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The Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has officially flagged off the distribution of 100 trucks of rice alongside ₦1.2 billion in palliative support aimed at assisting vulnerable households across the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The large-scale humanitarian intervention, coordinated by the Office of the First Lady in collaboration with the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Political and Other Matters, led by Ibrahim Kabiru Masari, is designed to cushion the effects of economic hardship in the region. The event was attended by key government officials, including the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, highlighting the federal government’s commitment to delivering relief to those most in need. The initiative is widely seen as part of the broader social support framework under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aimed at improving the welfare of Nigerians amid ongoing economic reforms. Stakeholders have...

Kotun Ƙoli ta Ƙasa ta tabbatar da David Mark a matsayin halastaccen Shugaban Jam’iyyar African Democratic Congress (ADC), bayan ta soke umarnin Kotun Ɗaukaka Ƙara kan rikicin shugabanci. Kotun ta ce Kotun Ɗaukaka Ƙara ta wuce huruminta, tare da umartar ɓangarorin da su koma Babbar Kotun Tarayya domin ci gaba da shari’a. Hukuncin ya mayar da Mark kan kujerarsa, amma rikicin cikin jam’iyyar bai ƙare gaba ɗaya ba.

Kotun Koli ta soke sahihancin babban taron ƙasa na jam’iyyar PDP da aka gudanar a Ibadan, wanda a cikinsa aka zaɓi Tanimu Turaki a matsayin shugaban jam’iyyar. A hukuncin da kotun ta yanke, ta bayyana cewa taron bai bi ƙa’idojin doka ba, don haka dukkan matakan da aka ɗauka a wajen taron ba su da inganci a idon doka.

, The Zamfara State Workers’ Cooperative Union has taken the state government to court over the alleged withholding of ₦345.6 million deducted from workers’ salaries, accusing authorities of failing to remit the funds to cooperative societies. In a statement signed by the union’s chairman, Shamsudeen A. Sadeeq, the group said the legal action became necessary after several attempts to resolve the matter through dialogue and reconciliation with the government proved unsuccessful. According to the union, the disputed funds were deducted from workers’ salaries during July 2021, March 2023, and September 2024, but were never transferred to the respective cooperative societies as required. The cooperative body further alleged that the government also suspended the regular deduction of cooperative contributions from workers’ salaries without proper explanation, a move it said has disrupted the financial activities and obligations of many members. The union is therefore demanding ...

Sanata Solomon Adeola, wanda aka fi sani da Yayi, ya sanar da shiga takarar gwamnan Jihar Ogun a karkashin jam’iyyar APC domin zaben shekarar 2027. Dan majalisar mai wakiltar yankin Ogun West ya sayi fom din tsayawa takara na jam’iyyar APC kan kudi har Naira miliyan 50 a birnin Abuja a yau. Babban Sakataren Tsare-tsare na Kasa na jam’iyyar APC, Suleiman Argungu, ne ya mikawa wakilin Sanata Yayi takardun fom din a madadinsa. Wannan mataki na nuna cewa Sanata Yayi ya fara shirin fafatawa a hukumance domin neman kujerar gwamnan jihar Ogun gabanin babban zaben shekarar 2027.

Wani Bayahude mai tsattsauran ra’ayi ya jawo cece-kuce bayan ya buƙaci Shugaban Amurka, Donald Trump, da ya rusa ƙasar Israel gaba ɗaya, yana mai cewa ƙasar ba ta wakiltar Yahudawa na gaskiya ba kuma ita ce babbar barazana ga Yahudawa da duniya. Rahotanni sun ce mutumin ya bayyana hakan ne yayin wata ziyara da ya kai hedikwatar InfoWars a birnin Austin a ranar 29 ga Afrilu. Ana danganta wannan ra’ayi da wasu daga cikin al’ummar Yahudawa masu adawa da kafuwar ƙasar Isra’ila, lamarin da ya haifar da muhawara a kafafen sada zumunta.

A grieving mother has raised alarm over alleged police brutality after losing her son, Mr. Oghenemine Ogidi, who was recently shot by a police officer in an incident that has sparked widespread outrage following the circulation of a viral video on social media. The distraught mother disclosed that the late Mr. Ogidi is the second son she has lost to police action, describing the tragedy as a painful repeat of an earlier incident involving her first son. According to her account, the first son was arrested from his residence in 2022 by law enforcement officers and was never seen again. She claimed that the family received no official explanation, documentation, or updates regarding his whereabouts or fate. The recent killing of Mr. Ogidi has therefore deepened the family’s grief, as both sons were allegedly shot by police officers without proper investigation, formal charges, or transparent documentation surrounding the circumstances of the incidents. The case has triggered ...

