From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that between the period of 20th and 26th of this month March 2026, its troops across the various Joint Task Forces have maintained operational dominance over terrorists, insurgents, and other criminal elements, resulting in the neutralization, arrest, and destruction of multiple threats, as well as the recovery and destruction of arms, ammunition, and illicit logistics networks. This was contained in a statement signed and issued in Abuja by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja confirmed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria, under the strategic leadership of the…
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From Joseph Asegba, Yola Suspected herdsmen have allegedly killed a boat operator and attacked three others on an island in Makurdi. The incident involved a carved wooden canoe fitted with an engine, which ferries people across the River Benue from Afubo to Daudu (Olega Maku), the NASME Army Barracks, and other villages. The operator, identified as Jerry Saleh, was reportedly mutilated. Two brothers, Edoh Adikwu and Adah Adikwu, were also brutally attacked with machetes in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at about 6:15 p.m. at Afubo Island, located a short distance…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina. The Chairman of Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State, Hon. Sirajo Ado Jibia, has recorded significant strides in economic empowerment and infrastructure development within less than one year in office. Since its inauguration some months ago, the local government administration has prioritized policies and programmes aimed at improving livelihoods, boosting small-scale enterprises, and enhancing access to essential public services across the area. Based on details made available by the local government media office, the Sirajo Ado administration has implemented a comprehensive empowerment scheme targeting women and youth. This includes the distribution of 100 grinding…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board has intensified efforts to promote safe and inclusive learning environments through expanded safeguarding training programmes across the state. The Executive Chairman of the board, Yusuf Kabir, disclosed this during the monitoring of a safeguarding short message training at Kafin Maiyaki Special Primary School in Kiru Local Government Education Authority. Kabir, who was represented by the Director of Special Programmes, Nura Ibrahim, said the initiative was designed to equip basic education stakeholders with essential knowledge on safeguarding practices. “The essence of this training is to build the capacity of our teachers…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Safety and Road Traffic Authority (KASSAROTA) has commenced strict enforcement measures against individuals dumping sand, soil, gravel, building materials, or any other items on roads across the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Authority, Abubakar Marwana Kofar Sauri, on behalf of the Director General of the Authority, retired Major Garba Yahaya Rimi. According to the statement, the indiscriminate placement of such materials on public roads has been identified as a major cause of road accidents, a threat to public safety, and a…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his birthday, describing him as a leader who chose the difficult path of genuine transformation and stayed on it, for the good of every Nigerian. In a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Mahammed Kaula, Radda said the President’s Renewed Hope mandate is delivering real results that ordinary Nigerians, including those in Katsina State, feel every day. “Mr. President, you promised Nigerians a Renewed Hope. You did not hide from the difficult decisions that came with that promise. You made…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended warm birthday greetings to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his 74th birthday. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. On behalf of the government and the good people of Kano State, Governor Yusuf described the President’s birthday as an opportunity to celebrate his leadership, commitment, and dedication to the service of the nation. The Governor commended President Tinubu for his…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Some delegates and other participants at the just concluded National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the Eagle Square Abuja on Friday suffered tear-gas by the security personnel during the convention. At the early hours on Friday before the convention proper, movement in Federal Capital City of Abuja was restricted that many citizens could not carry out their normal businesses, while many suffered in tracking in a long distance as major roads leading to the venue were being blocked by the security agencies. The offices of civil servants working at the Head of…
From Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia has urged his appointees seeking elective positions to resign on 30th of this month. He urged them to tender resignation and pursue their elective positions in the forthcoming general elections. He also urged them to comply with the directive. He said he was determined to maintain the tempo of development in the state and would not want anyone to delay any process that will give results to that effect. The governor dropped this hint recently while addressing the Muslim faithful he hosted at the New Banquet Hall of Government House, Makurdi.…
By Abdulkarim Ibrahim and Zeenat Saad In the often slow-moving terrain of public administration, where reforms can take years to crystallize, the first year of Hon. Rabi’u Sale Gwarzo as Executive Secretary of the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board (KSSSSMB) stands out as a rare burst of speed, structure and substance. It is a story not just of activity, but of intentional transformation, firmly rooted in the Kano First agenda championed by His Excellency, Abba Kabir Yusuf. From the outset, Gwarzo approached the assignment with the mindset of a system builder, not merely an administrator. His stewardship reflects…