the refinery operates at optimal efficiency. Tinubu to NNPC Board: I Count on Your Experience to Turn The Economy Around NNPC Ltd said it is working in collaboration with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that the…

The 14th edition of the Nigerian Universities Staff Sports Association (NUSSA) Games has officially commenced at Bayero University Kano (BUK), with no fewer than 1,131 staff athletes both men and women from various Nigerian universities participating in the week-long event. The tournament was declared open on Saturday, 24th May 2025, by the Vice Chancellor of BUK, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas. BUK Set for Inter-Departmental Sports Competition During his speech at the opening ceremony, Professor Abbas emphasized the importance of sports in fostering unity and strengthening inter-university relationships across the country. “BUK is fully ready to host this tournament. It is…

Aminu Garko Some Kano State pilgrims on Saturday praised Governor Abba Yusuf for arranging decent accommodation near the Prophet’s Mosque in Madina. Alhaji Mohammad Shamsuddeen a pilgrim from Gwale LGA told the News Agency of Nigeria NAN in Madina that governor’s efforts have made a significant difference, particularly in healthcare, with clinics and mobile clinics providing medical care to pilgrims. He said that the pilgrims would observe all the Hajj rituals without any form of stress. Shamsuddeen “We’re pleased with the state government’s arrangement for decent accommodation very close to the Prophet’s Mosque. ” Alhaji Ado Japanese from Gwale LGA…

Adamu Aminu In a significant move against corruption, Nigeria’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, and the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, have inspected a sprawling 753-unit housing estate recovered from former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele. The estate, handed over to the Ministry by the EFCC, is set to be integrated into the Federal Government’s National Social Housing Programme. The inspection marks a crucial step in the government’s efforts to provide affordable housing to Nigerians. According to Arc. Dangiwa, the Ministry will conduct thorough technical…

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu. The visit highlights NAWOJ’s dedication to building a robust partnership between female journalists and law enforcement to promote ethical journalism and address pressing societal issues. NAWOJ Urges Muslims to Intensify Prayers, Charity in Ramadan In her address, the Chairperson of NAWOJ Katsina Hannatu Mohammed, expressed appreciation to CP Shehu for his warm reception. She lauded the cordial relationship that exists between the police and journalists in the state, while calling for enhanced collaboration to boost effective reportage and…

Farooq A. Kperogi In the symbolic and political nucleus of the Sokoto Caliphate, an imperial, illiberal, power-drunk governor who is held hostage by what seems like politically conditioned rejection-sensitive dysphoria (i.e., unhealthy hypersensitivity to even the mildest, most well-intentioned criticism, often associated with sufferers of ADHD) is oppressing an 18-year-old critic identified as Hamdiyyah Sidi Sharif. I first became aware of Hamdiyya’s woeful plight in the hands of Sokoto State governor Ahmad Aliyu when respected former Kaduna State governor Colonel Dangiwa Umar (retired) called attention to it in a November 2024 BBC Hausa interview, which caused the Sokoto State Government…

The Kano State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, remains committed to enhancing the quality of education by providing essential learning materials to schools across all 44 Local Government Areas of the state. As part of this effort, the Rogo Local Government, chaired by Alhaji Abubakar Mustapha Rogo, has commenced the distribution of classroom chairs to schools within the LGA, in a bid to foster a more conducive teaching and learning environment. IEF Renovates Classes Donates Educa. Materials to Kano Inmates The official distribution ceremony took place at the Rogo Local Government Secretariat and…