By Hussaini Ibrahim The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education has condemned the rising cases of alleged extra-judicial killings by security operatives across Nigeria, warning that the country cannot continue on a path of bloodshed and impunity. The organisation said the increasing frequency of such incidents reflected a dangerous breakdown of discipline, accountability and respect for human life within security institutions. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by CHRICED Executive Director, Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi. The group cited two incidents that occurred on April 26, 2026, including the alleged killing of a National Youth Service…
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From Sani Gaza’s Chinede, Damaturu A political pressure group, the Political and Public Office Holders Association of Yobe North Senatorial District, has purchased the All Progressives Congress Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for Governor Mai Mala Buni to contest the zone’s senatorial seat. The forms were presented to the governor by representatives of the association in Damaturu, according to a statement issued by the Director-General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed. The spokesperson for the association, Hon. Aji Bularafa, said members of the group made personal contributions to purchase the forms for the governor. He said…
From John Bassey, Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has commended the member representing Arewa/Dandi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Garba Rabiu Kamba, for empowering constituents and executing projects across the constituency. The governor gave the commendation on Monday at the Local Government Secretariat in Kamba during the distribution of empowerment items to beneficiaries. Idris described the lawmaker as a man of integrity with a proven record of service and community development, adding that the initiative was aimed at delivering the dividends of democracy to the people. He said such interventions would complement government efforts in meeting the…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Police Command has foiled a violent thuggery attack in the Gyadi-Gyadi area of the state and arrested six suspects following a clash between suspected rival ‘Yan Daba groups. The command said the swift intervention of operatives restored calm and prevented further breakdown of law and order in the area. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. According to the statement, the incident occurred on Monday after the police received a distress call that suspected thugs had mobilised for a clash in Gyadi-Gyadi…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has commended journalists in the state and across Nigeria for their commitment to responsible and ethical reporting, saying balanced journalism has continued to promote accountability and good governance. The state Commissioner for Information, Dr Erasmus Ekpang, gave the commendation on Monday while inspecting a newly installed 150KVA solar power system provided by the state government for journalists at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Press Centre in Calabar. Ekpang said the media’s consistent coverage of developmental projects in Cross River, particularly during the current political season, reflected the press’s dedication to…
…Council ratifies major investments in roads, healthcare, energy, commerce, sports From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Executive Council (EXCO), under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni, who was represented by his deputy, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana (Wazirin Fune), has ratified approvals totaling ₦59.8 billion for critical development projects across the state. The meeting, held on Monday at the Council Chamber, Government House, Damaturu, deliberated on key issues affecting the state, including infrastructure, healthcare delivery, energy, commerce, sports development, and security. In his remarks, the Deputy Governor, standing in for the Governor, commended the administration’s sustained efforts in…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Tens of thousands of supporters on Saturday converged on Ikom Township Stadium, Cross River State, where a political movement known as The Prince Is Coming Again claimed that about 1.5 million supporters had endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu for a second term in the 2027 general elections. Party leaders, National Assembly members, political appointees and stakeholders from the 18 local government areas of the state attended the rally to declare support for Tinubu and Otu. The gathering featured chants, party songs and solidarity marches as supporters reaffirmed confidence in the leadership of…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Security Neighbourhood Watch Corps has arrested four suspected drug offenders in Gwale Local Government Area of the state as part of efforts to curb criminal activities and social vices. The Commander-General of the corps, Lt. Col. Aminu Yusuf Abdulmalik (retd.), disclosed this while parading the suspects on Monday in Kano. He said the operation followed a formal complaint by concerned residents over the increasing activities of some individuals allegedly involved in illicit drug dealings in the area. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Yusuf Abubakar Ibrahim, Director of Public Enlightenment,…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Bako Lalong, has visited the Long Kwo of Kwo Nation, His Royal Highness Amb. Yahaya Kwande, where he sought royal blessings ahead of his re-election bid. During the visit, Lalong paid homage to the traditional ruler and expressed appreciation for his role in promoting peace, unity and stability within the Kwo Chiefdom. The senator also congratulated the monarch on his 93rd birthday, describing him as a symbol of wisdom, resilience and selfless service to humanity. He noted that traditional institutions remain critical to sustaining peace and development, stressing…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has said that the establishment of new federal tertiary health institutions across the country underscores President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to making healthcare a central pillar of the Renewed Hope Agenda. Salako stated this on Tuesday in Abuja when he received the Ovie of Udu Kingdom in Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Engr. Michael Ogheneove Orugbo, Okporua I, who paid a courtesy visit to his office. A statement issued by the Assistant Director of Media and Publicity in the ministry, Ado Bako, said…