Nasarawa Bye-Election; Large Turn-Out of Electorates
Aliyu Muraki. The Nasarawa North Senatorial bye-election kicked start with an impressive voter turnout and a peaceful atmosphere across three local government areas, despite some logistical delays. The electorates turned out en masse across Akwanga, Wamba, and Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Areas to cast their votes, with key stakeholders expressing strong confidence in the process managed by the Independent National Electoral...
BAUCHI: Former Deputy Governor Dies at 69…
Hassan Turaki. Former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Arch. Audu Sule Katagum, has died at 69. Katagum, who served as deputy governor from 2018 to 2019 under ex-Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, passed away in the early hours of Saturday. The announcement was made by Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar, media aide to former Governor M.A. Abubakar. In a statement, Lukman said: “Inna Lillahi...
DUTSE: Mu Koma Ga Allah, Takama Da Lalatar Tarbiyya Suna Saukar da Bala’i
Hassan Turaki. Babban limamin jumma’a, Malam Muktar Abubakar wanda akafi sani da Malam Babba, ya yi kira ga al’umma da su ji tsoron Allah hakikanin tsoro, domin Shi ne kadai mai canza dukkan halin rayuwa yadda ya ga dama. A cikin hudubar Juma’a, Malam Babba ya ce Allah ne ya cika duniya da abubuwa, kuma zai dauke su har wata rana...
FG Denies Plan to Scrap NBAIS, Reaffirms Suppo
Hassan Turaki. ABUJA: FG Denies Plan to Scrap NBAIS, Reaffirms Support... The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed claims that the Federal Government and National Assembly plan to scrap the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies, NBAIS. In a statement issued on Monday, June 16, 2026, the Ministry described the report circulating on social media as false, misleading and unfounded. The Ministry...
KANO: K-SAFE Seeks Justice for Student, Urges Independent Investigation
KHADIJAH ALIYU The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has expressed deep shock and concern over the death of Miss Maimuna Sani, a student of St. Louis Girls Secondary School, Kano, calling for a comprehensive investigation and urgent reforms to strengthen student safety across schools in the state. In a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Nasiru Yusuf...
JIGAWA: Council Chair Restores Power After Windstorm Damages…
Hassan Turaki. The Chairman of Kaugama Local Government Council, Honourable Usman Masaki Dansule, has commenced the installation of electricity poles, cables and other materials destroyed by windstorm in several communities across the area. The restoration work covers Kaugama-Madana road, Dakayyawa-Hadejia road and other affected communities, the council said. Dansule said the intervention is part of his administration’s commitment to improving social amenities...
MINNA: Foundation Supports Over 400 Students…
. ALIYU LAWAL. A Non Governmental Organisation, the Sani Bello Foundation has provided scholarship support to over four hundred students that were enrolled in various tertiary institutions across the country. Speaking during the 2025/2026 Scholarship and Academic Support Programme through its Scholarship and Academic Support Desk, held in Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger state, Director General of the Foundation,...
KANO: Veteran Broadcaster Hajiya Habiba Abubakar Balarabe Dies
Hassan Turaki. Veteran broadcaster and Director of FM, Radio Kano, Hajiya Habiba Abubakar Balarabe, is dead.She died on Thursday, June 18, 2026, after a brief illness, family sources confirmed. Until her death, Hajiya Habiba was a respected figure in broadcasting, known for her decades of service and dedication to journalism in Kano State. She began her career in the News Department of...
Police Debunk False Bandits Attack In Kwara
ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU The Kwara State Police Command has debunked the false and misleading information circulating within Oke-Oyi and adjoining communities alleging the presence of bandits in the area. In a statement the command,Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, says the Command received reports of panic and commotion around Government Girls Secondary School, Oke-Oyi, following claims that suspected bandits had invaded...
Minister Idris: Media-Security Partnership Key to Nigeria’s Stability
Hassan Turaki. ABUJA – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called for stronger collaboration between the media and security agencies to safeguard national security and promote national unity. Idris made the call on Thursday, June 18, 2026, while declaring open the NUJ National Security Summit organised in collaboration with the Department of State Services, DSS, at the...
