The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has strongly condemned the recent killing of innocent citizens in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State, describing the incident as tragic and unacceptable. In a press statement issued on April 1, 2026, and signed by its Secretary General, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, the Council expressed deep outrage over the attack and called on authorities to move beyond routine condemnations to decisive action. The Council noted that the recurring cycle of violence followed by mere statements from authorities is no longer sufficient, stressing that the protection of lives and property remains the primary responsibility of…
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The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, is currently in London, United Kingdom, participating in an International Energy Summit aimed at attracting investment and strengthening electricity supply in the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, Abdullahi Idris Zuru, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. Reliable Electricity Critical to Healthcare Reform Agenda-Minister According to Zuru, Governor Idris has, since assuming office, consistently engaged technical experts in the electricity sector and committed significant resources toward improving power supply as part of his broader industrialisation agenda. He explained that the…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, will not defect to the African Democratic Congress, but will instead remain in the Peoples Democratic Party and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to Ireporter Online, Wike made this known during a media briefing on Friday while addressing recent political developments and alignments ahead of upcoming elections. Court Ruling Shifts PDP Power Balance in Favour of Turaki He explained that Bala Mohammed had previously clarified his stance, emphasizing his decision to stay within the PDP rather than join another political…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that public enlightenment remains vital to the success of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in promoting accountability, transparency, and ethical standards across Nigeria’s public service. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known during a courtesy visit by the Chairman of the CCB, Abdullahi Usman Bello, and his delegation to the Ministry in Abuja. The Minister stressed that awareness creation is a cornerstone of effective governance, noting that many public servants have limited understanding of the Bureau’s mandate beyond asset declaration. “Many public servants in this country do not know…
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…
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,…