By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir The Kano State Police Command said it has charged to court about 333 armed thugs, who have been allegedly involved in disrupting last Saturday’s by-election in Shanono/Bagwai and Tsanyawa/Ghari constituencies. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, disclosed to newsmen in Kano at a special news briefing, yesterday, that the charges included Criminal conspiracy, Disorderly conduct, Possession of offensive weapons, Intimidation. The CP said other offences included “Loitering without lawful excuse after voting or being refused to vote, snatching or destruction of election materials, improper use of vehicles, solicitation for votes of another voter on election day,…
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By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir The National Association of Polytechnic Students, NAPS, has announced plans for a three-day nationwide peaceful protest following recent road accidents involving trucks belonging to a cement company, which led to deaths and injuries in Auchi, Edo State. In a statement by its Action Committee Public Relations Officer, Usman Dende, NAPS said the protest commenced yeaterday and will end tomorrow, and would focus on drawing attention to road safety concerns and seeking justice for victims. The student body recalled that on August 12, Miss Ruth Otabor, a fresh graduate of Auchi Polytechnic, sustained severe injuries resulting in…
By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir The National Emergency Management Agency on Monday confirmed the rescue of 15 more persons in the ongoing operation following Sunday’s tragic boat crash in Kojiyo village, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The Head of Press Unit, Manzo Ezekiel, NEMA, in a statement on Monday, said the latest rescue brought the total number of survivors to 25, while 25 others remained missing. The statement noted that the Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, also assured the public that rescue operations would be sustained and further intensified until all missing persons were rescued. “Recall that…
By Nurullahi Babangida The coach made it clear that Barcelona cannot depend solely on big names and individual talent. He emphasized the need for top-tier physical and mental intensity—especially when competing in the Champions League. Flick drew on his own experience at Bayern Munich following their historic sextuple, explaining how a drop in motivation and hunger ultimately derailed the team, and they ended up settling for just the league. He also underlined how La Liga could be decided early in the season, stressing that any lapse in focus or effort could cost them everything. Despite his stern warning, Flick still…
By Nurullahi Babangida A total of 150 Kano State contingent have arrived Kaduna safely to attend the 9th edition of Northwest Zonal Elimination ahead of the National Youth Games (NYG) 2025 scheduled to hold in Asaba, Delta State from August 26 to September 6.elimination. The Ag. Chairman of Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Fagge, said the team comprises Male and female athletes across seven sports disciplines: Football, Handball, Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Rugby and cricket. With a contingent strength of approximately over 150 members, including athletes, coaches, team officials, drivers, media representatives, and secretaries, Kano is aiming for full…
Khadijah Shehu Abdulkareem ABUJA, NIGERIA – The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have clashed over the outcome of Saturday’s by-elections held across 16 constituencies in 12 states. The APC emerged as the biggest winner, securing victories in 12 constituencies. The Peoples Democratic Party claimed wins in Oyo and Adamawa states, while the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) triumphed in Kano, and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) took Anambra State. The ADC, however, failed to win any seat. In a statement on Sunday, ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi,…
Khadijah Shehu Abdulkareem ABUJA, NIGERIA – All retired federal employees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) are set to receive a N32,000 monthly pension increase, following the approval of a N758 billion bond by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to clear outstanding pension liabilities. The increment will benefit retirees in the education, health, security, and Armed Forces sectors, irrespective of their accumulated savings. It also ensures that pensioners benefit from the National Minimum Wage Amendment Act 2024 and consequential adjustments. President Tinubu had, on August 6, directed the “prompt…
By Aisha Maikudi Abdulkadir Two firefighters have been killed in Spain and Portugal, the authorities said on Monday, as wildfires ravage the Iberian peninsula during a sweltering heatwave. Both victims died in road accidents, taking the death toll to two in Portugal and four in Spain since the fires broke out in recent weeks. Spain is in the grips of a third week of heatwave alerts, with the emergency services, backed by specialist army units, battling fires in the northwest and west of the country. Neighbouring Portugal has also been trying to put out fires across the country, and both…
Asmau Uba Muhammad Nigeria’s president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set a target of 7% annual economic growth, aiming to lift the country out of its financial struggles. In the first quarter, Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.13%, a figure boosted by a rebasing of its gross domestic product (GDP). This exercise increased the GDP size to $243.55 billion, but the growth rate was slower than expected. While addressing the federal cabinet, President Tinubu stated that the reforms implemented have strengthened macroeconomic stability and boosted investor confidence. However, he noted that low public savings remain a constraint on growth. Critics of the…
SOKOTO, NIGERIA – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and other humanitarian partners have called for improved coordination in disaster and emergency response across Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states. This appeal was made during a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) validation workshop held in Sokoto, jointly organised by the three state ministries of humanitarian affairs with UNICEF’s support. The initiative seeks to streamline disaster response systems for faster, more effective interventions in the North-West. UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office, Mr. Michael Juma, described the SOP as a practical guide for humanitarian actors. “It begins with…