From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan, has charged the Katsina State Police Command to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in tackling the security challenges facing the state. The IGP gave the charge in Katsina while addressing officers and men of the command. He was represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the North-West Zone, Suleiman Mohammed. He stressed that closer cooperation between the police and other security agencies would contribute significantly to the total eradication of crime in the state. Rilwan further urged the officers to intensify efforts against banditry, saying criminals must…
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By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has said that Plateau State is uniquely positioned to lead Nigeria’s livestock transformation, citing its favorable climate, strong agricultural communities, and established animal health systems. He made this known during the flag-off of the ultra-modern abattoir and veterinary teaching hospital project at Heipang near Jos on Monday. According to him, the project represents Nigeria’s shift from traditional slaughter systems to modern meat processing, aimed at value creation, improved public health, and increased export potential. The project, supported by the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) programme, includes…
By John Bassey The Kebbi State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a public holiday to mark the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH. The declaration was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Hajiya Hafsat Ibrahim Tune, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Monday. According to the statement, Governor Nasir Idris approved the work-free day to enable public servants and residents of the state celebrate the beginning of the new Islamic calendar year. The government also announced that normal official activities will resume on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. “This is…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Police in Cross River State have confirmed the arrest of a 49-year-old man, Idris Abdullahi, in connection with the alleged murder of another man following a violent altercation in Calabar. According to police information received on June 15, 2026, at about 11:05 a.m., the incident reportedly stemmed from an earlier dispute between Abdullahi and a group of unidentified youths along Mary Slessor Road on June 14, 2026, during which he allegedly sustained injuries. Police sources disclosed that on June 15, Abdullahi allegedly tracked down one of the individuals involved in the dispute to Chronicle…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, which corresponds to 1st Muharram 1448 AH, as a public holiday to mark the commencement of the Islamic New Year. Governor Ahmed Aliyu made the declaration in a message to the people of the state, urging Muslims to use the occasion to offer fervent prayers for peace and an end to the insecurity affecting parts of Sokoto State and the country at large. According to a statement issued by the Director-General of Media and Publicity, Government House Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa, the governor described insecurity as…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as the first day of Muharram 1448AH, marking the commencement of the Islamic New Year. The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Monday by Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council, Sokoto. According to the statement, the declaration followed the sighting of the new moon of Muharram in various parts of the country and the acceptance of the reports by…
Daga Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Dakarun Rundunar Sojin Najeriya tare da goyon bayan Rundunar Sojin Sama sun yi nasarar ceto Hajiya Amina Abubakar, matar marigayi Manjo Janar Rabe Abubakar, tsohon Daraktan Yaɗa Labarai na Hedikwatar Tsaro, wadda ‘yan bindiga suka yi garkuwa da ita tare da mijinta makonni kaɗan da suka gabata. Ceton nata ya biyo bayan tsauraran matakan bincike da ceto da dakarun Operation FASAN YAMMA suka gudanar domin gano inda masu garkuwar suka boye ta. A cikin wata sanarwa da Daraktan Yaɗa Labarai na Hedikwatar Tsaro, Manjo Janar Samaila Uba ya fitar, ya bayyana cewa ci gaba da…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, have successfully rescued Mrs. Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, former Director of Defence Information, who was abducted by bandits alongside her husband a few weeks ago. The rescue followed intensified search-and-rescue operations conducted by troops under Operation FASAN YAMMA. According to a statement issued by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, sustained offensive operations and mounting pressure on the criminal elements forced the bandits into retreat. Troops eventually made contact with the kidnappers at Tunga Village, leading to…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja Troops of Sector 2 under Operation Fansan Yamma have recorded a major operational success in Kebbi State, recovering a large cache of high-calibre weapons, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and other logistics items from suspected Lakurawa terrorists. The operation, carried out on June 14, 2026, around the Dogon Daji general area in Dandi Local Government Area, forms part of ongoing efforts to rid the North-West region of terrorism and other criminal activities. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi…
Daga Shu’aibu Ibrahim, Gusau Gwamnatin Jihar Zamfara ta dakatar da shugaban makarantar kimiyya da fasaha ta Abdu Gusau Polytechnic da ke Talata Mafara, Dakta Sirajo Abdullahi Shinkafi, bisa zargin rashin da’a da kuma rashin biyayya ga gwamnati. Hakan na kunshe ne cikin wata sanarwa da Sakataren Gwamnatin Jihar Zamfara, Malam Abubakar M. Nakwada, ya sanya wa hannu a ranar Litinin, inda ya bayyana cewa dakatarwar ta fara aiki nan take. Sanarwar ta ce gwamnatin jihar ta amince da dakatar da Dakta Sirajo Abdullahi Shinkafi daga mukaminsa na shugaban kwalejin bisa laifukan da ake zarginsa da aikatawa na rashin da’a da…