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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recall that a viral post on claimed the accident left 16 dead and two critically injured, but FRSC spokesperson Janet Kassa said checks across all units in the state showed no record of such an incident. She urged the public to disregard the report. The NYSC spokesperson in Gombe, Jennifer Laha, also questioned the authenticity […]
The district head, Muhammad Sanid Dantani, said the community remains traumatised and has turned to prayer as authorities continue rescue efforts. Armed bandits invaded the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, on Monday and kidnapped 25 students. The attack occurred less than an hour after security personnel assigned to the school reportedly withdrew, a […]
The incident occurred while the farmers were working on their fields during the peak of the harvest season. According to a community source, the attackers stormed the area unexpectedly and surrounded the victims as they gathered their harvested rice. “Bandits struck again at Bokungi under the Lafiagi Emirate. Four people were abducted. Information is still […]
The directive was communicated through the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kwara State wing. In a circular issued by the NUT Chairman, Yusuf Agboola, schools in Isin, Irepodun, Ifelodun, and Ekiti LGAs were instructed to close with immediate effect. According to the union, the action followed instructions from the Ministry of Education and Human Capital […]
His death was confirmed by fellow Senators Orji Uzor Kalu, APC – Abia North, and Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, PDP – Kogi Central, who issued separate statements from Abuja. Senator Kalu, in a heartfelt condolence message, expressed his deep shock and sorrow at the loss. “I received with profound shock and deep sorrow the heartbreaking news of […]