Kotun Tarayya da ke Abuja, ƙarƙashin jagorancin Mai Shari’a Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, ta bayar da umarni da ya hana Hukumar Zaɓe ta Ƙasa (INEC) amincewa ko halartar duk wani taron na jihohi da kwamitin rikon ƙwarya na jam’iyyar African Democratic Congress (ADC) ke shiryawa. A hukuncin da kotun ta yanke, ta kuma hana tsohon Shugaban Majalisar Dattawa, Sanata David Mark, da wasu manyan jiga-jigan jam’iyyar katsalandan cikin ayyuka da wa’adin shugabannin jihohi na jam’iyyar da aka zaɓa bisa ƙa’ida. Wannan hukunci ya biyo bayan ƙarar da Norman Obinna tare da wasu mutum shida suka shigar a madadin shugabannin jam’iyyar na jihohi, inda suka ƙalubalanci sahihancin kwamitin riƙon ƙwarya na ƙasa, suna zargin cewa ba shi da ikon doka ko kundin tsarin jam’iyya na shirya babban taron na jihohi ko naɗa kwamitocin gudanar da su. Kotun ta kuma soke naɗin wani kwamitin shirya babban taron da ake kira “congress committee”, tana mai cewa tsarin da aka bi ba ya cikin kundin tsarin jam’iyyar, ...

Fargaba da tashin hankali sun mamaye wasu yankuna a Jihar Zamfara State bayan da rahotanni suka nuna cewa mazauna sama da ƙauyuka 30 sun yi hijira daga gidajensu sakamakon janyewar sojoji kwatsam daga yankin. Rahotanni sun bayyana cewa sojojin da suka shafe sama da shekaru bakwai suna samar da tsaro a ƙauyen Lilo da kewaye, a ƙaramar hukumar Gusau, sun janye daga sansaninsu cikin dare ba tare da sanar da al’umma ba. Dalilin Tserewar Mazauna Mazauna yankin sun ce sun tsere ne saboda tsoron sabbin hare-haren ‘yan bindiga, domin yankunan na kewaye da sansanonin ‘yan ta’adda. Wasu sun bayyana cewa: Sun daɗe suna rayuwa cikin kwanciyar hankali ne saboda kasancewar sojoji a yankin. Janyewar sojojin ya bar su cikin haɗarin kai hare-hare a kowane lokaci. Wasu daga cikin mazauna sun riga sun sha fama da hare-hare a baya. Yawan Mutanen Da Suka Yi Hijira An ruwaito cewa dubban mutane ne suka bar gidajensu daga ƙauyuka fiye da 30, inda da dama suka nufi babban birnin jihar domin neman ...

Rahotanni sun tabbatar da cewa Sanata Kabiru Marafa bai samu tabbacin samun tikitin takarar gwamnan jihar Zamfara a jam’iyyar (ADC) ba, lamarin da ya tilasta masa ficewa daga jam’iyyar tare da komawa sabuwar jam’iyyar National Democratic Congress (NDC), makonni kaɗan bayan da ya fice daga jam’iyyar All Progressives Congress (APC) zuwa ADC saboda rashin jituwa ta cikin gida. Marafa, wanda ke da burin tsayawa takarar gwamnan jihar Zamfara a zaɓe mai zuwa, an ruwaito cewa ya samu tabbacin tikitin takarar gwamna a sabuwar jam’iyyar ta NDC, lamarin da ya ja hankalin masu lura da lamuran siyasa a jihar. Sauyin sheƙar na zuwa ne a daidai lokacin da ake ganin manyan ‘yan siyasa na ci gaba da sake tsara matsayinsu gabanin zabukan da ke tafe.

Prominent Kwankwasiyya leader and former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Tuesday hosted top officials of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at his residence in Abuja, in a high-level political engagement that has sparked fresh realignment discussions within Nigeria’s opposition space. The visiting delegation included the Deputy National Chairman of the NDC, Muhammad Rabiu Sabo Bakin Zuwo, and the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Ahmad Waya. During the meeting, the NDC leaders formally appealed to Senator Kwankwaso to return to the party, stressing the need for a united front to challenge and end what they described as the continued administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the coming elections. Speaking during the visit, Muhammad Rabiu Sabo Bakin Zuwo expressed concern over the internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), noting that the instability makes it unsuitable for Kwankwaso’s continued associati...

