CSOs to FG: Honour commitments, begin capital budget releases
A coalition of civil society organisations has called on the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Accountant General of the Federation, Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, to immediately commence the release of funds under the 2025 capital budget. The Coalition for Equity in Public Contracts (CEPC) stated that Nigerians will […]
Our campaign will remain focused on Anambra’s future – SICO
Frustrated by the general opinion polls that Soludo-Ibezim (SICO) ticket is the consensus of Anambra people for the up-coming Gubernatorial election holding November 8, 2025, some candidates are beginning to show desperation with intent to distract or destroy. The frustration has manifested in the recent despicable obscenities by one of the candidates who chose to […]
Kano advertising agency set target to generate N5bn by end of 2027
By Bashir Bello KANO – The Kano State Signage and Advertisement Agency has set a target to generate the whopping sum of N5 billion by the end of the year 2027. The agency’s Director General, Kabiru Dakata, disclosed this during an interactive session with newsmen in Kano. Dakata said the agency had a plan to […]
Kaduna Assembly to prioritize programme based budgeting in 2026 fiscal year
By Bashir Bello KANO – The Kaduna State House of Assembly has said it will prioritise programme-based budgeting in the 2026 fiscal year budget in order to meet the needs and priorities of the citizens. The Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation and Implementation, Engr. Shehu Yunusa stated this during a training organised by the United […]
Army storms terror hotspots, recovers 158 cattle, forces ISWAP surrender
By Evelyn Usman The Nigerian military has intensified its clampdown on terrorists and criminal groups, recovering 158 cattle and recording the surrender of a terrorist’s family member in a series of coordinated operations across Borno, Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Plateau States. In Borno State, troops of the 192 Battalion, Gwoza, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, […]
15 dead as Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak
At least 15 people have died following a fresh outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The country’s health ministry yesterday said the outbreak was detected in central Kasai province, with 28 suspected cases recorded so far. The ministry said tests confirmed the presence of the Zaire strain of the […]
Police nab suspected kidnapper of 100-year-old man in Taraba
JALINGO—The Taraba State Police Command has arrested a suspect linked to the abduction of a 100-year-old man, Joshua Magani Ubandoma, in Sabon Pegi, Ibi Local Government Area. Ubandoma was kidnapped from his residence on August 6, 2025, by three armed men. Police spokesperson, ASP James Lashen Saminu, said officers from the Ibi Division, working with […]
Troops kill 13 Boko Haram terrorists in Borno failed ambush
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have killed 13 Boko Haram terrorists during a failed ambush and IED attack on their convoy at Kareto, Mobbar LGA of Borno State. Military sources said the incident occurred on September 3, while troops were escorting humanitarian trucks along the Gubio–Damasak road. The terrorists detonated two […]
Zulum gifts N300,000 to each parents of 90 pupils enrolled into Western Education in Northern Borno
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State announced a donation of N300,000 to each of the parents of about 90 students who were enrolled on Junior Secondary School to pursue Western Education at Government Day Secondary School, Gajigana in Magumeri Local Government area. Gajigana, a very populated community in Magumeri local government […]
Uzodimma commends Nigerian Engineers for honouring Iwuanyanwu
The Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has commended the Nigeria Society of Engineers, NSE, Owerri Branch for the annual lecture series in honour of late Engr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. The event which took place last Thursday in Owerri, with a lecture themed: “Improving Grid Stability and Reliability.” While commending the Engineers for honouring late Chief Iwuanyanwu, […]
Police smoke out jailbreak escapee, cult lords, thugs in Minna crackdown
Minna—The Niger State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its war against crime, re-arresting a fugitive inmate who escaped from the New Correctional Centre, Tunga, Minna, during a jailbreak seven years ago. The escapee, identified as Mohammed Yahaya, 35, of Angwan Sarki, Minna, had been convicted for culpable homicide before he broke out […]
