Sokoto Police Strengthens Security Plans Ahead of 2027 ElectionsThe Sokoto State Police Command says it has strengthened its security architecture ahead of the 2027 general elections and the Ember months.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Hayatu Hassan Shaffa, disclosed this during a strategic security meeting with Divisional Police Officers, Heads of Departments, tactical commanders and members…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)-led inter-agency technical team has commenced a three-day assessment of terrorism financing risks within the non-profit sector in Sokoto State.
The team, led by Erinomo Temitope, is in the state as part of a nationwide National Terrorism Financing Risk Assessment of the Non-Profit Sector in Nigeria, being conducted across the country’s six…
By Buhari Abubakar Hussaini
The sale of rice, millet and maize at subsidised prices has been commenced across the 23 Local Government Areas of Sokoto State as part of measures being taken to cushion the impact of rising food prices on residents.
The programme was formally flagged off by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, on behalf of the Federal…
The Osun State Police Command has invited Senator Francis Fadahunsi to explain comments allegedly contained in a viral video in which he appeared to call for attacks against members of the opposition ahead of the state’s governorship election.The police described the video as a matter of “serious concern”, particularly because the election is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that some of the country’s finest political minds and professionals are now members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as the party intensifies preparations for the forthcoming Osun State governorship election.Atiku made the statement while addressing supporters and party members during political activities ahead of the election. He…
The Federal Government has taken steps to strengthen Nigeria’s family planning programme by initiating plans for the local production of family planning commodities and inaugurating a committee to drive the process.The initiative is aimed at reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported contraceptive products while improving the availability, affordability and sustainability of family planning…
A former Oyo State coordinator of the City Boy Movement has explained the reasons behind his decision to leave the political support group, saying the move followed personal convictions and differences over the direction of the organisation.Speaking during an interview, the former coordinator stated that his decision was made after careful consideration and was not driven by personal hostility…
The presidential candidate of the Accord Party has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stands a strong chance of securing victory in the 2027 presidential election, citing the advantages of incumbency, political experience and the administration’s ongoing economic and governance reforms.According to the Accord candidate, incumbents often enjoy broad political structures and…
The Presidency has officially launched the ‘RenewHER Save Our Mothers’ campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at improving maternal health outcomes and reducing preventable deaths among women during childbirth.Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Wednesday, Adanna Steinacker, Senior Special Assistant to Bola Tinubu on Women’s Health, said the campaign would focus on strengthening…
The Federal Government has strongly criticised the coronation and activities of self-styled “Eze Ndigbo” (Igbo kings) in foreign countries, describing the trend as an embarrassment to Nigeria and the Igbo people.Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made this known in a statement issued during the Imeobi meeting of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide held in Enugu.According to…