Day Two of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and World Food Programme (WFP) Co-Creation Workshop saw sustained engagement as stakeholders advanced discussions on enhancing Nigeria’s humanitarian response through improved coordination, logistics, and institutional capacity. The session opened with a presentation on Nigeria Vision 2026: NEMA Strategies and Priorities, which emphasized aligning operational frameworks with national disaster management objectives. The presentation showcased NEMA’s forward-looking approach to preparedness, response efficiency, and inter-agency collaboration. NEMA, ICRC Partner to Improve Mass Casualty Response in Nigeria Technical sessions on Supply Chain, Logistics, and Commodity Handling followed, where participants explored practical strategies to enhance efficiency,…
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A former governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, has alleged that the recent wave of violence in the state was orchestrated by certain individuals seeking to undermine the re-election prospects of Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Mr Jang made the remarks on Thursday during President Tinubu’s condolence visit to Plateau State, where he met with victims and families affected by the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, located in Jos North Local Government Area. According to the former governor, the violence may be politically motivated, aimed at destabilising the region and disrupting the president’s political future. Plateau Killings: SCSN Calls…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) hosted the Director General National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPPS), Professor Ayo Omotayo, alongside participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 48, 2026, to strengthen collaboration between strategic institutions and Nigeria’s digital transformation ecosystem. The visit follows the Strategic Institution’s Study Tour held yesterday, where Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnership at NITDA, delivered a presentation on behalf of the Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi. The session highlighted the growing importance of the Orange Economy. Dr. Onumo identified creativity, digital content, film, animation, and digital art as key…
In a strategic push to strengthen transparency and impact across development interventions, the Resource Center for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) successfully conducted a two-day Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) review training for its Original Inhabitants (OI) sub-grantees. Held on April 1 and 2, 2026, at the Abuja Original Inhabitants Youth Empowerment Organization office, the training aimed to enhance data quality, performance accountability, and adaptive learning among participating organizations. Speaking during the session, Victor Emejuiwe highlighted the significance of the initiative, noting that it equips sub-grantees with the discipline and tools needed to track progress and deliver measurable results.…
Jam’iyyar APC ta buƙaci ɓangaren jam’iyyar ADC da tsohon shugaban Majalisar Dattawa, David Mark, ke jagoranta da ya bi doka da ƙa’ida, tare da daina yaudarar ‘yan Najeriya kan rikicin shugabanci da ke addabar jam’iyyar. Sakataren ƙasa na APC, Ajibola Basiru, ne ya bayyana hakan yayin ganawarsa da manema labarai a ranar Juma’a, inda ya jaddada cewa dole ne a mutunta dokoki da ƙa’idojin siyasa. Basiru ya kuma yi watsi da kiraye-kirayen da ake yi na a sauke shugaban Hukumar Zaɓe Mai Zaman Kanta ta Ƙasa (INEC), Joash Amupitan, da sauran kwamishinonin hukumar, yana mai cewa irin wannan buƙata ta…
Shugaban ƙasa, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ya bayyana cewa Najeriya na samun tallafin ƙasashen waje domin ƙarfafa yaƙi da ta’addanci da kuma fashi da makami a sassa daban-daban na ƙasar. Tinubu ya bayyana hakan ne cikin saƙon Easter na shekarar 2026 da ya fitar a ranar Juma’ar Good Friday, inda ya amince cewa duk da ƙoƙarin da dakarun tsaro ke yi, har yanzu ana fuskantar ƙalubalen tsaro a wasu yankuna. A cewarsa, gwamnatinsa na ci gaba da samar da kayan aiki da abubuwan da ake buƙata, tare da ƙulla haɗin gwiwa da ƙasashen waje domin bai wa jami’an tsaro damar kai…
The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has strongly condemned the recent killing of innocent citizens in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State, describing the incident as tragic and unacceptable. In a press statement issued on April 1, 2026, and signed by its Secretary General, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, the Council expressed deep outrage over the attack and called on authorities to move beyond routine condemnations to decisive action. The Council noted that the recurring cycle of violence followed by mere statements from authorities is no longer sufficient, stressing that the protection of lives and property remains the primary responsibility of…
The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, is currently in London, United Kingdom, participating in an International Energy Summit aimed at attracting investment and strengthening electricity supply in the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, Abdullahi Idris Zuru, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. Reliable Electricity Critical to Healthcare Reform Agenda-Minister According to Zuru, Governor Idris has, since assuming office, consistently engaged technical experts in the electricity sector and committed significant resources toward improving power supply as part of his broader industrialisation agenda. He explained that the…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, will not defect to the African Democratic Congress, but will instead remain in the Peoples Democratic Party and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to Ireporter Online, Wike made this known during a media briefing on Friday while addressing recent political developments and alignments ahead of upcoming elections. Court Ruling Shifts PDP Power Balance in Favour of Turaki He explained that Bala Mohammed had previously clarified his stance, emphasizing his decision to stay within the PDP rather than join another political…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that public enlightenment remains vital to the success of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in promoting accountability, transparency, and ethical standards across Nigeria’s public service. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known during a courtesy visit by the Chairman of the CCB, Abdullahi Usman Bello, and his delegation to the Ministry in Abuja. The Minister stressed that awareness creation is a cornerstone of effective governance, noting that many public servants have limited understanding of the Bureau’s mandate beyond asset declaration. “Many public servants in this country do not know…
