The Civil Society–Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has intensified its advocacy for improved maternal and child health in Adamawa State, urging the government to approve a six-month paid maternity leave and commit N9 billion as counterpart funding to address malnutrition. The appeal was made on Monday by the Chairman of the CS-SUNN Steering Committee in Adamawa, Sodangi Adams Chindo, in a statement titled “Investing in Nutrition Now.” Chindo disclosed that more than 7,000 children in the state require urgent nutrition support, warning that malnutrition remains a significant threat to child survival, healthy growth and cognitive development. He said the…
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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Bauchi State Chapter, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Kani Ben, a cameraman with Channels Television, who died following a tragic accident on official assignment. In a condolence message issued by its Chairman, the association described Ben’s passing as a painful loss to the media and sports community in Bauchi State and beyond. Kani Ben was reportedly among 13 journalists involved in the accident that occurred on February 6 while carrying out official duties. His death has sent shockwaves across the journalism fraternity and the wider sports family. SWAN noted that…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconsider its proposed timetable for the 2027 general elections, raising concerns that the schedule coincides with the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. In a statement released on Sunday, the organization said its position was guided by “faith and fairness,” clarifying that it was not opposed to democratic elections but was seeking inclusivity in the planning process. MPAC argued that holding nationwide polls during Ramadan — a period when millions of Muslims fast daily from dawn to sunset — could pose avoidable difficulties for voters…
Security operatives in Edo State have recovered firearms and ammunition during coordinated stop-and-search operations across parts of the state, as investigations intensify into a recent killing in Oredo Local Government Area. The operation, carried out by the state’s Special Security Squad code-named Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists, followed a directive from Governor Monday Okpebholo after an early morning killing reported on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Eboh Quarters, Estate Gate, in Oredo. Arms Recovered During Sweep According to the Secretary of the Special Squad, Izegaegbe John, operatives moved into strategic locations including Iriri off Airport Road and the Oluku…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have inaugurated a joint committee to lead public awareness and grassroots mobilisation efforts for the nationwide ward-level enrolment of the National Identification Number (NIN). The committee was inaugurated at the NOA headquarters in Abuja as part of efforts to deepen citizens’ access to the NIN and expand identity coverage across the country. Speaking at the event, the Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, who was represented by the agency’s Director of Media and Communication, Mallam Bala Musa, commended NIMC for its commitment to expanding identity inclusion nationwide. He…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision dismissing an appeal filed by Rivers State University (RSU), affirming the constitutional right of Muslim students to worship freely on campus. In a statement issued on Friday, the organisation described the ruling as a landmark victory for constitutional rights and religious freedom, effectively bringing to an end a dispute that has spanned more than a decade. The case arose from restrictions imposed on Muslim students at RSU who sought permission to observe prayers within the university premises. According to MPAC, the affected students opted to seek redress through…
By Disu Kamor The security crisis in Nigeria has taken a devastating turn, with Muslims bearing the brunt of terrorist attacks and banditry across the country. The recent attack on Woro and Nuku villages in Kwara State, which claimed the lives of at least 170 innocent Muslims, is a stark reminder of the growing insecurity in the country. These incidents are not an isolated one. In recent times, Muslims in different parts of Nigeria have been targeted by terrorists and bandits, resulting in significant loss of life and property. The Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast has been ongoing for…
The Adamawa State Police Command has rescued two teenagers who were abducted in Song Local Government Area and arrested a suspected kidnapper during a joint security operation. The victims, identified as Rabe Mamman Sani, 18, and Aminu Mamman Sani, 16, were kidnapped from Gwewan Village in Dumne, Song LGA. They were freed unharmed following a coordinated raid on a suspected kidnappers’ hideout at Suktu Mountain on February 11, 2026. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said the operation was carried out by police operatives in collaboration with local security outfits. He…
The Adamawa State Government has relaxed the curfew earlier imposed on Lamurde Local Government Area, permitting residents to move freely between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily with immediate effect. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri announced the decision on Tuesday in Yola through his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, saying the adjustment was part of ongoing efforts to restore normalcy following recent unrest in the area. Despite easing the restrictions, the governor issued a stern warning to those responsible for the disturbances, revealing that security agencies have identified individuals linked to the violence and would ensure they face justice. “This gesture…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the immediate deployment of the Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion, a special forces unit, to Plateau State to tackle a recent rise in terrorist attacks. The troops, already on the ground, are expected to intensify operations and decisively confront insurgents and criminal elements across the state. Major General Folusho Oyinlola, General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander of the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, received the intervention battalion at the Headquarters of 3 Division. He was represented by Brigadier General Senlong Sule, Chief of Staff of…