The Peoples Democratic Party PDP has inaugurated a special legal team to handle election petitions arising from the February 21, 2026, Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory. This comes as the opposition party congratulated its candidates, who emerged winners in the chairmanship and councilor elections. PDP Kano Endorses Goodluck Jonathan for President PUNCH Online reports that the elections were held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, across all six FCT area councils, including Abaji, AMAC, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, and Kwali. Results announced so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) show that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won…
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Somaliland is willing to give the United States access to its minerals and military bases, a minister has told AFP, as the breakaway region of Somalia seeks international recognition. Israel became the only country in the world to recognise Somaliland’s independence in December a recognition the territory has been seeking since declaring its autonomy from Somalia in 1991. The government in Mogadishu still considers Somaliland an integral part of Somalia even though the territory has run its own affairs since 1991, with its own passport, currency, army, and police force. “We are willing to give exclusive (access to our minerals)…
The High Courts of Bauchi State have sentenced two armed robbers to death by hanging and handed life imprisonment to seven other convicts for offences including rape, kidnapping, conspiracy and culpable homicide. The judgments were delivered in the last quarter of 2025, during which the courts disposed of 51 criminal cases involving 64 convicts across the state. According to court records, the offences adjudicated upon included armed robbery, kidnapping, criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide and fraud. The convictions were secured under relevant provisions of the Penal Code, the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, and the Bauchi State Penal Code Law,…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), in collaboration with the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) and with technical and financial support from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), has successfully concluded a two-day Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) Stakeholders Coordination and Technical Working Group Workshop in Abuja. The workshop, brought together key stakeholders including the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoH & SW), the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), National Emergency Committee (NEC) members, Chairmen of State…
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has clarified its position regarding the ongoing bye-elections in Kano Municipal and Ungogo State Assembly constituencies, following the deaths of the sitting legislators representing the areas. In a statement signed by the Movement’s spokesperson, Habibu Sale Mohammed, Ph.D, the group said its National Leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, initially endorsed the nomination of the late legislators’ children as party flag bearers, citing compassion, continuity, and respect for the deceased members’ sacrifices. ADC, NNPP Reject Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 This arrangement was agreed upon by the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) during the mourning period. However, the situation…
UNICEF Nigeria has lauded Nigeria for registering 14 million children’s births over the past two years, a significant expansion in legal identity coverage. The announcement was made by UNICEF Nigeria Representative, Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, during a courtesy visit to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Abdelatef commended the First Lady for her leadership in advancing child welfare and fostering strong collaboration with UNICEF programmes. UNICEF, KNSG, CSOs Push for Accountability in Child Welfare She emphasized that birth registration ensures children are officially recognized, enabling access to essential services and long-term protection. In her remarks, Oluremi Tinubu…
The Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School held its 2026 Administrative Roundtable/Workshop from February 19–20 at the Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, under the theme “Horizon of Excellence: Mastering Sustainable Momentum.” The two-day workshop brought together senior administrative and technical personnel from all campuses to enhance coordination, strengthen institutional effectiveness, and promote operational excellence across the Nigerian Law School. Tinubu Appoints First Female Director-General Nigerian Law School In her opening remarks, the Director-General, Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayomi Odusote, defined sustainable momentum as a commitment to consistency, discipline, accountability, maturity of processes, and digital enablement principles now embedded as operational standards for…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has conducted his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters of Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Zamfara State, reinforcing the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening frontline military operations. The Defence Minister was received by the Theatre Commander, Major General WB Idris, alongside senior military officers overseeing security operations across the North-West region. The visit followed the commissioning of Armoured Personnel Carriers and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles procured by the Zamfara State Government to boost operational effectiveness. The newly acquired platforms are expected to significantly enhance troop mobility, intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance,…
Residents of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, witnessed a significant milestone in the fight against human trafficking and violence against persons as the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and a delegation from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, inaugurated the School Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Violence Against Persons Vanguard at Government Model Secondary School, Makurdi. The inauguration formed part of activities under the School Anti-Trafficking Education and Advocacy Project (STEAP), a Netherlands-funded initiative implemented by NAPTIP in partnership with ICMPD to strengthen prevention, education, and…
The Assistant Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department of the Borno State Command, ACP Abubakar Balteh, is dead. In a brief statement on Saturday, the Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Nahum Daso, said he died on 21st February, 2026, in a fatal vehicle accident. Auto Crash Claims 25 Lives In Dangwauro Flyover Kumbotso Kano The statement reads “the Borno State Police Command regrets the passing of ACP Abubakar A. Balteh, who passed away today, 21st February, 2026, in a fatal vehicle accident. “Until his demise, he served diligently as the Assistant Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation…
