By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has convened an emergency security council meeting following growing concerns over rising incidents of thuggery across Kano metropolis and increasing security threats in border communities linked to banditry activities in neighbouring states. The high-level meeting brought together heads of major security agencies, including the police, military, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Office of the Director-General, Special Services, and other critical stakeholders to review the evolving security situation and outline measures aimed at restoring peace and stability across the state. In recent months, residents have expressed…
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By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that 175 ISIS terrorists were eliminated in ongoing counterterrorism operations in the North East jointly conducted by the Nigerian Armed Forces and the United States Africa Command. This was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, who disclosed that as of Tuesday, May 19, 2026, operational assessments indicated that 175 ISIS terrorists had been eliminated during the operations. He recalled that the joint strikes, which commenced a few days ago, led to the destruction of ISIS checkpoints, weapons caches, logistical hubs, military…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) State House of Assembly primaries scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, an aspirant for the Karshi Constituency seat in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Hon. Jeremiah Bitrus, has pledged to deliver quality representation and meaningful development projects if elected in the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists in Uke, Karu Local Government Area, Hon. Bitrus expressed confidence in his chances of emerging victorious in the party primaries, stating that his long-standing relationship with the grassroots would work in his favour. According to him, if given the mandate…
By John Bassey, Kebbi The Kebbi State Government has stated that the renovation of the State National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Dakin Gari/Basaura has transformed the facility into one capable of competing favourably with orientation camps across Nigeria. The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Nuradden Bala Fingiller, disclosed this on Tuesday during the 2026 ministerial briefing held in Birnin Kebbi. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Ahmed Idris, the commissioner highlighted key achievements of the administration, including the renovation and construction of facilities at the NYSC…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Security Council, chaired by Governor Mai Mala Buni, has commended residents of the state for conducting themselves peacefully during the political party primaries held so far. Speaking to journalists after the council meeting, the Commissioner of Police in Yobe State, Usman Kamfani Jibrin, said the council advised individuals or groups dissatisfied with the outcome of the primaries to seek redress through lawful and constituted authorities. He stated that security agencies in the state remain fully alert and warned that any attempt to disrupt the peace would be dealt with decisively. The police…
By Rabiu Sanusi A former Commissioner and House of Representatives aspirant for Dala Local Government Area, Ibrahim Namadi Dala, has distributed motorcycles to his loyalists as part of efforts to support them and improve their economic activities. The gesture, widely commended by supporters and political associates, was described as a reflection of Hon. Namadi Dala’s continued commitment to the welfare of his followers and his determination to empower them for better livelihoods. Observers said the intervention demonstrates responsible leadership and grassroots-oriented politics, noting that the former commissioner has maintained close ties with his supporters despite being out of office. Supporters…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has signed into law a bill passed by the Sokoto State House of Assembly upgrading and renaming the State College of Basic and Remedial Studies as the Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko College of Technology and Advanced Studies. A statement issued by the state Ministry of Higher Education disclosed that the bill was officially signed into law on May 14, 2026. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Isa Muhammad Maishanu, made this known on Tuesday during a briefing held in his office. According to the commissioner, the decision to rename and upgrade the…
Daga Ahmad Ibrahim Gusau Majalisar Dokokin Jahar Zamfara karkashin jagorancin Kakakin Majalisar, Rt. Hon. Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki, a zaman ta na majalisa, ta tattauna tare da amincewa da tsawaita dakatarwar da ta yi wa mambobi bakwai na majalisar zuwa karin wa’adin zangon majalisa guda daya. A cewar wata sanarwa da mai magana da yawun ofishin Kakakin Majalisar Dokokin Jahar Zamfara, Bello Madaro Kurya, ya fitar, ana binciken ‘yan majalisar ne bisa zargin aikata rashin da’a da karya dokokin gudanarwar majalisa. Wannan matsaya ta biyo bayan kudurin da Jagoran Masu RinJaye na Majalisar, Hon. Bello Muhammad Mazawajje ya…
Daga Mahmud Gambo Sani Daga cikin waɗanda aka karrama akwai ɗalibai fiye da 600 daga makarantun firamare da ke mazaɓu 11 da ke ƙaramar hukumar, saboda yadda suke zuwa makaranta da kuma jajircewa a kan harkokin karatunsu, ciki har da ɗaliba Khadija Usman daga makarantar Firamare ta Badume wadda ta samu kyautar keken da za ta riƙa zuwa makaranta. Jami’ar Yaɗa Labarai ta ƙaramar hukumar Bichi Jamila Abdullahi Rijiyar Lemo ta sanya wa hannu ta ce, sauran waɗanda aka karrama sun haɗar da; Sakataren Ilimi na ƙaramar hukumar, Alhaji Bashir Ishaq Muhammad, wanda aka ba shi kyautar babur…
Daga Saminu Abdullahi A bisa nagartar kishi da ƙwazon gina al’umma da Alhaji Abubakar Kabir Abubakar ya sa a gaba, ta sa ya sake zama halastaccen ɗantakar Majalisar Tarayya mai wakiltar ƙaramar hukumar Bichi, a yayin gudanar da zaɓen fid da gwani na ‘yan takarar majalisar wakilai ta Tarayyar, wanda gwamnan Kano Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf ya jagoranci gudanarwa a Asabar ɗin nan a garin Bichi. A sanarwar da Jami’ar yaɗa labarai ta ƙaramar hukumar Bichi, Jamila Abdullahi Rijiyar Lemo ta sanya wa hannu ta ce, a lokacin ƙaddamar da ɗantakarar, gwamna Abba Kabir Yusuf yana tare da…