Troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade, operating under Sector 2 of Operation HADIN KAI, have foiled an ambush by suspected Boko Haram terrorists along the Buni Gari–Buratai axis in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. The incident occurred on Monday, September 7, 2026, when the troops, who were conducting a routine patrol along the axis, encountered the suspected terrorists. In a statement, the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, said the troops responded decisively, forcing the terrorists to retreat from the area. He said reinforcement was subsequently deployed,…
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The Adamawa State House of Assembly has taken a significant step towards strengthening the welfare and institutional recognition of traditional rulers with the passage of a bill providing for gratuity and death benefits for Emirs and Chiefs across the state. The legislation, passed during Monday’s plenary, seeks to amend the Adamawa State Chiefs (Appointment and Deposition) (Amendment) Law, 2024, to formally provide for gratuity and death benefits for members of the state’s traditional institution. The passage followed the consideration and adoption of a report presented by the House Standing Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, chaired by Kefas Calvin,…
The family of former Kaduna State Governor and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has demanded a public retraction of an allegation by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), linking the former governor to killings in Southern Kaduna. The family, in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday and signed by Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, said it was concerned by comments allegedly made by Musa during a live edition of Politics Today on Channels Television on September 3, 2026. According to the statement, the Defence Minister alleged that El-Rufai actively planned killings in…
A tragic firearm incident in Udubo village, Gamawa local government council of Bauchi state, has claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy, Mubarak Mohammed, after he allegedly pulled the trigger of a loaded Dane gun belonging to a local hunter. The incident, which occurred on weekend , has raised fresh concerns over the dangers associated with the careless handling and storage of firearms, particularly in communities where hunting remains a common activity. The Bauchi state Police Command confirmed the incident and announced the arrest of the owner of the firearm, 35-year-old hunter, Suleiman Hamza, in connection with the boy’s death.…
Arsenal came from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1 in a fiercely contested Premier League London derby at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, extending their strong start to the 2026/27 campaign. The victory saw the Gunners maintain their winning momentum in the early stages of the season, while Chelsea suffered their first league defeat after an encouraging opening to the campaign. The encounter lived up to its billing as one of English football’s biggest rivalries, with both sides producing an intense contest before Arsenal eventually completed the turnaround. Chelsea made a fast start and took an early lead through Morgan Rogers,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue South Senatorial District, also known as Zone C, has rejected what it described as a purported endorsement of Senator Abba Moro, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for the 2027 election. The party made its position known in a statement signed by its Zonal Chairman, Job Onum, and dated September 6, 2026. The APC leadership said its attention was drawn to a photograph and comments from the flag-off of Moro’s 2027 campaign on September 5, where a banner bearing the name and identity of the APC Benue South Senatorial District was displayed…
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Executive Secretary of the Adamawa State Post Primary Schools Management Board, Mr Birsan Penuel, over alleged irregularities in the discharge of his official responsibilities. The suspension, announced by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, on Sunday, is intended to pave the way for a thorough investigation into the allegations against the board’s Executive Secretary. The development comes amid the state government’s renewed emphasis on accountability and reforms in the education sector, with the administration insisting that public officers must adhere strictly to due process and established…
The North East Development Commission (NEDC), Adamawa State Office, has launched the 2026 Skating Championship in Yola, with a call for greater youth participation in activities that promote peace, unity and community development. The championship, themed “Sports for Peace, Unity and Possibilities,” was launched on Saturday at Ribadu Square, Jimeta, Yola, with young athletes, sports officials, community leaders and other stakeholders in attendance. Speaking at the event, the NEDC Adamawa State Coordinator, Barr. Khalifa Muhammad Lawan, said the initiative was aimed at promoting social cohesion, discovering sporting talents and providing productive opportunities for youths, particularly in communities affected by insurgency.…
The Benue State Government has warned residents against constructing buildings along waterways and in areas below sea level, saying such practices contribute significantly to flash floods and the submergence of properties across the state. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chief Solomon Iorpev, gave the warning in a statement on Saturday, September 5, 2026, stressing that the government was not opposed to property development but insisted that developers must obtain proper architectural drawings and relevant approvals before commencing construction. Iorpev also cautioned residents against indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drainage channels, noting that blocked drainages, coupled with construction on waterways,…
The Plateau State Government has directed the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state as a precautionary measure against suspected diphtheria cases. The directive, which takes effect from Monday, September 7, 2026, was issued by the state government under the leadership of governor Caleb Mutfwang. According to the government, the decision followed reports of suspected diphtheria cases in some parts of the state, particularly Jos North, Wase, Jos South and Bassa local government council. In a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the government directed schools that…