Retired senior officers from Nigeria’s paramilitary services have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a lifetime salary structure for top-ranking personnel. In a statement, the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Interior, Babatunde Alao, says the retirees paid a courtesy visit to the Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in Abuja to express their appreciation. The delegation, led by former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Chukwura Udeh, describes the approval as a long-awaited intervention that addresses welfare concerns of retired officers. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, commends the retirees for their service, noting that the welfare of personnel…
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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation to eleven academic programmes at Al-Istiqama University Sumaila, following a comprehensive assessment exercise conducted in November and December 2025. The university management disclosed this in a statement sigbed by the VC Professor Abdulhadi Sale Kumurya,noting that the accreditation was based on the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS), with emphasis on curriculum quality, academic staffing, physical infrastructure, library resources, and employers’ rating. According to the NUC report, the fully accredited programmes cut across three faculties. In the Faculty of Health Sciences, the programmes include Community Health Science, Nursing Science, and…
The Kano State Agency for Mass Education SEMA, has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO in advancing shared educational goals. The Executive Secretary SEMA Dr Binta Abubakar made the commitment while receiving a delegation from UNESCO at her office in Kano. She highlighted key programmes of the agency, including vocational training and various educational and enlightenment initiatives aimed at improving literacy and enhancing skill development across the state. According to her, the agency remains committed to expanding access to education and empowering residents through practical knowledge and capacity-building programmes. Speaking during the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST), has unveiled a flagship initiative tagged Energise Commercialisation Now (ECoN), aimed at driving innovation and accelerating industrial growth across the country. The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Waiya, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the state’s preparations to host the programme’s national launch and North-West zonal rollout. He said Kano State has been selected to host the historic event, which will be officially launched by the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who will serve as the Special Guest…
Nasiru Waziri SeedPro Africa, a leading indigenous seed production company, has celebrated its 20th anniversary with a renewed commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural sector through local seed innovation and farmer support. The anniversary event, held at the company’s headquarters in Kadawa, Garun Malam Local Government Area of Kano State, brought together stakeholders from government, development organisations, and the private sector to reflect on two decades of impact and future prospects. Founder of the company, Alhaji Lawal Gwadabe, in his valedictory remarks, expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for the journey so far, describing the company’s growth from humble beginnings as a…
The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has facilitated the extradition of one Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi to the United Kingdom to face charges bordering on murder and drug trafficking. The extradition followed a formal request by United Kingdom authorities in September 2024, seeking assistance in locating, arresting, and repatriating the suspect over his alleged involvement in the murder of Joshua Boadu on June 18, 2018. He was also accused of participating in the supply of crack cocaine, a Class A controlled substance, between October 2017 and March 2018 in the UK. According to police authorities,…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has held a stakeholders’ meeting on Hajj operations to evaluate preparations for the 2026 Hajj airlift. The meeting took place, at the NCAA Headquarters in Abuja, bringing together key aviation and pilgrimage stakeholders to review readiness and address potential operational challenges ahead of the airlift exercise. In his address, the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, represented by the Director of Aerodrome & Airspace Standards and Chairman of the NCAA Hajj In-House Committee, Alhaji Ahmad Abba, said the engagement was convened to assess preparedness, identify gaps, and strengthen coordination among relevant agencies.…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has formally presented the Aerodrome Certificate for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The presentation took place at the NCAA Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, represented by the Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Alhaji Ahmad Abba, described the certification as a major milestone in Nigeria’s aviation sector. He noted that the achievement underscores NCAA’s commitment to aviation safety, strict regulatory compliance, and alignment with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended…
Tsohon mataimakin shugaban kasa, Atiku Abubakar, ya bayyana cewa jam’iyyar ADC za ta fara kokarin cimma matsaya (consensus) wajen fitar da dan takarar shugaban kasa na 2027, amma idan hakan bai yiwu ba za a gudanar da zaben fidda gwani. Atiku ya kuma ce zai goyi bayan duk wanda ya lashe zaben, yana mai nuna shirinsa na janyewa idan wani ya fi dacewa. Ya kara da cewa zaben 2027 zai zama na karshe a rayuwarsa ta siyasa, inda ya tabbatar ba zai sake neman wani mukami ba bayan wannan lokaci. A wata hira da ya yi da ARISE TV, ya…
Ado Salisu A total of $10,000 will be up for grabs as teams across Northwest Nigeria converge on Kano for the 2026 Northwest Basketball Championship scheduled to hold from April 16 to 19. The tournament is sponsored by the Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha (DAM) Foundation, with the aim of promoting grassroots basketball development and providing a competitive platform for emerging talents in the region. According to the organisers, the male category winners will receive $5,000, while the runners-up will go home with $2,000. The third-place team is expected to earn $1,000. In the female category, the champions will receive $1,500, while…