Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has commenced the screening and weighing of pilgrims’ luggage to ensure compliance with airline regulations and prevent the transportation of prohibited items. Chairman of the Luggage Screening and Weighing Sub-Committee, Professor Muhammadu Mustapha Gwadabe, disclosed that the exercise began on Thursday night as part...
BY AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna
Kaduna State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its fight against crime, arresting 12 suspected kidnappers, 13 murder suspects, four alleged car snatchers and recovering stolen vehicles, firearms and hard drugs within the last two weeks. The Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammad Rabiu, disclosed this during a press...
Trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, suffered a setback on Monday as two co-defendants failed to appear before the Federal High Court in Kaduna, forcing the court to adjourn proceedings until June 24, 2026. The case, which is being heard by Justice Hauwau Buhari, involves allegations of...
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties for failing to satisfy constitutional requirements governing political party participation in Nigeria. Delivering judgment, Justice Peter Lifu held that the affected parties failed to meet the minimum electoral performance...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian youths to actively participate in the country’s democratic process by registering to vote and obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). Obi made the appeal in a message shared on his X handle on Monday, where he reflected...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, as the party’s vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, following consultations involving party...
A delegation from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), led by the Chief of Administration (Army), Major General IM Abdullahi, on Sunday, 14 June 2026, paid condolence visits to the family of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd) and the Katsina State Government following the tragic demise of the senior...
Justin Gaethje dethroned Ilia Topuria on Sunday night to become the undisputed UFC Lightweight Champion in a landmark event that saw the White House host its first-ever professional sporting contest. According to Reuters, UFC Freedom 250 was staged on the South Lawn as part of activities marking the United...
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) have commenced a deliberate offensive operation, code-named Operation CLEAN SWEEP III, targeting terrorist and bandit elements operating within Matazu Local Government Area and adjoining communities in Katsina State. Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West),...
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian playwright, novelist and poet, Prof. Femi Osofisan on the occasion of his 80th birthday. President Tinubu in his tribute on Monday, described Prof. Osofisan as one of those incredibly brilliant individuals who have blessed the world with their creativity. Full text of the...
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa, on the passing of her beloved mother, Hajiya Fatima Musa Musawa. Hajiya Musawa died on Saturday, June 13. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga,...
Japan supporters once again earned global praise after cleaning up their section of the stadium following their 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday. Fans remained in the stands after the match, carefully collecting litter and placing it into blue plastic bags. According to 20-year-old...
President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day address painted a picture of significant progress in Nigeria’s battle against terrorism and insecurity. The President announced an 81% reduction in terrorism-related deaths since 2015, while also revealing that security forces had neutralised more than 13,000 terrorists and facilitated the surrender of over 124,000...
AC Milan are on the verge of appointing Rúben Amorim as their new head coach after a verbal agreement was reached on a long-term deal, multiple reports confirm. The agreement runs until June 2028, with an option for an additional year, as Milan move quickly to secure a manager...
A joint security operation involving the Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has led to the arrest of 46 suspected undocumented foreign nationals in parts of Ogun State. Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 35...
Borno State Government has reintegrated 720 former terrorists, alongside 992 spouses and 2,050 children, under its ongoing deradicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration programme, describing the exercise as a critical component of efforts to restore lasting peace across the state. The beneficiaries, classified as low-risk and minor clients under Batch 9...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has commended Nigerian music star Davido for using his global platform at the FIFA Club World Cup to draw attention to the country’s security challenges, particularly the plight of abducted schoolchildren. In a statement shared on his X handle, Obi said...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) “over its failure to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent on the incorporation, transition, and rebranding of NNPC into NNPCL.” The NNPC reportedly paid N2.9 billion for incorporation expenses from...
In commemoration of the Islamic New Year, 1st Muharram 1448 AH (Tuesday, June 16, 2026), Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has declared a statewide public holiday. The announcement was contained in a statement issued and signed by the Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Mohammed Usman Tar,...
Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has called for leadership anchored on discipline, integrity and accountability as a prerequisite for building strong institutions and achieving sustainable national development. She made the call in Abuja during the investiture of Mrs. Rose Eshiett as Chairman...