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The Gombe High Court, presided over by Justice H.H. Kereng, has convicted and sentenced a magistrate, Mohammad Suleiman Kumo, to two years and six months imprisonment for bribery, with an option of fine. Kumo was arraigned on December 3, 2025 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Gombe Zonal Directorate on a three-count charge of bribery. He was accused of receiving a ₦1 million monetary benefit through a Zenith Bank account linked to a court registrar in November 2024, an offence said to be contrary to Section 10(a)(i)(ii) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000. Initially, the…

A Prosecution Witness, PW14, Shehu Bello, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, told Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that a property located at No. 1 Ikogosi Spring Close, Maitama, was purchased for ₦550 million and paid for in United States dollars cash in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Bello on an alleged money laundering amounting to ₦80,246,470,088.88. Testifying under examination-in-chief by prosecution counsel, Olukayode Enitan, SAN, Bello, a real estate agent and commodity trader, said the transaction was carried out on behalf…

Dr. Sadiya Muhammad has formally assumed duty as the Acting Director of the Primary Health Care (PHC) Department following the statutory retirement of Alhaji Hassan Shuaibu Kwalam. The handover ceremony took place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the headquarters of the Jigawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency in Dutse, in a smooth and dignified transition process marked by a send-forth event in honour of the outgoing director. The event attracted senior health officials, including the Deputy PHC Director, Alhaji Muhammad Abdullahi Bulangu, programme managers, and other top personnel within the agency. In his valedictory remarks, Alhaji Hassan Shuaibu…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA and the Nigeria Customs Service NCS have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing inter-agency collaboration to tackle drug trafficking and transnational organised crime across Nigeria’s borders. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting held at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja, where a joint communiqué was signed by NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Buba Marwa, and the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. Both agencies acknowledged the growing sophistication of organised criminal networks, stressing that a coordinated institutional response is essential to effectively curb illicit drug trafficking and…

Farfesa Isa Ali Pantami, ɗan takarar gwamna a jam’iyyar APC a jihar Gombe, ya sha alwashin kalubalantar fitowar Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna a matsayin ɗan takarar gwamna ta hanyar yarjejeniya. Gwamnan jihar, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, ne ya sanar da Gwamna a matsayin ɗan takarar jam’iyyar a ƙarshen mako, matakin da ya haifar da ce-ce-ku-ce, inda wasu ɓangarori suka ce ba a tuntube su ba kafin yanke hukuncin. Da yake martani a wata hira da BBC Hausa, Pantami ya soki yadda aka gudanar da tsarin zaɓen, yana mai cewa an karya tanade-tanaden dokar zaɓe ta 2026. Ya kuma tuna da wani taro…

Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to urgently investigate the killing of five people by suspected political thugs in Kano, describing the incident as a serious escalation of violence. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the organisation condemned the attack, which occurred on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and warned that it reflects a growing pattern of political thuggery in the state. Amnesty International said it had obtained viral videos showing armed mobs chasing fleeing individuals, who were later killed. The group noted that some of the attackers were seen wearing clothing associated with the ruling party while chanting violent…

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has completed the payment of all outstanding refunds to intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj exercise who initially paid a higher fare. Director General of the Board, Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, disclosed this in an interview with journalists, confirming that the refunds covering about five batches of pilgrims have been successfully disbursed. He explained that the initial Hajj fare was set at ₦8,500,000 but was later reviewed downward to ₦7,696,813, resulting in a balance that has now been refunded to affected pilgrims. Saudi Firm Honours Yusuf as Best Governor for Outstanding 2026 Hajj Operations Matawalle…

Gwamnan jihar Kano, Abba Kabir Yusuf ya bada umarnin karɓe motocin aiki kirar Hilux guda biyu da ya baiwa ƙungiyar Kwankwasiyya Scholars Assembly (KSA) Da ya ke zantawa da DAILY NIGERIAN HAUSA, shugaban kungiyar, Dr. Mansur Hassan ya ce gwamnan ya basu kyautar motocin ne a ranar 22 ga watan Disambar 2025 bayan an rantsar da shi a matsayin sabon shugaban ƙungiyar. A cewar sa, an samu wannan ci gaba ne bayan an raba gari tsakanin Gwamnan da tsohon mai gidan sa, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso. Hassan ya ce yana tsaka da aiki kawai sai ya ji waya daga hukumar karɓar…

As part of efforts to promote awareness of data protection and privacy among young Nigerians, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has engaged corps members at the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in Abuja. The sensitisation visit, led by a Research and Development officer of the Commission, Princewill Odinaka, focused on educating participants about the growing importance of safeguarding personal data in an increasingly digital world. NDPC, Kano Strengthen Partnership on Data, Digital Transformation Speaking during the session, Odinaka stressed the need for corps members to be cautious about how they share personal information, particularly with the widespread use…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on European Union (EU) countries to invest in Abuja’s agriculture and real estate sectors, highlighting vast opportunities and ongoing reforms aimed at boosting investor confidence. Wike made the appeal during a meeting with envoys of EU member states at the EU House in Abuja, where he presented the FCT as a rapidly transforming, business-friendly capital with strong revenue growth and improving security. To Wike: It Is Wickedly Wicked to Convert Wuye’s Public Hospital into a Private Estate According to the minister, the FCT has about 274,000 hectares of…

