The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested five suspected cultists believed to be responsible for recent criminal activities in Ibesikpo Asutan and surrounding communities. According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the arrests were made during a targeted raid on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, around 6:30 PM, at a suspected cult hideout in Ikot Etuk Village, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area. Recovered Items Include Locally Made Firearms and Charms During the operation, police recovered: One locally made pistol One fabricated single-barrel gun Various charms believed to be used for protection and intimidation…
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The Africa Health Budget Network has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent establishment of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC) in Nigeria. This initiative which has a take-up sum of N100 billion, is expected to strengthen confidence of Nigerians in the financial system and expand credit access especially to the underserved groups such as women and youth groups. The AHBN Coordinator, Dr Aminu Magashi Garba, advised President Tinubu on transparency and accountability in disbursing the N100 billion, to ensure it reaches the underserved groups in need of social protection and alleviating poverty and ensuring economic growth and…
The Federal Government FG has reiterated its commitment to support industrial growth across Nigeria, and enhancing strategic partnerships with the private sector to drive national economic development. Speaking during an inspection tour of Mamuda Group Nigeria Limited in Kano, the Minister of State for Trade, Investment, and Industry, Sen. John Owan-Enoh, lauded the company’s contributions to job creation, innovation, and value addition. He noted that Mamuda Group embodies the success possible when private enterprise aligns with supportive government policies. The Minister inspected the Mamuda Group inc, including Fods Nigeria Limited, Beverages, Agro and Allied, and, Mamuda Care He commended the…
Kano State emerged as a major contender at the 2025 AGILE Games held in Abuja, securing top positions across both sports and digital skills competitions. The state’s boys’ basketball team clinched the gold medal, outperforming strong teams from Plateau and Ekiti States. In the girls’ category, Kano earned the bronze, capping a strong all-round performance on the court. Over 60 Schools Participate in AGILE Week 2025 Competitions in Kano Meanwhile, Fatima Nafiuddeen Marafa and Aisha Ismail Zubairu brought further glory to the state by winning gold medals in digital literacy and content creation, highlighting Kano’s growing strength in tech education.…
Shugaban Hukumar Tace Fina-finai da Dab’i ta Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abba, ya jaddada kudirinsa na dakile ayyukan rashin da’a da ke yaduwa a kafafen sada zumunta na zamani, musamman a tsakanin matasa. A yau, hukumar ta samu nasarar cafke wasu matasa guda hudu da ake zargi da amfani da manhajar TikTok wajen yada abubuwan da suka saba da tarbiyya da kuma kalamai marasa ma’ana. Wadanda aka kama sun hada da Hafsa Hamisu (Zoom Zoom), Usman Majidadi (Majidadi), Sumayya Muhammad (Summy Beby), da Usman Ibrahim (Maikalar Kudi). “From Influencer to Convict”: Murja Kunya Jailed for Naira Abuse Lamarin ya sabawa dokokin…
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has emphasized on critical stakeholders to apply more concern for vulnerable children in developing countries while celebrating International Children’s Day. V-PeSDI Coordinator Hannatu Suleiman Abba stared this while joining thousands of organizations in Kano State to merry the moments with vulnerable children. V-PeSDI Commends AMG Foundation for Ramadan Feeding She hinted that with the current global statistics, according to the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF), there are over 2 billion children in the world, over 1 billion are vulnerable and at high risk of poverty, lack of health, education and social…
The Kano Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of TikTok influencer Murja Ibrahim Kunya for violating the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act by abusing the Naira. The conviction was delivered by Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court in Kano on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. “From Influencer to Convict”: Murja Kunya Jailed for Naira Abuse Kunya was found guilty of spraying and trampling on Naira notes while dancing in a hotel room at Tahir Guest Palace in Kano on December 28, 2023—an act that contravenes Section 21(1) of the CBN…
The Daily Trust Foundation, with support from the MacArthur Foundation, has trained 21 journalists from the Northwest region under its Media Enterprise Lab (MEL), focusing on managing media start-ups. The intensive training aims to empower media professionals with practical knowledge and entrepreneurial skills to build sustainable careers and media ventures, leveraging readily available opportunities. Samoa Agreement:FG Takes Daily Trust To Court Over Publication Speaking during the opening ceremony, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Daily Trust Foundation, Malam Bilya Bala, explained that the workshop was designed to equip participants with the tools necessary to become self-reliant and successful media…
Kabiru Haruna In a strategic move aimed at promoting transparency and equity in the management of educational intervention funds, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has led the reallocation of ₦310,095,238.05 previously earmarked for five colleges of education that have since been converted into universities. The funds, which formed part of the ₦15 billion 2022 Needs Assessment allocation for public colleges of education, are now to be redistributed among 37 existing colleges of education nationwide. Minister of Education Applauds Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Presiding over the meeting convened to appraise the implementation status of the 2022 Needs Assessment…
Lamara Garba Azare In the serene stretches of northern Nigeria, where tradition and unspoken dreams fill the air, a new chapter has unfolded. It’s not just a page turned, but a new book begun,one that speaks of purpose, vision, and the quiet blossoming of enlightenment. The Federal Polytechnic in Kabo has transformed into the Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo, after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential assent on May 27, 2025. Senator Barau I. Jibrin CFR, the Deputy President of the Senate, stands at the heart of this transformation. Through his legislative efforts and strategic foresight, Senator Barau has…