By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside its governorship candidate, has undertaken a crucial consultation visit to Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, the Minister of Police Affairs, at his Abuja residence in a bold move aimed at strengthening party cohesion. According to Hajiya Sa’adatu Maina, Press Secretary to the Yobe State APC Chairman, the delegation was led by the Yobe APC State Chairman, Alhaji Mohammad Gadaka, and the party’s flagbearer, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali. She described the meeting as a pivotal part of the party’s ongoing strategic reconciliation tour across the state. The…
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By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The University of Calabar (UNICAL) and the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) have officially unveiled OMON the Gorilla as the official mascot of the 28th NUGA Games, scheduled to hold in Calabar, Cross River State, from November 14 to 24, 2026. The mascot, inspired by the critically endangered Cross River Gorilla, was presented as a symbol of strength, resilience, unity, excellence, and determination, values the organisers say embody the spirit of university sports and the aspirations of student-athletes across Nigeria. According to the organisers, OMON will serve as the face of the Games and will…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in Gombe State has praised the ongoing reforms introduced by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), describing them as strategic measures aimed at strengthening community policing, enhancing public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force, and improving security nationwide. The State Chairman of the PCRC, Alhaji Garba Muhammad Ubale, made the remarks during a community engagement programme attended by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of the North-East, Zachariah Fera Achinyan, alongside security stakeholders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community representatives in Gombe. Ubale said the committee was encouraged by…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina Troops of the 17 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation CLEAN SWEEP III, have recorded another significant operational success following an intelligence-led dawn raid on a suspected terrorist enclave at Ginchawa in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. Acting on credible intelligence, the troops stormed the terrorists’ hideout in the early hours of Monday, June 22, 2026, catching the criminals by surprise. The terrorists attempted to resist the assault but were overwhelmed by the troops’ superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their position and flee into the surrounding bushes. In a statement issued by Captain…
Daga Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Hukumar Samar da Hanyoyin Karkara da Bunƙasa Kasuwancin Amfanin Gona ta Jihar Katsina (RAAMP) ta gudanar da taron bita kan ƙa’idojin hanya, wanda ya haɗa direbobi, masu amfani da hanyoyi da kuma makarantu domin ƙara wayar da kai kan muhimmancin kiyaye dokokin hanya. Da yake jawabin buɗe taron, shugaban shirin RAAMP na Jihar Katsina, Engr. Yusuf Yahaya, ya bayyana farin cikinsa da gudanar da taron, tare da miƙa godiyarsa ga mahalarta taron bisa haɗin kai da goyon bayan da suke bai wa shirin. Ya ce manufar shirin ita ce bunƙasa hanyoyin karkara da inganta harkokin…
Daga Shu’aibu Ibrahim Gusau Sanata mai wakiltar Mazabar Zamfara ta Yamma kuma tsohon Gwamnan Jihar Zamfara, Sanata Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar, Marafan Sakkwato, ya bayar da tallafin tirela 85 na takin zamani ga manoma a faɗin jihar, domin tallafa musu wajen bunƙasa harkokin noma. A wata sanarwa da Shugaban Kwamitin Yaɗa Labarai, Hon. Ibrahim Muhammad (Danmadamin Birnin Magaji), ya sanya wa hannu kuma aka raba wa manema labarai a Gusau, an bayyana cewa waɗanda za su ci gajiyar shirin za su biya Naira 20,000 kacal kan kowace buhun taki, yayin da farashin kasuwa ya kai kusan Naira 50,000. An ce wannan…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the renaming of Dawakin Tofa General Hospital as Dr. Mahmoud Baffa Yola General Hospital in recognition of the late elder statesman’s outstanding contributions to community development in Kano State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday, 22nd June, 2026. Governor Yusuf said the decision was taken to immortalize the late Dr. Mahmoud Baffa Yola, a seasoned politician and administrator who served Kano State in various capacities and made significant contributions to public service. The Governor noted that…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the civil service through continuous capacity building and merit-based career progression as it officially flagged off the 25th Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) Workshop and Examination for officers aspiring to managerial cadre. The ceremony, held at the Kano State Library Complex, brought together senior government officials, facilitators from the public service training sector and participants drawn from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) across the state. Representing the Executive Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Secretary to the State Government, Farouk Umar Ibrahim, declared the workshop…
By Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Kaduna State Police Command has strongly condemned the mob killing of a woman in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, over allegations of child theft. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, June 21, 2026, after the woman was accused of stealing a child, an allegation the police said was not supported by any evidence. In a statement issued to journalists in Kaduna, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansur Hassan, described the act as “barbaric, criminal, and a direct assault on the rule of law.” According to the statement, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Maraban Jos…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its fight against drug-related crimes with the arrest of 25 suspects and the recovery of cannabis, controlled drugs, and other banned substances during a coordinated operation in Jos. The operation was carried out on Saturday at about 7:55 p.m. by a joint team led by the Officer-in-Charge of the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU), in collaboration with personnel from the Anglo-Jos Division, Anti-Cybercrime and Narcotics Unit, Monitoring Unit, and Eagle Eye Patrol Team. According to a statement issued to journalists in Jos by the Police Public…