Hukumar tsaro ta farin kaya (DSS) ta kama wata mata mai shekaru 25 mai suna Nafisa Usman bisa zargin safarar harsasai tsakanin jihohi, inda aka same ta da sabbin harsasai guda 200. Rahotanni sun ce an cafke ta ne a wata babbar tashar mota a Kano, bayan ta ɓoye harsasan cikin buhunan garri da shinkafa, tana ƙoƙarin jigilar su daga Nasarawa zuwa Kankara a jihar Katsina. DSS ta bayyana cewa an kama ta ne bayan samun sahihan bayanan sirri, kuma ta fito daga ƙauyen Zango da ke ƙaramar hukumar Kankara. A cewar hukumar, wacce ake zargin ta amsa cewa ana…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appointed Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF). He replaces Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who recently resigned to participate in the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State. President Tinubu has also renewed Engineer Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz’s appointment as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) for a second and final term. Both appointments take immediate effect. Professor Aliyu, the new PTDF helmsman, is a distinguished academic and seasoned administrator with extensive experience in research, education, and institutional leadership. His appointment underscores the President’s…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced an increase in crude oil allocations to the Dangote Refinery, assigning seven cargoes for May in a move aimed at boosting domestic fuel production amid rising global and domestic petrol prices. According to industry sources and refinery officials, the decision follows ongoing negotiations to secure additional volumes beyond the refinery’s current supply. A senior Dangote official confirmed that while the increased allocation would not fully meet the refinery’s monthly requirements, it would provide some relief. For April, the refinery continued to receive five cargoes, short of the 13 to 15 cargoes…
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has warned of what it described as the growing danger of Nigeria’s rising debt profile, accusing the Federal Government of Nigeria of reckless borrowing and the National Assembly of failing in its constitutional oversight role. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the movement’s spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, said the continued approval of borrowing requests without adequate scrutiny poses a serious threat to the country’s economic stability. Kwankwasiyya Raises Concern Over Supreme Court Delay in ADC Case “It is deeply concerning that Nigeria is being plunged into further debt without transparent justification, broad consultation, or a clear…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening ethical standards and professionalism in public information management across the state. The governor made this known while declaring open a two-day capacity-building workshop for Information and Zonal Information Officers drawn from the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the governor spoke at the opening ceremony held at Babale Suites. The workshop was themed “Safeguarding Ethical and Professional Standards in Public Information Management: The Role of Information Officers.” Information Officers Key to Kano’s Transparency Drive-Governor Governor Yusuf described…
Temitope Ajayi President Bola Tinubu demonstrated foresight in July 2024, when he approved the use of the naira as the payment currency for crude oil supplied by the NNPC to the Dangote Refinery. Since the launch of the naira-for-crude initiative on October 1, 2024, Nigeria has experienced a strategic breakthrough amid the ongoing economic turmoil resulting from the Iran-Israel-US conflict in the Middle East. Since its inception, the technical committee on naira-for-crude, which has the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun and Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji and others as members,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renewal of the appointment of Professor Idris Muhammad Bugaje as the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for a second and final term of five years. Professor Bugaje was first appointed to the position on March 14, 2021, and has since overseen key reforms in Nigeria’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector. According to a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the decision to renew Bugaje’s appointment followed a comprehensive review of his performance, leadership record, and contributions to the…
The Headquarters of the Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE, has dismissed allegations that troops provided cover for perpetrators of the recent Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba Community, located in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The denial follows a viral social media claim by a youth leader in the community, who alleged that military personnel aided the attackers responsible for the unprovoked assault that led to the loss of innocent lives. In an official statement issued by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, the military described the allegation as…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has condemned the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State, which resulted in the loss of innocent lives. He has ordered a major deployment of security assets to restore calm and ensure the apprehension of those responsible. IGP Disu extended his condolences to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the affected families, and residents of Angwan Rukuba for the tragic incident. The IGP deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, Umar Shehu Nadada, to Plateau State to assess the security situation, coordinate ongoing operations, and strengthen existing…
The Federal Government has approved the Nigeria National Laureate Annual Prize Programme to celebrate excellence in academic research and innovation across tertiary institutions in the country. The Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa, described the initiative as a strategic effort to promote scholarly excellence and position research as a key driver of national development. Under the programme, top-performing students will receive cash awards of ₦5 million for outstanding undergraduate dissertations, ₦10 million for exceptional master’s theses, and ₦20 million for groundbreaking doctoral research, in addition to national recognition. Dr. Alausa explained that the initiative aims to reposition academic work as…