Wani mutum mai suna Jeetu Munda a ƙasar Indiya ya tayar da hankalin jama'a bayan da ya tone kabarin marigayiyar ‘yar’uwarsa tare da kai ƙasusuwanta banki, bayan jami’an bankin sun nace cewa sai mai asusun ta bayyana da kanta kafin a cire kuɗi. Rahotanni sun ce mutumin ya yi ƙoƙarin cire kuɗi daga asusun ‘yar’uwarsa wadda ta rasu, amma rashin sanin hanyoyin doka ya sa ya ɗauki wannan mataki. Jami’an ‘yan sanda sun isa wurin bayan faruwar lamarin, inda suka bayyana cewa mutumin bai san dokokin banki ba, tare da yin alƙawarin taimaka masa ya bi hanyoyin da suka dace domin karɓar kuɗin.

Residents and protesters from Lilo village and surrounding communities in Zamfara state on Tuesday staged a demonstration, blocking the busy Kwatarkwashi–Gusau highway in protest over the alleged withdrawal of security personnel from their area. Eyewitnesses reported that the protesters, comprising youths, women, and community members, barricaded the road early in the day, causing significant disruption to vehicular movement and commercial activities along the route. The demonstrators expressed deep concern over growing insecurity in their communities, insisting that the removal of security operatives has left residents vulnerable to attacks by armed groups. According to community sources, the protest was triggered by fears of renewed banditry and criminal activities following the reported redeployment of security forces previously stationed in the villages. Protest leaders called on government authorities and security agencies to urgently restore security presence to preve...

Masu garkuwa da mutane da ake zargin ‘yan ta’addan Boko Haram ne sun bai wa Gwamnatin Tarayya wa’adin kwanaki guda domin biyan kuɗin fansa kan mutane 176, mafi yawansu mata da yara, da aka sace a ƙaramar hukumar Kaiama da ke jihar Kwara. Rahotanni sun ce masu garkuwar sun nemi a biya Naira miliyan 20 kan kowane mutum, tare da yin barazanar kashe wasu daga cikin waɗanda suke tsare da su idan ba a biya kuɗin fansar cikin wa’adin da suka bayar ba. Al’ummar yankin da iyalan wadanda abin ya shafa na kira ga hukumomin tsaro da su gaggauta ɗaukar mataki domin ceto rayukan mutanen da aka sace.

By Prof. M. K. Othman In 1977, as a teenager in Form One at Government Secondary School Funtua, my form teacher asked me to indicate what I wanted to be. I said journalist and astronaut – two careers that are inordinately opposed, one art-based and the other science-based.  Journalism, because I used to watch my uncle glued to his radio, listening to the BBC Hausa service and the famous Radio Nigeria Kaduna, and I was told journalists were champions at radio, television, and newspapers.  Astronaut, because our science teacher taught us about the solar system, a gravitationally bound system comprising the Sun and its nine planets – Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto - each with one or more moons revolving and orbiting them. My skills and love for mathematics and physics strongly influenced my ambition to pursue a science-based career, and I ended up becoming a trained engineer.  Nevertheless, my interest in planetary scienc...

Zamfara – Wasu ‘yan bindiga sun kashe wani liman tare da wani mai ibada a wani hari da suka kai kan wani masallaci, sannan suka sace mata da dama a ƙauyen Sabuwar Tunga da ke ƙaramar hukumar Kaura Namoda a jihar Zamfara. Rahotanni sun ce lamarin ya faru ne a daren ranar Asabar, lokacin da maharan suka shiga ƙauyen dauke da makamai, inda suka bude wuta kan masu ibada bayan kammala sallar dare. Shaidun gani da ido sun bayyana cewa ‘yan bindigar sun harbe limamin masallacin tare da wani mutum guda a cikin masallacin, lamarin da ya jawo tashin hankali a yankin. Bayan haka, maharan sun shiga gidaje suna kwashe mata, ciki har da matan aure da ‘yan mata. An kuma ruwaito cewa maharan sun kai hare-hare a wasu ƙauyuka makwabta, ciki har da Gommanan da ke yankin Gabake, inda suka sake yin garkuwa da wasu mata. A wani samame na daban, sojojin rundunar 1 Brigade tare da haɗin gwiwar jami’an tsaro na sa-kai sun samu nasarar kama wani mutum da ake zargi da safarar alburusai ga ‘yan bindig...

