By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested of one 25 years old Sufiyanu Aliyu of Gwanyal Village, Tangaza LGA, for the alleged killing of his 15 years old wife, Suwaiba Abubakar Bawa. According to the a statement by the police public relations officer, DSP Ahmad Rufai, the incident occurred on…
Since his appointment as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has brought a wave of transformation to regulation of the telecommunications sector—one that i would describe as nothing short of a “magic touch.” Known for his professionalism, strategic mindset, and data-driven approach, Dr. Maida is steering the NCC…
The Senate yesterday launched a sweeping investigation into railway projects executed under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The Red Chamber said its action was informed by the persistent derailments, vandalism and mechanical failures along the Itakpe–Warri standard gauge corridor. The resolution followed a motion by Senator Ede Dafinone (APC, Delta Central), who…
The Kano State House of Assembly has introduced a bill to enforce the use of the mother tongue, specifically the Hausa language, as the medium of instruction in schools across the state. The proposed legislation, titled “Kano State Mother Tongue (Hausa Language) Education Enforcement Bill,” was sponsored by Musa Kachako (NNPP–Takai). Presenting the bill…
The Bauchi State government has reiterated its commitment to the full implementation of the Safe and Inclusive School Policy to ensure a safe and violence-free learning environment. The Commissioner for Education, Lawan Mohammed, said this during a courtesy visit by members of the Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) on Tuesday…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has dismissed claims of genocide against any religious group in the region, arguing that such labels are aimed at distorting cohesion in the bloc. ECOWAS, in a communique on late Tuesday, said the claims are targeted at worsening insecurity in the West African region. “Perpetrators of…
The Department of State Services (DSS) announced on Tuesday that several high-profile terrorism suspects are currently undergoing trial across the nation as part of efforts to bolster national security and enforce accountability. In its update, the secret agency revealed that five men are being prosecuted in connection with the June 2022 attack on St….
Troops from Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), the Joint Task Force North East, have successfully thwarted a coordinated terrorist attack on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kangar, situated in Mallam Fatori, Borno State, during the early hours of Tuesday, 4 November 2025. The attack, launched at approximately 0430 hours by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, involved the deployment…
President Bola Tinubu has requested the approval of the National Assembly for a fresh ₦1.15 trillion borrowing from the domestic debt market to help finance the deficit in the 2025 budget. The President’s request was conveyed in a letter read on the floor of the Senate during plenary on Tuesday. According to the letter,…
The Abuja-Kaduna train derailment is the second to occur at the same station within 13 months. Photo credit: NSIB The Senate has resolved to establish an ad hoc committee to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the persistent derailments of the country’s rail lines. The probe, which will include a public hearing, aims to uncover…
