The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has signed landmark Development Agreements with Suburban Broadband Limited and Akida Hills Limited to transform Jabi Lake into a modern recreational hub in the heart of Abuja. Speaking at the signing ceremony, FCT Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, hailed Abuja as a fast-developing city with immense potential for recreation. Minister Wike Seeks EU Investment in Agriculture, Real Estate He noted, however, that the pace of urban development had been slowed by land speculators who held onto plots without developing them. The Minister emphasized that the era of land hoarding in the FCT is over.…
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed charges against the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, over his alleged involvement in wiretapping the telephone lines of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. In the three-count charge, marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026 was filed early on Monday before the Federal High Court in Abuja, the secret police accused the former governor of breaching the Cybercrimes Prohibition Act, (2024), and the Nigerian Communications Act (2003.) El-Rufa’i Sues Kaduna House Of Assembly Over N432 Billion Claim Counts in the charge read: That you, Mallam Nasir El Rufai, adult, male, on…
Bosede Olufunmi Zainab A retired Assistant Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kabiru Yusuf-Nadabo, has called for the relocation of the popular Singer Market in Kano to the Dangwaro International Market, citing persistent fire outbreaks and safety concerns. Yusuf-Nadabo, who is also a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Jigawa State, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Kano. He said relocating the market had become necessary to address recurring fire incidents that have plagued the facility over the past 15 years. FFS Urges Strict Compliance…
Bosede Olufunmi Zainab The Federal Fire Service has called on residents, business owners, and property managers to strictly comply with fire safety regulations and improve awareness of preventive measures in public and private buildings. Assistant Comptroller General of the Service, Umar Faruk-Muhammad, made the call in a sympathy message issued on behalf of the Comptroller General, following a recent fire incident that affected residents and traders. Ex FRSC Marshal Calls for Relocation of Singer Market After Repeated Fire Incidents He expressed solidarity with those impacted and assured the public of the agency’s commitment to protecting lives and property. Faruk-Muhammad stated…
The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has praised a community-driven scholarship initiative that successfully enrolled 125 out-of-school children into formal education, describing the effort as a major step toward addressing the education gap in Kano State. K-SAFE made the commendation during the inaugural Education Enrollment and Empowerment Programme organized by Rijiyar Zaki Youth Connect . The forum noted that the initiative, supported by private donors, community stakeholders, and government institutions, provided scholarships, school uniforms, learning materials, and sanitary supplies for girls. According to the forum, these interventions are essential in promoting dignity, improving access to education, and ensuring…
The United States has frozen the assets and properties of eight Nigerians accused of having links to the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. This was contained in a 3,000-page document dated February 10, released by the United States Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and sighted by the correspondent on Monday. The document also identified individuals sanctioned for cybercrime-related offences and other security threats. The pronouncement comes on the heels of recent recommendations by the US Congress for visa bans and asset freezes on persons and groups accused of violations of religious…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled a digital One-Stop-Shop (OSS) platform aimed at eliminating bureaucratic bottlenecks at Nigeria’s ports and reducing cargo clearance time to just 48 hours. The launch ceremony took place in Lagos, with the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, describing the OSS initiative as a major structural reform to modernize border operations and strengthen Nigeria’s trade competitiveness. The platform aligns with national business reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration and meets global standards outlined in the World Trade Organisation’s Trade Facilitation Agreement, which estimates that efficient border reforms can reduce trade costs in developing economies by…
Officers and personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service, Kano/Jigawa Area Command, participated in a wellness marathon aimed at promoting health, camaraderie, and team cohesion, highlighting the importance of work-life balance alongside enforcement duties. The exercise,was led by the Acting Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Usman Adamu, in line with directives from the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, encouraging officers to maintain a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal wellbeing. Addressing participants, DC Adamu described the marathon as more than just a physical activity, emphasizing its role in sustaining individual health and collective strength. “Our culture too often condenses…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its commitment to working closely with the military to enhance security across the North East. The development followed a courtesy visit by the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Borno/Yobe Area Command, Abubakar Idris, and his delegation to the Theatre Commander of the North East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, Abdulsalam Abubakar, at Maimalari Barracks, Maiduguri, Borno State. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Customs Abubakar Ubali, the visit was aimed at consolidating existing inter-agency ties and exploring innovative strategies, including the use of geospatial technology, to combat…
The Director of the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Sanusi Gaya Mohammed, has led members of the Centre’s management team on an inspection tour of the SIBLING Project facilities ahead of their official commissioning. The SIBLING Project is a collaborative initiative involving the CDA, the Faculty of Agriculture, and the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), aimed at strengthening agribusiness training, value addition, and capacity development among beneficiaries. Members of the inspection team included the Deputy Director (Training), Professor Murtala Mohammed Badamasi; Deputy Director (Research and Innovation), Dr Mustapha Mohammed Bello; and Deputy Director (Outreach and Partnership), Dr Amina Lawan Mustapha.…