Wani fitaccen malamin addini kuma tsohon shugaban ƙaramar hukuma, Sheikh Abdullahi Maharazu Mafara, ya tsallake rijiya da baya bayan da wasu ’yan bindiga suka buɗe masa wuta a kan hanya a jihar Zamfara. Rahotanni sun bayyana cewa lamarin ya faru ne yayin da Sheikh Maharazu ke kan hanyarsa daga Talata Mafara zuwa Gusau domin halartar wani muhimmin taron jam’iyyar (APC), inda maharan suka kai masa hari tare da harɓe motarsa. Majiyoyi sun tabbatar da cewa malamin ya samu raunuka a ƙafarsa sakamakon harbin, inda likitoci suka yi nasarar cire harsashin da ya same shi. A halin yanzu, ana kula da lafiyarsa a asibitin koyarwa na jami'ar Usmanu Danfodiyo, da ke Sokoto, (UDUTH), kuma rahotanni sun nuna cewa yana samun sauƙi. Lamarin ya sake tayar da hankulan al’umma dangane da matsalar tsaro a yankin, musamman a wasu sassan jihar Zamfara, inda hare-haren ’yan bindiga ke ci gaba da barazana ga rayuka da dukiyoyin jama’a. Ana sa ran hukumomin tsaro za su fitar da ƙarin bayani kan l...

Residents of a community in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State have killed seven suspected bandits following a violent attack that left two soldiers and a local vigilante dead. According to reports, the armed bandits stormed the area, unleashing terror on residents. During the assault, the attackers reportedly killed two military personnel and a member of a local vigilante group, abducted several individuals, and set multiple houses ablaze, causing widespread panic and destruction. Angered by the incident, members of the community mobilized swiftly and confronted the assailants in a retaliatory response. In the ensuing clash, seven of the suspected bandits were killed by the residents. Security sources confirmed that additional security personnel have since been deployed to the area to restore order, track down fleeing suspects, and prevent further attacks. Authorities are yet to provide an official statement detailing the full extent of casualties, the number o...

Shugabannin jam’iyyar (APC) a Jihar Zamfara sun bayyana cikakken goyon bayansu ga sake zaɓen Shugaban Ƙasa Bola Ahmed Tinubu da kuma Gwamnan jihar Dauda Lawal a babban zaɓen shekarar 2027. An cimma wannan matsaya ne a wani babban taron masu ruwa da tsaki na jam’iyyar APC da aka gudanar a ranar Asabar, 25 ga watan Afrilu, 2026, a Fadar Gwamnati da ke Gusau. Taron ya haɗa manyan jagororin jam’iyyar daga sassa daban-daban na jihar, ciki har da tsoffin gwamnoni, zaɓaɓɓun jami’ai, dattawa, matasa da mata, da kuma wakilai daga ƙananan hukumomi 14 na jihar. A jawabinsa yayin taron, Gwamna Lawal ya bayyana cewa lokacin da ake ciki ya dace da shirye-shiryen siyasa, duba da cewa ana tunkarar babban zaɓen 2027. Ya ce sauya sheƙarsu zuwa jam’iyyar APC mataki ne na dabara domin ƙarfafa haɗin gwiwa da gwamnatin tarayya da kuma bunƙasa ayyukan ci gaba a jihar. Ya ƙara da cewa gwamnatinsa tana mai da hankali wajen dawo da zaman lafiya, gina cibiyoyi masu ƙarfi da kuma samar da ayyukan ci g...

Major opposition parties in Nigeria have reportedly reached a strategic agreement to support a single consensus candidate ahead of the forthcoming 2027 Nigerian general election, in a move aimed at strengthening their chances of unseating the ruling party. The decision, according to emerging political sources, follows a series of high-level consultations among opposition leaders who are seeking to avoid vote fragmentation and present a united front to Nigerian voters. Political analysts say the agreement marks a significant shift in opposition strategy, as previous elections were characterized by multiple candidates from different parties competing separately, a factor widely believed to have weakened their collective performance. The coalition is expected to finalize the selection process for the consensus candidate through internal negotiations, consultations with stakeholders, and possible primary arrangements designed to ensure fairness and unity among participating par...

Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has declared that supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections is the most appropriate political direction for the people of Kano State. Shekarau made this statement while formally receiving his membership card of the APC in his hometown of Giginyu, Kano. The former senator disclosed his position during a visit by the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, who accompanied him to his ward to complete the official process of registering as a member of the ruling party. According to Shekarau, the decision to align with the APC was taken after careful consideration of the political future of Kano and the need to ensure stability, development, and effective representation for the people. He emphasized that the 2027 elections would be a critical turning point for Kano State and urged residents and political stakeholders to support the APC as the platform capable of delivering progress and ...

