In the early hours of Wednesday, a fire outbreak erupted in a 40ft container truck along a busy route in Zaria, causing considerable concern. The truck, which was transporting goods from Ikeja, Lagos State, to Kano State, was fully engulfed in dense smoke when the distress call was received. The fire quickly spread, threatening to cause extensive damage to both the vehicle and its contents. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, but the fire’s intensity raised alarms among local residents and road users. The Zaria Area Command of the Federal Fire Service responded swiftly to the scene. Led by Assistant Superintendent…
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From Christiana Gokyo Jos The troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have reported significant success in their ongoing offensive operations in the borders between Plateau and Taraba States, leading to the recovery of 18 kidnapped victims over the past two months. Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, the Military Information Officer of Operation Safe Haven, briefed newsmen at the OPSH Headquarters in Jos on Thursday, stating that the operations are part of a broader effort to secure lives and property across the region. The 18 kidnapped victims were recovered from areas between the Plateau and Taraba borders, specifically around Bangalala and…
Friom Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated a total of six trillion, one hundred and five billion, three hundred and fifteen million, five hundred and forty-three thousand, four hundred and righty-nine naira, fifty Kobo (N6,105,315,543,489.50) in revenue for the year 2024. Speaking to the press in Abuja on Tuesday, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, highlighted the unprecedented performance of the NCS in revenue collection for 2024. He noted that the revenue collected surpassed the NCS’s target of N5,079,069,866,085.50 by N1,026,245,677,404.00, reflecting a 20.2% increase. Mr. Adeniyi further revealed that October 2024 marked a significant…
By Usman Usman Garba Amid growing concerns in Kano State about the rumored outbreak of avian influenza, also known as bird flu, the state government has urged residents to remain calm and report any suspected cases of the disease to the appropriate authorities. The rumors began circulating after a report emerged that in December 2024, a young man from Gwale Local Government Area purchased a duck from Janguza Market in Tofa Local Government Area and introduced it to his flock, which included hens, guinea fowls, and chickens. Soon after, the man noticed that his birds were showing signs of respiratory…
From Muawuya Bala Idris Katsina The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Katsina has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Alhaji Lawal Sa’idu Funtua, describing his death as a tremendous loss to the journalism profession. Alhaji Funtua, who was 58, passed away in the early hours of Thursday in Katsina after battling a prolonged illness. He leaves behind two wives, nine children, and grandchildren. In a statement issued by the Chapel Chairman, Yusuf Ibrahim Jargaba, the late Funtua’s immense contributions to the media industry were highlighted. Funtua worked with several prominent media organizations, including the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has refuted claims of poor revenue performance and a shortage of vehicle number plates. During a press briefing at the IRS office in Katsina, Chairman Mohammed Isyaku addressed these allegations. He stated that the service currently possesses 3,813 number plates across various categories, including private, commercial, government, and dealer plates. Isyaku clarified that an order for additional number plates has been placed with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in August 2024, with a payment of N45 million already made. He emphasized that the existing stock of number…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Tuesday confirmed that no fewer than six people lost their lives in a fatal auto crash involving an articulated vehicle along the Hassan Katsina Road in Lokoja, Kogi State. The Kogi Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr. Samuel Oyedeji, disclosed that about 60 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the crash, which occurred around 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Speaking with journalists in Lokoja, Mr. Oyedeji attributed the accident to excessive speed. “Our officers, in collaboration with the Police and NSCDC personnel, rushed the injured to the Kogi…
From Ahmed Danasabe, Lokoja The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two suspects for alleged vandalism in Kogi State. In a statement released on Tuesday night by the Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC Kogi State Command, DSC Abdullahi Aliyu, the suspects, identified as Yakubu Muhammad and Rabiu Suleiman, were apprehended in the Okumi area near Nataco, Lokoja. Their arrest followed a routine patrol and credible intelligence by the anti-vandal task force. The statement partly reads:“The suspects were caught red-handed while vandalizing an Etisalat antenna (mast). Under the leadership of the Kogi State Commandant, Akinlade Esther, the…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has unveiled plans to collaborate with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to establish four bilingual schools that will offer education in both English and Arabic. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa the landmark initiative is part of efforts to integrate Almajiri children into the formal education system and reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made the announcement on Monday during the launch and distribution of 789,000 school uniforms to pupils in 7,092 public schools across Kano’s 44 local government…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has commended the committee responsible for the distribution of school uniforms to primary school pupils for returning ₦100 million in unspent funds from the ₦2 billion allocated for the project. Speaking at the launch of 798,000 school uniforms for Primary One pupils at the Kano Government House, Governor Yusuf described the committee’s honesty as a testament to the transparency and accountability driving his administration. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor praised the committee, led by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy…