By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir Suspected gunmen have killed police inspector, Donfa Chirtip and kidnapped his wife Victoria, at Kurmin Kare in the Kachia Local Government Area of the State. A security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, made this known on X on Saturday. Makama stated that the late Donfa, attached to the Special Protection Unit Base 7, Abuja, was reportedly attacked while returning from his farmland with his wife on Friday. According to him, the cop’s lifeless body was found in a farmland within the community later in the evening. He further stated that security operatives who arrived at…
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By Maryam Usman Nagado Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off the distribution and installation of 500 electricity transformers to communities across all 44 local government areas of the state. During a ceremony held on Sunday, Governor Yusuf said the initiative is part of his administration’s promise to improve the lives of residents, especially in underserved areas that have been without electricity for many years. He explained that reliable and steady electricity is not just a basic need, but a key driver of economic growth and social wellbeing. The governor said Kano has suffered for years due…
By Umar Danliti Since taking over as the Commissioner for Information in Kano State, Ibrahim Waiya has been on a mission to redefine the way the government interacts with the public. With a background as an activist, Waiya brings a unique perspective to the role. Replacing Baba Halilu Dantiye, Waiya has wasted no time in implementing his vision for a more open and responsive government. His approach has been met with enthusiasm from both government officials and the general public. One of Waiya’s key strategies has been to foster good working relationships with the media and other stakeholders. He believes…
By Khadijah Shehu Abdulkareem A massive job racketeering scandal has been uncovered within the Nasarawa State Teachers Service Commission (TSC), with over ₦70 million allegedly traced to a corporate account linked to the former TSC Chairman, Alhaji Muhammed Abubakar Gada. The shocking revelations emerged during Tuesday’s sitting of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly’s Investigative Committee, chaired by Hon. Daniel Oga Ogazi. The probe followed public outcry over irregularities in teacher recruitment across the state. The shocking revelations emerged during Tuesday’s sitting of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly’s Investigative Committee, chaired by Hon. Daniel Oga Ogazi. The probe followed…
By Asmau Uba Muhammad Mali’s military leader Gen Assimi Goïta has been granted a five-year presidential term by the transitional parliament, which is renewable without elections. The bill granting his new mandate said it could be renewed “as many times as necessary” and until Mali was “pacified”. It clears the military leader to lead the West African country until at least 2030. However, many fears that the move could lead to the repression of the opposition or dissenting opinions. The 41-year-old military leader was named transitional president after his last coup in 2021. He has seized power twice and had…
By Maryam Usman Nagado The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has officially commissioned the much-anticipated Digital Industrial Park (DIP) in Kano, a transformative project designed to propel Nigeria’s digital economy from the grassroots. The commissioning ceremony, held at the park’s premises, marked a significant milestone in the Federal Government’s digital inclusion strategy. Although the facility was initially completed in 2024, it was tragically vandalized during the nationwide protest of August 1, 2024. Thanks to the timely intervention of IHS Towers, the structure has now been fully restored and is set to commence operations, symbolizing resilience…
By Khadijah Shehu Abdulkareem US president Donald Trump will meet with the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal from 9 to 11 July. The meeting comes as a surprise, although some analysts have taken it as a continuation of intensifying American diplomatic efforts towards the African continent. Just last month, the White House notably brokered a peace deal between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, putting a preliminary end to hostilities and Rwandan-backed rebel groups fighting DRC troops in the east of the country for several months. While a bilateral meeting with South African president Cyril Ramaphosa…
By Asma’u Uba Muhammad The Communications Industrial Park is being commissioned today, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital economy development. The Digital Industrial Park, led by the Federal Government of Nigeria, aims to boost youth digital skills acquisition, promote innovations, and provide jobs for Nigerian youth. Providing digital innovators and entrepreneurs with resources to turn ideas into products and prototypes Digital Fabrication Equipped, Broadband Services, Constant Power Supply, Supporting uninterrupted operations and productivity The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijjani, was present at the commissioning ceremony, stated the park’s establishment is a result of…
By Khadijah Shehu Abdulkareem ….Aregbesola accept position, slams Nigeria’s ‘Hollow’ Parties The coalition of opposition parties have decided to use African Democratic Party (ADC), to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in the 2027 general elections. Former Senate President and chieftain of PDP, who resigned from the party and joined ADC, Distinguished Senator David Mark has been nominated to serve as interim national chairman of ADC, while former Osun State Governor, Chief Rauf Aregbesola is to serve as interim national secretary. This step according to leaders of the coalition is to steer the ADC towards new heights, as the…
By Khadijah Shehu Abdulkareem The official death toll in South Africa’s devastating floods remains unclear as rescue efforts for missing people continue in the Eastern Cape province. Authorities said last week that 101 people had died but this number is likely to increase. Victims include 38 children. The youngest fatality is an infant about 12 months old. Seven bodies remain unidentified and search operations are ongoing for two missing children. The OR Tambo and Amathole districts were the hardest hit areas. “This moment will be recorded among the most agonising chapters in our province’s history”, Eastern Cape provincial government official…