Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has ordered the immediate shutdown of all boarding secondary schools across the state, citing the need to protect students amid rising wave of kidnapping snd other security concerns. Governor Buni gave the directive in a statement released in Damaturu on Saturday by the...
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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Hajiya Rahmatu Awwal Ibrahim, wife of the Emir of Zazzau Suleja, Alhaji Muhammadu Awwal Ibrahim. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the governor conveyed heartfelt condolences to the...
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, has called for “more urgent official measures to curb the alarming rate of insecurity across Nigeria.” ”The festering terrorists’ attacks in parts of the country and the mass killing of innocent Nigerians in recent times, have underlined the need for the...
As part of his maiden operational visit to Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA Area of Responsibility, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday, 21 November 2025, visited troops wounded in action at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna. During the...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has rebutted a claim by an online publication, SaharaReporters, that the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested one lawyer, Moses Oddiri, to hush up alleged underhand dealings by its chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede. The publication alleged that the EFCC chairman made the DSS...
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has condemned the abduction of students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, describing the incident as a disturbing escalation of insecurity and a global embarrassment to Nigeria. In a statement jointly...
Dear Citizens of Borno State,I address you today not just as your Governor, but as a fellow citizen, with a profound sense of patriotism and with every confidence, who shares in your anxieties, hopes, and desire for a peaceful and prosperous Borno, that the future of our dear state...
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has described the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) as the North’s foremost intellectual engine room, urging the body to continue shaping policy, guiding governance, fostering dialogue, and preserving unity across the region. The governor made the remarks in Kaduna at the 25th anniversary celebration...
Governing Council of the University of Uyo has postponed the appointment of a new chancellor following its inability to reach a consensus on who should take over from the incumbent , Prof. Nyaudo Ndaeyo during its meeting at the weekend. The council has however decided to appoint an acting...
Kogi State Government has activated a coordinated security operation to safeguard worship centres, schools and vulnerable public places across the state. This followed the directive by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo following recent attacks on worshippers and schools in neighbouring states. The Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area, Abdullahi Adamu...
Plateau State Association, United Kingdom (PSA-UK) has raised concern over what it describes as a worsening collapse of security across Nigeria, following renewed killings, abductions and violent attacks in several states. The organisation stated this in a release jointly signed by its President, Dr. Solomon Chollom, and Publicity Secretary,...
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has dismissed a fresh bail application filed by socialite Fred Ajudua, who is standing trial for allegedly defrauding Palestinian businessman Zad Abu Zalaf of $1.043 million. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, November 20, 2025, Justice Dada...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Bauchi State Gov. Bala Mohammed, and other eminent Nigerians on Friday extolled the virtues of Chief Olabode George as he marked his 80th birthday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that George, a retired Naval Commodore and former...
Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) turned Kaduna into a gathering of Northern giants on Friday as it marked its 25th anniversary with a roll-call of influential leaders—living and departed—honoured for their service to the region and the nation. Presided over by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the commemorative event drew statesmen,...
National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced measures to curb the growing misuse of honorary doctorate degrees in the country, including a decisive ban on the award of such degrees to serving public officials. The Executive Secretary of the university regulatory body NUC, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, stated this in...
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has confirmed the disbursements of over N785 million to tertiary institutions in Ogun State, for the 2024/2025 academic session. According to the Fund, the milestone was recorded in the State following its recent sensitisation programme held at the Crownbirth Event Centre, Ijebu-Ife. Director, Strategic...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that the North faces prolonged stagnation and worsening insecurity unless its leaders urgently rebuild unity and embrace a clear, development-driven vision for the region. Speaking at the 25th anniversary dinner of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) in Kaduna on Friday, Atiku said...
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has celebrated the achievements of his administration in the technology and innovation sector as he inaugurated a digital economy advisory council to strengthen the ongoing tech revolution in the state. Mr Kola Aina, a venture capitalist is to serve as chairman. Other members of...
Contrary to reports that the Ekiti governorship primary election was postponed due to logistics issues by a PDP faction loyal to the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has denied that the such correspondence did not emanate from the office of the Secretary to...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Senator Solomon Ewuga, describing him as a committed patriot, and prominent stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) whose contributions to nation-building will remain indelible. The President, who was represented by the Secretary to the...