Dr Iliyasu Abubakar Sadiq, a lecturer and researcher with the Division of Agricultural Colleges, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, was reportedly abducted from his farmhouse and killed by his attackers only a few hours later. The lecturer, who hailed from Jigawa State, was reportedly taken away at about 10am on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from his farmhouse in Tudun Muntsira, a community located behind ABU’s Samaru Campus. His body was later discovered around 2pm in the Karau-Karau area. According to his widow, Hajiya Baraka, her husband’s final words to her came as the armed men dragged him away. “Baraka! Baraka! Take…
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Ministan Yaɗa Labarai da Wayar da Kan Al’umma, Mohammed Idris, ya ce Nijeriya da Saudiyya suna zurfafa hulɗar su fiye da yadda take a baya, inda ake samun ƙarin haɗin gwiwa a fannonin noma, makamashi, zuba jari, sufurin jiragen sama, fasahar kuɗi (fintech) da kasuwanci. Idris ya bayyana hakan ne, a wurin wata liyafar cika shekara 96 na Ranar Kasa ta Masarautar Saudiyya. Ya ce: “A yau, hulɗar mu ta shiga wani sabon mataki na tattalin arziki da dabaru. Nijeriya da Saudiyya suna da damarmaki na zurfafa haɗin gwiwa a fannonin noma, makamashi, zuba jari, sufurin jiragen sama, fasahar kuɗi…
The Kano State Government has approved the upgrade of five Primary Healthcare Centres, PHCs, to General Hospitals as part of efforts to expand access to secondary healthcare services across the state. The facilities approved for the upgrade are Garun Malam, Kumbotso, Ghari, Garko and Kachako Primary Healthcare Centres. The state government said the decision, approved under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is aimed at bringing quality and comprehensive medical services closer to residents, particularly those in underserved communities. The upgrade is also expected to reduce pressure on existing general and specialist hospitals, improve referral pathways and strengthen healthcare…
The Benue State Primary Health Care Board, in partnership with UNICEF, has commenced a three-day training for frontline health workers on nutrition interventions and malnutrition screening. The capacity-building workshop is designed to strengthen the skills of Officers-in-Charge, Nutrition Focal Persons and Monitoring and Evaluation Officers from primary healthcare facilities across 12 implementing Local Government Areas in the state. The participants are being trained on Small Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements, SQ-LNS, Multiple Micronutrient Supplements, MMS, and Mid-Upper Arm Circumference, MUAC, screening for malnutrition among children. The training also focuses on improving infant and young child feeding practices and strengthening preventive nutrition…
One person was fatally shot, and several vehicles were damaged on Thursday following a clash between personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and traders at Chorbe Market in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The clash, according to traders, was triggered when NSCDC operatives, invited by officials of the market traders’ association to enforce the weekly sanitation exercise, attempted to compel traders operating along the roadside to comply. Traders who spoke with our correspondent said they resisted the move, insisting that they were not members of the market association and should not be compelled to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured domestic and foreign investors of the Federal Government’s commitment to regulatory clarity, policy stability and a predictable business environment to support long-term investment in Nigeria. The President spoke in Paris, France, during the signing of Memoranda of Understanding between the Ogun State Government and DP World for the development of the Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone and the Gateway Deep Seaport. President Tinubu said the agreements brought together investment capital, expertise and execution capacity, describing them as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to attract foreign direct investment and expand productive capacity.…
Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has inducted 47 new Doctors of Pharmacy (PharmD), marking the successful completion of their professional training and formal entry into the pharmacy profession. The induction took place during the university’s 4th Oath-Taking and Induction Ceremony for graduates of its Doctor of Pharmacy programme. Congratulating the graduands, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa, fsi, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Management Services, Professor Aliyu Mu’azu, mni, urged them to uphold the values of truth, excellence, integrity and professionalism. Professor Musa reminded the new pharmacists that they were ambassadors of Bayero University and charged them to serve with empathy, become…
Sani Haruna The Kebbi State Government has expressed readiness to support the National Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, in its efforts to complete the association’s proposed National Secretariat in Abuja. The Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Abubakar Umar Tafida, disclosed this while declaring open the 2026 National Executive Council, NEC, meeting of NAWOJ at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Birnin Kebbi. Senator Tafida said the state government would continue to partner with journalists, particularly women journalists, in recognition of their contributions to national development, peacebuilding and social cohesion. He assured NAWOJ of the government’s support towards achieving its objectives…
The newly posted Maiduguri Zonal Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Naibi Nuhu Aliyu, has urged staff to uphold integrity, professionalism and the rule of law in the discharge of their duties. ACE I Aliyu made the call on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, when he assumed duty as the new head of the EFCC Maiduguri Zonal Command. He urged officers to adhere strictly to the Commission’s core values of integrity, professionalism, collaboration and courage in the fight against economic and financial crimes. The new Zonal Commander, who previously served as…
The BOOST Project and the Kano Community of Practice on Immunisation and Accountability, KN-CoP, have strengthened collaboration with nurses and midwives to reach more zero-dose and under-immunised children across Kano State. The commitment was renewed during an advocacy follow-up visit to the Kano State Council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, NANNM, where stakeholders reviewed barriers affecting access to child health services. The delegation, led by the BOOST Project Advocacy Officer, Umar Ibrahim, included the Chairman of KN-CoP, Salisu Yusuf, and other stakeholders. Receiving the delegation, the Chairman of NANNM Kano State Council, Comrade Ibrahim Muhammad Mailafia,…
