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The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has facilitated the extradition of one Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi to the United Kingdom to face charges bordering on murder and drug trafficking. The extradition followed a formal request by United Kingdom authorities in September 2024, seeking assistance in locating, arresting, and repatriating the suspect over his alleged involvement in the murder of Joshua Boadu on June 18, 2018. He was also accused of participating in the supply of crack cocaine, a Class A controlled substance, between October 2017 and March 2018 in the UK. According to police authorities,…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has held a stakeholders’ meeting on Hajj operations to evaluate preparations for the 2026 Hajj airlift. The meeting took place, at the NCAA Headquarters in Abuja, bringing together key aviation and pilgrimage stakeholders to review readiness and address potential operational challenges ahead of the airlift exercise. In his address, the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, represented by the Director of Aerodrome & Airspace Standards and Chairman of the NCAA Hajj In-House Committee, Alhaji Ahmad Abba, said the engagement was convened to assess preparedness, identify gaps, and strengthen coordination among relevant agencies.…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has formally presented the Aerodrome Certificate for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The presentation took place at the NCAA Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, represented by the Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Alhaji Ahmad Abba, described the certification as a major milestone in Nigeria’s aviation sector. He noted that the achievement underscores NCAA’s commitment to aviation safety, strict regulatory compliance, and alignment with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended…

Tsohon mataimakin shugaban kasa, Atiku Abubakar, ya bayyana cewa jam’iyyar ADC za ta fara kokarin cimma matsaya (consensus) wajen fitar da dan takarar shugaban kasa na 2027, amma idan hakan bai yiwu ba za a gudanar da zaben fidda gwani. Atiku ya kuma ce zai goyi bayan duk wanda ya lashe zaben, yana mai nuna shirinsa na janyewa idan wani ya fi dacewa. Ya kara da cewa zaben 2027 zai zama na karshe a rayuwarsa ta siyasa, inda ya tabbatar ba zai sake neman wani mukami ba bayan wannan lokaci. A wata hira da ya yi da ARISE TV, ya…

Ado Salisu A total of $10,000 will be up for grabs as teams across Northwest Nigeria converge on Kano for the 2026 Northwest Basketball Championship scheduled to hold from April 16 to 19. The tournament is sponsored by the Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha (DAM) Foundation, with the aim of promoting grassroots basketball development and providing a competitive platform for emerging talents in the region. According to the organisers, the male category winners will receive $5,000, while the runners-up will go home with $2,000. The third-place team is expected to earn $1,000. In the female category, the champions will receive $1,500, while…

The Director General of Talbiya School of Hajj and Umra Studies, Dr. Harun Muhammad Sani Ibn Sina, has paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Ambassador Isma’il Abba Yusuf, at his office in Abuja. During the visit, Dr. Ibn Sina congratulated the NAHCON Chairman on his recent appointment, describing it as well-deserved and based on merit. He expressed confidence in the chairman’s capacity to lead reforms that would enhance Hajj operations in Nigeria. The Talbiya DG also highlighted the core mandate of the institution, noting that it focuses on education and enlightenment…

A senior delegation of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), led by its Executive Director (Operations), Dr. Kabir Sabo Katata, has undertaken a benchmarking visit to the Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s financial safety framework. The visit provided a platform for both institutions to exchange ideas and share experiences on the effective implementation of Deposit Insurance Systems (DIS), with discussions described as highly productive and mutually beneficial. NDIC, NCGC Launch Push for Stronger Financial Safety During the engagement, the NDIC delegation gained valuable insights into key operational areas, including governance structures, human capital development,…

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the judiciary for quashing the unlawful rustication of University of Ibadan (UI) student activists Ayodele Aduwo and Mide Gbadegesin, and for addressing the ongoing victimisation of Nice Linus, who held placards reading “No To Fee Hike” during a student gathering last year. In a statement on Wednesday, CAPPA demanded that the varsity immediately comply with the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court, Ibadan, reinstate the students and tender a full, unreserved apology to the trio for its deplorable conduct. According to the organisation, the judgment strongly affirms students’ constitutional rights…

A Lagos hospital and a woman are in disagreement over a twin that reportedly went ‘missing’ after she delivered. A viral video that emerged on Wednesday depicts a woman accusing medical personnel of allegedly withholding one of her twins after childbirth, leading to chaos and emotional scenes at a well-known hospital in the Ikotun area of Lagos state. In the footage shared by AsakyGRN on X, the woman, seen cradling a newborn, is recorded yelling at a supposed doctor from Tip-Top Solution hospital while demanding to know where her second baby is. “Bring me my second baby. One Quintuplet Dies,…

The Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN), Kano State branch, has suspended its ongoing strike following a successful resolution of its dispute with the Kano State Government. The breakthrough was reached after a series of meetings led by the Head of Service, Bilkisu Maimota, alongside other key government officials. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, the Chairman of LOAN in Kano, Abdullahi Shams, said the decision to suspend the strike came after extensive consultations between the association and government representatives. He explained that the government had addressed some of the association’s key demands, including the payment of two months’ salary…

