Hukumar tsaro ta farin kaya (DSS) ta kama wata mata mai shekaru 25 mai suna Nafisa Usman bisa zargin safarar harsasai tsakanin jihohi, inda aka same ta da sabbin harsasai guda 200. Rahotanni sun ce an cafke ta ne a wata babbar tashar mota a Kano, bayan ta ɓoye harsasan cikin buhunan garri da shinkafa, tana ƙoƙarin jigilar su daga Nasarawa zuwa Kankara a jihar Katsina. DSS ta bayyana cewa an kama ta ne bayan samun sahihan bayanan sirri, kuma ta fito daga ƙauyen Zango da ke ƙaramar hukumar Kankara. A cewar hukumar, wacce ake zargin ta amsa cewa ana…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appointed Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF). He replaces Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who recently resigned to participate in the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State. President Tinubu has also renewed Engineer Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz’s appointment as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) for a second and final term. Both appointments take immediate effect. Professor Aliyu, the new PTDF helmsman, is a distinguished academic and seasoned administrator with extensive experience in research, education, and institutional leadership. His appointment underscores the President’s…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced an increase in crude oil allocations to the Dangote Refinery, assigning seven cargoes for May in a move aimed at boosting domestic fuel production amid rising global and domestic petrol prices. According to industry sources and refinery officials, the decision follows ongoing negotiations to secure additional volumes beyond the refinery’s current supply. A senior Dangote official confirmed that while the increased allocation would not fully meet the refinery’s monthly requirements, it would provide some relief. For April, the refinery continued to receive five cargoes, short of the 13 to 15 cargoes…
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has warned of what it described as the growing danger of Nigeria’s rising debt profile, accusing the Federal Government of Nigeria of reckless borrowing and the National Assembly of failing in its constitutional oversight role. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the movement’s spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, said the continued approval of borrowing requests without adequate scrutiny poses a serious threat to the country’s economic stability. Kwankwasiyya Raises Concern Over Supreme Court Delay in ADC Case “It is deeply concerning that Nigeria is being plunged into further debt without transparent justification, broad consultation, or a clear…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening ethical standards and professionalism in public information management across the state. The governor made this known while declaring open a two-day capacity-building workshop for Information and Zonal Information Officers drawn from the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the governor spoke at the opening ceremony held at Babale Suites. The workshop was themed “Safeguarding Ethical and Professional Standards in Public Information Management: The Role of Information Officers.” Information Officers Key to Kano’s Transparency Drive-Governor Governor Yusuf described…
Temitope Ajayi President Bola Tinubu demonstrated foresight in July 2024, when he approved the use of the naira as the payment currency for crude oil supplied by the NNPC to the Dangote Refinery. Since the launch of the naira-for-crude initiative on October 1, 2024, Nigeria has experienced a strategic breakthrough amid the ongoing economic turmoil resulting from the Iran-Israel-US conflict in the Middle East. Since its inception, the technical committee on naira-for-crude, which has the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun and Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji and others as members,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renewal of the appointment of Professor Idris Muhammad Bugaje as the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for a second and final term of five years. Professor Bugaje was first appointed to the position on March 14, 2021, and has since overseen key reforms in Nigeria’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector. According to a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the decision to renew Bugaje’s appointment followed a comprehensive review of his performance, leadership record, and contributions to the…
The Headquarters of the Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE, has dismissed allegations that troops provided cover for perpetrators of the recent Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba Community, located in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The denial follows a viral social media claim by a youth leader in the community, who alleged that military personnel aided the attackers responsible for the unprovoked assault that led to the loss of innocent lives. In an official statement issued by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, the military described the allegation as…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has condemned the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State, which resulted in the loss of innocent lives. He has ordered a major deployment of security assets to restore calm and ensure the apprehension of those responsible. IGP Disu extended his condolences to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the affected families, and residents of Angwan Rukuba for the tragic incident. The IGP deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, Umar Shehu Nadada, to Plateau State to assess the security situation, coordinate ongoing operations, and strengthen existing…
The Federal Government has approved the Nigeria National Laureate Annual Prize Programme to celebrate excellence in academic research and innovation across tertiary institutions in the country. The Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa, described the initiative as a strategic effort to promote scholarly excellence and position research as a key driver of national development. Under the programme, top-performing students will receive cash awards of ₦5 million for outstanding undergraduate dissertations, ₦10 million for exceptional master’s theses, and ₦20 million for groundbreaking doctoral research, in addition to national recognition. Dr. Alausa explained that the initiative aims to reposition academic work as…
