Gwamnan jihar Kaduna, Uba Sani ya bai wa Malam Usman Aliyu, mijin marigayiya Ummulkhairi malamar Islamiyyar da aka ƙona kyautar gida domin taimaka masa ya sake gina rayuwarsa bayan wannan ibtila’i. An ƙona matar ne a wani hari da wasu matasa suka kai mata bayan zarginta da satar yara a Maraban Jos da ke jihar. Sultan Condemns Mob Lynching of Ummulkhair, Demands Justice Gwamnan ya miƙa masa takardun gidan ne a lokacin da ya kai masa ziyarar godiya tare da rakiyar Sheikh Haliru Maraya. Gwamnan ya ce tun bayan aukuwar lamarin, ya kai ziyara ga iyalan marigayiyar domin jajanta musu…
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The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Professor Adamu Ahmed, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s public service through quality education, professional training, and digital innovation. Professor Ahmed made the commitment during a courtesy visit by the university’s management team to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, in Abuja. NiMet Strengthens AI, Aviation Research Collaboration with Singapore He described public service as a core part of ABU’s historic mandate, noting that the university, particularly through its Institute of Administration, has played a pivotal role in building Nigeria’s administrative capacity by…
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has paid condolence visits to the families of the late former Minister of Finance, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, and the late former Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Khalid Aliyu, following their passing. Governor Idris first visited the residence of the late former Deputy Governor at Gawon Nama in Sokoto, where he expressed sympathy to the bereaved family and prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the deceased eternal rest and give his family the strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. Tribute to Yandaka Sada Muhammad at 17 Years on the Throne The late…
Ahmad Sorondinki. Unlike in developed democracies where electoral outcomes are largely determined by policy track records and candidate popularity, many political actors in developing contexts believe that elections cannot be won purely at the ballot box. As Nigeria gradually approaches the 2027 general elections, there is a heavy and renewed reliance on informal security arrangements most notably the local militias popularly known as Yan daba who are deployed to intimidate the electorate before, during, and after elections. Kebbi APC Says Party Strong, United Ahead of 2027 Elections As elections draw closer, a concerning trend emerges: certain candidates and incumbents actively…
The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended Chairmen of Bagwai, Bebeji and Rogo Local Government Areas for three months over allegations of financial misappropriation, abuse of office and other acts of misconduct. The decision followed the adoption of the report of the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, presented during plenary by the Majority Leader Lawan Hussaini Dala. Kannywood Celebrities Face One-Year Suspension in Kano Presenting the committee Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs findings on behalf of the chairman, Lawan Hussaini Dala, said the investigation was prompted by separate petitions submitted against the three council chairmen. The…
The Presidential Working Group on the proposed National Policing Bill has invited Nigerians to submit memoranda and policy proposals as part of efforts to develop a comprehensive legal and operational framework for state policing in the country. Chief of Staff to the President and Chairman of the Working Group, Femi Gbajabiamila, announced the call for public submissions after the group’s meeting at the State House in Abuja. Why Tinubu’s State Police Will Benefit Northern Nigeria-Barau Gbajabiamila said the Working Group is reviewing the Police Act 2020, the Police Service Commission framework, police regulations, and other relevant laws to support the…
Officials of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have conducted an inspection of key facilities in Lagos as preparations intensify for the 2026 CAF Awards, one of Africa’s most prestigious football events. The CAF delegation was received by officials of the Lagos State Sports Commission, who led the team on a tour of the proposed venue and other critical facilities earmarked for the awards ceremony. FIFA Dashes Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Dreams After CAF Play-Off Controversy The inspection provided an opportunity for CAF officials to assess the level of preparedness and identify areas requiring improvement to ensure the event meets…
The Police College, Kaduna, has commenced a three-day capacity-building workshop on the prevention of the recruitment and use of children in armed violence, aimed at strengthening the operational capacity of security personnel to protect children affected by conflict. The workshop,was organised by the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security in partnership with the Government of Canada. Digital Birth Registration Mobilization Drive Takes off in Kano Declaring the workshop open, the Commandant of the Police College, Kaduna, Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Dansabo Idi, commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in…
The Jigawa State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its efforts to maintain law and order with the arrest of suspects linked to separate cases of culpable homicide, attacks on security personnel, arson, and violent disturbances at Gujungu Market in Taura Local Government Area. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the Command disclosed that on Monday, August 3, 2026, it received a report of a culpable homicide at Dabigel Village in Ringim Local Government Area. 24 Face Homicide Charges Over Maraban Jos Mob Murder Preliminary investigations revealed that a disagreement between…
The Management of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has announced an immediate ban on the charging of privately owned electric motorcycles and other electric vehicles using the University’s electricity supply across all its campuses. The decision, contained in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Lamara Garba, followed the University’s concern over the indiscriminate charging of private electric motorcycles, which has significantly increased electricity consumption and placed a heavy financial burden on the institution. According to the statement, the continued use of University electricity for charging private electric vehicles is no longer sustainable as the institution remains committed to…