Ibrahim Sulaiman The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Abbas Tajuddeen, has facilitated the release of 21 inmates from the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Medium Security Custodial Centre in Zaria, Kaduna State, as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. The intervention, which involved the payment of N17.506 million, covered fines and other financial obligations that had kept the inmates in custody despite being eligible for release. Speaking during an inspection visit to the facility, Abbas explained that the gesture was aimed at supporting inmates who had remained incarcerated due to their inability to pay court-imposed fines,…
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The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun, has urged Federal Government agencies to strictly adhere to established procurement procedures to ensure effective service delivery, value for money, and end-user satisfaction. Dr. Adedokun made the call on Wednesday while addressing participants at a retreat organised by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in Abuja. The retreat was designed to equip officers of the authority with fundamental knowledge of public procurement principles, approval processes, and strategies for preventing procurement-related offences. It also focused on promoting fairness, transparency, value for money, and compliance with regulatory frameworks governing…
The Kano State Task Force Committee on the Mobilisation of Voter Registration has intensified efforts to boost voter enrolment across the state ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The committee reached the decision during a strategic meeting held on June 11, 2026, at the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs in Kano. The meeting was chaired by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, and attended by members of the committee as well as officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The gathering reviewed the progress of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening democracy, improving security, and delivering economic prosperity, as Nigeria marked the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. In a nationwide address on Friday, the President described Nigeria’s 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule as a major achievement, noting that since 1999, Nigerians have consistently chosen their leaders through the ballot box and resolved political disputes through democratic institutions rather than violence. Tinubu urged stakeholders to ensure peaceful and credible governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, stressing that public confidence in the electoral process remains essential for the survival of democracy.…
The Federal Government has launched the Farm Input Support Programme (FISP) for the North Central geo-political zone, providing free fertiliser to thousands of smallholder farmers as part of efforts to strengthen food security and boost agricultural productivity across the country. The programme, initiated by the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), was officially flagged off in Minna, Niger State. Under the scheme, 80,640 bags of NPK fertiliser will be distributed free of charge to 20,160 farmers in Niger, Benue, Nasarawa and Kwara states. Speaking at the launch, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of NADF, Mohammed Abu Ibrahim, described the…
Sarkin Hausawan Arewacin Afirka kuma Shugaban Gidajen Kasuwar Kantin Kwari, wanda kuma shi ne Shugaban Zauren Kantin Kwari, Mataimakin Shugaban Kungiyar Shugabannin Kasuwanni karkashin jagorancin Barista Junaidu, Mataimakin Shugaban AMATA da kuma Ma’ajin kungiyar Coalition of Market Chairmen a Jihar Kano, Alhaji Amb. Balarabe Tatari ya bukaci mahukunta da su sake nazari kan kudirin hana shigo da tufafi da kayan masaku daga kasashen waje, yana mai gargadin cewa matakin zai yi illa ga tattalin arziki da rayuwar miliyoyin ‘yan Najeriya. Da yake magana kan batun, ya bayyana cewa harkar kasuwancin kayan sawa (textile) na daga cikin manyan hanyoyin samar da…
Jamilu Abubakar The European Union-funded Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (EU-SARAH) project is making significant strides in improving access to quality healthcare services for women, children and adolescents across Adamawa State through strengthened health systems and enhanced community engagement. Speaking during a media engagement held to showcase the impact of the initiative, UNICEF Health Officer at the Bauchi Field Office, Oluseyi Olosunde, said the four-year programme is being implemented by the Adamawa State Government with support from UNICEF and UNFPA to reduce maternal, newborn and adolescent morbidity and mortality. Olosunde explained that Adamawa, alongside Sokoto and Kwara states,…
A 43-year-old Nigerian man has been arrested in Istanbul, Turkey for allegedly defrauding a Hong Kong dentist of $2.5 million dollars under the pretence of marriage. The suspect identified as Kingsley O, was arrested in Esenyurt alongside his five accomplices and arraigned in court on on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The Hong Kong dentist, Siu P.Y.F. lost $2.5 million over two years to a person she met online, who introduced himself as a wealthy ‘American businessman Richard,’ promising marriage. In 2020, dentist Siu P.Y.F. started communicating with ‘Richard’ on a dating site. The couple, who only communicated by phone for…
The Northern Youth Assembly (NYA) has welcomed the National Assembly’s endorsement of the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish State Police across Nigeria, describing the development as a historic milestone in the country’s security reform efforts. In a statement signed by its Secretary General, Abdulhafiz Garba, PhD, the organization commended lawmakers for their overwhelming support of the bill, with 289 legislators voting in favour and only four opposing it. According to the NYA, the outcome reflects a growing national consensus on the need to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture through decentralized and community-oriented policing. The assembly noted that the creation of…
The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested an Aviation Security (AVSEC) officer and two other suspects for their alleged involvement in the smuggling of gold and foreign currencies through the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The suspects, identified as Ali Baffa, an Inspector I with AVSEC, Aushabu Nasidi, and Mukhtar Muhammad Dan Zaria, were apprehended during a surveillance operation conducted by the EFCC at the airport. According to the Commission, the arrests were made on June 11, 2026, following a directive by the EFCC Chairman to all zonal directorates to intensify efforts against…