From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has said that it is working in collaboration with security agencies to secure the release of the abducted former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (Rtd), and his wife. In a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Dr. Bala Salisu Zango, the government said coordinated efforts were at an advanced stage, expressing optimism that the retired General and his wife would soon regain their freedom. According to the statement, Governor Umar Dikko Radda has directed all relevant security agencies to prioritise the safe rescue of…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has refuted reports alleging a managerial crisis and mass resignation of workers, as reported by some media outlets. In a statement signed and issued in Abuja on Friday by Alexandra Mede, Head of Corporate Affairs of the Fund, the organisation described the report published and circulated by Sahara Reporters as a deliberate misrepresentation of facts, lacking merit, and an attempt to mislead the public. According to the statement, “The Management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) wishes to categorically reject the allegations recently circulated by a coalition…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF and other partners, has sensitized residents on menstrual hygiene and distributed health and hygiene materials to mark this year’s World Menstrual Hygiene Day in Sokoto. The event, held at Unguwar Talakawa community and Government Girls Day Secondary School, Kofar Marke, was organized in conjunction with the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, alongside other stakeholders, including INGOs and CSOs. Discussions focused on educating participants about menstruation, menstrual hygiene management, and debunking myths, taboos, and misconceptions surrounding the subject. Students expressed commitment to maintaining proper personal hygiene, in line…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The 2026/2027 English Premier League season is set to officially begin with the traditional Community Shield clash between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, August 16, 2026. The curtain-raiser will see the Premier League champions face the FA Cup winners, marking the official start of the new English football season. According to the Premier League calendar, the full fixtures for the 2026/27 season will be released on Friday, June 19, at 10:00am BST. The opening round of league matches is expected to commence on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The…
By Ado Salisu Ahmadiyya Platform Basketball Team has emerged winners of the maiden edition of the Ahmad Musa Kida Foundation 3×3 basketball competition held at Rumfa College basketball court, Kano. The one-day tournament was sponsored by the President of the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF), Alhaji Ahmad Musa Kida, as part of his commitment to developing basketball at the grassroots level across the country. Ahmadiyya Platform defeated the highly rated Rumfa College team by 21–14 points to lift the trophy. Speaking shortly after the final match, the competition coordinator and former basketball star, Sunusi Shuaibu Badway, expressed satisfaction with the turnout…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The newly elected Vice President of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Rev. Madubuko Chidi Joseph, has been officially sworn in, succeeding the outgoing Vice President, Rev. Dr. Stephen Sunday Ajise. The installation and send-forth ceremony took place at the ECWA Headquarters Conference Hall in Jos and was conducted by the ECWA President, Rev. Dr. Job Ayuba Bagat. Delivering the keynote message, the General Secretary of Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev. Associate Prof. Benjamin Pokol, emphasized that faith requires genuine conversion, complete surrender, and continuous submission to God from beginning to end, particularly for…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Residents of Sokoto State have described Governor Ahmad Aliyu’s recent recruitment of 3,000 civil servants as a remarkable departure from the practices often associated with public sector employment. According to them, the exercise was more than a routine recruitment process; it demonstrated that fairness, merit, and integrity can still prevail in governance when there is a genuine commitment to transparency. They noted that in a country where public service recruitment is frequently linked to favouritism, political patronage, and backdoor arrangements, the exercise has come as a welcome development. For years, many citizens have witnessed recruitment…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have successfully repelled an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists in Magonho community of Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, preventing what could have resulted in significant casualties and destruction. A reliable security source disclosed the development to journalists in Sokoto on Sunday, stating that the incident occurred on June 4. According to the source, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the matter, one civilian sustained a gunshot injury during the encounter between the troops and the attackers. The source attributed the successful operation to…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has ordered an immediate review of existing security strategies following the resurgence of armed banditry in some parts of the state. The directive was issued during an emergency security meeting held at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi over the weekend to assess the recent security challenges and strengthen measures aimed at restoring peace in affected communities. The meeting brought together key security stakeholders, including the Brigade Commander, Commissioner of Police, Director of the State Security Service (SSS), Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC),…
By Usman Usman Garba The controversy surrounding the indiscriminate felling of trees within the premises of Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV) has taken a new turn following a visit by the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs to the state-owned media organization. The commissioner’s visit came in the wake of an investigative report published by The Historica Nigeria, which exposed the removal of several trees within the ARTV premises and raised concerns over environmental sustainability and the management of public assets. The development has been widely interpreted as a confirmation that the issues highlighted in the investigation deserved official…