Justice Maryann Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has revoked the bail granted to former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman and issued a bench warrant for his arrest over his failure to appear in court for his ongoing trial. The ruling was delivered on Monday, May 11, 2026, during proceedings in the alleged N31.07 billion fraud case instituted against the former minister and seven others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Mamman has reportedly remained out of circulation since May 7, 2026, when Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, convicted…
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Police in Malawi have arrested nine additional suspects over allegations of spreading false information linked to claims of disappearing private parts, amid growing panic in parts of the country. According to a statement issued by the National Police Deputy Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Alfred Chimthere, the suspects were arrested after reporting on May 10, 2026 that their genitals had allegedly vanished after physical contact with other individuals. The incidents, which police described as false, are connected to ongoing rumours and superstitious beliefs circulating in Nsanje and Chikwawa districts regarding alleged magical acts. Police said all the complainants were referred to…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Prof. Bukar Muhammad Usman as the pioneer Executive Chairman of the newly established Zakkat and Waqf Collection and Distribution Commission. The Commission, which became operational in 2025 following the passage of its enabling law by the State Assembly and the Governor’s subsequent assent, is mandated to oversee the collection, administration, and equitable distribution of Zakkat and Waqf across the state. The appointment of the Executive Chairman is in accordance with the powers conferred on the Governor under Section 4 (1) and (2) of the Commission’s Law, 2025. Prof.…
Tsohon ministan sadarwa na Najeriya Farfesa Isa Ali Pantami ya yi ƙarin haske kan dalilin da ya sa ya taɓa mayar da akwatin zaɓensa zuwa Abuja daga Gombe. A hirarsa da gidan talabijin na TVC a yau Lahadi, Pantami wanda ɗaya ne daga cikin masu neman tikitin takarar gwamnan jihar Gombe a zaɓen 2027, ya kuma yi tsokaci kan zargin da ake masa na watsi da lamuran jam’iyyar ta APC na tsawon lokaci. Pantami ya ce ya maida akwatin zaɓensa zuwa Abuja ne a shekarar 2019 saboda muƙamin da ya riƙe na shugaban hukumar NITDA a lokacin, kuma yana daga…
The Kano State Government has received the Award of Excellence from the National Examinations Council (NECO) in recognition of its outstanding support for candidate sponsorship and registration in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Kano State emerged as the Second Best Outstanding State in the sponsorship and registration of a high number of candidates for two consecutive academic sessions—2023/2024 and 2024/2025. The award was presented on Thursday, May 7, 2026, during the grand finale of NECO’s 25th Anniversary celebration held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. The event brought together education stakeholders, policymakers, and dignitaries from across the country to…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in safeguarding public health, enhancing consumer protection, and reducing regulatory overlaps between both agencies. The agreement is expected to improve coordination in regulatory enforcement, information sharing, and joint investigations, with the ultimate goal of ensuring safer products and a more effective consumer protection framework across Nigeria. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, described the MoU as a strategic framework designed to deepen synergy…
Amnesty International has welcomed the directive issued on 8 May 2026 by the Inspector-General of Police ordering a formal investigation into the enforced disappearance of government critic, Abubakar Idris (Dadiyata). According to consistent eyewitness accounts, Dadiyata’s wife reported that he was abducted from his home by two armed men who concealed their faces. The development has renewed attention on one of Nigeria’s most high-profile unresolved disappearance cases. Kwankwaso Calls for Justice as Dadiyata Case Resurfaces The decision to refer the matter to the Police Monitoring Unit follows multiple petitions alleging the involvement of serving police officers in the incident. Amnesty…
The Nigeria Customs Service, Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has conducted a sensitisation exercise aimed at strengthening compliance with Customs processes and procedures among stakeholders operating within the Command. This was disclosed in a press release signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Tahir Balarabe. According to the statement, the event was attended by the Zonal Coordinator, Zone B, Nsikan Umoh, alongside key stakeholders involved in trade and Customs operations within the Command. Speaking during the sensitisation exercise, the Acting Customs Area Controller of the Kano/Jigawa Area Command, Usman Adamu, commended stakeholders for their cooperation and level of compliance since his assumption…
The Nigeria Customs Service, Kwara Area Command, generated over ₦3.89 billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2026 and recorded seizures with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) exceeding ₦204.7 million between March and May 2026. The Acting Customs Area Controller, Najeem Ogundeyi, disclosed this during a press briefing. According to him, despite the closure of Nigeria’s border with the Republic of Benin since August 2019, the Command has continued to generate revenue mainly through excise factories and intensified anti-smuggling operations. Ogundeyi revealed that the Command generated a total of ₦3,895,333,182.94 within the first quarter of the year. Speaking on…
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency NBMA, Fatimah Suleiman Zuntu, received a delegation from FHI 360 on a courtesy visit aimed at exploring strategic collaboration under the STRIDES Project to strengthen Nigeria’s national biosecurity systems. The meeting focused on partnership opportunities in capacity building, biosafety and biosecurity coordination, stakeholder engagement, and institutional support in response to Nigeria’s evolving health and security challenges. AI, Data Science Top FUD’s New Academic Expansion Plan Speaking during the engagement, Dr. Zuntu stressed the importance of multi-sectoral partnerships in building resilient systems capable of safeguarding public health, strengthening scientific…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested one Idrisu Musa in connection with the alleged murder of his elder brother, Muhammed Haruna, and his wife, Habiba Muhammed, in Asarara Village, Kimba District of Jega Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. According to the statement, the couple was attacked with a cutlass while asleep in their home. They reportedly sustained severe injuries during the attack and later died. Police said investigations led to the arrest of the suspect, adding that…
