A group of Islamic scholars in Zamfara State has raised the alarm over what it describes as a serious moral and spiritual decline under the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal Dare. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Zamfara Islamic Scholars Forum, led by its Chairman, Malam Ibrahim Yakubu Gusau, condemned the recent use of…
A coalition representing four local government areas in Zamfara North Senatorial District has launched a scathing attack on Governor Dauda Lawal, branding his administration a “monumental failure” after two years in office. In a statement on Wednesday, the coalition—made up of Kauran Namoda, Birnin Magaji, Shinkafi, and Zurmi communities—accused Governor Lawal of abandoning his campaign…
ABUJA—In a significant debate yesterday, Senators attributed the escalating incidents of banditry and Boko Haram activity to the impending 2027 elections. During discussions on an urgent motion regarding the alarming rise of these threats, Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau of the PDP, representing Taraba North, was supported by Senators Sunday Karimi from the APC in Kogi…
A recent diphtheria outbreak in Imo has led to the closure of schools following multiple fatalities, as reported by Daily Trust. The disease, caused by a toxin from the bacterium Corynebacterium, is preventable through routine childhood vaccinations. Diphtheria predominantly affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat. Aboh Mbaise LGA Chairman, Iheukwumere Henry Alaribe,…
In its first year of operation, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has distributed N56.85 billion to support 298,124 students with tuition and living costs across 198 institutions in Nigeria, following its launch on 24 May 2024. According to the latest updates from NELFUND, N30.179 billion has been allocated for tuition coverage, while N26.627 billion…
The European Union and NATO have expressed strong solidarity with the Czech Republic following an alleged cyberattack by Chinese-linked hackers that targeted the Czech Foreign Ministry. According to a statement from the EU, the Czech government identified the perpetrators as Advanced Persistent Threat 31 (APT31), a hacking group reportedly associated with China’s Ministry of State…
The troops involved in Operation Hadin Kai have apprehended 18 active soldiers and 15 policemen for allegedly selling arms to non-state actors. Major Ademola Owolana, Staff Officer Grade Two of OPHK, made this announcement while briefing defence correspondents about the activities of the Joint Task Force in North-East Nigeria from 2024 to 2025 in Maiduguri….
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that Mr Karl Toriola, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, and others were evading service of court documents on them. FCCPC, through its lawyer, Nsitem Chizenum, told Justice Hauwa Yilwa upon resumed…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was welcomed with military honours in Berlin on Wednesday by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.The leaders are set to discuss military aid and a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, followed by a working lunch and joint press conference. Zelensky will also meet German business leaders and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Bellevue Palace. This…
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has criticised Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip, stating that Germany will not yield to political pressure or be forced into automatic solidarity. Speaking in Berlin, Wadephul condemned the denial of essential supplies such as food and medicine to Gaza’s civilian population, calling it “completely unacceptable.” His remarks followed those…
