Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a notorious kidnapping suspect during a security operation in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The arrest was announced in a statement released on Sunday by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Umar Muhammad. He said the operation, carried out under Operation Zafin Wuta, led to the capture of Umar Musa Geyi on 22 November 2025 at Jandei-Kulamu in Wukari. According to the Army, Geyi had long been on the security watchlist and is believed to be a key member of a kidnapping…
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By Chuwang Dungs, Jos The Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, Prof. Ayo Omotayo, has said that meaningful modernisation across the Global South depends on strong institutions, robust research systems, and regional collaboration. Prof. Omotayo made the remarks in a policy paper titled “Working Together to Advance Modernisation: A Shared Vision and the Path to Development.” The paper examines the structural challenges slowing transformation in emerging economies and outlines strategies for digitally-driven, research-based growth. According to the NIPSS chief, modernisation in the 21st century is no longer just a shift from traditional…
The Nigerian National Institute for Sports (NIS) is set to open a new branch in Adamawa State, a move widely welcomed by the state government as a significant boost to sports development in the Northeast region. Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of the institute’s campus in the state. She made the commendation on Thursday while receiving the Director-General of the NIS in her office. Farauta reiterated the administration’s commitment to promoting sports as a unifying force among youths, emphasizing that sports development remains a priority. She assured the…
By Rebecca Caleb Maina, Gombe, Nigeria Stakeholders from across key sectors in Gombe State have pledged renewed commitment to intensifying the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), agreeing to establish a joint platform—the Gombe AMR Action Network (GAAN)—to drive coordinated action and sustained engagement. The commitment was captured in the Gombe AMR Action Declaration 2025, issued at the AMR Stakeholders Engagement Roundtable held at the Gombe State Specialist Hospital Conference Hall. The meeting was convened by EcoMed Nexus Foundation in collaboration with the South Centre, Geneva. In the communiqué issued by the founder of the EcoMed Nexus Foundation, Zeenatudeen Muhammad, participants…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a sharp rebuke to Tanimu Turaki, the newly declared factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), following his call for foreign powers to intervene in Nigeria. Turaki, while addressing journalists amid the ongoing leadership crisis in his party, alleged a “Christian genocide” in the country and urged international actors to step in to “protect democracy.” In a statement released on Tuesday, APC spokesperson Felix Morka described Turaki’s remarks as “reckless and unpatriotic,” accusing the PDP leader of seeking external involvement in Nigeria’s internal political matters. The ruling party criticized Turaki’s comments as…
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery across the state, assuring the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) of full government support as preparations intensify for the association’s 2026 National Conference in Yola. Fintiri gave the assurance when he hosted the PSN national leadership, led by its president, Pharmacist Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim, at the Government House, Yola. He described pharmacists as indispensable to effective healthcare delivery and said his administration is committed to creating a conducive environment for pharmaceutical professionals. “We have always considered pharmacists among the most important parts of our hospital…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed confidence that the most devastating phase of the Boko Haram insurgency has passed, despite acknowledging a recent rise in attacks across the state. The governor made the remark on Wednesday during a meeting with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Shuaibu Waidi, at the headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai in Maiduguri. Reflecting on the security situation, Zulum said current challenges do not compare to the peak years of the insurgency, when communities suffered frequent and large-scale assaults. He noted that although isolated attacks persist, the overall security trajectory points…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of violent attacks across the country, warning that Nigeria is “at a dangerous crossroads” and urgently needs firm and coordinated government action. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, the organisation noted that the past week alone has seen a disturbing rise in terror-related incidents, reflecting a worsening national security situation. MPAC highlighted several major attacks recorded within days, including the killing of a Brigadier-General by ISWAP terrorists in the North-East, the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved N1 billion to accelerate the take-off of the newly established Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship, Bama. The governor made the announcement while receiving an inter-ministerial delegation at the Government House in Maiduguri. The delegation included officials from the Federal Ministry of Education, the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Budget Office, and the Office of the Head of Service, who were in the state to assess facilities for the institution’s commencement. The university was established after President Bola Tinubu signed a bill sponsored by Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan into law on May 22,…
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has urged 100 postgraduate students awarded state scholarships to pursue their studies in Turkey to uphold discipline and represent the state with dignity. The governor’s message, delivered by his deputy, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, came during a pre-departure orientation held on Monday at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Yola. Fintiri reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening the education sector through sustained investment in human capital development. He advised the beneficiaries to stay focused on their academic pursuits and avoid actions that could undermine their future. “You should always remember why you are in Turkey…