The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing State Police, describing the reform as both necessary and inevitable to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), led by its Chairman, Major General Chris Olukolade (Rtd), at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Kano State Police Command Celebrates Promotion of 272 Officers He said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to ensure the establishment of State Police once the required legal framework is in place. “It is the desire of President…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to the establishment of State Police as part of efforts to strengthen security across Nigeria. The President made this known on Friday at the State House, Abuja, during an interfaith breaking of fast attended by members of the House of Representatives. Tinubu’s Policies Freeing Up Funds for State Projects-Minister Tinubu also pledged support for measures aimed at reducing the high turnover of lawmakers in future elections, noting the importance of legislative continuity. “I appreciate the impressive turnout, and this shows the spirit of unity. You spoke very well as a team leader;…
The Kano State Government has rejected allegations made by Buba Galadima accusing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Department of State Services (DSS) of suppressing opposition voices, describing the claims as false, malicious, and politically motivated. In a statement made available to newsmen,the government said the allegations lacked any factual basis and were aimed at damaging the reputation of the governor and undermining public confidence in democratic institutions. DSS Ta Gurfanar da El-Rufai a Kotu Kan Zargin Nadar Wayar Ribadu The statement, signed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the administration remained committed to…
The Federal Government has commissioned a $406,000 Central Cold Chain store in Maiduguri, Borno State, built to safeguard vaccines for residents across the state and neighbouring areas. Speaking during the unveiling on Friday, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammed Pate, said the store was reconstructed following the 2024 floods that submerged the facility, destroying vaccines and the infrastructure. Represented by the Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Muyi Aina, the Minister described the newly constructed facility as bigger and better, adding that it now has more space, greater flexibility, and is solar-powered. He…
A United States District Court has sentenced a Nigerian, Leslie Chinedu Mba, to 19 years’ imprisonment for his role in a $4 million fraud scheme and attempts to obtain residency through fraudulent marriages to elderly women. PUNCH Online gathered from a statement issued on Friday by the US Attorney for the District of Houston, Nicholas Ganjei, that the court also ordered that Mba be deported upon completion of his prison term. Ganjei said the 40-year-old, alongside other co-conspirators, carried out a series of business email compromise and romance scams between April 2018 and December 2023, targeting unsuspecting victims who believed…
The Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs has successfully reunited a child with his biological parents after ten years of separation, bringing an emotional closure to a decade-long ordeal. The reunion ceremony was held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kano and overseen by the Commissioner, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani. The child, identified as Musa, had been living in Dawanau under Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, while his family of origin is from Gwagwalada. ‘Mothers Are the Heartbeat of Every Home’-Remi Tinubu His reunion followed a thorough and carefully coordinated process involving traditional authorities, officials…
The Kano State Government KNSG has defended its decision to request the return of official vehicles from government officials who recently resigned their appointments, stating that the action is in line with public service rules and existing laws. The clarification was contained in a press statement issued on by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya. Kebbi Governor Donates Six Vehicles to Hisbah, Zakkat Boards The government said the directive followed widespread discussions and what it described as misleading commentaries on social media alleging that the administration acted unfairly in asking former appointees, particularly commissioners, to return vehicles…
Ibrahim Sulaiman The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustained public enlightenment campaigns aimed at promoting compliance with traffic regulations and reducing road crashes across its Kaduna Zonal Command. The newly appointed Assistant Corps Marshal in charge of the zone, Abdullahi Sunusi Gamburawa, made this known during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, at his palace in Zaria. FRSC Mobilizes Patrols Ahead of Eid-El-Fitri Travel Surge Gamburawa said the corps would continue to engage stakeholders in the transport sector through regular forums and sensitisation programmes designed to educate drivers and other…
Residents of the Kore community in Dambatta Local Government Area of Kano State have constructed and handed over three office buildings to the police to strengthen security operations in the area. The newly built offices at the Kore Police Division were commissioned on Thursday by the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. The project, funded and executed by members of the community, was described as part of efforts to support the police and enhance safety in the…
No fewer than 263 stranded Nigerians have voluntarily returned from Agadez in the Niger Republic, arriving in Kano aboard two flights under a coordinated repatriation effort. The returnees arrived in two batches at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, with the majority identified as young men, alongside a few women and children. FG, IOM Evacuate Hundreds of Stranded Nigerians from Niger The exercise was conducted under the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) programme of the International Organization for Migration in collaboration with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI). The Federal Commissioner of NCFRMI, Hon.…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have outrightly rejected the recently signed Electoral Act amendment bill 2026, describing it as a threat to democracy and an attempt to establish a one-party system in Nigeria. Ajuji Ahmed, NNPP’s national chairman, addressed journalists in Abuja on Thursday on behalf of the opposition parties. Arewa Consultative Forum Slams Alleged Alteration of Electoral Act Ajuji said the opposition parties will deploy all constitutional avenues to block the implementation of the Electoral Act. “We demand that the national assembly immediately commence a fresh amendment to the Electoral Act 2026,…