The Governing Council of Yakubu Gowon University has ratified the appointments of Professors Rosemary Kanene Udeozor and Muhammad Umar Ndagi as Deputy Vice-Chancellors for Academic and Administration. The Council, chaired by Olanrewaju Tejuoso, approved the appointments at its 82nd Extraordinary Meeting held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the university’s main campus. Professor Udeozor, a specialist in Educational Administration and Planning from the Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, was appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), while Professor Ndagi, a professor of Arabic linguistics from the Department of Arabic, was named Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration). The appointments followed their earlier emergence unopposed…
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Jibril Ismail Falgore, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Kano State Government, traders, and residents affected by the recent fire outbreak at the popular Singa Market in Kano metropolis. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by his spokesperson, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, the Speaker described the incident as devastating and unfortunate, noting that it destroyed shops and goods worth billions of naira. Kano Fire Service Saves 8 Persons, N34bn Property in One Month Falgore expressed deep sorrow over the losses suffered by traders and their families, emphasizing that the…
Northwest University Kano has successfully concluded its 2026 Students’ Union Government (SUG) elections, producing a new set of student leaders following a closely contested online voting exercise. The election, witnessed active participation from students across the university’s campuses. Voting was conducted through a dedicated electronic platform, with results made accessible through an official online link to ensure transparency and credibility. At the end of the keenly contested poll, Abduljalil Abdullahi Uba, popularly known as Ababuba, emerged as the new SUG President after securing 556 votes. He narrowly defeated his opponent, Ibrahim Salisu Kabara (MK), who polled 555 votes, with the…
Sani Dutsinma President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Argungu International Fishing Festival as a powerful symbol of Nigeria’s unity, resilience, and peaceful coexistence. The President made the declaration at the 61st edition of the historic fishing and cultural festival held at the Matan Fada arena in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Tinubu assured farmers and fishermen of sustained federal government support aimed at guaranteeing food security and safety across the country. He also commended the organisers for preserving the cultural event for over eight decades, noting its endurance for 83 years despite social and security challenges. The…
The District Head of Dambatta and Sarkin Ban Kano, Dr. Mansur Mukhtar Adnan, has identified communal participation, tolerance, and dedication as critical drivers of societal development. He made the remark during a reception organized in honour of Professor Kabiru Abdussalam following his elevation to professorial rank and appointment as Chief Consultant Chemical Pathologist by the Senate of Bayero University, Kano (BUK). Christmas: Kano Speaker Calls for Tolerance, National Unity Represented by Alhaji Baba Ado, the district head emphasized the importance of mutual respect, unity, and cooperation among community members, noting that societal challenges could only be overcome through collective efforts.…
Ibrahim Sulaiman The Director of Distance Learning at Ahmadu Bello University, Professor Muhammad Bashir Mu’azu, has emphasized the need for the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in engineering education, research, and professional practice. Professor Mu’azu made the call while delivering a keynote lecture at the February General Meeting and launch of the branch calendar of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Zaria Branch, held at the NAERLS New Hall, Samaru campus in Zaria. Africa Must Be Producer, Not Just Consumer, of AI-African Union He noted that while AI has become an important academic and professional tool, over-dependence…
The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), under its ICON2 project initiative, has inaugurated three new marketing hubs comprising 15 shops and also distributed 5,000 bags of processed rice. The processed rice was part of the rice produced by the farmers with the input support and processed by the women group processors, then off- taken from the processors for onward support to over 25,000 women agro-processors in Zaria and Ikara axis of Kaduna state as part of efforts to strengthen women-led businesses and support vulnerable groups. WOFAN Engages Stakeholders on SIBLING Project Implementation The initiative, launched on Saturday in Sabon Gari,…
The Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has unveiled its first Cooperative Society and inaugurated eminent personalities as trustees, marking a significant step toward strengthening members’ welfare and financial stability. The unveiling ceremony, held on Saturday at the Press Centre in Kano, also featured the launch of the Chapel’s maiden Ramadan food distribution programme for its members. WOFAN Distributes Multipurpose Cooperative Grants To PWDs Those inaugurated as trustees include Associate Professor Sule Ya’u Sule, spokesperson to the Kano State Governor, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, and the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Office, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Mai Mota. Speaking…
Panic gripped Singa Market in Kano as another fire outbreak engulfed shops at Gidan Gilas, popularly called “Gidan Mai,” destroying goods worth millions of naira. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a provision shop in flames, with thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Traders and residents rushed to salvage goods and prevent the fire from spreading to adjoining structures, but the intensity of the blaze made containment difficult. Locally Approved Nestlé Baby Formulas Are Safe-NAFDAC Reassures Parents According to onlookers, the fire was rapidly spreading to nearby buildings, creating panic among traders and shoppers in the busy market area. As of this…
The 61st Argungu International Fishing Festival officially began on Saturday at Mata Fada in Argungu town, Kebbi State, with the festival’s largest catch weighing 59 kilograms. The Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, revealed the record in a statement on Saturday afternoon, highlighting the impressive scale of this year’s competition. “61st Argungu fishing festival, biggest fish caught 59Kg,” Dare said. How Argungu Fishing Festival Promoted Peace After Civil War- Emir Mera The festival, which draws thousands of fishermen, tourists, and cultural enthusiasts from across Nigeria and beyond, saw excitement reach a peak as large numbers of the…