By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir Col. Ahmed Usman (rtd.), Security Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State, has urged notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji to demonstrate sincere commitment to the peace process by immediately releasing all kidnapped victims in his custody. The Security Adviser also charged Turji to cease further attacks on rural communities. The call follows a viral audio circulating on social media in which Turji expressed a willingness to embrace peace and encouraged fellow bandit leaders to open up to dialogue. While welcoming Turji’s statement as a potential step toward ending violence in the North West, Col.…
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By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir A 25-year-old man, identified as Samuel Eze, for being in possession of a woman’s breast part, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command. The police had also rescued a kidnapped driver and recovered a truck loaded with custard powder worth N9.5 million. Three suspects involved in the criminal act were reportedly arrested. This was disclosed in a statement released by the command spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, on Sunday. Ikenga added that joint security teams attached to various police divisions, including vigilante operatives, carried out the arrest at different intervals, adding that the suspects are currently…
By Nurullahi Babangida Bayern Munich star Manuel Neuer ripped into Gianluigi Donnarumma and held him accountable for causing Jamal Musiala’s horror injury in their 2-0 Club World Cup defeat by PSG. Luis Enrique’s side booked their spot in the final four of the competition thanks to goals from Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele in what was an incident-ridden affair in Atlanta, Georgia. The French side were reduced to nine men late on, with Willian Pancho and Lucas Hernandez sent off in the 82nd and 92nd minute respectively. Yet, the biggest talking point of the match came when Musiala was involved…
By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the appointment of the Emir of Lafia, His Royal Highness, Sidi Muhammad Bage, as the new Chancellor, North-West University, Kano. A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, at the weekend, said the decision was informed by the emir’s sterling record of fairness, deep social engagement, and leadership qualities. It said, the appointment of a retired Supreme Court Justice and revered traditional ruler reflects the university’s dedication to excellence, integrity, and national development. Stakeholders who hailed the decision as visionary, said it also…
By Nurullahi Babangida Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly willing to give up a significant amount of his future salary to force through a move to Arsenal this summer. Gyokeres has signalled his desire ‘to make £1.7MILLION sacrifice for his dream £70m Arsenal move’ – after dumping his Portuguese actress girlfriend to keep nothing tying him to Lisbon. Discussions on the structure of achievable bonus payments on the fee with the 27-year old were held, having already agreed personal terms on a five-year contract. Gyokeres, who has been adamant throughout the summer that he only wants to join Arsenal, came back into…
Asma’u Uba Muhammad Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has tasked Senior Special Reporters (SSR) and Special Reporters (SR) to understand their roles and report activities of his administration promptly. The Governor charged the SSR’s and SR’s on Monday, during a 4-day capacity training workshop, organised by the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs in collaboration with International Institute of Journalism (IIJ), Abuja and Ausam Communications Ltd. He said their roles was to bridge the gap of communication between the government and the general public. The Governor who was represented at the event by the Head…
By Khadijah Shehu Abdulkareem Mairiga Hassan Shahru, a staff member of the Department of Land Administration of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), accused for allegedly leaking some “classified documents”, has reportedly been queried. He was subsequently arrested and detained. The FCT Police Commissioner, Adewale Ajao has confirmed the arrest of Shahru, and indicated that the FCTA staff will soon be charged to court. He was, however, said to have been released on bail. It was gathered that, the staff allegedly leaked a certificate of occupancy showing land allocated to two sons of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. But the…
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…
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…