From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that its military troops across various threatres of operations have neutralised 317 terrorists, arrested 314 of this month May, 2026. The troops also rescued 221 kidnapped victims and recovered arms and ammunition among other items. Briefing defence correspondents in Abuja on Tuesday, Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, said troops sustained “unrelenting and comprehensive offensive” across all theatres, working with sister security agencies to defend Nigeria’s territorial integrity and protect civilians. Giving a breakdown, Onoja said in the North East, troops of Operation HADIN KAI neutralized 73…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the media as a strategic partner in promoting stakeholder awareness, public trust, and national development. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja, noting that the call for deeper partnership was the focus of a media parley held on Monday, 25 May 2026, at the Kano/Jigawa Area Command Headquarters, Abdullahi Dikko Inde Conference Hall, Bompai, Kano. The event, organised by the National Public Relations Unit and themed “Building Synergy Between the Media and Customs for Enhanced Stakeholders’ Awareness and National Development,” brought…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has announced a ban on Eid celebrations held in venues where men and women mix without observing Islamic standards of modesty and religious guidelines. The board also prohibited renting rooms to minors in hotels and banned the “short-time” lodging system in hotels and guest houses across the state. This was contained in a statement issued under the board’s programme titled “Operation Tsaftace Birnin Shehu” (Operation Clean the City of Shehu). According to the statement, the measure is part of the board’s efforts to uphold morality, protect Islamic culture, and promote…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya (Walin Sokoto), has extended warm felicitations to the people of Sokoto State, Nigerians, and the Muslim Ummah worldwide on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In a Sallah message issued through his Press Secretary, Aminu Abdullahi, Hon. Dan’iya urged Muslims to uphold the virtues of sacrifice, obedience, patience, love, and compassion as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (AS). He noted that the lessons of Eid-el-Kabir remain vital in promoting unity, peaceful coexistence, and national development. The statement further said the…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of indiscriminate erection of illegal structures across the Kano metropolitan area, describing the situation as a serious threat to orderly urban planning, environmental sustainability, and public safety. The government noted with dismay that, despite existing regulations guiding physical development in the state, some individuals continue to embark on construction projects without obtaining the necessary approvals and documentation from the appropriate authorities. According to the government, such unlawful developments pose significant social, environmental, economic, and psychological challenges to residents and undermine the broader vision of sustainable…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, urging residents to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and avoid being misled by desperate politicians. In a Sallah goodwill message to the people, Governor Idris noted that the state has continued to enjoy relative peace and unity, which he said has contributed to the successful execution of impactful developmental projects. According to a statement issued by Abdullahi Idris Sadaukin Zuru, Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to the Governor, Idris warned that as the political season builds up towards the…
Daga Shu’aibu Ibrahim Gusau Alhaji Hamza Musa Mai Bulawus ya zama dan takarar gwamna a karkashin jam’iyyar Social Democratic Party (SDP) a jihar Zamfara, bayan ya lashe zaben fidda gwani na jam’iyyar ba tare da hamayya ba. An gudanar da zaben fidda gwanin ne ta hanyar kai tsaye a dukkan gundumomi 147 da ke cikin kananan hukumomi 14 na jihar Zamfara, inda ‘ya’yan jam’iyyar suka kada kuri’unsu domin amincewa da dan takarar. A sakamakon zaben, an bayyana cewa Mai Bulawus ya samu kuri’u 36,556, wanda ke nuna cikakkiyar goyon baya daga mambobin jam’iyyar a fadin jihar. Da yake sanar da…
From Shuaibu Ibrahim Gusau The All Progressives Congress (APC) Zamfara North senatorial aspirant, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has explained why he filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Gusau challenging the senatorial primary election held on May 19, 2026, in the state. He lamented that there was no APC primary election in Zamfara North Senatorial District. In the suit, the APC and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were listed as defendants. He is seeking to nullify the declaration of Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura as the party’s candidate for the 2027 general election. Speaking with newsmen shortly after…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has called on the people of the state to rededicate themselves to promoting peace and harmonious coexistence as Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. The Governor made the call in a Sallah message issued in Yola through his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou. He stressed that peace and harmony are essential for the people to enjoy the blessings of Allah, which he said abound in Adamawa State. “First, I use this opportunity to wish all Muslims a happy Sallah and all Nigerians peace. Whatever we want for ourselves lies…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclosed that it has resolved about 70 to 80 percent of disagreements arising from the party’s recent primaries, declaring that it is fully prepared for the 2027 general elections. The State Chairman of the party, Hamza Alhaji Bello Madagali, made this known during a State Working Committee (SWC) meeting held at the party secretariat in Yola. Madagali expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the party’s primaries for the State Assembly, National Assembly, governorship, and presidential elections. He commended party leaders, members, and security agencies…