The Adamawa State Commissioner for Works, Mohammed Suleiman, has cautioned motorists against reckless driving and urged strict adherence to traffic regulations, especially on flyovers in Yola, the state capital. Speaking with journalists at his office on Wednesday, Suleiman raised concerns over rising violations of traffic rules and the vandalism of recently installed road infrastructure. He noted that barriers, road signs, and protective wire mesh have been repeatedly damaged, undermining road safety. The commissioner explained that while the flyovers are engineered to carry heavy traffic, overloaded vehicles often develop mechanical faults while ascending. Such breakdowns, he said, can trigger dangerous rollbacks…
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In Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State one of the benefiting LGAs under the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) a quiet but powerful transformation is taking shape as the training of Ward Facilitators came to a close, ushering in a new phase of action and community impact. For several days, participants gathered not just to learn, but to connect, share experiences, and build the confidence needed to drive change at the grassroots. The training sessions, filled with practical lessons and real-life scenarios, equipped them with the tools to engage their communities effectively. With the training now concluded, expectations…
The reported expulsion of foreign national Alex Barbir by the Federal Government has sparked fresh debate over national security, religious influence, and foreign involvement in Nigeria’s internal affairs. The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) on Tuesday described the move as a decisive step toward protecting the country from actors it accused of exploiting religion to incite unrest. In a statement, the group said the government’s action sends a clear warning that Nigeria will not serve as a base for individuals allegedly promoting division under the guise of religious or humanity. MPAC linked Barbir’s activities to rising tensions in Plateau State,…
The Itsekiri Youths for Good Governance (IYGG) have issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu over ongoing calls to decentralise pipeline surveillance contracts in the Niger Delta, describing the push as a potential catalyst for renewed unrest in the oil-rich region. In a public statement released on Monday, the IYGG criticised efforts to redistribute pipeline surveillance responsibilities to regional operators, branding the campaign as “dangerous and self-serving.” Signe by Mone Oris, Chairman, and Metsaghanrun S. Oki, Secretary, of the Itsekiri Youths for Good Governance. the group claimed that the decentralisation agenda is motivated not by genuine concerns over fairness,…
Political undercurrents in Taraba State are intensifying following fresh allegations that the state government is orchestrating a campaign of intimidation against former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial elections. The claims were made by the Mamman Legacy Initiative (MLI) in a statement issued Monday to journalists in Jalingo, where the group accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of being used to undermine the former minister. MLI described the development as a “calculated and systematic attempt” to weaken a political figure it says is gaining significant grassroots support. Security Operation Raises Questions At the center…
A major controversy is unfolding in Kano following allegations that politically connected figures, alongside officials in the Federal Ministry of Education, orchestrated the quiet transfer of 30 hectares of land belonging to Federal Government College Kano for private development. The dispute, which has triggered national attention, pits the school’s alumni association against powerful interests said to be backing the deal. At stake is land described by stakeholders as critical to the institution’s future. Presidential Petition and Rising Alarm The Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association has formally petitioned Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling for urgent intervention to halt what it…
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has condemned a recent attack on residents of Mbalom in Gwer-East Local Government Area, describing the incident as “heinous” and unacceptable. In a press statement issued on Sunday, the governor said the assault, reportedly carried out by suspected armed herdsmen, represents a serious threat to the peace and security of the state. He expressed deep sympathy to families affected by the violence and assured them of the government’s support during this period. Alia raised concerns over what he described as a pattern of calculated and selective attacks in parts of Benue, warning that…
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has distanced himself from all political aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections, stating that he has not endorsed any candidate for any elective position. The governor’s clarification follows growing speculation that he had backed certain contenders vying for positions in the state assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, and governorship races. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Yola, Fintiri stressed that leadership decisions must remain solely in the hands of the electorate. He urged aspirants to depend on grassroots support and divine guidance rather than perceived political endorsements. “The…
Displaced Tiv Christians from Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State staged a peaceful protest on Thursday, calling for urgent intervention and justice after spending seven years in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. The demonstrators, predominantly subsistence farmers, appealed to the Federal Government and the international community to facilitate their safe return to their ancestral homes. They decried worsening living conditions, economic hardship, and the collapse of their livelihoods since their displacement in 2019. Addressing journalists, the leader of the group, Terhile Ahur, accused the Taraba State Government, Wukari Local Government authorities, and the Wukari Traditional Council of failing to…
The management of The Wells Carlton Hotel & Apartments in Asokoro, Abuja, has issued a stern warning to the public over fraudulent claims of sale, lease, or third-party management arrangements involving the luxury property. In a statement released through media consultant Mr. Courage Moses, the hotel’s management clarified that the property remains solely owned by the family of the late Dr. Wells Idahosa Okunbo and is not for sale or lease under any circumstances. “The Wells Carlton Hotel & Apartments belongs exclusively to the family of the late Dr. Wells Idahosa Okunbo,” Moses said. “No individual, group, or agent has…