Wasu manyan jagororin adawa a Najeriya, ciki har da tsohon Shugaban Ƙasa, Olusegun Obasanjo, tsohon Mataimakin Shugaban Ƙasa, Atiku Abubakar, da tsohon Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, sun hallara a birnin Ibadan domin gudanar da wani muhimmin taron sirri kan makomar siyasar ƙasar. Rahotanni sun ce taron ya mayar da hankali ne kan yadda jam’iyyun adawa za su haɗa kai domin tinkarar babban zaɓen shekarar 2027, tare da duba hanyoyin magance matsalolin tattalin arziƙi da tsaro da ƙasar ke fuskanta. Majiyoyi sun bayyana cewa taron ya samu halartar wasu fitattun ‘yan siyasa da tsofaffin gwamnoni daga sassa daban-daban na ƙasar, inda aka tattauna yiwuwar kafa haɗaka tsakanin jam’iyyun adawa domin ƙarfafa tasirinsu a zaɓe mai zuwa. Ana sa ran irin wannan ganawa za ta ci gaba a nan gaba yayin da ake ƙara tunkarar zaɓen 2027, wanda masana siyasa ke ganin zai kasance ɗaya daga cikin zaɓukan da za su fi ɗaukar hankali a tarihin siyasar Najeriya.

Tsohon ɗan takarar shugaban ƙasa ƙarƙashin jam'iyar Labour, Peter Obi, ya bayyana cewa sabon rahoton da Bankin Duniya ya fitar ya nuna cewa daga cikin ƙarin kuɗaɗen shiga da suka kai Naira tiriliyan 84 da aka samu a cikin shekaru uku a Najeriya, kimanin Naira tiriliyan 34.44 ba su kai ga Asusun Tarayya ba. Peter Obi ya ce wannan giɓi na kuɗi ya janyo damuwa kan yadda ake tafiyar da kuɗaɗen gwamnati da kuma buƙatar ƙara inganta tsarin sa ido da gaskiya wajen sarrafa kuɗaɗen shiga. Tsohon ɗan takarar ya nuna damuwa tare da gargadin cewa matsalar na nuna akwai kalubalen a cikin tsarin tafiyar da kuɗaɗen gwamnati, yana mai nuni da cewa ƙasar na fuskantar matsin lamba daga matsalolin cikin gida da ke shafar tattalin arziki. Masana na ganin ya zama dole hukumomin da abin ya shafa su gudanar da cikakken bincike domin gano haƙiƙanin inda kuɗaɗen suka tafi tare da ɗaukar matakan da suka dace domin kare dukiyar ƙasa da inganta gaskiya a harkokin kuɗi.

Akalla mutane biyar, ciki har da wani basarake, da matarsa, da ɗansa da kuma wasu mutum biyu, sun mutu sakamakon harin da wasu ‘yan bindiga suka kai a ƙauyen Olegabulu da ke ƙaramar hukumar Agatu a jihar Benue. Majiyoyi daga yankin sun bayyana cewa maharan sun kai harin ne ba zato ba tsammani, inda suka kashe waɗanda abin ya shafa tare da haddasa tashin hankali da fargaba a tsakanin mazauna yankin. Zuwa lokacin kammala wannan rahoto, jami’an tsaro ba su fitar da cikakken bayani kan musabbabin harin ba, sai dai ana ci gaba da gudanar da bincike domin gano waɗanda suka aikata laifin tare da tabbatar da tsaron rayuka da dukiyoyin al’umma a yankin.

The Cross River State Government has confirmed the detection of a new case of Covid-19  in the state, raising renewed public health concerns. The development was disclosed on Tuesday by the State Commissioner for Health, Henry Ayuk, during a press briefing with journalists. According to reports by the (NAN), the newly confirmed patient is a 53-year-old Chinese national working with in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. Ayuk explained that the individual arrived in Nigeria on March 17 and later began to exhibit symptoms consistent with the virus, prompting medical authorities to conduct tests that subsequently confirmed the infection. Health officials have assured residents that necessary containment measures, including contact tracing and monitoring, are being implemented to prevent further spread of the disease. Authorities also urged members of the public to remain vigilant, adhere to health guidelines, and promptly report any suspected sympto...

Shugaban ƙasa, , ya amince da yin wani ƙaramin sauyi a cikin Majalisar Zartarwa ta Tarayya (FEC), inda wasu ministoci biyu suka bar muƙamansu tare da naɗa sababbin waɗanda za su maye gurbinsu. Sanarwar ta fito ne daga Ofishin Sakataren Gwamnatin Tarayya (SGF), inda ya sanya hannu kan wata takarda da ke bayyana matakin. A cewar sanarwar, tsohon Ministan Kuɗi kuma Mai Kula da Tattalin Arziƙi, Wale Edun , ya bar muƙaminsa, kuma an umurce shi da ya miƙa ragamar aiki ga Taiwo Oyedele , wanda yanzu aka ɗaga shi zuwa matsayin Ministan Kuɗi kuma Mai Kula da Tattalin Arziki. Kafin wannan naɗin, Oyedele ya kasance Ƙaramin Minista a ma’aikatar. Haka kuma, an sanar da cewa Ahmed Musa Ɗangiwa  zai bar muƙaminsa na Ministan Gidaje da Raya Birane, yayin da aka gabatar da Muttaqha Rabe Darma  a matsayin sabon minista a wannan ma’aikata. Takardar ta kuma umarci dukkanin ministocin da abin ya shafa da su kammala dukkan hanyoyin miƙa mulki da karɓar aiki kafin ƙarshen aiki na r...

