April 23, 2026

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri

Zulum appoints Abdullahi Abba as GM Borno Housing Corporation

Zulum appoints Abdullahi Abba as GM Borno Housing Corporation

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri March 1, 2026
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara has approved the appointment of Engr Dr Abdullahi Mohammed Abba as the new General Manager of Borno State Housing Corporation. The governor’s spokesman, Dauda Iliya, announced this in a statement issued on Sunday in Maiduguri. Until his appointment, Dr Abba served as a...
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Iraq declares 3-day mourning for Iran’s Supreme leader Khamenei after deadly strikes People mourn the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US and Israeli strikes

Iraq declares 3-day mourning for Iran’s Supreme leader Khamenei after deadly strikes

Tom Chiahemen March 1, 2026
Iraqi government has announced a three-day national mourning period following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed in joint military strikes by the United States and Israel. In a statement issued on Sunday, government spokesperson Bassem al-Awadi expressed deep sorrow over the incident,...
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Taraba youth group clears Rep. Useni of blame over Chanchanji Killings, cites ongoing interventions Hon. Mark Bako Useni,

Taraba youth group clears Rep. Useni of blame over Chanchanji Killings, cites ongoing interventions

By JOHN MKOM, Jalingo March 1, 2026
A youth group in Taraba State has dismissed allegations of negligence against the lawmaker representing Takum, Ussa and Donga Federal Constituency, Hon. Mark Bako Useni, over recent killings in Chanchanji Ward, Takum Local Government Area. The group, known as the Concern Chanchanji Youths Group for Peace and Sustainable Development,...
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Kefas, Fintiri, TY Danjuma meet Defence Minister to boost security cooperation in Taraba, Adamawa Kefas, Fintiri, TY Danjuma meet Defence Minister to boost security cooperation in Taraba, Adamawa

Kefas, Fintiri, TY Danjuma meet Defence Minister to boost security cooperation in Taraba, Adamawa

By JOHN MKOM, Jalingo March 1, 2026
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, alongside his Adamawa State counterpart, Ahmadu Fintiri, and elder statesman, Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, have held a high-level security meeting with the Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa, in Abuja. The strategic engagement took place at the Federal Ministry of Defence headquarters as part of...
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Middle belt killings: Christian ministers demand urgent govt action to end massacres National Chairman of the Middle Belt Indigenous Christian Ministers' Forum, Reverend John Nash,

Middle belt killings: Christian ministers demand urgent govt action to end massacres

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto March 1, 2026
Religious leaders under the umbrella of the Middle Belt Indigenous Christian Ministers Forum (MBICMF) have raised fresh concerns over the continued killings of their members and communities, urging authorities at all levels to act decisively to halt the violence. In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Rev. John...
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Tinubu welcomes Lebara’s launch in Nigeria, says nation’s Telecom sector vibrant President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu welcomes Lebara’s launch in Nigeria, says nation’s Telecom sector vibrant

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja March 1, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Lebara Nigeria on its official launch, describing the milestone as a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy and its future as a leading technology and investment destination in Africa. Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is a significant economic driver, with a 5.78 per cent...
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JAMB to sanction staff, candidates implicated in fraudulent 2026 UTME registrations JAMB

JAMB to sanction staff, candidates implicated in fraudulent 2026 UTME registrations

Tom Chiahemen February 28, 2026
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB)announces plans to dismiss three staff members for selling unauthorised access to its examination portal, as it intensifies a nationwide crackdown on examination fraud ahead of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Board has confirmed that two additional staff in Kaduna and...
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At “Special Abuja Power Touch” programme, Defence Minister vows Tinubu’s administration will overcome forces working against Nigeria Minister of Defence Christopher Musa

At “Special Abuja Power Touch” programme, Defence Minister vows Tinubu’s administration will overcome forces working against Nigeria

Tom Chiahemen February 28, 2026
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd) said on Friday night that Nigeria was passing through many challenges, but assured citizens that the current journey of the country through the wilderness would lead to a glorious end. Speaking at this year’s edition of “Special Abuja Power Touch” programme, hosted...
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Again, Tinubu reiterates need for state police, vows to support efforts to improve return of rep members President Bola Tinubu

Again, Tinubu reiterates need for state police, vows to support efforts to improve return of rep members

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja February 28, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday reiterated the need to establish a State Police to enhance security across the country. He also pledged to support efforts to reduce the high turnover of House members in the upcoming elections. President Tinubu made this commitment at the State House during an interfaith...
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US, Israel strike Iran as Trump vows to “destroy” missiles US, Israel strike Iran as Trump vows to “destroy” missiles

US, Israel strike Iran as Trump vows to “destroy” missiles

Tom Chiahemen February 28, 2026
United States (US) and Israel on Saturday launched coordinated airstrikes on targets in Iran, triggering explosions and thick columns of smoke in Tehran. The attacks followed growing frustration by US President Donald Trump over stalled negotiations on Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes. Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, described the...
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Faleye partners Governor Kefas on employees’ compensation scheme compliance, seeks urgent action Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye

Faleye partners Governor Kefas on employees’ compensation scheme compliance, seeks urgent action

Tom Chiahemen February 28, 2026
Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has called for deeper institutional collaboration between the Fund and the Taraba State Government to strengthen the implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). Faleye, who led a delegation of the Fund on...
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Zulum allocates new site for permanent NYSC orientation camp in Maiduguri Zulum allocates new site for permanent NYSC orientation camp in Maiduguri

Zulum allocates new site for permanent NYSC orientation camp in Maiduguri

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri February 28, 2026
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has proposed the relocation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) permanent orientation camp from its current site within the city center to Government Secondary School, Auno. Governor Zulum identified sustainability, security, and future expansion as critical factors in his proposal. Speaking during...
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Oyo police bust transnational gun-running ring, recover 2,625 cartridges Oyo police bust transnational gun-running ring, recover 2,625 cartridges

Oyo police bust transnational gun-running ring, recover 2,625 cartridges

By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan February 28, 2026
Oyo State Police Command has announced a major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against illegal arms trafficking, with the arrest of two suspected international ammunition dealers and the recovery of 2,625 cartridges. Police Public Relations Officer in the state,, Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday...
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Tinubu meets Bala Mohammed over Bauchi insecurity, assures federal support Tinubu immortalises Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, renames Federal University of Sciences in his honour

Tinubu meets Bala Mohammed over Bauchi insecurity, assures federal support

Tom Chiahemen February 28, 2026
President Bola Tinubu on Friday received a comprehensive security briefing from Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, during a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, held on February 27, 2026, focused on the worsening security situation in parts of Bauchi State, particularly Alkaleri Local Government Area, where...
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Protesters back probe of El-Rufai, hail EFCC, ICPC, DSS over alleged N432bn fraud protesters wants efcc DSS ICPC to prove El Rufai

Protesters back probe of El-Rufai, hail EFCC, ICPC, DSS over alleged N432bn fraud

BY AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna February 28, 2026
Kaduna Citizens Watch for Good Governance has thrown its weight behind ongoing investigations into the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, commending the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), and the Department of State Services (DSS) for what it described as...
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