Asma’u Uba Muhammad Mali and Russia signed agreements on Monday to bolster their economic and trade relations, including a cooperation deal on “the peaceful use of nuclear energy”, the Kremlin said in a statement. Mali’s interim president Assimi Goïta met Russian President Vladimir Putin during a five-day official visit to Moscow, beginning on Sunday. The two leaders also signed an agreement on the creation of “an Intergovernmental Russia–Mali Commission for Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation.” Our trade numbers remains modest, but, first of all, they are showing a positive trend”, Vladimir Putin said. “Secondly, and importantly, there are…
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By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir Suspected vandals targeting Nigeria’s railway infrastructure have been arrested in coordinated operations across Ilorin, Kano, and Gombe. A statement by the NRC Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, on Monday, said the arrests were made after series of reported thefts involving critical components of the railway network. Items vandalised include fish plates, bolts, nuts, and steel sleepers — all of which are essential for keeping the tracks safe and functional. One of the cases occurred on June 11 in Ilorin, Kwara State, when a staff member, Adesina Fabumi, discovered that 56 pieces of fish plates and fasteners…
By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has pledged over N2 billion for the redevelopment and modernisation of the Farm Centre GSM Market, following the recent inferno that ravaged parts of the commercial hub. Governor Yusuf made the vow on Friday during a visit to the market, where he was warmly welcomed by traders and market leaders. According to a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the intervention is a strategic move to not only rebuild damaged sections but also transform the market into a modern and secure trading environment. “This intervention…
By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao S. Adewale, has issued a directive to men and officers of the command against illegal detention of suspects and meddling into civil matters, especially land disputes and extortion in the territory. CP Adewale, while speaking with newsmen on Saturday, said the warning followed reports of unlawful detention for bailable offences, extortion of complainants and suspects as well as police interference in civil cases. He described such actions as violations of constitutional rights as directed by the IGP. He therefore, directed the Area Commanders, HODs and DPOs to immediately review and…
By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir Students of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, have lamented over the increasing cases of rape, robbery and extortion within and around the university community. In a passionate appeal that has since gone viral on social media platforms in the state, the students described the security situation as alarming, noting that they live daily in fear for their lives. “We are not safe. Robbery and rape cases happen every day within the students’ community in KWASU and we are tired,” one of the students lamented. The students alleged that criminal attacks have become a routine occurrence, especially…
By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir Top security and defence officials have warned that poverty and hunger have become critical drivers of insecurity in Nigeria, escalating violence, social disintegration, and undermining national cohesion. The alarm was raised at the 14th National Security Seminar in Abuja, themed “Combating Hunger and Poverty for Sustainable Peace and Development in Nigeria.” National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in a message delivered by Maj. Gen. P.P. Mala, Director of Defence Affairs, stated that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is aggressively addressing the crisis through agricultural reforms, social investment programs, and strategic security interventions. “Hunger…
By Nurullahi Babangida Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio came in for criticism from his manager and team-mates after a sloppy red card against Pachuca on Sunday. The youngster was sent off just seven minutes into Madrid’s 3-1 win over the Mexican side at the Club World Cup – after also giving away a penalty in the first game against Al-Hilal. Madrid are continuing to play Asencio despite him being accused of sharing a sexual video involving a 16-year-old girl who did not know she was being filmed. He is not in the clip and he denies any wrongdoing. Asencio dragged…
By Khadijah Shehu Abdulkareem Benue State Police Command has confirmed the hijack of a Benue Links commercial bus and the abduction of its passengers by suspected gunmen along the Otukpo-Otukpa road on Sunday evening. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Edet Udeme said, on Monday that, the incident involved a Hummer bus with registration number 14B-143BN, which was found abandoned by the roadside in Ugbokolo, Okpokwu Local Government Area. Upon receiving the distress information, police tactical teams, in collaboration with the military and the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards, swiftly mobilised to the scene,” the PPRO said. During the combing…
By Khadijah Shehu Abdulkreem Comrade Philip Shaibu, the newly appointed director general of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), has attributed his recent appointment to divine favour. During a thanksgiving service held at Saint Paul Catholic Church on Airport Road, Benin City, on Sunday, the former Deputy Governor of Edo State expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to lead the reform and rebranding of the National Institute for Sports. Shaibu affirmed his commitment to fulfilling the mandate entrusted to him, emphasising his intention to align the institute’s operations with the Renewed Hope agenda set…
By Khadijah Shehu Abdulkareem Filling stations across the country have adjusted the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, with a litre sold at almost N1,000 across the country, Daily Trust can report. This followed the recent increase in the price of crude oil on the global market, triggered by the escalating Israel-Iran hostilities, with marketing advising Nigerians to brace up for further increases unless there is a de-escalation of the current tension Daily Trust reports that since the conflict started, there has been severe damage to critical oil infrastructure, triggering a sharp spike in global…