The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly security incident that claimed several lives and left many others injured. The attack, which occurred on Sunday at Gari Ya Waye community in Angwan Rukuba, has heightened tensions in the area and prompted swift action by authorities. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the government announced that the curfew takes immediate effect from midnight of March 29 and will run until April 1, 2026. The government, led by Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, strongly condemned…
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The newly posted Permanent Secretary at the Bauchi State Ministry of Education, Ahmed Ibrahim, has officially assumed duty, pledging to bring professionalism and renewed commitment to the state’s education sector. Ahmed Ibrahim arrived at the ministry accompanied by the management of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board, led by its Executive Chairman, Rilwan Mohamed. Speaking during a brief reception held in his honour, Dr. Mohamed described the appointment as timely and beneficial to the education sector, noting that the new Permanent Secretary is a seasoned administrator with a proven track record in public service. He commended Ibrahim’s dedication…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council in a move aimed at creating a level playing ground for political participation ahead of the forthcoming general elections. Zulum Extends ₦50m Aid to Family of Officer Killed By Boko Haram The decision, announced in a press release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani, is intended to allow any member of the council interested in contesting elective positions to do so without conflict of interest. According to the directive, all Commissioners are to hand over the affairs of their respective…
Murtala muhammed Rijiyar Zaki Democracy, at its most essential, is an act of trust. Citizens go to the polls, cast their votes, and place in the hands of an elected individual the authority to govern on their behalf. That authority is borrowed, not given. It is conditional, not absolute. It belongs, in the final and irreducible sense, to the people who granted it, and it must be exercised in their interest, not in the interest of whoever helped engineer its acquisition. This elementary principle, the very foundation upon which every credible democracy in the world is constructed, is the principle…
The Kano State Hospitals Management Board (HMB) has confirmed the death of one of the quintuplets recently delivered at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, while the remaining four babies continue to receive intensive medical care. In a statement issued by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman, the quintuplets were born prematurely and admitted into the hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), where they are being managed for Preterm Very Low Birth Weight (PVLBW) and other associated complications. The HMB explained that all five babies were immediately placed on intensive care support, including incubator care, intravenous fluids, and antibiotic therapy,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has established a dedicated support fund for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, including personnel wounded in the line of duty and families of fallen heroes. The President made the announcement on Sunday to mark his 74th birthday, describing the initiative as a tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and service of military personnel safeguarding the nation. Kebbi Releases ₦50m for Ex-Servicemen, Widows of Fallen Heroes As part of the directive, the President instructed the Accountant-General of the Federation to create a special account that will provide targeted assistance to injured service members, as well as widows, widowers,…
Ibrahim Sulaiman The National Institute of Public Health and Infectious Diseases (NIPHID), Saye, Zaria, has intensified efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB) through a widespread sensitisation campaign across religious centres and primary healthcare facilities in Kaduna State. The campaign, which targeted Juma’at mosques, churches, and Primary Health Care (PHC) centres in Chikaji, Sabon Gari Local Government Area, aimed at promoting awareness on the prevention, early detection, and treatment of tuberculosis, while encouraging community participation in tackling the disease. Speaking during the exercise, the Director-General of NIPHID, Dr. Abdullahi Dalhatu Aminu, expressed optimism that tuberculosis can be eliminated if all stakeholders actively…
Ado Salisu Grassroots footballers across Nigeria have been urged to uphold discipline and demonstrate good conduct as they strive for greater opportunities in the sport. The call was made by Wale Joseph, Coordinator of the Jagaban Cup, following the successful conclusion of a scouting tournament held in Lagos on Sunday. The competition, organised by 36 Lion Investment, Diamond Sports Management, and the Lagos State Football Association, brought together emerging talents from across the country in a bid to discover and nurture future stars. Assessing the tournament, Joseph described it as one of the best scouting competitions in Nigeria, noting that…
The Executive Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area, Hon. Lawan Najume, has approved the immediate dismissal of two of his advisers over alleged misconduct during an official state function in Kano. The affected officials, Hon. Sani Salisu Gude, Adviser on Commerce and Investment, and Isa Samaila Kanye, Adviser on Support Services, were relieved of their duties following actions described as inappropriate and inconsistent with the standards expected of public office holders. The incident reportedly occurred at the Government House in Kano during a formal reception hosted by the state governor. Their conduct at the high-profile event was said to have…
The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Alhassan Yahya, has commended the leadership of Kano Correspondents’ Chapel, NUJ, for providing platforms and occasions that foster love, unity and progress among journalists. Comrade Yahya stated this at Kano Press Centre, on Sunday, during the 2026 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah Celebrations, Thanksgiving And Special Prayers Ceremony, organized by Kano Correspondents’ Chapel, NUJ, to appreciate God for the successful month long Ramadan fasting period and the Eid-El-Fitr Sallah celebrations. NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel Hosts Maiden Tea Break in Kano The NUJ National President used the occasion to urge journalists to reflect on…