Author: Editor

His Royal Highness, Dr. Lawan Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, PhD, brings to the traditional institution of Gumel a rare combination of academic excellence, technological expertise, research experience and administrative leadership. Before his emergence as the new Emir of Gumel, Dr. Lawan served as the Director of Cybersecurity at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), where he contributed his expertise to Nigeria’s evolving digital security landscape. Death of Gumel Emir, Great Loss to Nigeria- HAFED Acting Rector An accomplished academic and researcher, Dr. Lawan holds a PhD in Computer and Communication Systems Engineering from University Putra Malaysia. He also obtained…

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has announced the death of its Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa, who reportedly died after being shot while returning from Gusau, Zamfara State. The University announced his death in a statement signed by its Registrar and Secretary to Council, Oladipo Adetayo Ajayi, on Sunday, September 6, 2026. BPP, NOUN Partner to Establish Hybrid Study Centres According to the statement, Marafa was a dedicated and committed staff member who served the University meritoriously and held various positions of responsibility during his career. He was appointed Bursar of NOUN in September 2022, where he was…

Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others have been sentenced to death by hanging after being convicted of drug trafficking, the BBC reports. According to the BBC, which cited state-owned Al-Ahram newspaper, Khalifa and her co-defendants were part of a criminal gang which imported ingredients used to make drugs with the intent of selling them. They were also found with illegal firearms and munitions. Bauchi High Court Sentences Two Armed Robbers to Death Khalifa, 39, is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues. She has denied the charges. The BBC reports that nine…

Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, has dissolved all the ad hoc committees of the lower chamber with immediate effect. The dissolution was conveyed in a directive issued by Sidi Ibrahim, clerk of the house of representatives, on Saturday. The directive was addressed to chairpersons and members of the ad hoc committees. Reps Probe PFIPC Scandal as Head of Service Admits Lapses “I am directed by the Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, to inform all Honourable Members that all Ad Hoc Committees of the House stand dissolved with immediate effect,” the directive reads.…

Residents of Oke Ogba, Akure, the Ondo State capital, have been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of three children of one of the residents, Mr Samuel Jonah, on Saturday. The lifeless bodies of the deceased were said to have been found on their father’s farm near a stream in the community. The deceased were identified as Joshua Jonah, 11; his twin brother, Jacob Jonah, 11; and their five-year-old sister, Blessing Jonah. Death of Gumel Emir, Great Loss to Nigeria- HAFED Acting Rector According to a source, the children went to the farm with their father on Friday but…

Former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Comrade Muhammad Garba, has fulfilled his pledge to the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel with the donation of a brand-new 50-inch television set. Garba, who is a former Kano State Commissioner for Information and former President of the West African Journalists Association, presented the television to the leadership of the chapel on Saturday. Kano NUJ Correspondents Chapel Launches Cooperative The donation followed a promise he made during the recent unveiling and commissioning of the rebranded Kano Correspondents’ Chapel complex. Speaking during the presentation, Comrade Muhammad Garba said the gesture was part of his…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has completed a ten-day technical assistance mission aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s Instrument Flight Procedure, IFP, design and flight validation system. The mission,focused on addressing 20 Short-Term Corrective Actions, STCAs, recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO. Nigeria, 6 African Countries Move to Strengthen Aviation Safety The initiative follows Nigeria’s recent vacation of its Significant Safety Concern, SSC, status, with the NCAA now shifting attention from temporary compliance measures to sustainable institutional reforms. Speaking at the closing session in Abuja, the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Captain Chris Najomo, represented by the Director, Aerodrome and…

Ibrahim Suleiman About 150 traditional and community leaders from Zaria Local Government Area have participated in a stakeholders’ engagement to review and create awareness about constituency projects implemented in Zaria Federal Constituency from 2023 to date. The engagement was organised by Alhassan Ishaq Alhassan as the third in a series of initiatives aimed at assessing, documenting and creating public awareness about development interventions facilitated by the member representing Zaria Federal Constituency and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen. Commissioner Inspects ₦53.4bn Projects Across Ungogo, Minjibir The event was held as part of the unveiling ceremony of…

Sani Haruna An Upper Shari’a Court Three, Takalau, Birnin Kebbi, has convicted and remanded a man, Salim Abubakar, also known as “Shekare,” after he pleaded guilty to charges of forgery, defamation and causing a breach of public peace. Abubakar, who is from the Illela area of Kalgo Local Government Area, was arraigned before the court presided over by the Presiding Judge, Samaila Alhaji-Noma. EFCC Challenges N10m Defamation Judgment in Agunloye Case The case followed a petition by the Kebbi State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Abba Sani-Kalgo, who requested the police to investigate the alleged conduct of the…

Ado Salisu Sports has been described as a key factor in uniting people from different ethnic groups and projecting the image of Nigeria. The Branch Manager of Nestlé Milo in charge of the Northwest, Mr. Dayo Adekoya, stated this during the final of the Under-13 Milo Championship held at the Ahmad Musa Sports Arena in Kano. He explained that Nestlé Milo has been contributing to societal development through sponsorship and organisation of sporting events in primary and secondary schools across the country. NFCA Congratulates Kano Sports Commission Chairman According to him, the initiative is aimed at discovering young talents, while…