The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has intensified advocacy for inclusive governance in Kano State, engaging the state government on proposed amendments to the Persons with Disabilities Law while recognising the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, Hajiya Amina Sani Abdullahi, for her contributions to vulnerable groups. The V-PeSDI Coordinator, Aftahana Dahiru Sarina, led the advocacy delegation during a visit to the ministry. Other members of the team included Malam Salisu Yusuf, Hafsat Adamu Idris, and Amatulmannan Mikaeel Ishaq. Kano Moves Toward Full Accessibility as V-PeSDI Honors Dr. Ma’aji During the meeting, the group…

Lamara Garba In Kano’s evolving political story, certain moments carry a quiet weight that goes beyond ceremony and routine. They do not announce themselves with noise, yet their meaning settles deeply in the public consciousness. The public acknowledgment of Muhammadu Sanusi II by Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Chiefs is one of such moments. It reflects a shift not only in posture but in perspective, where history, humility, and leadership meet to redefine the direction of a people. For a state like Kano, where tradition and politics are inseparable threads…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and sustained economic reforms. At the high-level meeting, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted the country’s economic performance, noting that Nigeria recorded an 11.2 percent GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025. He said the performance strengthens Nigeria’s ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030. US, UAE Investors Join $14bn Investment Drive in Kebbi Oyedele emphasized that the government’s immediate priority is to translate ongoing reforms into tangible benefits for citizens, while…

The Kaduna State Bureau of Statistics (KDBS) has partnered with Pathfinder Impact Catalyst to launch a comprehensive mapping and landscape analysis aimed at strengthening community healthcare delivery in Kaduna State. The initiative, titled Community Access to RMNCAH+N Innovations Service, focuses on improving access to Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health, and Nutrition services across the state. The engagement, held at the KDBS headquarters, brought together senior officials from both organisations to finalise the framework for the study, which will be conducted in three selected Local Government Areas. Strengthening Healthcare Delivery The study is expected to provide detailed insights into the…

Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has commended the Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Innocent Barikor, for what he described as remarkable achievements in strengthening environmental protection across the country. The Minister gave the commendation during a briefing at the ministry, where the NESREA boss presented a report of the agency’s activities over the past year. “I have been commending you because you have made a lot of impact. You have shown NESREA to be truly the police of the environment,” Lawal said. He also called for stronger collaboration among departments and agencies…

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has intensified its grassroots environmental education campaign with sensitisation programmes in secondary schools in Osogbo. The Osun State Field Office of the agency carried out environmental awareness sessions at GOF International Schools, Ogo Oluwa, and St. James Grammar School, Aiyetoro, both located in Osogbo. The programmes recorded strong participation and support from school authorities, with students and staff demonstrating high levels of enthusiasm throughout the sessions. According to the agency, the sensitisation engagements were designed to promote environmental consciousness, encourage proper sanitation practices, and instill a culture of sustainable environmental stewardship…

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a significant breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping with the arrest of six suspected members of a criminal syndicate and the rescue of victims in Kaduna State. The operation was carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), leading to the arrest of Yusuf Shuaibu (23), Abubakar Bature (19), Yau Murtala, Bello Suleiman (19), Abdul Kareem Nuhu (36), and Ahmed Musa (28) on April 3, 2026. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects are part of a kidnapping network operating within Kaduna State and surrounding areas, with established links to…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday convened an emergency conference with senior leadership of the Nigeria Police Force at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, announcing sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening accountability and operational efficiency. The high-level meeting brought together members of the Force Management Team, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police, and representatives of the media. It was convened to address pressing national security concerns and outline strategic directives for police commands and formations across the country. In his address, the IGP stressed the need for transparency, discipline, and responsible leadership, noting that Nigeria’s evolving security…

Sani Dutsinma The Critical Stakeholders Investigation Panel established by the Kebbi State Government to address the persistent electricity challenges in the state has commenced a series of town hall meetings aimed at identifying sustainable solutions to the problem. Chairman of the panel, Alhaji Usman Abdullahi Gwandu, who led the delegation, disclosed that the committee had already visited three emirates across the state. According to him, the visits were to seek guidance from traditional rulers and gather firsthand input from residents, as well as officials of the Kaduna Electric Distribution Company (KEDCO). Gwandu explained that Governor Nasir Idris mandated the panel…

Zekari Umoru, one of the defendants in the ongoing trial of six persons allegedly involved in the plotting of a coup against President Bola Tinubu’s government, on Tuesday said he was deceived by co-suspects. Mr Umoru, a Julius Berger Nigeria Plc employee in the Maintenance Department, Presidential Villa, Abuja, spoke in a video evidence played before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Mr Umoru is the 4th defendant in the alleged treasonable charge. In the video recordings of his extra-judicial statement, Umoru narrated how his contact with individuals later identified as key figures in the case…