Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has signed the ₦1.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, setting the stage for accelerated development and inclusive economic growth across the state. The governor assented to the bill on Wednesday during a meeting of the Kano State Executive Council held at the Government House, Kano. Nigeria Urged to Close Immunization Funding Gap Ahead of 2026 Budget According to a statement issued by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the signing followed the passage of the bill by the Kano State House of Assembly last week.…
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Ibrahim Ibrahim Residents of Jigawa State have raised alarm over a surge in road traffic accidents that claimed at least 38 lives within four days, calling on the government to urgently revive the transport policy introduced under former Governor Sule Lamido. The appeal follows a series of fatal crashes recorded in Ringim and Dutse Local Government Areas, leaving dozens dead, several others injured, and properties worth millions of naira destroyed. Special Report: Petrol Hike Hits Hard as Transport Fares Soar in Kano On Friday, no fewer than 11 people lost their lives while 12 others sustained varying degrees of injuries…
The Joint Task Force North East (JTF NE), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has recorded a major operational success with the arrest of a suspected suicide bomber and the interception of materials intended for the manufacture of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Borno State. The arrest followed sustained joint security operations and intelligence-led surveillance aimed at securing Banki town in Bama Local Government Area, conducted by troops of 152 Task Force Battalion in collaboration with other security agencies. Troops Identify Man Orchestrating Suicide Bombings in Maiduguri According to military sources, the suspect was apprehended at about 5:40pm on Monday, December 29,…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has inaugurated a newly constructed 48-classroom High Islamic College in Gubio Local Government Area of northern Borno State. The state-of-the-art institution is designed to deliver a hybrid education model that integrates Western education with the traditional Sangaya (Qur’anic) education system, in line with the state government’s education reform agenda. Zulum Flags Off ₦20m Cash, Food Aid for 3,000 Borno Residents Governor Zulum explained that the initiative is part of an integrated policy framework aimed at providing learners with a holistic education that combines religious grounding with contemporary academic and vocational skills. Speaking during the…
Lagos State authorities have arrested a 15-year-old boy, Mafus Azeez, for aggressively soliciting alms along the Lekki–Epe Expressway by displaying bank account details and operating a POS device. The arrest forms part of ongoing enforcement and mop-up operations across key corridors of the state, aimed at ensuring public safety and orderly streets. The teenager is reportedly a repeat offender, known for engaging in this activity despite previous warnings from authorities. Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post on X “One Mafus Azeez, aged 15, was apprehended along the Lekki–Epe Expressway for…
Hon. Abdullahi Zubairu Abiya has emerged as the Acting State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State, following the sacking of the former State Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa. Abiya’s emergence was endorsed by the NNPP State Executive Committee (EXCO) after an emergency meeting held at the party’s state secretariat in Kano. Gov. Yusuf Resigns NNPP Membership as Kano Political Realignment Deepens Announcing the decision, the party’s Assistant Legal Adviser, Barrister Yusuf Mukhtar, said the appointment was made in accordance with the provisions of the NNPP constitution, stressing that due process was followed. Party sources disclosed that the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance and former Branch Manager of Polaris Bank Plc, Bauchi branch, Yakubu Adamu, before the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, over alleged money laundering involving ₦5.79 billion. Adamu was docked on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, alongside Ayab Agro Products and Freight Company Limited on a six-count charge related to money laundering, contrary to Section 21(a) and punishable under Section 21 of the Money Laundering Act, 2022. EFCC Chairman Urges Students to Uphold Discipline, Integrity The case is heard by Justice Emeka Nwite. At the commencement…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Faculty of Life Sciences, Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has successfully concluded a two-day capacity-building workshop for academic staff on Financial Technology (Fintech), blockchain, and other emerging digital tools. The training, held at the Faculty of Life Sciences, was moderated by the Deputy Dean, Dr. Aminu Ahmed Aliko. It focused on how modern technologies can be leveraged to enhance teaching, scientific research, innovation, and academic productivity. Participants were exposed to practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and digital research tools, with hands-on demonstrations aimed at improving data management,…
Hukumar Kula da Abinci da Magunguna ta Ƙasa (NAFDAC) ta yi gargaɗi ga ’yan Najeriya kan yaduwar kwaroron roba na Kiss na bogi a manyan kasuwanni a faɗin ƙasar. A wata sanarwa da ta fitar, NAFDAC ta ce ta samu bayanan ne daga DKT International Nigeria, inda aka gano kwaroron roban bogin a kasuwanni kamar Onitsha, Idumota, Trade Fair, da kuma wasu sassan Kano, Abuja, Uyo, Gombe da Enugu. Hukumar ta bayyana cewa kwaroron roban bogin na da ƙarancin inganci, rashin tsafta, ƙarancin man shafawa da kuma kuskuren bayanai a jiki, lamarin da ke jefa lafiyar masu amfani cikin haɗari.…
Sani Dutsinma Residents of Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State were thrown into panic on Tuesday following a loud explosion at the Bagudo General Hospital. The Kebbi State Police Command confirmed the incident, which occurred on December 30, 2025, but assured the public that no lives were lost. Drone Strikes, Explosions Disrupt Dubai, Abu Dhabi Airports The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, said security agencies responded swiftly to the incident to secure the area and prevent any further threat to public safety. According to him, a joint security team comprising the Police, Military, and Vigilante personnel immediately…