Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. This move gives legal force to the budget that will guide the state’s spending in the 2026 fiscal year.
The ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Usman Muhammad-Zuru, formally handed the approved bill to the governor. Soon…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has won a significant victory in its efforts to end school kidnappings after securing the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The development marks the first major breakthrough since the mass abduction on November 21, 2025.
In the early…
The Sokoto State Police Command successfully extended its operations beyond state borders with a cross-border mission in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State. On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, a Strike Force team targeted a criminal syndicate involved in motorcycle theft, handling stolen property, and criminal conspiracy.
The operation began around 5:00 PM after police received…
The Sokoto State Police Command has intensified efforts against criminal networks with a major operation in Tangaza Local Government Area. On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) carried out an intelligence-driven mission that struck at the financial backbone of a notorious bandit group.
The police received credible information…
On Thursday in Abuja, Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed Letters of Credence from 17 newly appointed ambassadors and four high commissioners during a ceremony at the Council Chamber of the State House. The diplomatic gesture was hailed as a signal of Nigeria’s renewed commitment to deepen bilateral ties and reinforce global cooperation.
Tinubu addressed the trio of long-standing friendship…
The recently sworn-in Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has assured that the renewed security strategies of the Federal Government will soon yield visible results across Nigeria. The assurance was given just after the minister’s swearing-in at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, following confirmation by the Senate.
It was indicated that the immediate priority will be the…
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence following an extensive screening session that lasted several hours. His confirmation came shortly after his nomination was forwarded by the President to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the former minister on health grounds.
During the…
A joint meeting involving governors and traditional rulers from Northern Nigeria was held in Kaduna, where key decisions were reached to address persistent insecurity across the region. During the meeting, a resolution was adopted calling for a six-month suspension of all mining activities. It was agreed that the temporary halt would allow for a comprehensive audit and revalidation of mining…
A building under construction along Sir Kashim Road in the GRA area of Bauchi was reported to have collapsed, leaving six construction workers trapped beneath the debris. The incident led to an urgent response by emergency personnel, and rescue operations were immediately initiated.
A crane was deployed to carefully lift heavy concrete and metal materials as rescue efforts progressed. After…
It was declared by the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) that it had never endorsed any amnesty programme or payment to terrorists or bandits. The claim, which had gained traction through a circulating video, was described as “truncated, taken out of context, and deliberately manipulated.”
In the statement issued, it was clarified that remarks attributed to the Forum’s chairman, Bashir…