Un petit pause – a French way of saying taking a small break. After four weeks of writing four diverse articles, I am taking a breath of fresh air and sharing a few readers’ comments to allow my opinions to be viewed from different perspectives for better comprehension. Granted, there are always issues of interest in Nigeria for Nigerians and their friends and foes, but we must digest each thoroughly to make informed decisions and chart the way forward. Happy reading   Kano Family Killing: Nigerian Youths and Collective Responsibilities   Dear Prof Othman, your article on Nigerian Youths and Collective Responsibilities is well composed because it contextualizes the dangerous trend whereby Nigerian society neglects its sacred responsibility for discipline and care for its valuable human assets, the youth.    The article also adopted appropriate nuances in explaining the problems of indiscipline among the teaming Nigerian youths with its devastating consequ...

A wave of public concern has emerged across Nigeria following reports that a Muslim female candidate in Ibadan was allegedly compelled to remove her hijab before being allowed to sit for the ongoing examinations conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Similar complaints from other examination centres have further intensified fears of possible religious discrimination within the country’s national testing system. The incident has quickly evolved from an isolated complaint into a broader national debate about constitutional rights, institutional responsibility, and the treatment of religious identity in public spaces—particularly within government-supervised examinations. Constitutional and Legal Implications At the heart of the controversy lies the question of whether the actions reported at the examination centre violated protections guaranteed under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). Legal experts and civil righ...

Gwamnatin Birtaniya ta bayyana cewa tana sanya ido sosai kan shirye-shiryen babban zaɓen shekarar 2027 a Najeriya. Rahotanni sun nuna cewa matakin na Birtaniya na nufin bibiyar yadda ake shirya zaɓen domin tabbatar da an gudanar da shi cikin gaskiya da adalci, ba tare da katsalandan cikin harkokin cikin gida na Najeriya ba. A nata ɓangaren, hukumar Shirya  Zaɓe Ta Ƙasa Mai zaman kanta (INEC) ta ce tana ci gaba da shirye-shiryen da suka haɗa da inganta rajistar masu kaɗa ƙuri’a da kuma haɗa kai da jami’an tsaro domin tabbatar da zaman lafiya. Ana sa ran zaɓen shekarar 2027 zai kasance muhimmin mataki ga dimokuraɗiyyar Najeriya, yayin da ƙasashen duniya ke ci gaba da bibiyar shirye-shiryen zaɓen.

Wasu da ake zargin ‘yan bindiga ne sun sace Shugaban Sashen Magunguna na Babban Asibitin Nasarawa da ke ji har Zamfara a wani sabon hari da ya ƙara jefa fargaba a zukatan ma’aikatan lafiya da mazauna yankin. 🚨 Rahotanni sun bayyana cewa lamarin ya faru ne a Nasarawa da ke ƙaramar hukumar Maru, inda wasu ɗauke da makamai suka mamaye yankin tare da yin awon gaba da babban jami’in asibitin zuwa wani wuri da ba a sani ba. Shaidu sun ce maharan sun kai harin cikin gaggawa, lamarin da ya haddasa firgici a tsakanin al’umma, inda wasu mazauna yankin suka ruga domin tsira da rayukansu. Har yanzu dai ba a fitar da cikakken bayani kan sunan wanda aka sace ba, amma majiyoyi sun tabbatar cewa shi ne ke jagorantar sashen Magunguna na asibitin.

Tsohon Mataimakin Shugaban Ƙasa, Atiku Abubakar, ya bayyana cewa zaɓen shugaban ƙasa na shekarar 2027 zai kasance takararsa ta ƙarshe a siyasar neman shugabancin Najeriya. 🗳️ Atiku ya bayyana hakan ne yayin wata hira da ya yi a shirin Prime Time na gidan talabijin na Arise Television a ranar Laraba. Ya tunatar da jama'a cewa ya fara neman kujerar shugaban ƙasa tun daga shekarar 1992, kuma ya shafe shekaru da dama yana fafutukar neman shugabanci a matakai daban-daban. Sai dai a wannan karon, ya ce idan ya sake tsayawa takara a 2027, wannan ne zai zama karshen gwagwarmayarsa ta neman shugabancin ƙasa.

