Sani Haruna The Kebbi State Government has applauded the Nigerian media, particularly the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), for their significant contribution to the growth, consolidation, and survival of the nation’s democracy. Chief of Staff to the Kebbi State Governor, Barrister Attahiru Maccido, and the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Ahmed Yakubu, gave the commendation on Saturday during the maiden annual lecture organised by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the NUJ, Kebbi State Council. The lecture, titled “Media, Democracy and Good Governance,” was held in collaboration with the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Enlightenment and…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged world leaders to adopt a global framework that guarantees value addition for communities hosting critical minerals in Nigeria and across Africa, stressing that resource-rich regions must not remain impoverished. Speaking at the Third Session of the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa – and represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima – President Tinubu said critical minerals represent a strategic opportunity for Africa’s economic and industrial transformation. He warned that the mere possession of mineral resources does not guarantee shared prosperity, noting that responsible extraction, transparency, and accountability are essential to ensuring wealth…
Lamara Garba Azare President Donald Trump’s threat to invade Nigeria over alleged “Christian killings” has sent tremors far beyond diplomatic corridors, revealing a dangerous double standard in global morality. While Washington threatens to brandish the sword in Nigeria, it remains silent or worse, actively complicit over Israeli attacks that have claimed thousands of Palestinian lives, including Christians. Indeed, this selective outrage by the US is not just hypocrisy; it is a mirror reflecting the perilous dance of power, where might masquerades as right, and morality bends to political expedience. Therefore, Trump’s words, bolstered by the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee’s…
After days of intense security operations, 38 persons abducted during the attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have regained their freedom. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Sunday announced their release, describing the development as a product of sustained collaboration between security agencies and the government at all levels. Wife of Jigawa Gov Condemns Abduction of 25 Kebbi School Girls He attributed the breakthrough to the “hands-on approach” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, who he said personally led the efforts to secure the victims’ freedom. According to the Governor, President Tinubu cancelled…
Sani Haruna The Kebbi State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all public and private secondary schools, as well as several tertiary institutions, citing recent security threats across the state. In a joint statement issued on 23 November 2025, the Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Issa Abubakar-Tunga, and the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Halima Bande, explained that the decision was taken after a spate of attacks in parts of the state. According to the statement, the following tertiary institutions are affected by the closure: * State Polytechnic, Dakingari * Kebbi University of Science and Technology, Aliero…
AMID fear and grief, worshippers of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Oke Isegun in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State congregated on Sunday, November 23, to offer prayers for safe return of their members in terrorists’ captivity. This is even as the community has confirmed that the kidnappers have reduced their ransom demand to N20 million per victim from the N100 million they earlier demanded. The ICIR reports that worshippers gathered inside the blood-splattered auditorium of the Church where the attack occurred. Pastor Bamidele Lawrence, who led the ‘special service’, told The ICIR that the incident was a…
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) and the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) have renewed collaborative efforts aimed at strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education across the country. During a courtesy visit to the NERDC Headquarters PTDF Executive Secretary, Mr. Ahmed Galadima Aminu, recalled the earlier partnership between both organisations, which focused on revising teachers’ guides, developing training manuals and building teachers’ capacity for STEM-related subjects. He noted that the initiative was stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic, but stressed the commitment of both agencies to reviving and completing the programme. Aminu disclosed that PTDF has procured…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismissed as false a viral message circulating on social media alleging a mass influx of Boko Haram fighters into parts of Southern and North-Central Nigeria, including Lagos, Ilorin, and Rivers State. The message also claimed that key holders embedded with tracking devices were being distributed at public places. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Command described the claims as fake, misleading, and intended to incite fear and panic. It stressed that no security report from any intelligence agency supports the allegations. Police Warn Against Unlawful Masquerade Activities in Akwa Ibom “ There…
Ummatee-C4PASS, a Kano-based civil society organisation, has raised alarm over the continuous closure of schools across Northern Nigeria due to worsening insecurity, warning that the development could have long-term negative consequences on education, peace and future development in the region. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Ghazali Ibrahim Ungogo, the organisation expressed deep concern over the increasing attacks by bandits, terrorists and kidnappers which have forced both the Federal and State Governments to shut down several schools as a safety precaution. According to the group, while the protection of students remains paramount, shutting down schools without an alternative…
The Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Disabilities has applauded the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, for its continuous contribution to promoting women’s health and empowerment in the state. Speaking on behalf of the Commissioner, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Hod, the Ministry’s representative, Hajiya Nafi Muhammad Yakasai, commended NAWOJ for organizing impactful programmes, particularly the recent Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign for women journalists in Kano. Kano Government Renames Ministry of Women Affairs She also lauded the Aminu Magashi Foundation (AMG) for sponsoring the seminar and supporting various women-focused health initiatives across the state,…