The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA has promoted more than 90 members of staff as part of its routine career progression exercise aimed at rewarding diligence, dedication, and improved service delivery within the legislature. The promotion exercise was conducted by the Assembly’s Promotion and Disciplinary Advisory Committee, chaired by the Clerk and Head of Legislative Services, Alhaji Bashir Diso, with the Deputy Clerk,Alhaji Magaji Nasiru, serving as deputy chairman. Directors from various departments of the Assembly also participated in the process. Kano Assembly Trains Journalists to Enhance Legislative Reporting Speaking on the exercise, Magaji Nasiru described the promotion as…
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The Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote,on tuesday led a delegation from the Nigerian Law School and the Council of Legal Education on an assessment visit to the Faculty of Law at North-Eastern University as part of efforts to evaluate the institution’s readiness for an increased student admission quota. The delegation was received by the Vice-Chancellor, Yusuph Amuda Yahaya, alongside members of the university’s management team. Legal Heavyweights Converge at BUK for JSC Aboki’s Book Launch During the visit, the assessment team inspected key academic and support facilities, including lecture theatres, library resources, moot court facilities, staff…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially flagged off the construction of the Southern Parkway service carriageways, stretching from Arterial Road S20 (Oladipo Diya Way) to Ring Road II in the southern districts of Abuja, describing the project as a major step in the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Represented by APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, at the ceremony held on Tuesday in Abuja, President Tinubu said the project aligns with his administration’s commitment to delivering critical infrastructure and improving the quality of life for residents. Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Highway Set for Completion-Minister He noted that the Southern Parkway remains…
Sanì Dutsinma The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the North-West, DIG Sulaiman Muhammed Abdul, has officially launched the Nigeria Police Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) in Kebbi State as part of efforts to strengthen crime prevention and enhance public safety. Speaking during the launch, DIG Sulaiman said the initiative was in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police and demonstrates the Force’s commitment to reducing crime and improving security across the country. He explained that the VCRU is a technology-driven unit designed to gather and analyze intelligence on criminal activities before they occur, enabling security agencies…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of eight people in Gulma town, Argungu Local Government Area, following a violent clash between farmers and herders. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi. According to the police, the incident began when a herder, identified as Yaron Buba Dogo, allegedly allowed his cattle to graze on the farmland of Alhaji Aminu Ala, destroying crops. The situation reportedly escalated into a confrontation during which the farmer was fatally stabbed in the neck. Police said an angry mob subsequently mobilized…
The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Wednesday that calls for accountability for crimes committed against UN peacekeepers. Resolution 2823 (2026) calls upon all relevant stakeholders to cooperate with the UN to facilitate the identification, investigation and prosecution of perpetrators without delay. The text was put forward by Denmark and Pakistan, two of the Council’s non-permanent members, and supported by more than 150 countries. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad of Pakistan introduced the draft on behalf of the two co-sponsors. He recalled that nearly 4,500 UN blue helmets have lost their lives in the line of duty, including 183 from…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Rocket Aviation, authorising the company to commence non-scheduled flight operations in Nigeria following the successful completion of all regulatory and safety requirements. The presentation ceremony was held on June 23, 2026, at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja. Aviation Gets Boost as NCAA Certifies Kano-Based Pathway Pro Speaking at the event, the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, congratulated the airline, describing the achievement as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s aviation sector. Capt. Najomo noted that obtaining the certificate marked only the beginning of the…
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, joined the Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, heads of security and intelligence agencies, alongside senior Nigerian and United Kingdom officials at the Fourth Nigeria–UK Security and Defence Partnership (SDP4) Dialogue held in Abuja. The high-level meeting took place at the Office of the National Security Adviser between 22 and 24 June 2026 and was led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, with participation from the United Kingdom National Security Adviser, Jonathan Powell. The dialogue reaffirmed the enduring strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United Kingdom…
Ibrahim Sulaiman The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has called for greater involvement of traditional institutions in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges, saying their integration into the national security framework would enhance peace and stability across the country. The Emir made the call on Tuesday when he received a delegation from Nasarawa State University, Keffi, led by Professor Tehimba Shija, at the Zazzau Emirate Palace in Zaria. Emir of Zazzau Urges Public to Report Security Threats, Warns Against Drug Abuse Ambassador Bamalli observed that insecurity, which was once concentrated in specific parts of the country, has now spread across…
The Kaduna State Police Command has arraigned 24 suspects before a Magistrate Court sitting at NDA Junction, Kaduna, over their alleged involvement in the mob killing of a woman in Maraban Jos. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna. He said the suspects were charged with criminal conspiracy, inciting public disturbance, mischief, destruction of public and police property, and culpable homicide. According to him, the arraignment followed a comprehensive investigation into the incident that occurred on June 21, 2026, during which the victim was allegedly killed by a violent…