Over 150 Persons Infected With Skin Disease In Adamawa 

HealthNewsNigeriaOver 150 Persons Infected With Skin Disease In Adamawa 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 25, 2025

No fewer than 150 people have been infected with contagious skin disease (scabies) in Guyuk Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The disease, which causes severe itching and rashes, has sparked concern among locals. Abdul Garba Sheji, the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer (DSNO) for Guyuk LGA said the disease spread across six wards to include Dukul, Bobini, Lokoro, Guyuk, Banjiram, and Purokayo. The outbreak was first detected earlier this month and continues to spread...

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Certificate Forgery:  Bauchi teacher Fired After 23 Years In Service

Crime & SecurityEducationNewsNigeriaCertificate Forgery:  Bauchi teacher Fired After 23 Years In Service

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 24, 2025

A schoolteacher, Habibullah Umar, who allegedly forged two university degree certificates and impersonated a qualified teacher for over two decades, has been fired by the Bauchi State Teachers Service Commission. The Commission’s Information Officer, Dahiru Adamu, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, stating that the action followed the recommendations of an investigation committee that found clear evidence of forgery and impersonation. “Umar, who had worked for 23 years, submitted two fake degree certificates purportedly...

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Era Of Treating Domestic Violence As A Family Matter Is Over– Police

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEra Of Treating Domestic Violence As A Family Matter Is Over– Police

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 24, 2025

The Nigerian Police Force has declared that the era of dismissing domestic violence as a “family matter” is over. The Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Miller Dantawaye, made this known at the 2025 National Conference of Raising Future Leaders, organized by the Memunat Single Mother and Child Initiative, and held at the National Human Rights Commission in Abuja. Dantawaye, who was represented by CSP Blessed O. Folorunsho, Officer-in-Charge of the Gender...

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Insecurity: Kwara State Govt Shutdown 45 Public Schools

EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsInsecurity: Kwara State Govt Shutdown 45 Public Schools

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 23, 2025

Due to series of bandit attacks in some communities across Niger state, the State government has shutdown 45 public schools. Sheu Ibrahim Adaramaja, the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, disclosed this on Tuesday in Ilorin during the Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing Report organised by the Ministry of Communications. “The decision to close down the affected schools is to safeguard the students and teachers from being attacked by suspected bandits in those...

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Nigeria’s capital market must adapt to remain relevant – SEC DG

BusinessNewsNigeria’s capital market must adapt to remain relevant – SEC DG

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 23, 2025

The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has said that the global shift towards sustainable finance is redefining investment decisions, corporate governance, and risk management, adding that Nigeria’s capital market must adapt to remain competitive and relevant. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers in Abuja, on Wednesday, Agama described sustainability as a global imperative that goes beyond technology and ethics, noting that environmental,...

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Protesters Grounds Abuja Expressway

NewsNigeriaPoliticsProtesters Grounds Abuja Expressway

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 21, 2025

Protesters tag #FreeNnamdiKanuNow on Monday morning had disrupted movement into the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with serious traffic congestion bringing the Kubwa-Nyanya Expressway to a standstill. The demonstration, organized by activist Omoyele Sowore, began around 7 am near the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, with protesters demanding the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in detention since 2021 on terrorism charges. Motorists were also seen abandoning their vehicles while many...

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Agencies Flag-Off Distribution Of Devices To Children With Disabilities

NewsNigeriaAgencies Flag-Off Distribution Of Devices To Children With Disabilities

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 21, 2025

Following clinical assessment of 202 children comprising 111 boys and 91 girls across five states in Nigeria, the Save the Children International, with support from Global Partnership for Education (GPE), has flagged off distribution of devices to children with disabilities. The device is aimed at improving learning outcomes for children with disabilities in the implementing states to include Adamawa, Akwa-Ibom, Benue, Cross River, and Taraba States. The official launch of the activity took place in...

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Nigeria Deports192 Foreigners Convicted For Cyber-Terrorism, Others

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigeria Deports192 Foreigners Convicted For Cyber-Terrorism, Others

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 21, 2025

Security agencies comprising, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has deported the remaining 51 foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for various offenses including cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes in Lagos. The first batch of 42 convicts comprising Chinese and Filipino nationals which began on Friday, August 15, 2025, followed the conviction of the offenders by the Federal High...

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Taraba State University Suspends All Student Associations 

EducationNewsNigeriaTaraba State University Suspends All Student Associations 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 18, 2025

The management of Taraba State University Jalingo has suspended all student associations, unions, clubs, and societies operating within the University till further notice. The suspension followed unruly activities exhibited by some students of the institution during students week. The suspension of Unions activities was contained in a circular signed by the Registrar of the institution Joseph U. Bibinu, PhD and addressed to all Students, Staff and General University Community. The circular reads in parts: “The...

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Bandits Slain Five Police Officers, Three Vigilantes In Zamfara

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBandits Slain Five Police Officers, Three Vigilantes In Zamfara

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 18, 2025

Governor Dauda Lawal of Kebbi state has confirmed the killing of five police officers and three community protection guards (CPGs) on patrol along the Gusau-Funtuwa road in Tsafe LGA in Zamfara state. The Governor confirmed the killing of the security operatives in a post on Facebook but the police command was yet to make an official statement on the ambush. The Governor wrote: “To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return. I have...

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