Ibrahim Sulaiman The Federal University of Education, Zaria has matriculated over 5,000 newly admitted students into various academic programmes for the 2025/2026 session. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Yahaya Isa Bunkure, disclosed this during the institution’s maiden matriculation ceremony, describing the event as historic as it marks the formal admission of the university’s first cohort of undergraduate students. Professor Bunkure urged the students to uphold discipline, integrity, and academic excellence throughout their academic journey, stressing that admission into the university is a privilege that comes with significant responsibility. He noted that the large number of admitted students reflects growing public confidence in…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria’s new tax reforms are designed to correct the distortions of colonial-era fiscal laws, which he said created fragmentation, inconsistency, and economic hardship for citizens. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at the commissioning of the 16-storey headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), President Tinubu said the reforms mark a shift toward a more inclusive, transparent, and investment-friendly tax system aimed at driving national prosperity. The President explained that the new tax framework, which became fully operational in January, is intended to modernise Nigeria’s revenue system and make it globally competitive, while removing…

A coalition of friends, colleagues, academics, and comrades will converge in Abuja on April 29, 2026, for a symposium and book launch in honour of the late Comrade Abubakar Sokoto Mohammed mni, in recognition of his lifelong contributions to progressive intellectualism and social justice in Nigeria. Comrade Mohammed, who passed away on December 11, 2025, was widely described as a committed patriot and a key figure in Nigeria’s socialist and progressive movements. He built a distinguished academic and professional career across institutions including Ahmadu Bello University, the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), and Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto…

Sani Dutsinma The Isa Kaita College of Education, Dutsinma, Katsina State, has matriculated a total of 350 students for the 2025/2026 academic session, marking the formal admission of new candidates into the institution. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Dikko Umar Radda reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing education and skills acquisition, noting continued investments in the sector. The governor, who was represented by the Director of Admission Guidance & Training at the Ministry of Higher, Vocational and Technical Education, Alhaji Muhammad Sani Danmusa, described teaching as the backbone of human capital development and urged the newly matriculated students to remain…

A public affairs analyst, on Wednesday warned Abba Kabir Yusuf that his eventual choice of a substantive deputy governor will play a decisive role in shaping the legacy of his administration. The analyst, Jabir Madaki, made this known in a report titled “Government Integrity and Public Interest,” where he described the decision as a defining moment for the state government. Madaki cautioned that any misstep in the appointment process could have lasting political consequences, stressing that “your deputy appointment will either define this administration with honour or lead to consequences that may be difficult to reverse.” One Kano Agenda Commends…

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has inaugurated an Inter-Departmental Committee on Capitation Utilization and Retirement as part of efforts to enhance transparency, accountability, and service delivery across public secondary healthcare facilities in Kano State. The initiative follows concerns over gaps in compliance with established capitation guidelines. Under the agency’s framework, 70 percent of capitation funds is allocated to essential drugs and medical consumables, while the remaining 30 percent is designated for operational expenses at the facility level. To ensure strict oversight and boost public confidence, the committee includes a representative from the Kano State Public Complaints and…

The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has stepped up efforts to promote inclusive education through an advocacy visit to the Kano State Qur’anic and Islamiyya Schools Management Board. The delegation, led by Co-Chair of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Dr. Auwalu Halilu, engaged the board in discussions focused on strengthening the integration of Tsangaya and Islamiyya schools into Kano State’s formal education system. K-SAFE Commends Kano’s ₦4.45bn Investment in Student Examinations Speaking during the visit, Dr. Halilu said the initiative is part of K-SAFE’s ongoing commitment to advancing equitable and sustainable education, particularly for children enrolled in traditional and…

The Kano South Concerned Elders Forum has called on Abba Kabiru Yusuf to appoint Kabiru Alhassan Rurum as the next Deputy Governor of Kano State. The appeal follows the nomination of Rurum, alongside Rabiu Suleiman Bichi and Murtala Sule Garo, by a legacy group within the All Progressives Congress for the governor’s final selection to fill the vacant position. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its chairman, Masaud El-Jibril Doguwa, the forum described Rurum’s nomination as a potential turning point for the Kano South Senatorial Zone. New Chapter Begins as Kano Deputy Governor Assumes Duty The group…

The African Media Network for the Promotion of Health and the Environment REMAPSEN has emphasized the critical role of the media in addressing the growing challenge of misinformation, particularly in the areas of health, climate, and the environment. This was highlighted during a roundtable discussion organized by CFI Medias on the theme “How are the media responding to misinformation?” The event took place during the Fabrique One Sustainable Health, on the sidelines of the One Health Summit in Lyon. Media Key to Health Sovereignty in Africa, REMAPSEN Tells Leaders at Galien Africa Forum 2025 Speaking at the session, REMAPSEN’s Special…

Save the Children International, under its BOOST Project supported by GSK, in collaboration with the Kano State Community of Practice on Immunization, Budget Tracking, Advocacy, and Accountability (KN CoP), has organized an orientation for the Kano State Advocacy Group on advocacy briefs. The event, held in Kano, recorded a large turnout of CoP members drawn from civil society organisations (CSOs) and the media. Speaking at the session, the State Team Lead of the BOOST Project in Kano, Abdullahi Magama, stressed the need for participants to develop effective strategies to ensure successful advocacy toward improving immunisation uptake. He noted that the…