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The Federal Government has unveiled the National Digital Economy Research Clusters under Project BRIDGE, a major initiative aimed at transforming Nigerian universities into centres of innovation, entrepreneurship, and global competitiveness. The Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, said the programme is designed to align education, research, and digital infrastructure in support of Nigeria’s transition to a knowledge-based economy. He disclosed that Project BRIDGE, valued at $2 billion, will see the deployment of over 90,000 kilometres of fibre optic infrastructure to connect universities and other key institutions across the country. According to the minister, the Research Clusters will focus on six…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the country, declaring that Nigeria will not succumb to criminal elements as efforts intensify to restore peace in Plateau State. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Tuesday during a press briefing in Abuja, while addressing the recent security situation in Plateau State following an attack in Angwan Rukuba. “Nigeria will not yield to criminal elements. We will protect our people, and we will prevail,” the minister stated, urging citizens not to allow violence to divide communities. He expressed condolences to…

Gwamnan Jihar Bauchi, Bala Mohammed, ya baiyana yiwuwar sauya sheka daga jam’iyyar PDP zuwa ADC, yana mai danganta hakan da rikicin da ke ci gaba da addabar jam’iyyarsa ta yanzu. Mohammed, wanda kuma shi ne Shugaban Kungiyar Gwamnonin PDP, ya bayyana hakan ne a ranar Talata yayin da yake karbar bakuncin tawagar jam’iyyar ADC karkashin jagorancin tsohon Sakataren Gwamnatin Tarayya, Babachir Lawal, a Fadar Gwamnatin Jihar Bauchi. Da yake zantawa da manema labarai bayan wata ganawar sirri, gwamnan ya ce yiwuwar sauya shekar tasa na da nasaba da rarrabuwar kawuna da ta ki ci ta ki cinyewa a cikin PDP,…

Hukumar EFCC ta jaddada cewa dole ne a ci gaba da sauraron shari’ar tsohon gwamnan Jihar Jigawa, Sule Lamido, tare da ‘ya’yansa da sauran waɗanda ake tuhuma, a gaban alkaliyar da ta fara shari’ar, Ijeoma Ojukwu. Lauyan EFCC, Chile Okoroma, ne ya bayyana hakan a ranar Laraba a gaban Peter Lifu a Babbar Kotun Tarayya da ke Abuja. Ya ce har yanzu hukumar na jiran martanin Babban Alkalin Kotun Tarayya, John Tsoho, kan buƙatar da suka gabatar. Okoroma ya yi wannan bayani ne bayan an kira karar domin sake gurfanar da waɗanda ake tuhuma, inda ya bayyana cewa buƙatar EFCC…

Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested ten suspects in connection with the killing of Garba Sufyanu and the abduction of his wife in Badariya area of Birnin Kebbi. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued in the state capital, noting that the police strongly condemn the incident. He assured residents of the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, adding that the abducted victim, Zainab Mohammad, has been rescued and reunited with her family. According to the statement, the breakthrough followed a coordinated operation by the State Intelligence Department (SID) and…

Ado Salisu No fewer than 32 secondary schools in Kano State are set to compete in the state preliminaries of the Inter-Secondary Nestlé Milo Basketball Championship, scheduled to take place from April 2 to 3, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Head of School Sports at the Kano State Ministry of Education, Malam Kabiru Shehu, the boys’ category will be held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Sani Abacha Sports Complex, while the girls’ matches will take place at Government Girls College Dala. Shehu disclosed that 17 schools will compete in the boys’ category, while 15 schools…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Area Command, has urged stakeholders in the trade sector to strictly adhere to the operational guidelines of the National Single Window platform to promote transparency and efficiency in trade processes. The appeal was made during a three-day sensitisation programme held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in collaboration with the National Single Window Project Secretariat. The programme aimed to boost stakeholder awareness, bridge knowledge gaps, and encourage effective use of the newly introduced digital trade platform. Speaking at the event, the Customs Area Controller of the PTML Command, Comptroller Joe…

A Kano State High Court sitting in Bompai has arraigned four men in connection with the alleged killing of a housewife, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi quarters of Kano earlier this year. The defendants Umar Auwalu, Yakubu Dayyabu, Isyaka Yakubu, and Umar Ali—are facing multiple charges, including homicide, rape, armed robbery, and arson. At the court session, three of the accused persons pleaded not guilty to the charges. The first defendant, Umar Auwalu, reportedly admitted to most of the allegations; however, the court entered a not guilty plea on his behalf in accordance with legal provisions…

Stakeholders under the Kano State Community of Practice (CoP), in collaboration with Save the Children International, have raised concerns over declining health budget performance in Kano State, calling for urgent legislative action to address gaps in immunisation and primary healthcare funding. The concerns were presented during an advocacy visit to the Kano State House of Assembly, aimed at strengthening collaboration between civil society advocates and lawmakers to improve healthcare service delivery. The visit focused on findings from the 2025 Health and Immunisation Budget Tracking Exercise conducted under the Boost Project, which assessed allocations, releases, and transparency indicators within the state’s…