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has led a high-level management delegation to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, reaffirming both organisations’ commitment to deepening strategic collaboration in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The visit, which featured extensive discussions and a facility tour, focused on strengthening operational and commercial ties between NNPC Limited and the refinery. Both parties emphasized their shared vision of enhancing domestic refining capacity, ensuring energy security, and positioning Nigeria as a leading downstream petroleum hub in Africa. During the engagement, Engr. Ojulari commended the President of…
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI), in partnership with humanitarian advocate who doubles as Chairman of the AMG Foundation, Dr Aminu Magashi Garba, has flagged off the 2026 Ramadan bread distribution programme aimed at supporting vulnerable homes and individuals in Kano State. The initiative targets key beneficiary institutions, including the Kwalli VVF Centre, Remand Home Goron Dutse, and the Women’s Organisation for Relief and Empowerment (WORE), as part of efforts to provide food support during the holy month of Ramadan. Kano: AMG Convenes Experience-Sharing Session to Strengthen Humanitarian Response Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Dr Magashi said the…
The Kano State Government KNSG has approved the sum of ₦99 million for the implementation of Phase I of an Anti-Rabies Control Programme aimed at protecting public health and strengthening livestock development across the state. According to the commissioner kano state ministry of livestock development Dr Aliyu Isah, the approval is part of efforts to prevent the spread of rabies, a deadly but preventable viral disease that affects both animals and humans. He noted that , at least 10,000 dogs are expected to be vaccinated during the first phase of the initiative. “Rabies is commonly transmitted through dog bites and…
FCDO through the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria PLANE, in collaboration with the Kano State Government KNSG, has organised a high-level roundtable discussion among key stakeholders to formulate partnership guidelines aimed at improving education in Kano State. The engagement, held in Kano, brought together key stakeholders from the State Ministry of Education, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Kano State Agency for Mass Education (SAME), School-Based Management Committees (SBMC), Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA), Association of Private School Owners of Nigeria (APSON), civil society groups, and other relevant organisations. Speaking at the event, PLANE Kano Team Lead, Malam Umar Lawan,…
The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has appointed former Director of News at Radio Kano, Dayyab Umar Mai Mai Rano, as its Volunteer Consultant on Communications and Special Duties, marking a new chapter in his career following his retirement from public broadcasting. Dayyab, who spent more than two decades in the media industry, is widely known for his distinguished broadcasting career and his role as a Friday mosque imam in Rano. His appointment was approved by WOFAN’s leadership and governing board in recognition of his 26 years of consistent support in strengthening the organisation’s communication efforts and public image since…
Bayero University Kano has suspended all examinations earlier scheduled for Saturday, 21 February 2026, following the forthcoming bye-elections in some Local Government Areas of Kano State. The decision was announced in a special bulletin issued on Friday and signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Lamara Garba, on behalf of the Registrar. According to the statement, the suspension became necessary due to the expected restriction of movement in affected areas during the bye-elections, which could disrupt the smooth conduct of examinations and inconvenience students and staff. The university management advised students, staff and other members of the university community to…
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has approved a special training fund for 56 medical doctors currently undergoing residency training under the state government’s sponsorship, as part of efforts to strengthen the healthcare system and support medical professionals. The approval was granted during an interactive meeting between the governor and the resident doctors at the Government House in Maiduguri. The meeting, convened at the instance of the governor, was aimed at assessing the progress of their training and addressing challenges affecting their performance and professional development. In addition to approving the training fund, Governor Zulum also directed the immediate…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing an Executive Order directing the direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account. In a statement issued by its Chairman, Mr. M. B. Shehu, the Commission described the directive as a bold, constitutionally grounded and fiscally transformative measure aimed at restoring transparency, blocking revenue leakages and strengthening the revenue base of the three tiers of government. According to RMAFC, the Executive Order, signed pursuant to Section 5 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and anchored on Section 44(3), reinforces the constitutional…
The Northwest University Kano NWUK has commissioned a Safe Keeping Centre aimed at preventing examination malpractice and protecting students’ personal belongings during examinations. The Vice-Chancellor, Amina Salihi Bayero, led the official commissioning of the facility on Thursday at the Faculty of Education, describing the initiative as a significant step toward strengthening academic integrity in the institution. The facility, known as the “Safe Guard Initiative,” was established by the university’s Alumni Association under the leadership of its President, Abba Salo. It provides a secure location where students can deposit phones, bags, laptops, and other valuables before entering examination halls. University officials…
Ado Salisu No fewer than 12 Federal Ministries, 64 federal agencies and departments, as well as the 36 states’ Ministries of Sports and Tourism, are preparing to participate in the maiden edition of the National Sports Tourism Conference and Exhibition (NASTOCE 2026), scheduled to hold in Abuja. The two-day event is slated for March 30 and 31, 2026, at the prestigious Nicon Luxury Hotel and is expected to bring together key stakeholders to explore the socio-economic potential of sports tourism in Nigeria. Convener of the conference and Chairman of the National Organising Committee, Ahmed Mohammed Sule, disclosed this during an…