The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has extended his heartfelt condolences to Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, his family, and the people of Kaduna State over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Umma Ahmad El-Rufai. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai. El-Rufai’s Son Dumps APC for ADC, Declares Re-Election Bid Rt. Hon. Falgore described her death as a profound and irreparable loss, noting that she embodied discipline, integrity, love, and sacrifice—values that form the foundation of a strong and admirable family.…
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In a high-level strategic convergence at the Federal Ministry of Environment, the Government of Nigeria has outlined plans to transform the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project from a time-bound initiative into a permanent pillar of national environmental architecture. The meeting brought together the three cabinet ministers overseeing ACReSAL, who reached consensus on the need to sustain the project’s lessons in landscape restoration and community resilience beyond its current lifespan. The Chairman of the ACReSAL Federal Steering Committee and Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, emphasized that the “knowledge gain” from ACReSAL must serve as a permanent blueprint for…
Yushau A. Shuaib Some call it the law of karma. I prefer the older formulation: what you do unto others shall, in time, be done unto you. Nigeria’s recent political history offers few more instructive illustrations of this truth than the parallel fates of Sambo Dasuki and Abubakar Malami. Those expressing sympathy for former Attorney‑General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, over his current ordeal with the EFCC and the DSS may have conveniently forgotten what befell former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki—arrested barely a day after handing over office. His story remains one of the most troubling…
Nigeria has recorded a major milestone in its digital transformation drive as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) formally assumed control of the Nigeria Government Enterprise Architecture (NGEA) infrastructure. The handover ceremony, held in Abuja, marks a significant step in advancing digital governance, underpinned by a strategic partnership between NITDA and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The NGEA initiative is a core component of Nigeria’s e-Government Masterplan 2.0, designed to establish a coordinated framework for managing government IT investments and critical digital resources. The system is expected to improve efficiency by aligning digital infrastructure with national priorities. With…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have renewed their commitment to intensifying joint efforts to combat drug trafficking along Nigeria’s maritime corridor. The renewed partnership followed a courtesy visit by the newly appointed Commander of the NDLEA Tincan Strategic Command, Solomon Omotosho, to the KLT Command in Lagos. NOA Sensitises Students on Drug Abuse, Examination Malpractice In a statement issued Thursday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Victor Ogagbor, the visit highlighted the shared resolve of both agencies to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in tackling narcotics trafficking. Receiving…
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded ₦14.7 billion in revenue while dealing a significant blow to smuggling activities, with seizures valued at over ₦2.5 billion. The Acting Customs Area Controller, Wale Adewole, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Command’s Operational Headquarters in Ibadan on Thursday. Adewole said the Command intensified surveillance and enforcement operations across Oyo and Osun states, leading to the interception of various prohibited and smuggled goods in line with the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023. Saulawa Assumes Office as Acting Customs Provost Marshal According to him, items seized include…
Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission (NSC) has pledged stronger collaboration with the Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation of Nigeria (ABBFN) to regulate gyms, enhance talent development, and position Nigeria as a hub for international fitness events. NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, made this known in Abuja during a courtesy visit by an ABBFN delegation led by its President, Soye Elekima. Dikko said the partnership would strengthen talent identification systems, improve training facilities, and raise competition standards across all levels of bodybuilding and fitness in the country. “We are committed to building a structured pathway from grassroots to elite levels, ensuring…
Ado Salisu The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Athletics and Other Sports Commission, an NGO advocating accountability and transparency in sports, Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, has defended the vote of confidence passed on the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), describing it as expected and within the rights of Congress members. Reacting to the outcome of the recent NFF Congress held in Yenagoa, Gombe said the endorsement of NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and his executive was not unprecedented, noting that similar actions had been taken in the past. Speaking in a statement issued in Abuja, the sports entrepreneur…
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Umar Ahmed, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the Kingdom of Sweden following a high-level meeting with Diana Janse in Abuja. The meeting, held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, provided a platform for both countries to review existing partnerships and explore new areas of collaboration, particularly in trade, investment, and regional security. BUA-UAE MoU Reinforces Nigeria’s Global Trade Ambitions-Tinubu Speaking during the engagement, Janse expressed Sweden’s readiness to deepen its partnership with Nigeria, noting the country’s strategic importance within the European Union framework. She also highlighted ongoing…
Mataimakin gwamnan jihar Kano Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo ya ajiye aikinsa, kamar yadda wata sanarwa daga ƙungiyar Kwankwasiyya ta bayyana a ranar Juma’a. A cikin sanarwar da mai magana da yawun ƙungiyar, Dakta Habibu Sale Mohammed, ya sanya wa hannu, an ce matakin murabus ɗin ya zo ne duk da wahalarsa, domin kare muradun al’umma da kuma tabbatar da daidaito a harkokin mulki a jihar. Sanarwar ta bayyana cewa wasu al’amura na baya-bayan nan sun takaita ikon mataimakin gwamnan wajen gudanar da cikakken aikinsa yadda ya kamata, lamarin da ya sa ya zama dole a ba ofishin damar yin aiki…