The Nigeria Police Force has concluded its investigations into the high-profile case of corporate fraud involving three Ghanaian nationals Samuel Esson Jonah, Kojo Mensah Ansah, and Victor Quainoo and a Nigerian accomplice, Abu Arome. The suspects are being accused of orchestrating a sophisticated conspiracy to fraudulently assume control of JonahCapital Nigeria Limited and its interests in Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited and River Park Estate. Police Commited to Press Freedom, Protection of Civic Space-IGP In-depth investigations revealed that the accused had illegally increased the company’s share capital and allocated 99 million shares to themselves using falsified documents and forged signatures,…
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In a joint effort to enhance financial efficiency in the education sector, the Federal Ministry of Education and the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation have pledged urgent reforms to improve transparency and service delivery in schools. The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, hosted the Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr. Shamsudeen Babatunde, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, where they addressed funding challenges facing Unity Schools—particularly delays in overhead and feeding budget releases. Dr. Alausa proposed term-based disbursements and decentralization of lower-value approvals to ease bottlenecks. “Principals are under pressure from unpaid contractors, and school…
President Bola Tinubu hosted a reconciliation meeting on Thursday night at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, bringing together all the figures in the Rivers State political crisis. Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, Speaker Martins Amaewhule, and other Rivers State Assembly members attended the closed-door session. On March 18, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency, suspending Governor Fubara, his deputy, and all the State House of Assembly members.
Sani Haruna In a bid to support victims of insurgency and complement government relief efforts, a philanthropist and Executive Director of Finance and Administration at the Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Marketer, has donated 600 bags of maize to affected residents of Dutsinma Local Government Area, Katsina State. The donation was announced by Dr. Sabiu Liyadi, Chairman of the Dutsinma Progressive Forum (DPF), during a special event held at Isa Kaita College of Education, Dutsinma. The event also featured an endorsement of Governor Dikko Umar Radda for a second term in office. Zulum Extends ₦50m Aid…
Sani Haruna Governor Dikko Umar Radda has dismissed rumors suggesting he is nursing a vice presidential ambition, reaffirming that his sole focus remains delivering on his mandate as Governor of Katsina State. Speaking during a working visit to Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area, Governor Radda addressed the speculation directly: Parents Urge Gov Radda to Reopen Closed Health Institutions “I’ve seen posters and messages suggesting I’m pursuing another office. Let me be clear: I sought your mandate to serve as Governor of Katsina State, and that is my only focus,” he stated to a cheering crowd. As part of the visit, the…
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, extends his heartfelt felicitations to Muslim faithful on the occasion of the Islamic New Year. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, the Speaker noted that the New Year is a time to renew our commitment to serving Allah, our Creator, and to seek His blessings throughout the year. KNSG Declares Thursday, Work-Free Day to Mark Islamic New Year Falgore congratulated all Muslim faithful, urging them to remain hopeful and steadfast in the New Year, and to continue in sincere obedience to Allah’s…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated state and local government coordinating committees in preparation for joining the emerging All Democratic Alliance (ADA) coalition. State coordinating committee chairman for the PDP’s coalition process, Dr Aminu Abdullahi Taura, stated this while speaking to newsmen shortly after inaugurating the 27 local government coordinating committees in Dutse. Jigawa PDP Moves to Join ADA , Inaugurates 27 LG Committees He said, the People Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa state is getting itself ready to join (ADA) the coalition movement. Dr . Taura explained that the decision followed…
The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved the renaming of the Ministry of Special Duties to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Special Duties. The State Commissioner of Information Youth Sports and Culture Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmad disclosed this while briefing newsmen after the council meeting. Landmark Recovery: Minister, EFCC Unveil Massive Estate Presided over by Governor Umar Namadi, the approval followed a memo presented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). He explained that the aim is to broaden the Ministry’s mandate to address emerging humanitarian challenges such as perennial flooding and to improve its administrative efficiency. Alhaji…
As the world marks the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking today June 26 2025, the Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) joins the global community in raising awareness about the growing danger of substance abuse in Nigeria and urging stronger action at all levels of society. This global observance, established by the United Nations, is aimed at promoting understanding of the dangers of drug use and strengthening efforts toward a drug-free society. Substance abuse refers to the use of harmful substances like drugs or chemicals in ways that damage a person’s health, behaviour, or everyday life. It…
Uba Abdullahi The Kazaure Area Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has staged a road show to commemorate the United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The awareness campaign is part of a week-long series of programs designed to rid Kazaure and its surrounding communities of drug-related menaces. NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine, Opioids Hidden in Parcels Bound for UK, Australia The road show, attended by security outfits, youth associations, labour unions, students, and other stakeholders, was aimed at spreading the anti-drug message to parents, guardians, and community leaders across Kazaure, Roni, Gwiwa, and Yankwashi Local…