Ibrahim Sulaiman The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen, has officially declared his intention to seek re-election for a fifth term as the member representing Zaria Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The declaration ceremony, held at the Mallawa Eid Ground in Zaria, attracted thousands of supporters, party loyalists and residents who participated in a solidarity march from the Emir’s Palace through major streets of the city before converging at the venue. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Musa Abdullahi Krishi. Addressing the crowd, Speaker…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over allegations of abuse of office and the diversion of public funds amounting to about N37 billion. Ms Farouq, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari between 2019 and 2023, is being investigated in connection with alleged financial misconduct during her tenure as minister. In a public notice issued on Saturday and accompanied by her photograph, the EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, called on members of the public to provide useful information that could assist in locating the former minister.…
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has reacted to renewed developments in the case of missing activist Abubakar Idris Dadiyata, calling for a thorough investigation and justice for the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Kwankwaso said he had been made aware of recent testimony by a former aide to a former state governor, in which allegations were made that some police officers claimed responsibility for Dadiyata’s disappearance in Kaduna in 2019. “Investigate Or Clear Their Names”-Lawyer Tells IGP Over Dadiyata Allegations He noted that since Dadiyata was abducted, he and his associates have consistently called on authorities to conduct a…
The Director General of National Emergency Management Agency NEMA , Zubaida Umar, has called for stronger collaboration between disaster management agencies to improve flood preparedness and response across Nigeria. Mrs. Umar made the call during a working visit to the headquarters of the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency in Abuja. According to her, closer cooperation between NEMA and NIHSA is critical in ensuring timely release of hydrological forecast data, effective dissemination of early warning information, preparedness coordination and monitoring of climate-related disaster trends. She stressed the importance of continuous technical engagement through a strategic flood early warning platform to support proactive…
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has defended ongoing discussions surrounding a possible political alliance between its national leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and Peter Obi, describing recent criticisms of the former Kano State governor as politically motivated and driven by fear of a new national political realignment. In a statement signed by the spokesperson of the movement, Habibu Sale Mohammed, the group said public reactions to reports of strategic cooperation between the two political leaders under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) had largely been positive across different regions and political divides. The movement, however, expressed concern over what it described…
A Multi-Stakeholder Committee on Electricity Supply in Kebbi State has held an interactive session with critical stakeholders as part of efforts to identify lasting solutions to the persistent power supply challenges facing the state. Speaking during the session, the Chairman of the Committee, Usman Abubakar Gwandu, said the meeting was organised to bring stakeholders together to deliberate on practical ways of addressing the lingering electricity problems in the state. According to him, the committee was divided into three sub-committees to allow professionals, experts and members of the public to contribute ideas and recommendations toward resolving the challenges associated with electricity…
The Nigeria Customs Service NCS,has commenced a four-day capacity-building workshop for journalists in Abuja aimed at improving media understanding of its ongoing Trade Modernisation Project and broader institutional reforms. The workshop, themed “Enhancing Media Knowledge and Understanding of Customs Modernisation Project,” brought together journalists from various media organisations across the country to deepen awareness of the Service’s digital transformation agenda. Speaking at the opening ceremony on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Enforcement, Inspection and Investigation, Timi Bomodi, said the media plays a vital role in the success of ongoing…
Ibrahim Sulaiman The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen, has donated N20 million and a brand-new ambulance to the newly reconstructed Central Juma’at Mosque at Federal University of Education FUE, Zaria. The Speaker made the donation during the commissioning ceremony of the ultra-modern mosque rebuilt by prominent philanthropist and businessman, Auwalu Abdullahi AA Rano, at the university premises in Zaria. Speaking at the event, Abbas said the donation was aimed at supporting the effective maintenance and smooth operation of the mosque complex. He commended AA Rano for investing huge resources into the reconstruction of the mosque, describing the…
A legal practitioner, Abba A. Hikima, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP),Olatunji Rilwan Disu, demanding an immediate, independent and transparent investigation into allegations surrounding the disappearance and alleged killing of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata. Hikima disclosed this in a petition dated May 8, 2026, which he also shared on his Facebook page alongside copies of the document. The petition was addressed to the IGP at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja. In the letter, the lawyer referenced allegations reportedly made by Muhammad Musa Kamarawa, a former Senior Special Assistant to former Zamfara State…