British-Nigerian businessman and influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, also known as Denisi or Ego, has died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure during a luxury trip to Thailand with his wife. Igho, 43, reportedly had 40 millilitres of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine injected into his penis at a clinic in Bangkok in March, according to an inquest at Inner West London Coroners’ Court. After the procedure, he and his wife, Danielle Simba Allen, reportedly went for a massage, where he complained of chest pain and collapsed twice. He was rushed to Sukhumvit Hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with a pulmonary embolism,…

Nigeria has called for stronger mechanisms to ensure that early warning information translates into timely action to protect lives and livelihoods across Africa. The call was made by a Nigerian representative at the Africa Early Warnings Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where governments, disaster management institutions and development partners met to strengthen people-centred early warning systems across the continent. The Nigerian representative said for an early warning to become actionable, four critical elements must be clearly established before a disaster occurs. These, according to the representative, are the trigger for action, the authority responsible for decision-making, the specific actions to…

The Center for Inclusive Development, CID, in partnership with the Community Advancement Initiative for Self-Reliance, CAI4SR, has organised a three-day capacity-building workshop in Osun State to strengthen the capacity of women with disabilities to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, GBV. The workshop was organised under the “Strengthening the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence Against Women with Disabilities in Nigeria” project, with support from the Ford Foundation. The programme brought together women with disabilities, disability rights advocates, community stakeholders, GBV practitioners and civil society representatives to examine the challenges faced by women with disabilities in accessing protection, support services and justice.…

The Kano State Government has provided modern equipment to the State Road Traffic Department to enhance its operational capacity and enable it to respond effectively to emerging challenges in road transportation. The Director of the Department, Alhaji Tasiu Gambo Garo, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the activities and achievements of the department. Alhaji Garo commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for responding to the department’s request for upgraded equipment to improve its operations. He said the intervention had positioned the Kano State Road Traffic Department to compete favourably with similar agencies across the country. The Director explained that the department’s…

The Kano State Government has pledged stronger action against perpetrators of violence and abuse against women, children and persons with special needs in the state. The State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, Ambassador Amina Abdullahi Sani, made the pledge during a sympathy visit to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano. The Commissioner was at the hospital to visit Salamatu Abubakar, a resident of Tsanyawa Local Government Area who is receiving treatment following an alleged domestic violence incident. Reports indicate that Salamatu was allegedly attacked with hot water by her co-wife, identified as Salima Sani, following a…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has warned against misinformation, hate speech, incitement and divisive narratives capable of undermining national unity. The Minister said political competition must not be allowed to weaken national cohesion, stressing that Nigeria’s unity and stability should remain a priority. “Elections will come and go; Nigeria will remain,” he said. Idris urged journalists to verify information, resist sensationalism and uphold professional ethics in their reporting. He said government, the media and citizens have complementary responsibilities in protecting the integrity of the information space and strengthening democracy. Speaking at the event, the Cross River…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has been honoured with the prestigious “Minister of the Decade” award by Thisday Times as part of its centenary celebration. The award was presented to the Minister at the THISDAY Dome in Abuja during the Thisday Times @100 Times Heroes Awards, which recognised distinguished Nigerians for their contributions to national development and public service. Keyamo was recognised for his leadership and contributions to the transformation of Nigeria’s aviation and aerospace sector, particularly in the areas of human capacity development, aviation safety, infrastructure, investment and international connectivity. The Minister was accompanied…

The Federal Government is strengthening the autonomy and effectiveness of the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, NMEC, as part of efforts to eradicate illiteracy and expand access to inclusive lifelong learning across Nigeria. The Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, disclosed this while outlining government initiatives to mark International Literacy Day 2026. She said greater autonomy for NMEC would enhance planning, coordination, implementation and accountability in mass literacy programmes across the country. Professor Suwaiba directed the activation of Community Learning Centres nationwide to expand access to literacy and non-formal education, particularly in underserved…

The African Aviation and Aerospace University, AAAU, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Kebal Krystal Works Limited, KKL, for the development of a hotel resort project at the University. The agreement follows a series of engagements and discussions between the two parties on the proposed investment. The KKL team, led by its Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Sahabo Bawuro, joined the University Management to formally conclude the discussions and sign the agreement. The MoU outlines the responsibilities, expectations and commitments of both parties towards the successful delivery of the project. During the engagement, the parties reviewed key aspects of the…

Princess Diana has been named the ultimate female style icon of all time in a new nationwide poll. The late Princess of Wales emerged top in a survey of 2,000 people commissioned by clothing brand Cotton Traders. Nearly one-third of respondents selected Diana as the ultimate benchmark for timeless fashion, placing her ahead of several renowned figures in fashion and entertainment. The poll also showed that Diana topped the list among Generation Z voters, despite many of them being born after her death in a car crash in 1997. Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe came second with 22 per cent, followed…