Inferno Razes Down 34 Classrooms At Kano Health School

The Animal Health School in Kabo Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State was gutted by fire, thereby razing 34 classrooms. The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement, saying the incident occurred on Monday at about 2:53 pm. The statement added that 16 classrooms were severely affected, while 18 others were partially damaged by the fire. The statement reads in part: “The fire...

Kwara State Poly Shut Down as Students Protest Relocation of NYSC Orientation Camp

PDP Says Presidential Ticket Open to Jonathan, Other Southern Aspirants, Ilorin, has been shut down following a protest by students over the relocation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp to the institution. During the protest, the police tear-gassed students who blocked the main gate to stop newly deployed corps members from accessing the campus. Police also use tear gas canisters within the premises, including hostels, affecting both students and staff. The corps members...

Federal Government Reiterates Commitment To Innovation

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to prioritizing innovation and the adoption of a performance-based curriculum in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope economic recovery agenda. Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmed, Minister of State for Education, stated this at the opening ceremony of a five-day workshop to review the 2020 Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) Minimum Standards held in Akwanga, Nasarawa State. The exercise aims to align the NCE Minimum Standards with current...

Troops Arrest ISWAP Recruitment Agents

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested three suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) recruitment agents in Banki town, Borno State. Those arrested include Gajibo Kayama, 23; Tahiru Modu, 22; and Bulama Modu, 24. They are suspected of targeting youths aged 17 to 20 from Banki for ISWAP activities in Adamawa State. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Jan. 17 following a tip-off from the Banki District Head. Intelligence operatives...

NAF Eliminates Over 40 Terrorists In Borno State 

Air Component of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) under Operation HADIN KAI has eliminated more than 40 terrorists in coordinated close air support and air interdiction operations at Azir and Musarram areas of Borno State. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame in Abuja, explained that the operations has disrupted planned attacks and bolstering ongoing ground operations. Ejodame said the NAF aircraft, in the...

Gombe State Gov’t  Moves To Tackle Herders/Farmers Clashes, Set Up C’tee

 Gombe State Government has inaugurated a high-level White Paper Implementation Committee on Grazing Reserves, Forest and Game Reserves, and Cattle Routes in the state. The committee is expected to engage relevant stakeholders and roll out practical strategies for the seamless and effective implementation of the White Paper policies, in line with the state government’s commitment to security, food sufficiency and sustainable development. Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya while inaugurating the committee, said his administration...

14,560 Pensioners in Katsina State receive  N45.8bn As Gratuities

The Katsina State Government has paid a total of N45.8 billion in life and death entitlements to no fewer than 14,560 beneficiaries since its inception. Gov. Dikko Radda, who disclosed on Thursday in Katsina, said the amount covered the State, Local Governments, and Local Education Authorities (LEAs) workers. The governor was speaking at the flag-off of the ‘Last Payment of N21 billion Accrued Liability of Life and Death Gratuities’ up to October 2025. Radda said...

Governor Sani Says Poultry Project Will Create 350,000 Jobs In Kaduna

The proposed $200 million Mega Poultry Project in Kaduna state will create over 350,000 direct and indirect jobs, positioning agriculture as a major driver of employment and economic growth. Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, who disclosed this on Thursday during a meeting with the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, said both parties moved to align federal and state efforts ahead of the project’s groundbreaking. According to him, the scale of the investment...

LAWMA Seals Illegal Market Structures In Lagos

Several plazas, malls, and illegal market structures along the Ojuelegba axis and the adjoining Tejuosho Main Market have been sealed by the Lagos State Waste Management Authority for environmental violations. Bayo Mogaji, LAWMA Head of Department (Lagos/Badagry Axis), disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, said the enforcement followed repeated violations involving indiscriminate waste disposal on roadways and medians. The LAWMA official explained that the closure would remain in effect until the entire corridor is...

Criminal Gang Linked to Attack of Ngige’s Convoy Arrested

Some members of a criminal gang linked to the attack on the convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, with two suspects killed during a gun battle with operatives, have been arrested by the Police. The Anambra State Police Command  Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement, described the operation as a major breakthrough in its efforts to curb criminal activities and safeguard lives and property in the...

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