Eight members of the House of Representatives have defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in a move expected to reshape the political landscape in Kano State. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, formally announced the defection during plenary, confirming the switch of the lawmakers to the ruling party. Those who defected include Deputy Minority Leader, Aliyu Sani Madaki (Dala); Ghali Mustapha (Ajingi/Albasu/Gaya); Shehu Muhammad Bello (Fagge); Dankawu Idris (Kumbotso); Hussain Hassan Shehu (Nassarawa); Rabiu Yusuf (Sumaila/Takai); Muhammad Garba Chiroma (Gezawa/Gabasawa); Ibrahim Mohammed (Gwale); and Tijjani Abdulkadir Jobe (Tofa/Dawakin-Tofa/Rimingado). The…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of N3.44 billion and three properties linked to a former official of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. The order was granted on Tuesday by Justice J.O Abdulmalik, who ruled that the funds and assets connected to Salihu Nuhu Jamari be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The forfeited sum, totalling N3,444,000,000, was traced to Jamari during his tenure as Managing Director of the NNPC’s Gas and Power Investment Company Limited. The court also ordered the forfeiture of three properties, including an uncompleted six-bedroom semi-detached duplex with boys’…

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in the investigation of a transnational fraud, identity theft, and money laundering case involving a United States-based victim. The operation was carried out through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja as part of ongoing efforts by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to combat cyber-enabled crimes. According to police authorities, the case was reported by an American woman who was defrauded of $550,000 between October 2025 and January 2026. In a coordinated operation conducted in Benin City, Edo State, between March 23 and 26, 2026, INTERPOL operatives acting on…

The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving extracurricular activities, with a strong focus on sports, in basic schools across the state. To advance this objective, the Board convened a meeting with sports desk officers from all 23 local government areas to review ongoing activities, assess progress, and identify solutions to challenges affecting sporting programmes in public schools. The meeting, led by the Acting Director of Schools Services, Muhammad Rabiu Idris, examined strategies aimed at enhancing sports development for the benefit of pupils. Discussions also focused on evaluating the condition and utilisation of sports…

In a bid to strengthen evidence-based advocacy and improve learning outcomes in Nigeria, the BETA Nigeria campaign, under the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE)FCDO program, has organised a capacity-building workshop for journalists, social media influencers, and civil society organisations. The workshop, titled “Classroom Takeover: Turning Visibility into Learning Outcomes in Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa,” is aimed at equipping participants with practical tools to document and spotlight challenges affecting the education sector. Speaking during the opening session, the lead facilitator, Mr. Odeh Friday, emphasised the critical role of the media and digital storytellers in amplifying education issues and…

Jamilu Abubakar The Gombe State Government, in partnership with the UNICEF, has intensified efforts to eradicate polio with the commencement of its first immunisation campaign for 2026, targeting over 900,000 children across the state. The Chief of UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists after an evening review meeting on the ongoing exercise in Gombe. She described the campaign as rigorous and crucial to Nigeria’s ambition of becoming completely polio-free, noting that the state has shown strong commitment. Dr. Rafique commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and the state health team for their…

Former Presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has directed his Kwankwasiyya movement supporters to get battle prepared for the worse case scenario in next year general elections. Kwankwaso gave the directive on Monday while receiving membership card of his new political platform African Democratic Congress (ADC) at his miler road residence also directed his diehard loyalists to henceforth perfect their registration with the opposition party ahead of time and be well prefared for violence in the worst case scenario. The former Senator representing Kano Central, who dumped his last adopted political party NNPP…

Ado Salisu Ruby House emerged overall winner at the Inter-House Sports competition of Benford International School, held alongside the launch of its “Play, Swim and Grow Initiative” in Abuja. The colourful event, staged at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, attracted over 2,000 participants and showcased young talents in various sporting activities. Chairman of the Board of Directors, Benaoyagha Okoyen, said the event underscored the importance of sports in the holistic development of children. “We are happy with the turnout and participation. Sports remain essential for children’s physical fitness, teamwork, and leadership development,” he said. Okoyen stressed the need to promote…

Ado Salisu The Nigerian basketball community has been thrown into mourning following the death of former AJUBA champion and international standout, Lawal “Larry” Garba, a figure whose legacy continues to resonate across generations of the sport. Garba rose to global prominence after emerging as the highest scorer at the 1987 FIBA World Junior Championship in Bormio, Italy, where his brilliance on the court earned him international recognition. From his early days with Bauchi State Intermediate at Oluyole ’79 to representing Nigeria at both junior and senior levels, Garba’s journey defined an era marked by passion, excellence, and national pride. Beyond…

Residents of Hotoro North Ward in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano have appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to compel its staff to resume voter registration in the area, following repeated absence at a designated centre. The residents said many eligible voters have been trooping daily to Hotoro North Primary School for registration, only to meet an empty centre with no officials present. CVR Resumption: INEC Says No Date Has Been Fixed Some of those who spoke to Radio Nigeria, including Fatima Ibrahim and Fatsima Isah from Unguwar Gini, explained that they arrived at the centre as…

Khalid Imam Let me join thousands of fans and foes in mourning the sad demise of Mallam Nasiru El-Rufa’i’s mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufa’i, who sadly passed on March 27, 2026, while he was still detained by his perceived political adversaries over alleged corruption charges and avoidably reckless claims he was said to have made during an interview he granted to Arise TV on February 13, 2026. El-Rufa’i’s pain at losing his mother was visibly written on his face throughout her funeral session at the Abuja National Mosque. As the Hausa people often say: “Labarin zuciya a tambayi fuska” (literally meaning:…