The Zamfara State Government has approved the recruitment of 500 qualified teachers into the state’s civil service as part of ongoing efforts to revitalize the education sector. The announcement came after a rigorous selection process that screened more than 11,000 applicants, according to officials. The government described the exercise conducted by the Zamfara State Committee for Teacher Recruitment and Deployment (TRD) as transparent and merit-based, ensuring that only the most competent candidates were selected. In a statement issued through the Ministry of Information and Culture, the government said the newly recruited teachers will soon receive their deployment letters and be…
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Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have sustained their momentum in the fight against criminal activities across Benue and neighboring states, with the recent arrest of three suspected criminals in Ohimini Local Government Area. According to a statement issued by Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer of Operation Whirl Stroke, the suspects were apprehended on November 5, 2025, during a routine patrol along the Otukpo–Enugu Road at the Amoda axis of Ohimini LGA. The arrested individuals identified as John Isaac (22), Baba Emmanuel (17), and Sunday Thomas (19), all residents of Otukpo LGA were reportedly stopped…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned the sum of N42.5 million to a 70 old widow and retiree, Mrs Margret Taye Odofin, who was allegedly defrauded by her former bank’s investment officer, Mrs. Kehinde O. Yusuf. The recovered funds were presented to Odofin in a bank draft at the EFCC Kaduna Zonal directorate on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The handover was conducted by the Acting Director, Bawa Kaltungo, who represented the EFCC Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. According to the EFCC, Odofin had petitioned the Commission in December 2024, alleging that Yusuf who served as her account and investment officer at a…
Governor Mai Mala Buni has presented a N515.58 billion budget proposal for Yobe State’s 2026 fiscal year, setting out a bold plan to accelerate infrastructure development, modernize healthcare delivery, and strengthen the state’s education sector. Presenting the proposal, titled “Budget of Economic Growth and Infrastructural Transformation,” before the Yobe State House of Assembly, Governor Buni said the new budget seeks to “expand opportunities, empower citizens, and strengthen the foundation for long-term growth.” The 2026 budget marks a substantial increase from the N320.81 billion approved for the outgoing year, signaling the administration’s intent to scale up investments in people-focused and growth-driven projects. A…
The Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) has announced that final preparations are underway for its highly anticipated 2025 summit, aimed at shaping the future of journalism in the country. In a statement on Wednesday, SDNON President Dr. Adeniyi Ifeatayo described the association as a “collective of forward-thinking media professionals committed to shaping the future of journalism in Nigeria.” He emphasized that the summit represents an opportunity to promote credibility, innovation, and collaboration within the nation’s digital media landscape. Scheduled for November 13, 2025, at the LCCI Business District, Alausa, Lagos, the summit, according to the Chairman of…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a public alert over the circulation of dangerous illicit substances being falsely marketed as medicinal cannabis across Nigeria. The warning follows the arrest of a 28-year-old suspected drug kingpin, Afeez Salisu, popularly known as Malu, who was apprehended on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his residence located at 2 Akala Street, off Umoru Street, Idi Oro, Mishing, Lagos state. According to the NDLEA, Salisu was allegedly packaging and distributing synthetic and highly potent cannabis strains in designer pouches and cups labeled as medicinal cannabis. During the raid, operatives recovered 16.4 kilograms of illicit substances, including Colorado, Arizona, Canadian…
The Department of Army Transformation and Innovation (DATI), Army Headquarters, has organized an awareness lecture titled “From Trauma to Triumph: Building Combat-Ready Warriors in the Nigerian Army” at the Nigerian Military School (NMS), Zaria. According to a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, NMS Zaria, Captain Olubodunde Oni, the event, held on Tuesday, was designed to strengthen the moral, mental, and psychological resilience of personnel, thereby enhancing the Nigerian Army’s overall combat readiness and operational effectiveness. Representing the Chief of Transformation and Innovation (Army), Major General Olusegun Samson Abai, the Director of Lessons Learnt, Major General M.D. Danja,…
Gombe State First Lady, Hajiya Asma’u Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has led a delegation of health stakeholders on an advocacy visit to the Gombe State House of Assembly, seeking legislative support for the extension of maternity leave from three to six months for working mothers in the state. Speaking during the advocacy meeting held at the conference hall of the State House of Assembly, Hajiya Asma’u Yahaya emphasized that six months of exclusive breastfeeding would significantly reduce infant mortality, improve immunity, and enhance cognitive development among infants. She noted that extending the maternity leave to six months would promote better maternal…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Unity and Reconciliation Forum has hailed Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas for his decision to join the ruling APC, describing it as a bold and patriotic move that will reshape the political landscape of the state. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday in Jalingo, members of the forum expressed delight over the governor’s defection, calling it a “defining moment” that demonstrates sound political judgment and a genuine commitment to unity, development, and progress. Led by its chairman, Linus D. Ibrahim, secretary, Sani Tulu, and vice chairman, Yinusa Jibo, the forum stated that Governor Kefas’ decision…
Traditional rulers across Yobe State have commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for his renewed efforts to strengthen community security and curb rising criminal activities in the state. The endorsement came from the Emirs of Fika, Gudi, Potiskum, and Fune during a visit by members of the State’s Special Committee on the Stabilization of Security Situation a committee recently established by Governor Buni to deepen collaboration with traditional institutions in addressing insecurity. Led by the Special Adviser on Religious Affairs, Ustaz Baba Gana M. Kyari, the committee is touring all 14 Emirate Councils in Yobe to sensitize traditional rulers on proactive…