Namadi Hosts Northern Traditional Rulers, Calls for Collective Action on Insecurity
By: Hassan Turaki. Jigawa State Governor Mallam Umar Namadi has called for stronger collaboration among governments, traditional institutions, religious leaders, security agencies, and citizens to tackle insecurity and social vices affecting Northern Nigeria. The governor made the call on Sunday while declaring open the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council (NTRC) in Dutse, themed “Peace, Unity, and...
YOBE GOVERNMENT DECLARES PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO MARK 1ST MUHARRAM 1448AH
Ibrahim Rufa'i. The general public is hereby informed that His Excellency, Hon. Dr. Mai Mala Buni, CON, COMN, has graciously approved the declaration of Tuesday, 16th June 2026, which corresponds to 1st Muharram 1448AH, as a public holiday across the state to commemorate the beginning of the Islamic New Year. This approval was conveyed through a letter issued and signed by...
Again, Court Adjourns El-Rufai’s Alleged Corruption Trial
Sunusi Yakubu. A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State has adjourned proceedings in the trial of a former governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, until June 24, 2026. The case, brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), involves allegations of abuse of office, fraud, and financial misconduct during his tenure as governor. El-Rufai, through his lawyers,...
MINNA Islamic New Year: Niger Government Declares Tuesday Work Free Day
ALIYU LAWAL. The Niger State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a work free day across the State to commemorate the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1448 After Hijrah (AH). The declaration which was approved by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, is to enable Muslims and other residents of the State to reflect on the spiritual significance of the Hijrah...
SLAMIC NEW YEAR: JIGAWA GOVERNMENT DECLARES TUESDAY JUNE 16TH WORK FREE DAY
Hassan Turaki. The Jigawa State government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as a work-free day in observance of the new Islamic Year 1448 AH.This was contained in a statement signed by the State Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri. The Head of the Civil Service, stated that the holiday allows the working class and the wider community...
Polytechnic Rector suspended over allegation of misconduct…
BY Hassan Turaki. The Zamfara State Government has suspended the Rector of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara, Dr. Sirajo Abdullahi Shinkafi, with immediate effect over allegations of gross administrative misconduct and insubordination. The suspension was announced in a public statement issued by the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, on Saturday. According to the statement,...
Jigawa Govt Begins Drainage, Culvert Clearance Ahead of Rains
Hassan Turaki. In a statement issued by Alhaji Musa Muhammad, information officer Malam Madori and Kaugama local Government areas. Said, a move to improve environmental hygiene and ensure a healthy atmosphere for residents, the Jigawa State Central Working Committee has begun evacuating drainages, culverts, and other filthy areas across the state. The Chairman of the committee, Muhammad Aliyu Danyayi, stated that...
ADC Zamfara Governorship Candidate Decries Killing of Major General by Bandits
Umar Ladan. The Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Zamfara State, H.E. Sheikh Dr. Abdulmuddalib Muhammad Auwal Gusau, has described the killing of Major General Rabe Abubakar by bandits as evidence of a deteriorating security situation in Northern Nigeria. In a statement issued on 14 June 2026, Dr. Abdulmuddalib said the death of a senior military...
Funeral Prayers Held For General Rabe…
EDITOR. Funeral prayers for retired Major General Rabe Abubakar were held in Katsina on Saturday, days after he died in captivity following his abduction by terrorists. The development was disclosed by journalist Bakatsine, who reports on conflict and insecurity in Nigeria’s North-West region, in a post on X. According to him, the late general’s wife, who had been held alongside him by...
New Aren Eggon, Ubangari, Gets Staff of Office after 43 years
Aliyu Muraki Lafia. Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, has installed and presented the staff of office to the new Aren Eggon of Eggon Land, Justice Ahmed Ubangari Alaku retired. The governor perform the ceremony at the official installation and presentation of staff of office to Ahmed Ubangari Alaku in nasarawa eggon local government area of the state. Speaking at...