Amnesty International has raised concerns over what it describes as an increasing clampdown on freedom of expression in Kano State, alleging that critics of the state government and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf have faced arrests, detention, threats and intimidation. In a statement reported on Thursday, September 24, the organisation said several people had been arrested or invited by security agencies over comments and social media posts critical of the government. Amnesty alleged that some of those arrested were subjected to what it described as “sham trials” and hurriedly prosecuted on questionable charges, while opposition supporters were particularly targeted over their…
Ibrahim Suleiman The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Education, Zaria, Professor Yahaya Isa Bunkure, says the institution has recorded significant progress in academic development, infrastructure, staff welfare and digital transformation within his first year in office. Professor Bunkure stated this on Thursday at a press briefing in Zaria to mark the first anniversary of his assumption of office as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of the university. He said his administration inherited an institution transitioning from a college of education into a full-fledged university, requiring significant improvements in academic structures, infrastructure, governance, research capacity and human resources. The Vice-Chancellor said he…
CONGRATULATIONS TO IBRAHIM ABDULLAHI WAIYA, PhD Today, we celebrate not only an academic achievement but also a remarkable journey of commitment, sacrifice, resilience and service to humanity. We congratulate Comrade Hon. Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, PhD, a tireless advocate for inclusion and a passionate defender of the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities and other marginalised communities. His successful Viva Voce and attainment of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree are a testament to his determination, intellectual commitment and belief in the transformative power of education. For decades, Dr. Waiya has used his voice to champion justice, equality and inclusion,…
The Chairman of Jama’atu Izalatil Bidi’a Wa Ikamatus Sunnah, JIBWIS, Kano State, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Pakistan, has called for firm prosecution of drug offenders as part of efforts to address drug abuse, illicit trafficking and related social vices. Professor Pakistan, a former Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, made the call when the Chairman of the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, paid him a courtesy visit in Kano. The JIBWIS Chairman identified inadequate prosecution of drug offenders as one of the factors contributing to worsening social…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has congratulated Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya on the successful completion of his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme. In a congratulatory message signed by the National President of NAWOJ, Aishatu Ibrahim, and the National Secretary, Comrade Wasilah Ibrahim Ladan, the association described the achievement as a significant academic milestone and a testament to Waiya’s commitment to knowledge, discipline, resilience and continuous self-development. NAWOJ said the attainment was particularly commendable given the demands of public service and leadership. The association noted that over the years, Waiya had distinguished himself as a source of inspiration and…
Sani Haruna Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has expressed sadness over the death of the District Head of Gwandu, Sarkin Gabas na Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammad Zayyanu Haruna Rasheed. The traditional ruler died at the age of 61 after a prolonged illness. This is contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Yahaya Sarki, and made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi. Governor Nasir Idris described the death of the traditional ruler as a great loss to the people of Gwandu and Kebbi State. He said the deceased devoted his life…
Ibrahim Suleiman Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has called on parents and community leaders to give greater priority to girl-child education to promote sustainable development in society. The Emir made the call during a community sensitisation meeting on the contributions of men towards supporting girl-child education, organised by the Centre for Girls Education in Zaria, Kaduna State. Represented by the Wazirin Zazzau, Khadi Muhammad Inuwa Aminu, the Emir urged fathers and other members of the community to remain committed to ensuring that girls have access to education under all circumstances. He stressed that educating girls was essential to…
Abdulkarim Kabir has been conferred with the prestigious Fellowship of the Institute of Industrial Security and Safety of Nigeria, FIISSN, the highest qualification of the Institute. The Fellowship was conferred on Mr. Kabir on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026, following a recommendation and consensus decision of the Board of Trustees and Governing Council of the Institute. According to the Institute, the recognition was in acknowledgement of his contributions to matters of national interest, community security and safety, as well as humanitarian support. It also recognised his commitment to integrity, professionalism and service. In a statement, Mr. Kabir expressed gratitude to Allah…
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, has raised fresh concerns over alleged gas emissions in Bille Kingdom, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, following the death of a 29-year-old resident who sustained burns in a gas explosion. The organisation said the victim, identified as Ms Joy Amos, died on Tuesday, September 22, after she was transferred from Bille to Port Harcourt for further medical treatment. In a statement, CAPPA described the death as a serious consequence of what it called an ongoing environmental and public health emergency in the community. The organisation said the explosion occurred on September…
The Management of Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, Zaria, has taken steps to improve medical services on the university campus. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adamu Ahmed, disclosed this when he visited the University Medical Centre to assess the services being provided to students and other members of the university community. During the visit, the Vice-Chancellor interacted with senior personnel of the Medical Centre and charged them to prioritise the wellbeing of patients and ensure effective service delivery. Professor Ahmed said the university would deploy counsellors to the facility to provide psychosocial support and promote the mental wellbeing of patients, particularly students. The…