The Federal Government has unveiled the National Digital Economy Research Clusters under Project BRIDGE, a major initiative aimed at transforming Nigerian universities into centres of innovation, entrepreneurship, and global competitiveness. The Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, said the programme is designed to align education, research, and digital infrastructure in support of Nigeria’s transition to a knowledge-based economy. He disclosed that Project BRIDGE, valued at $2 billion, will see the deployment of over 90,000 kilometres of fibre optic infrastructure to connect universities and other key institutions across the country. According to the minister, the Research Clusters will focus on six…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the country, declaring that Nigeria will not succumb to criminal elements as efforts intensify to restore peace in Plateau State. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Tuesday during a press briefing in Abuja, while addressing the recent security situation in Plateau State following an attack in Angwan Rukuba. “Nigeria will not yield to criminal elements. We will protect our people, and we will prevail,” the minister stated, urging citizens not to allow violence to divide communities. He expressed condolences to…
Gwamnan Jihar Bauchi, Bala Mohammed, ya baiyana yiwuwar sauya sheka daga jam’iyyar PDP zuwa ADC, yana mai danganta hakan da rikicin da ke ci gaba da addabar jam’iyyarsa ta yanzu. Mohammed, wanda kuma shi ne Shugaban Kungiyar Gwamnonin PDP, ya bayyana hakan ne a ranar Talata yayin da yake karbar bakuncin tawagar jam’iyyar ADC karkashin jagorancin tsohon Sakataren Gwamnatin Tarayya, Babachir Lawal, a Fadar Gwamnatin Jihar Bauchi. Da yake zantawa da manema labarai bayan wata ganawar sirri, gwamnan ya ce yiwuwar sauya shekar tasa na da nasaba da rarrabuwar kawuna da ta ki ci ta ki cinyewa a cikin PDP,…
Hukumar EFCC ta jaddada cewa dole ne a ci gaba da sauraron shari’ar tsohon gwamnan Jihar Jigawa, Sule Lamido, tare da ‘ya’yansa da sauran waɗanda ake tuhuma, a gaban alkaliyar da ta fara shari’ar, Ijeoma Ojukwu. Lauyan EFCC, Chile Okoroma, ne ya bayyana hakan a ranar Laraba a gaban Peter Lifu a Babbar Kotun Tarayya da ke Abuja. Ya ce har yanzu hukumar na jiran martanin Babban Alkalin Kotun Tarayya, John Tsoho, kan buƙatar da suka gabatar. Okoroma ya yi wannan bayani ne bayan an kira karar domin sake gurfanar da waɗanda ake tuhuma, inda ya bayyana cewa buƙatar EFCC…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested ten suspects in connection with the killing of Garba Sufyanu and the abduction of his wife in Badariya area of Birnin Kebbi. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued in the state capital, noting that the police strongly condemn the incident. He assured residents of the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, adding that the abducted victim, Zainab Mohammad, has been rescued and reunited with her family. According to the statement, the breakthrough followed a coordinated operation by the State Intelligence Department (SID) and…
Ado Salisu No fewer than 32 secondary schools in Kano State are set to compete in the state preliminaries of the Inter-Secondary Nestlé Milo Basketball Championship, scheduled to take place from April 2 to 3, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Head of School Sports at the Kano State Ministry of Education, Malam Kabiru Shehu, the boys’ category will be held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Sani Abacha Sports Complex, while the girls’ matches will take place at Government Girls College Dala. Shehu disclosed that 17 schools will compete in the boys’ category, while 15 schools…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Area Command, has urged stakeholders in the trade sector to strictly adhere to the operational guidelines of the National Single Window platform to promote transparency and efficiency in trade processes. The appeal was made during a three-day sensitisation programme held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in collaboration with the National Single Window Project Secretariat. The programme aimed to boost stakeholder awareness, bridge knowledge gaps, and encourage effective use of the newly introduced digital trade platform. Speaking at the event, the Customs Area Controller of the PTML Command, Comptroller Joe…
A Kano State High Court sitting in Bompai has arraigned four men in connection with the alleged killing of a housewife, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi quarters of Kano earlier this year. The defendants Umar Auwalu, Yakubu Dayyabu, Isyaka Yakubu, and Umar Ali—are facing multiple charges, including homicide, rape, armed robbery, and arson. At the court session, three of the accused persons pleaded not guilty to the charges. The first defendant, Umar Auwalu, reportedly admitted to most of the allegations; however, the court entered a not guilty plea on his behalf in accordance with legal provisions…
Stakeholders under the Kano State Community of Practice (CoP), in collaboration with Save the Children International, have raised concerns over declining health budget performance in Kano State, calling for urgent legislative action to address gaps in immunisation and primary healthcare funding. The concerns were presented during an advocacy visit to the Kano State House of Assembly, aimed at strengthening collaboration between civil society advocates and lawmakers to improve healthcare service delivery. The visit focused on findings from the 2025 Health and Immunisation Budget Tracking Exercise conducted under the Boost Project, which assessed allocations, releases, and transparency indicators within the state’s…
Eight members of the House of Representatives have defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in a move expected to reshape the political landscape in Kano State. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, formally announced the defection during plenary, confirming the switch of the lawmakers to the ruling party. Those who defected include Deputy Minority Leader, Aliyu Sani Madaki (Dala); Ghali Mustapha (Ajingi/Albasu/Gaya); Shehu Muhammad Bello (Fagge); Dankawu Idris (Kumbotso); Hussain Hassan Shehu (Nassarawa); Rabiu Yusuf (Sumaila/Takai); Muhammad Garba Chiroma (Gezawa/Gabasawa); Ibrahim Mohammed (Gwale); and Tijjani Abdulkadir Jobe (Tofa/Dawakin-Tofa/Rimingado). The…