Hon Nafiu Bala ya sanar da korar dukkan mutanen da suka halarci babban taron da aka gudanar da sunan jam’iyyar. Nafiu Bala wanda ya ke iƙirarin shugabancin jam’iyyar (ADC) ya cewa duk wanda ya je wannan taro da aka kira “convention” ba mamban jam’iyyar ba ne, yana mai jaddada cewa taron ba shi da sahihanci a idon shugabancin da yake jagoranta. A cikin sanarwar da ya fitar, Bala ya ce: duk mutanen da suka halarci taron suna ƙoƙarin amfani da sunan jam’iyyar ba bisa ka’ida ba, don haka an ɗauki matakin korarsu daga jam’iyyar nan take.

The Federal Government has officially withdrawn terrorism financing charges previously filed against former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdul'aziz Malami. The development was disclosed in court on Wednesday by the prosecuting counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde, who informed the court that the government had decided to discontinue the terrorism-related allegations against the former minister and his son. However, Kehinde clarified that the Federal Government would proceed with other charges against Malami relating to alleged financial misconduct and the handling of illicit funds. This indicates that while the terrorism financing accusations have been dropped, the legal battle involving the former justice minister is far from over. Counsel to Malami, Shaibu Aruwa, confirmed the development before the presiding judge, Joyce Abdulmalik, stating that the defense team had received an amended charge sheet reflecting the chan...

The Presidency has announced that Nigeria’s economy is showing strong signs of recovery, with new projections indicating the country will record faster economic growth than several major global economies in 2026. According to the latest World Economic Outlook released in April 2026 by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Nigeria’s economy is projected to grow by 4.1 percent in 2026, surpassing the expected growth rates of the United States at 2.3 percent, the United Kingdom and Germany at 0.8 percent each, as well as South Africa at 1.0 percent. According to the report, the IMF further projected that Nigeria’s economy will expand by 4.3 percent in 2027, positioning the country among the strongest-performing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next two years. Reacting to the report, presidential spokesperson and Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Daniel Bwala, attributed the positive outlook to ongoing economic reforms introduced b...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has vowed that the opposition will bring an end to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, drawing parallels with Nigeria’s historic struggle to end military rule. Atiku made the bold declaration while addressing party faithful at the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) held in Abuja. Speaking to a charged audience, the former presidential candidate asserted that the same determination Nigerians used to end decades of military governance would be applied to remove the current administration through democratic means. “Just as we successfully ended military rule in Nigeria, we will also end Tinubu’s government,” Atiku declared. He further alleged that intimidation or interference by the Federal Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would not prevent the ADC from securing victory in the 2027 general elections. Atiku expressed confidence in the party’s growing support base nat...

Borno, Najeriya — Rundunar Sojojin Najeriya ta sanar da cafke wani matashi mai kimanin shekaru 15 da haihuwa, wanda ake zargi yana da hannu a harin da ya yi sanadin mutuwar wani babban jami’in soja, Birgediya Janar Oseni Braimah, tare da wasu sojoji uku a jihar Borno. Rahotanni sun nuna cewa an kama matashin ne a garin Ngamdu, yayin da yake kan hanyarsa domin sayen kayan abinci da sauran kayan aiki ga abokan aikinsa da ake zargin ‘yan ta’adda ne. Ana zargin harin da ya yi sanadin mutuwar Birgediya Janar Braimah ya faru ne lokacin da ‘yan ta’adda suka kai farmaki kan sansanin sojoji a yankin arewa maso gabashin Najeriya. Majiyoyin tsaro sun bayyana cewa matashin ya amsa laifinsa a yayin bincike, inda ya ce ya taba shiga hare-hare a wurare da dama ciki har da Benisheik da Ngamdu, sannan ya bayyana cewa wasu daga cikin ‘yan ƙungiyar sun fito ne daga yankin Jilli kafin kai harin. Haka kuma, an ce an kama shi ɗauke da maƙudan kuɗi har naira 850,000, wanda ake zargin an ba shi do...

The Federal Government has announced a significant increase in electricity generation capacity following a massive financial intervention by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to official figures, power generation in the country has risen from 3,951 megawatts to approximately 4,300 megawatts, marking a notable improvement in the national electricity supply. The development comes after the President approved the release of ₦3 trillion into the power sector as part of ongoing reforms aimed at stabilizing and expanding energy infrastructure. Government officials described the increase as an early sign that the administration’s investments are beginning to yield results, with expectations that further improvements will follow in the coming months. ⚡ According to the Federal Government, the boost in electricity generation is expected to positively impact households, businesses, and industries across the country, potentially reducing outages and supporting economic growth....

