The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has said the recurrent security breaches on the Plateau calls for serious action and not cosmetic security actions, which were not intended for restorative justice. Sultan while condemning the killings and attacks reiterated his several calls that government…
The Senate has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to launch a full investigation into the recent killings in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, which claimed the lives of at least 28 people. Lawmakers also called for the perpetrators to be apprehended and prosecuted, while resolving to send a…
The Kano State Government has taken responsibility for the medical care of a woman who delivered quintuplets at a public hospital in Kano. Hafsatu Yusuf, already a mother of eight, gave birth to five babies—three boys and two girls—at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, where both she and the newborns are receiving specialist treatment. The announcement…
Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, Deputy Governor of Kano State, could face impeachment proceedings after failing to respond to allegations brought against him by the State House of Assembly. The Majority Leader, Husseini Lawan, confirmed that the deadline for a formal defence had passed without any submission from the deputy governor. He said the Assembly would decide…
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has said the recurrent security breaches on the Plateau calls for serious action and not cosmetic security actions, which were not intended for restorative justice. Sultan while condemning the killings and attacks reiterated his several calls that government…
The Senate has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to launch a full investigation into the recent killings in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, which claimed the lives of at least 28 people. Lawmakers also called for the perpetrators to be apprehended and prosecuted, while resolving to send a…
By Abubakar Yunusa The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned his appointment to focus on his governorship ambition in Oyo State. Adelabu disclosed this in a resignation letter addressed to the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and routed through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. In the letter titled “Resignation as Honourable Minister…
The President of Team New Nigeria, Modibbo Yakubun Farakwai, on Tuesday inaugurated key committees to reposition the movement amid delays in its registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Farakwai, who spoke during the event in Abuja, said the inauguration marked a strategic effort to strengthen the group’s political structure ahead of forthcoming electoral activities….
The Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa OFR (Rtd) on Tuesday 31 March 2026 led a delegation comprising, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mutawalle, alongside the chiefs of operations of the defence headquarters and other service branch of the Armed Forces to HRH Shehu of Borno, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai…
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure fresh external loans totalling $6 billion, aimed at plugging fiscal gaps and financing key infrastructure projects. The approval followed the presentation and consideration of a report by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, Senator Aliyu Wamakko (APC, Sokoto North). The…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Mock, conducted on March 28. Fabian Benjamin, the board’s Public Communication Adviser, said candidates can check their results by sending “MOCKRESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number registered for the 2026 UTME. He…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has expressed confidence that ongoing collaboration between the Nigerian military and U.S. troops will lead to noticeable improvements in the country’s security in the coming weeks. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, made the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja during a briefing on ongoing military operations. He said…
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking approval to borrow a total of $6 billion to support Nigeria’s fiscal and infrastructure needs. In a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and read during Tuesday’s plenary, the President requested approval for a $5 billion loan facility from Abu Dhabi Bank….
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Honourable Yakubu Dogara, has issued a powerful petition to the Department of State Services against Dr. Tsiga, accusing him of fabricating and spreading a malicious statement on Facebook that is capable of igniting hatred, public unrest, and reputational destruction. The petition, prepared by his legal counsel J.J….
