The Director General of the Kaduna State Transport Regulatory Authority (KADSTRA), Engr. Inuwa Ibrahim, has called for comprehensive reforms in Nigeria’s railway sector, warning that recurring train derailments across the country expose critical weaknesses in rail infrastructure, operations, and safety management. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Engr. Ibrahim said recent rail accidents, including the reported derailment on the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor in Delta State, which claimed lives and left several passengers injured, underscore the urgent need for sustained investment and reforms to improve railway safety nationwide. FG Unveils 10,000 Electric Tricycles to Cut Transport Costs According to him,…
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The leadership and members of the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) Associations in Kano State wish to express our sincere appreciation to His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his demonstrated commitment to inclusive governance and the welfare of Persons with Disabilities across the state. We also commend the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, for his consistent engagement with PWDs groups and his efforts to ensure that our voices are heard in the Kano State governance processes. His inclusive approach has strengthened confidence amongst disability communities and reflects the administration’s commitment to social justice and…
DSS Clears Kaduna Herder, Awards ₦3 Million as Internal Review Expands Justice for Wrongfully Detained Nigerians The Director-General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the release of a Kaduna-based herder, Nura Idris, after an internal investigation cleared him of alleged links to Boko Haram terrorists. Kebbi Farmer-Herder Dispute Turns Deadly, Leaves Eight Dead A statement by the DSS notes that Idris, a farmer and livestock rearer from Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was arrested in June 2024 by another security agency in Suleja, Niger State, and later transferred to DSS custody over suspected…
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has pledged that the state government will take full responsibility for the education and welfare of the children of the late Ummulkhairi Usman Aliyu, who was allegedly killed under tragic circumstances. The governor made the commitment during a condolence visit to the deceased’s family in Maraban Jos, Kaduna, where he met with her husband, Malam Aliyu, and other family members to express his sympathies. Kaduna Govt to Sponsor Children of Late Ummulkhairi Governor Sani assured the bereaved family that his administration remained committed to ensuring justice, stressing that all those responsible for the killing…
A manhunt has been launched after a baby was abducted from a hospital ward. The baby boy was only seven days old when he was taken from the neonatal ward of a German hospital.Police say the tot was snatched from the Lüdenscheid hospital in North Rhine-Westphalia by a woman impersonating a nurse. The suspect is said to be in her mid-20s to early 30s with blonde hair. She was wearing a light blue coat and large glasses. Zamfara Vows Action After Baby Disappears At General Hospital Police described how she walked into a patient’s room at the hospital at 3.15pm…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has been honoured with an award in recognition of its outstanding contributions to youth and women empowerment in Nigeria. The award was presented during the Northeast Youth Idea Summit held on June 27, 2026, which brought together young innovators, development practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders from across the Northeast region. CITAD Condemns NBC Directive, Warns of Threat to Press Freedom According to the organisers, the recognition acknowledges CITAD’s sustained commitment to implementing programmes that empower young people and women through skills development, innovation, and inclusive participation. Receiving the award on behalf of…
Ado Salisu Kano Pillars Basketball Club has secured a place in the Final 8 of the ongoing Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Premier League Second Phase after edging highly rated Aso Sky Hawks of Abuja 84–81 in a thrilling Savannah Conference clash at the Minna Centre in Niger State. The victory marks Kano Pillars’ fifth win of the competition, having earlier defeated Niger Potters of Minna, Gombe Bulls, Bauchi Nets and Benue City Chiefs. Their only defeat so far came against Nile University of Abuja. By qualifying for the Final 8, the Pyramids City Boys will compete with the top four…
DIG Mohammed Usaini Gumel,(Rtd) The renewed national debate on state policing has sparked intense discussions. Supporters see it as a solution to Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. Critics, however, fear political abuse and threats to national unity. Given these differing views, it is important to understand the true constitutional position in the current proposals before the National Assembly.An examination of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026 (SB. 1055), along with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) analysis of the earlier House Bill (HB. 617), shows that the proposed framework is neither a full transfer…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in collaboration with its development partners, has launched the “Read the Food Label Campaign,” a nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging Nigerians to make healthier and safer food choices by reading and understanding food labels before purchasing or consuming pre-packaged foods. Speaking through a virtual address at the campaign’s launch, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, described food labels as more than just regulatory requirements, saying they are essential public health tools that empower consumers with critical information needed to make informed dietary decisions. NAFDAC Warns Against Self-Medication, Misuse…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the 2026 National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act into law, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to modernise identity management, enhance national security, improve public service delivery, and deepen the nation’s digital economy. The signing took place at the State House, Abuja, in the presence of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and the House Leader, Julius Ihonvbere. The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi; the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; the representative of the World Bank, Taimur Samad; and…