This decision was made in response to recent security threats, particularly attacks on educational facilities. A joint statement issued by the Commissioner for Higher Education, Issa Abubakar-Tunga, and the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Halima Bande, confirmed the closure in Birnin Kebbi. The statement cited the increasing risks posed by recent attacks in parts […]
The report, obtained by newsmen reveals a concerning upward trend in malaria cases across the country. Data from the report shows a steady increase in the number of individuals presenting with fever and undergoing malaria tests using Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) and microscopy during the first three quarters of the year. Malaria remains a major […]
In response to speculation suggesting that Obi had snubbed the party’s leadership because the secretariat was once used as Atiku’s campaign office, the ADC has clarified the situation. The event was attended by key figures including ADC National Chairman David Mark, National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. However, both Obi […]
Basiru disclosed his withdrawal on Saturday while he commissioned his office building, tagged Alubarika House in Osogbo. Speaking at the commissioning, he stated “Considering the enormous responsibilities of my current office as National Secretary of our great party and after due consultations with our esteemed leaders and stakeholders, particularly, the Leader of our party and […]
Speaking on national television, Idris dismissed public assumptions that the government was simply holding on to a list of suspects, noting that thorough evidence gathering is essential before any trial. His comments follow growing criticism over the failure of successive administrations to prosecute individuals linked to financing Boko Haram, ISWAP and bandit groups, despite earlier […]
His lawyer, Celso Vilardi, while speaking with journalists, said “He has been imprisoned, but I don’t know why. Bolsonaro, 70, is serving a 27-year sentence for his alleged involvement in a failed 2022 coup attempt. Read Also: Nigeria, Brazil Seal Agreement On Direct Air Services His legal team had argued he should remain under house […]
He was received at the Waterkloof Air Force Base by Finance Minister Wale Edun and Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires, Ambassador Alexander. Tinubu, who was initially scheduled to attend the summit at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s invitation, cancelled his trip to receive security briefings following the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi and an attack on worshippers in Eruku, […]
The FG directed the shutdown of 41 unity schools across the North, while Kwara, Plateau, Niger, Benue and Katsina also suspended academic activities in selected schools due to security concerns. The directive came after bandits abducted 215 students and 12 teachers from St. Mary’s School, Papiri, in Agwara LGA of Niger State, just four days […]
Nneka Anibeze, Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Minister, announced the decision on Saturday in Abuja, citing the country’s tense security situation and the need to respect the national mood. She said Minister Hannatu Musawa approved the postponement after consultations with stakeholders, noting that it was important to stand in solidarity with grieving […]
Nigeria has witnessed a series of violent incidents in recent weeks, including the abduction of students and staff of St. Mary’s School in Papiri, Agwara LGA of Niger State. The attack came just days after 25 female students were kidnapped from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State. The teenager, who now goes by […]