In a decisive move to restore peace and security, the Kano State Government, in collaboration with the Joint Task Force (JTF), has intensified operations against bandits’ activities in Shanono and Tsanyawa communities. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Tuesday Governor Yusuf visited the JTF bases in ‘Yankamaye, Faruruwa and Tsaure areas on Tuesday, where he met with officers and troops directly engaged in the fight against banditry. He assured them of full government support, promising enhanced logistics, operational resources, and all necessary assistance to sustain and strengthen ongoing security operations…
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The Senate on Tuesday recorded significant progress on several legislative proposals as four new bills passed first reading during plenary. The bills include the Nigeria Police Force Pension Board (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB. 979); Cannabis Reclassification Treaty (Ratification and Enforcement) Bill, 2025 (SB. 970); Digital Communication Platforms (Oversight & Regulation) Bill, 2025 (SB. 971); and the Digital Health Essential Services (Designation) Bill, 2025 (SB. 977). Political Tsunami as Tambuwal, Leads Senators to ADC Lawmakers also considered the recall and recommittal of Clauses 4 and 9 of the National Identity Management Commission (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by the Senate…
Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu Coming to terms with the claim of life expectancy rates of Africans, especially in Nigeria, in view of what we see on the ground, remains one of the perplexing things that keeps reverberating in the minds of the discerning individuals. Fifty-six point three six years (whatever that means) has been pegged as the life expectancy rate of Nigerians in 2025. This figure is a significant improvement from 32.62years in 1950. Yet the 2025 statistics show that Nigeria was ranked as the country with the lowest life expectancy rate across the globe. Our faith and experience proved…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The nomination, conveyed in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, comes following the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Mondayn. General Musa, 58, is a highly distinguished soldier who served as Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 until October 2025 and was awarded the Colin Powell Award for Soldiering in 2012. Defence Ministry Goes Digital as Minister Launches ECMS Born in Sokoto in 1967, General Musa completed his primary and secondary education in the state before attending the College of Advanced…
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has urged newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to provide purposeful leadership and fast-track ongoing reforms within the Federal Civil Service. Speaking at the opening of a two-day induction programme in Abuja, Mrs. Walson-Jack said the appointees are assuming office at a critical time and carry the strategic responsibility of steering government operations toward national development goals. Serve the Nation as Unto God -HCSF Urges Civil Servants She congratulated the five new Permanent Secretaries, describing their appointments as well-deserved recognitions of merit, competence and years of distinguished service.…
Students gained fresh insights into the aviation industry as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in collaboration with representatives from Columbia State University, hosted a career awareness programme aimed at preparing young people for opportunities in the sector. Welcoming participants, Azeh Benjamin, Regional Manager of the NCAA, introduced officials from the U.S.-based institution and urged students to embrace career guidance as part of their personal development. He emphasized the importance of equipping young people with the knowledge and confidence needed to thrive beyond the classroom. Prof. Muhammed Kabir Dauda also addressed the gathering, outlining the NCAA’s mandate in safeguarding aviation…
Bayero University, Kano (BUK), held its 4th induction ceremony for graduates of the Doctor of Optometry programme, officially welcoming 55 new optometrists into the profession. The event, organised by the Department of Optometry in the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, marked a significant milestone for the institution and the newly inducted professionals. Administering the oath of allegiance, the Registrar of the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria (ODORBN), Dr. Obinna Edwin Awiaka, charged the inductees to uphold professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct. He warned that optometry is becoming more critical as global eye-health challenges rise, noting projections that…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening community radio operations as part of a broader strategy to tackle misinformation and promote credible public communication across Nigeria. Idris made the remarks in Abuja while delivering the keynote address at a two-day workshop on strengthening the capacity of community radio stations. FG Launches IMILI to Boost Media Literacy, Tackle Misinformation He said the workshop came at a critical time when Nigeria is confronted with an increasingly complex information environment where facts compete with distortions and falsehoods spread rapidly across digital platforms.…
Ado Salisu S.J. Marcus has emerged champion of the maiden TYB Lady Captain’s Cup Championship, which concluded on Sunday at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club in Abuja. The three-day tournament teed off on Friday, attracting golfers from across the country in what has been described as one of the club’s most competitive and colourful events. Marcus, playing off handicap 14, returned an impressive 141 net to claim the top prize in the ladies’ Division 1 category, finishing ahead of Patience Abechi, who recorded 152 net to place second. Rose Nyam followed with 155 net to…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has refuted claims circulating on social media alleging that it endorsed amnesty and financial payments to terrorists and bandits. The clarification was contained in a statement issued by Prof. T. A. Muhammad-Baba, National Publicity Secretary of the forum. Muhammad-Baba said the claim stemmed from a “truncated and mischievously abstracted” video clip extracted from a recent interview granted to a television station by Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu, Chairman, Board of Trustees of the forum. He said the circulating clip was “taken out of context… to reach some predetermined conclusion(s), especially as being publicised by some clandestine and…