From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced significant operational successes by the Armed Forces of Nigeria between July 17 and 23, 2026, including the neutralisation of a senior Boko Haram/ISWAP commander, the destruction of terrorist hideouts, the rescue of kidnapped victims, and the arrest of several terrorist collaborators across the country. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said troops operating under Operation Hadin Kai recorded major breakthroughs in the North-East, particularly in Bauchi, Borno, and Yobe states. According to him, troops successfully repelled a Boko…
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By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, describing the visit as a long-awaited opportunity to personally thank the revered monarch for his unwavering support, prayers, and wise counsel to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Senator Tinubu arrived at the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, where she was received by Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, Deputy Governor Engr. Idris Muhammad Gobir, members of the State Executive Council, traditional rulers, and other top government officials. She proceeded to…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) has arrested and prosecuted 22 people for violating the state’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise, warning that stricter enforcement and tougher penalties may be introduced to improve compliance. The Chief Magistrate attached to PEPSA for the enforcement of the sanitation exercise, Hon. Yop Ashoms, disclosed this while speaking to journalists after monitoring the monthly sanitation exercise in Jos on Saturday. She said the monitoring team inspected several areas, including Terminus, Filling Bowl, and Congo-Russia in Nasarawa, Jos North Local Government Area, where they observed poor compliance with the sanitation…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Muslims have been urged to remain humble and continuously seek knowledge as a foundation for proper worship and personal development. The call was made by Ustaz Auwal Abdulkarim of JIBWIS, Calabar, during an awakening Tafsir held at the JIBWIS Mosque in Calabar, Cross River State. Speaking during the lecture, Ustaz Abdulkarim stressed that Islam places great importance on the pursuit of knowledge. He explained that Allah (SWT), through the Holy Qur’an, commands believers to acquire knowledge so they can worship Him correctly. He noted that the first revelation to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him),…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has pledged to take proactive steps to ensure that more accountants in the state are enrolled as members of the prestigious Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN. The Deputy Accountant General of the state, Alhaji Junaidu Usman Junaidu, gave the assurance on Saturday in Sokoto shortly after he was conferred with the “Award of Excellence” by the Sokoto and District Society of ICAN. Addressing newsmen after receiving the award, Junaidu said the state government under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Aliyu is unwaveringly committed to building capacity in the public finance…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Kebbi State Government has secured strategic media partnerships following an advocacy and familiarization visit by the Governor’s Media Team to leading national and international broadcast organizations in Lagos. The delegation, led by the Commissioner for Information, Yakubu Ahmed BK, visited Channels Television, the BBC, Radio France International (RFI), TVC Communications and Arise Television. The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration in promoting the state’s development initiatives and enhancing public communication. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to the Kebbi State Governor, Abdullahi Idris Sadaukin Zuru, the engagements resulted in…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Emir of Karaye, His Royal Highness Alhaji Muhammad Muhammad Maharazu, has pledged his full support toward the reopening of Karaye Unity College, assuring members of the Karaye Old Boys Association (KAROBA) of his commitment to engage relevant authorities to facilitate the process. The Emir gave the assurance when the National President of KAROBA, ACI Murtala Uba Sule Burum-Burum (Rtd.), led members of the association’s executive on a courtesy visit to his palace. Speaking during the visit, the monarch promised to personally intervene by consulting the Kano State Commissioner for Education and other key stakeholders…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya (Walin Sokoto), has urged all eligible residents of the state, particularly young people who are yet to register, to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise before its scheduled deadline. Dan’iya also appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the exercise by an additional two weeks, saying the extension would enable more eligible Nigerians to register and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to leveraging psychological and influence operations as strategic tools for conflict prevention, national stability and sustainable peace. General Oluyede made the assertion at the closing ceremony of the two-day Defence Headquarters Psychological Operations Workshop, held in Abuja from July 23 to 24, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, and made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja, the CDS, who was represented by the Chief of Defence…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the establishment of a high-powered Political Advisory Team to strengthen good governance and advance the administration’s “Kano First” agenda. The advisory body, which will serve as a strategic think tank, is expected to provide the Governor with expert political guidance and policy advice to help the administration navigate the evolving political landscape while sustaining its developmental programmes. This was contained in a statement issued by Musa Tanko Muhammad, Press Secretary, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Kano State. Speaking during the inauguration of the committee…