Fresh momentum has been injected into the fight against insecurity in Zamfara State following the presentation of new military aviation equipment, including an armed combat aircraft, with officials explaining how the assets will enhance surveillance operations and intensify the battle against bandits. The development occurred at the airport in Gusau, where Governor Dauda Lawal received a high-level delegation from the Nigerian Air Force as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security collaboration in the state. During the visit, security officials showcased newly deployed air assets, including a weaponized aircraft designed to support intelligence gathering, aerial surveillance, and rapid-response operations against armed criminal groups operating in remote areas of the state. The equipment is expected to significantly improve operational efficiency and provide timely support to ground forces. Governor Lawal commended the Federal Government for its continued commitment to...

Ma'aikatar bincike, da wayar da kan manoma da kuma yaɗa dabarun noma ta ƙasa wato (NAERLS) ta jami’ar Ahmadu Bello University da ke Zariya, ta sake jaddada ƙudurinta na tallafa wa ƙungiyoyin manoma domin su ƙara yawan amfanin gona tare da dogaro da kansu a harkokin noma. Babban Daraktan cibiyar, Farfesa Yusufu Sani Ahmed, ne ya bayyana hakan yayin bikin cika shekara uku na ƙungiyar Anguwan Alƙali Multipurpose Cooperative Society tsagin mata, da aka gudanar a harabar cibiyar da ke Samaru, a cikin birnin Zaria. A jawabin da ya gabatar ta bakin mataimakinsa, Farfesa Jamilu, ya bayyana cewa cibiyar na aiki kafaɗa da kafaɗa da ƙungiyoyin haɗin gwiwa ta hanyar ba su horo da sake horaswa kan yadda za su inganta harkokin noma ta amfani da ingantattun iri da sabbin dabarun zamani. Ya kuma jaddada cewa NAERLS za ta ci gaba da tallafa wa manoma mata domin su samu ƙarfin gwiwa, su tsaya da kafafunsu, tare da zama masu cin gashin kansu a fannin noma. A nasa jawabin, Sarkin Zazzau, M...

The High Court in Kano State has dismissed all corruption allegations previously filed against former Commissioner Murtala Sule Garo, effectively clearing him of any wrongdoing. The court’s decision comes at a time when political discussions and speculation are intensifying over the possibility of Garo emerging as the new Deputy Governor to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Sources within the state’s political circle say the development may significantly shape ongoing consultations within the administration, as the legal clearance removes a major obstacle that could have hindered his potential nomination for higher office. Legal analysts note that the ruling reinforces the principle of due process and could strengthen Garo’s political standing ahead of any official announcement regarding changes in the state’s executive leadership. As of the time of filing this report, the Kano State Government has not issued an official statement confirming any plan to appoint a new deputy govern...

Wani ɗan siyasa kuma mai sharhi kan harkokin siyasar duniya, Lim Tean, ya yi kakkausar suka kan matakin da shugaban Amurka Donald Trump ya ɗauka na ƙaƙaba katangar jiragen ruwa kan ƙasar Iran, yana mai cewa matakin “abin dariya ne” kuma ba zai yi tasiri ga tattalin arzikin Iran ba. A cikin saƙon da ya wallafa a shafinsa na sada zumunta, Lim Tean ya bayyana cewa Iran ta riga ta tanadi kusan gangar mai miliyan 158 a cikin tankokin ruwa sama da 96 da ke yawo a tekuna, lamarin da zai ba ta damar ci gaba da sayar da mai duk da katangar jiragen ruwa. Ya kuma ƙara da cewa ƙasar China, wacce ke sayen kusan kashi 90% na ɗanyen man Iran, za ta iya ci gaba da karɓar mai har zuwa watan Yuli na wannan shekara, ko da katangar ta ci gaba. Lim Tean ya yi gargadin cewa idan har aka ci gaba da rufe mashigar Hormuz zuwa watan Yuli, ƙawayen Amurka da ke dogaro da man fetur daga yankin Fashiya ne za su fi fuskantar matsala, ba Iran ba. Har ila yau, ya yi hasashen cewa farashin man fetur a Amurk...

By Prof. MK Othman Hitherto, the journey toward higher education in this country has long been a test of endurance and sacrifice, especially for many families, whose dream of a university degree often comes at a steep price, forcing parents to make immense financial sacrifices. Still, some had to give up any form of education beyond primary school.  Long before the introduction of structured financial support systems, many bright young minds were held back by the harsh realities of economic hardship, where a lack of funds often meant deferring dreams or even leaving education altogether.  Looking back to the period from the late 1980s through the early 2000s—and even into the last decade—we see a clear picture of financial struggle among many university candidates and their parents. For those already in school, there were challenges with tuition fees, accommodation costs, feeding, and learning materials, all while inflation and currency fluctuations drove these cos...