The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has described the recent damage at the Kugbo Bus Terminal as a natural disaster, dismissing claims that the facility collapsed. Speaking to journalists on Monday after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects across the FCT, Wike clarified that the incident was caused by a severe windstorm during heavy rainfall, which tore off the terminal’s roofing sheets without affecting the main structure. “The kind of wind we saw, we have never imagined,” the minister said, noting that the terminal’s elevated position made it particularly vulnerable. “That wind blew off the roofing sheets,…
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The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime, arresting 50 suspects linked to terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery in a series of coordinated operations across the country. At a press briefing held on April 13, 2026, at the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) headquarters in Abuja, police authorities disclosed that the arrests were part of an intensified nationwide crackdown targeting high-profile criminal networks. According to the police, the operations led to the recovery of a significant cache of weapons, including an anti-aircraft launcher and 17 rifles of various models. Other items recovered…
In a bold move aimed at overcoming longstanding logistical and security challenges, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has unveiled a dual-pronged strategy to fast-track infrastructure development: the establishment of a quarry centre in Pulka and the deployment of 70 new utility trucks to key state agencies. The announcement, made on Monday at the Government House in Maiduguri, highlights a shift toward self-reliance in road construction and maintenance, particularly in hard-to-reach and security-compromised areas. At the heart of the initiative is a newly established quarry plant located in Pulka, within Gwoza Local Government Area. The facility is expected to serve…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state has approved a 120-day Rapid Intervention Action Plan aimed at tackling deep-rooted challenges in Zamfara State’s education sector. The decision was announced following a State Executive Council meeting chaired by the governor on Monday at the Government House in Gusau, where key issues across education, health, and other sectors were განხvened and approved. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, the council endorsed the emergency education plan as part of deliberations during its 65th meeting under the current administration. The plan builds on earlier assessments conducted by the Ministry of Education and the…
Fresh concerns have emerged over the state of rail infrastructure in Bauchi State following allegations of ongoing dismantling of railway components in key parts of the state, prompting urgent calls for federal clarification and accountability. Governor Bala Mohammed has sounded the alarm over the reported removal of railway sleepers along major rail corridors, describing the development as both troubling and potentially damaging to the economic prospects of the region. The areas at the center of the controversy—Alkaleri and Tafawa Balewa local government areas—are considered strategic for agricultural production and rural connectivity. According to the governor, contractors were allegedly seen removing…
The Commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA)/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Chukwuemeka Michael Akaliro, has called on newly promoted senior officers to strengthen their professional competence as they prepare for higher responsibilities in service. The charge was delivered on Friday during a decoration ceremony held in Jalingo, Taraba State, where the officers were formally adorned with their new ranks amid commendations and words of encouragement. Addressing the gathering, Brigadier General Akaliro emphasized that promotion in the military is not merely a reward but a call to greater duty. He noted that increased rank comes with heightened…
The member representing Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Jafar Yakubu Chiroma, on Wednesday declared that no resident of his constituency would lose their life due to lack of access to healthcare. Chiroma made the pledge in Garba Chede, located in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, during the rollout of mini ambulances distributed to primary healthcare centres across several wards. The initiative, according to the lawmaker, is aimed at addressing long-standing emergency response challenges in rural communities, where residents often struggle to access timely medical care. “For too long, our people have suffered preventable deaths because of…
The Bauchi State Government has announced the immediate suspension of commercial activities in several cattle markets across Alkaleri, Bauchi, Kirfi, and Tafawa Balewa Local Government Areas. Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed approved the measure following rising security concerns linked to criminal activities, including cattle rustling, kidnapping for ransom, extortion, illegal arms trading, and other illicit operations. The affected markets include Alkaleri, Mansur, Futuk, Ÿalo, Gwana, Yalon Gurza, Kuka, Rimi, Pali, Bokwas, Kwaimawa, Mai-Ari, Gajin Duguri, and Maina Ma’aji in Alkaleri LGA; Liman Katagum in Bauchi LGA; Lariski, Bara, Sharfuri (night market), Cheledi, and Boli in Kirfi LGA; and Burga, Bununu, Ball,…
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has announced the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council, ending the tenure of commissioners who have served in his cabinet over the past two and a half years. The announcement was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, following the 53rd session of the State Executive Council. Professor Njodi stated that the governor has directed all commissioners to hand over the affairs of their ministries to Permanent Secretaries by Friday, 10th April 2026, to ensure continuity in governance and administrative stability. During the session, governor Inuwa Yahaya…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of a College of Medical Sciences at Adamawa State University, marking a significant step toward expanding medical education and healthcare delivery in the state. A delegation from the commission, led by Professor Auwal Abubakar, presented its findings to the Adamawa State Government following an assessment visit. The panel emphasized the need for adequate manpower to support the proposed 24 departments within the new college. Speaking during the briefing, the Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Kaletapwa Farauta, said the plan to establish the college had long been underway. She reaffirmed the state…