Non-Indigenes Association of Kaduna State has commended Governor Uba Sani for his exemplary leadership, inclusive governance style, and steadfast commitment to the protection of lives and property across the state. In a statement issued on Thursday and jointly signed by Chief Lazarus Ndu Ama, the Convener; Chief Niyi Folabi,...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), ‘Jibiya Border Command’ in Katsina State, has rescued no fewer than 150 suspected victims of human trafficking from January to date. The Comptroller, Mr Haruna Suleiman-Zakirai, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of a two-day...
Federal Government has suspended its earlier plan to impose a 15% import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel). The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) confirmed the development in a statement posted on its official X (Twitter) handle...
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have successfully rescued 74 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from what could have been a major abduction by insurgents along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Borno State. The incident occurred on Tuesday night when the corps members’ convoy, consisting of three...
Two Nigerians have been rescued while two others remain missing following a tragic shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The ill-fated vessel, which was carrying 49 migrants, capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving 42 people missing and presumed dead. In a...
In a renewed push to combat violent extremism and rebuild community trust in conflict-torn Borno State, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development (ALFOPED) has brought together 30 women-led peace groups for a one-day dialogue aimed at uncovering and addressing the root causes of violent extremism in the region....
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Thursday, conducted a promotional examination for over6,000 Directorate cadre staff under the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. For candidates in the FCT, the computer-based test (CBT) was held at the JAMB CBT center in Kogo, Bwari Area Council. Speaking with...
Nigerian Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (NCCSO) has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to defer the 15% import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Diesel until the first quarter of 2026, describing it as a deliberate move that “strangulates local refineries and empowers foreign importers.” The coalition’s National...
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Shades of Us, has expressed concern over the growing mental health issues affecting young people across the country. The founder of the organisation, Ramatu Ochekliye, spoke on the issue shortly after presenting a short film in Jos on Tuesday. The film, “The Dumps“, seeks to...
A bill seeking for the creation of Savannah State out of the present Borno has passed its first reading at Wednesday’s plenary session of the 10th House of Representatives. House of Representatives’ Committee on the 1999 Constitution Review, Chairman for the Northeast Zone B, Hon Isa Ali, had earlier...
Nasarawa State Sanitation and Waste Management Authority (NASWAMSA) has been hit with allegations of underpaying casual staff. However, the agency said these claims are baseless and part of a blackmail campaign against Hon. Isa Bello, the NASWAMSA leader. The allegations were made by some casual staff who claim they...
National Chairman of the Pan Niger Forum (PANDEF), Amb Godknows Boladei Igali, has the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, deserves national apology for being prevented from performing his duties by soldiers on illegal duties in Abuja. Amb. Igali, on his way out of the Port Harcourt International Airport to...
To the leadership of the Federal Republic of Nigeria—especially President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his ministers—and citizens. It is with grave disappointment and deep concern that I address the recent incident involving Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, representing the President, and a junior naval officer, Lieutenant Yerima, who...
Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Blessing Onuh (APC–Benue), has expressed deep concern over the growing wave of killings, kidnappings, and destruction of farmlands in her constituency and other parts of Benue State. Onuh, who represents the Otukpo–Ohimini Federal Constituency, spoke with journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, describing...
Justice A. Bello of the Kaduna State High Court has adjourned the trial of Polycarp Andrew, a dismissed staff of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) until Dec 11 for hearing. Justice Bello on Wednesday adjourned the case. At the opening of the trial, EFCC’s counsel, H.M Mohammed,...
Nigerian Government has announced plans to mobilise ₦150 billion to support vaccine procurement for 2025 and 2026, as part of its broader strategy to strengthen immunisation coverage and enhance healthcare financing nationwide. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Olawale Edun, made this known on...
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into allegations that several oil companies have failed to remit the required three per cent of their annual operating expenditure to the Host Communities Development Trust Fund (HCDTF), as mandated by law. This followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has clarified that its 2025 National Convention will hold as originally planned and has not been postponed. The National Working Committee (NWC) and the 2025 National Convention Organizing Committee (NCOC), confirmed that the convention is set to take place in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital,...
Nigerian Government has officially scrapped the National Language Policy that made indigenous languages the primary medium of instruction in Nigerian schools. Henceforth, English will serve as the only language of instruction across all levels of education. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this announcement on Wednesday during...