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) at the Authority’s Headquarters in Abuja. During the visit, both organisations renewed their commitment to sustained collaboration aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s energy security, promoting national prosperity, and delivering on the Presidential mandate to boost oil production, gas utilisation, expand refining capacity, and attract investment. Engr. Ojulari highlighted that NNPC Ltd’s strategic focus is anchored on disciplined execution and operational excellence, with profitability serving as the guiding principle of the company’s commercial operations. He also…
The management of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has placed an immediate ban on all “signing-out” activities and the unauthorized use of academic gowns within the university campus. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Lamara Garba, on behalf of the Registrar, the university said it had observed with concern the increasing trend of signing-out celebrations by graduating students. According to the statement, all forms of signing-out activities are now prohibited. This includes wearing defaced clothing, the use of paint, ink or markers on the body or on university property, public disturbances, and any related acts carried out…
Sani Dutsinma The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kebbi State chapter, has dismissed claims by former Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) President, AbdulWaheed Ibrahim Umar, that the media has underreported the achievements of the Kebbi people and the state government. In a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, NUJ Kebbi Chairman Alhaji Kabiru Wurma described Umar’s remarks as misleading and suggested they were intended to impress Governor Nasir Idris during his address at the NLC retreat in the state. Digital Transformation Gains Momentum as NCS Engages Media “We were taken aback when Comrade Umar, while at…
Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim In Kuki town, a rural community in Kano State, falling sick is not just a health challenge, it is a race against time. Situated in Bebeji Local Government Area, Kuki town comprising Kalgon Kuki and Nasarawar Kuki is grappling with two persistent problems: the absence of a functional hospital and severely dilapidated access roads. For residents, especially pregnant women, children and the elderly, accessing medical care often means trekking long distances or enduring risky motorcycle rides over broken roads filled with potholes, sand and mud. A Community Without a Hospital There is no…
The Presidential Initiative on Unlocking Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC), in collaboration with partners in the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), says the Affordable Diagnostics and Medicines for Malaria (ADMFM) technical team has made significant progress toward ensuring Nigerians have access to affordable, quality malaria treatment and essential commodities. Speaking during the ADMFM Technical Working Group meeting to align on next steps, PVAC National Coordinator, Dr. Abdu Mukhtar, emphasized the critical importance of malaria as a major public health priority in Nigeria, particularly regarding the supply of essential medicines and diagnostic commodities. He noted that malaria elimination remains a key agenda…
A member of the National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress, Oladimeji Fabiyi, has slammed the Federal Government for its alleged vindictive actions in keeping the former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai in custody. Fabiyi, who is the Deputy National Financial Secretary of the ADC, in a statement on Thursday, said that the presidency was acting out of fear by keeping el-Rufai in custody. El-Rufai to Sue Over Report Linking Him to Witness Attack He noted that while there are many members of the ruling All Progressives Congress with corruption allegations hanging over them, the Federal Government has…
The German Embassy Abuja has launched a policy discussion series aimed at addressing Nigeria’s security challenges, with experts emphasising the need to balance kinetic and non-kinetic approaches. Speaking at the inaugural session held late Wednesday night in Abuja, the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annett Günther, said the initiative was designed to stimulate fresh thinking and sustained engagement on how to make Nigeria safer. According to her, the discussion was intended to generate ideas, deepen analysis of Nigeria’s insecurity situation and explore practical solutions and pathways forward. “This is the first edition of the policy discussion series that we have started…
The new Vice- Chancellor Federal University Dutse, Prof. Ahmad Muhammed-Gumel has revealed his plans to mount degree programs in Artificial Intelligence &Machine Learning, Data Science & Analytics, Networking and Cloud Computing among others. The VC, who stated this during an interactive session with staff of the university, said in order to achieve academic excellence in the 21st Century there was the need to revise and modernize curricula to meet NUC benchmarks and global digital transformation in pedagogy. Mr Gumel added that part of his plan in this regard iwas to introduce new and on-demand programs like AI & Machine Learning,…
The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), in collaboration with the European Union (EU), has convened a stakeholder engagement workshop to review Nigeria’s draft Nuclear and Radiation Safety Policy and Strategy under the European Union Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (EU-INSC) Project. The two-day workshop took place at the Conference Room of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) in Abuja. Iran Slams Israel’s “Doctrine of Domination” Amid Renewed Nuclear Talks with US Representing the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NNRA, General Manager of the Radiological Safety Department, Mr. Farouq Ingawa, said the workshop was organised to review the draft policy…