The Federal Ministry of Finance has approved the settlement of outstanding payments to more than 1,240 contractors engaged by various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), in a move aimed at addressing longstanding financial obligations and supporting business operations across the country. The approval follows a comprehensive verification and reconciliation exercise conducted by the ministry to validate pending claims and ensure the authenticity of outstanding debts owed to contractors. Foreign Missions Must Strictly Follow Nigeria’s Procurement Law- BPP This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant on Communication and Press Secretary to the Minister of…
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The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested seven suspected terrorists during a series of intelligence-led operations targeting criminal networks operating within the Soda Forest axis and surrounding border communities in Bagudo Local Government Area. The arrests were made on June 5, 2026, as security operatives intensified efforts to disrupt the activities, movement and supply chains of criminal elements linked to terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes in the area. 345 Arrested, 270 Weapons Recovered as Kano Police Intensify Fight Against Crime According to the Command, operatives of the Mobile Police Force, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted three suspects along the…
A delegation of about 85 global medical professionals, scientists, and policymakers from Harvard University’s “Science of Defeating Malaria” leadership development initiative has praised the establishment of the NASENI-TROMENT Biotechnologies factory, describing it as a major milestone in the fight against malaria and other infectious diseases across Nigeria and Africa. The international team made the commendation during a guided tour of the state-of-the-art biotechnology facility in Abuja. Benin Launches Landmark Report to Mark World Malaria Day The visitors expressed admiration for the factory’s capacity to manufacture Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) kits and Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs), describing it as a significant…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 345 suspects and recovered 270 dangerous weapons during a three-day coordinated security operation conducted across the state’s 44 Local Government Areas. Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the operation, which was carried out between June 5 and June 7, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to combat crime and enhance public safety across Kano State. State Police Constitutional Framework Near Completion -FG According to the Commissioner, the operation was launched following credible intelligence reports and complaints from members of the public regarding criminal…
Renowned as one of Nigeria’s largest commercial centres, Kano has long been a hub of trade and entrepreneurship, attracting merchants, investors, and business owners from across the country and beyond. In recent years, the rise of online vending has transformed the state’s business landscape, creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs to market and sell products through social media platforms. From cosmetics and fashion items to household goods and electronics, many young people have embraced digital commerce as a means of generating income and expanding their customer base. KIRS Takes Tax Reform Awareness Campaign to Business Associations The growing popularity of online…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has concluded arrangements for the medical screening of no fewer than 3,000 prospective couples ahead of the state’s planned mass wedding programme. The Deputy Commander General of the board, Sheikh Mujahedeen Aminudeen, disclosed this in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Kano, stating that the screening exercise would commence on Monday across 24 local government areas of the state. 2,000 Couples to Wed Under Kano Hisbah’s Mass Marriage Scheme According to him, the affected local government areas include Rogo, Wudil, Tudun Wada, Warawa, Kibiya, Dawakin Tofa, Garun Malam, Kura, Dambatta, Karaye, Tsanyawa, Minjibir, Rimin Gado,…
Sani Dutsinma Three personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have been killed by suspected bandits along the Tsamiya–Illo road in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The slain officers were identified as DCRMA Umar Aliyu, SRMA Ezra Manu Gona, and RMA I Mansur Ibrahim Nasir. State Police Constitutional Framework Near Completion -FG Local sources told journalists that the officers were on official duty when they were ambushed by armed men suspected to be bandits operating in the area. According to a source, the FRSC personnel attempted to escape upon sighting the attackers, but the gunmen, who were…
Sani Dutsinma United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF has donated 10,500 cartons of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to the Kebbi State Government to support the treatment of children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) across eleven Local Government Areas of the state. The intervention was officially rolled out in Birnin Kebbi, where UNICEF described the donation as a critical response to the growing challenge of child malnutrition in the state. Speaking at the event, the Chief of UNICEF Field Office, Sokoto, represented by the Nutrition Officer, Alhaji Isah Ibrahim, said the initiative was designed to save the lives of thousands of…
Ado Salisu Fresh concerns have emerged over the state of Kano Pillars Basketball Club, with reports indicating that about 70 percent of the team’s players have allegedly abandoned camp over unpaid allowances and poor welfare conditions. The development comes despite the club’s successful qualification for the next stage of the Nigerian Premier Basketball League organized by the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). Investigations revealed that the team, which secured a place in the second phase of the league after a commendable performance in Jos, Plateau State, is currently facing a severe financial crisis ahead of the competition scheduled to begin in…
Ibrahim Sulaiman The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has commissioned an ultra-modern abattoir and distributed hundreds of cows and rams to butchers and livestock traders at Kasuwan Amaru in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Abbas expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for granting him the opportunity to execute the project, describing it as a significant intervention aimed at improving the livestock and meat-processing sector in the area. FG Eyes Globally Competitive Livestock Sector The Speaker also acknowledged the support of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the President’s approval and assistance contributed…