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…
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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…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Tension is rising in communities across Sokoto State following confirmation by the Nigerian Army that it has received intelligence reports alleging that notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, and his loyalists are conducting weapons training and tactical drills in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto East Senatorial District. The development has sparked renewed fear among residents of border communities who have long suffered from repeated bandit attacks, kidnappings, and cattle rustling along the Sokoto–Zamfara corridor. According to intelligence sources, the alleged training activities are taking place in several communities, including Bingabale, Bafarawa, Bargaja, and Gebe, all…
By Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of 100,800 bags of fertiliser to farmers across the North-West states under the Renewed Hope Farm Inputs Support Programme (FISP). The programme was launched in Katsina State by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, who is also the Chairman of the North-West Governors’ Forum. The initiative is expected to benefit 25,200 smallholder farmers across the region. Speaking at the launch, Governor Radda warned against any form of diversion or manipulation of the farm inputs, stressing that they must reach only the intended beneficiaries. “We will not tolerate diversion or manipulation.…
By Abubakar Rabilu Gombe Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has formally presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Dr. Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The presentation is regarded as a major step in the APC’s preparations for the 2027 general elections and a reflection of the party’s unity in Gombe State. In a statement issued by the Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House, Ismaila Uba Misilli, Governor Inuwa Yahaya, who is the leader of the APC in the state, formally introduced Dr. Gwamna to the…