By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Following the gruesome beheading of two persons in Akai Ibonda and Ukim Ita communities in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State last month, chiefs and traditional leaders in the area have resolved to invoke traditional injunctions against criminal elements operating within the council area. Our correspondent reports that the community leaders, who convened a congress attended by key stakeholders and prominent indigenes, adopted a five-point action plan aimed at preventing a recurrence of such incidents and restoring peace to the affected communities. Recall that one Akaninyene Eshiet and others were arrested by security…
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By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its State Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru, and the APC Chairman of Zuru Local Government Area, Hon. Aliyu Abubakar Abiola. In a statement signed by the State Party Secretary, Alhaji Sa’idu Muhammad Kimba, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the party said the suspension followed complaints from stakeholders within the Zuru Emirate. According to the statement, the complaints were based on the alleged lukewarm attitude of the affected officials towards party activities, inadequate engagement with critical stakeholders, poor mobilization efforts, and…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has responded to recent criticisms by former Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, saying the former deputy has failed to offer meaningful ideas that could contribute to the progress and development of the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Governor Yusuf made the remarks at the Government House in Kano while presenting the Certificate of Return to the newly elected member of the House of Representatives representing the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency, Hon. Shu’aibu Rabi’u Nagogo (Abba Gano). The…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on residents of the state to continue supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the President deserves overwhelming backing in recognition of his commitment to the development of Kano State and Nigeria as a whole. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Governor Yusuf made the call at the Government House in Kano while presenting a Certificate of Return to the newly elected member of the House of Representatives for the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency, Hon. Shu’aibu Rabi’u…
Daga Senator Iroegbu Taron Africa Forward Summit da aka gudanar a Nairobi, Kenya, ya nuna wata sabuwar alaka tsakanin Afirka da Turai, musamman Faransa. A karon farko, an gudanar da taron haɗin gwiwar Afirka da Faransa a ƙasar Afirka, inda Shugaban Faransa Emmanuel Macron da Shugaban Kenya William Ruto suka jagoranci taron tare a matsayin abokan hulɗa masu daidaito. Shekaru da dama, tarurrukan da ke haɗa Afirka da manyan ƙasashen duniya kan kasance a Turai, Amurka, China ko Rasha, inda shugabannin Afirka ke halarta a matsayin masu neman taimako ko tallafi. Sai dai taron Nairobi ya sauya wannan tsari ta…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto A Sokoto State High Court has sentenced three persons, including a citizen of the Republic of Niger, to death by hanging for terrorism and arms trafficking. The convicts are Jabbi Alhaji Yalle, a Nigerien national, Yusuf Muhammad, also known as Sallau, and Kabiru Muhammad. Justice Nuraddeen Muhammed Bello of High Court 23 delivered the judgment in Case No. SS/45C/2026, finding the three defendants guilty of terrorism and arms proliferation charges. According to the judge, the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, and the evidence presented before the court established the guilt of the accused…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Federal Government and the Plateau State Government have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security cooperation following the visit of the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 4, AIG Morris Dankwambo, to Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang at the Old Government House, Rayfield, Jos. The visit, which was carried out on the directive of the Inspector General of Police, was aimed at assessing the recent deadly attack in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area, evaluating the level of destruction, identifying operational gaps, and improving strategies to prevent future occurrences. While conveying the condolences of the…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has reiterated its commitment to urgently restore adequate potable water supply to residents following the rupture of a major water pipeline. The government assured residents of Sokoto metropolis and surrounding areas of its determination to provide safe drinking water despite the disruption caused by the incident. The State Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Iya, the Iyan Sokoto, gave the assurance on Wednesday during an inspection visit to the damaged pipeline in the Sokoto River. The commissioner led a high-powered technical team from the ministry and the Sokoto State Water…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has dismissed as false and misleading allegations that it sponsored Hajj pilgrimage for bandit leaders or individuals involved in criminal activities. The government was reacting to a statement by Bashir Kurfi during a programme aired on Trust TV, where he alleged that the state government provided Hajj sponsorship for people linked to banditry and other crimes. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasiru Danmusa, the government described the allegation as “baseless, unfounded, and without any factual basis,” saying it was aimed at misleading…
Daga Ipole Amajama Afirka ta sake komawa tsakiyar rikicin siyasar duniya, yayin da matsalar rashin tsaro ke ƙara bazuwa daga yankin Sahel zuwa Najeriya da sauran sassan nahiyar. Wannan yanayi na barazana ga ƙasashe masu rauni tare da jefa yankuna da dama cikin rashin kwanciyar hankali. Duk da cewa matsalolin cikin gida, raunin hukumomi da gazawar shugabanci suna taka muhimmiyar rawa wajen haifar da wannan matsala, akwai ƙarin damuwa kan irin tasirin da shigar Rasha ke yi a harkokin Afirka da kuma sakamakon da hakan zai iya haifar wa nahiyar. Najeriya na ci gaba da fuskantar barazanar ta’addanci wadda ta…