The Adamawa State Government has called on the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to expand its development interventions in the state to further improve the welfare of residents. The appeal was made by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri through his Deputy, Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta, during a courtesy visit by the Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmed, at the Government House in Yola on Monday. Professor Farauta said the growing influx of people from neighbouring Borno and Yobe states has placed significant pressure on infrastructure and public facilities in Adamawa, making additional support from the commission necessary. She…
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The Kogi State Government has announced the temporary closure of selected markets and motor parks across parts of Kogi West Senatorial District to support ongoing security operations aimed at flushing out criminal elements. The decision, which takes immediate effect, follows intensive and coordinated security operations being carried out in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and heads of security agencies in the state. The operations are targeted at terrorists, bandits and other criminal groups operating within the area. According to the state government, the temporary shutdown is intended to cut off logistics, restrict movement, and deny…
As the world marks World Interfaith Harmony Week, the Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), Nigeria, has called on faith communities across the country to intensify efforts toward peace, justice, and mutual understanding amid rising divisions and religious intolerance. In a statement released to commemorate the week, MPAC emphasized that interfaith harmony must go beyond symbolic observances and translate into deliberate actions that promote national unity, social progress, and human dignity. “At a time when division is loud and suspicion spreads quickly, faith communities must become the strongest voices for peace and shared humanity,” the organization stated, describing peaceful coexistence as…
For livestock farmers across Taraba State, the wellbeing of their animals goes far beyond food on the table. It is the backbone of household income, community trade, and rural survival. From open grazing fields in remote villages to livestock markets that anchor local economies, animal health remains central to daily life. This reality underscores the significance of a recent intervention by the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, which has sparked renewed optimism among farmers and stakeholders in the state. At the weekend, the ministry, through the National Coordination Office of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), delivered vaccines…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 4 Brigade, working with other security agencies, have arrested 13 suspected kidnappers and drug peddlers during coordinated clearance operations in Edo North Senatorial District of Edo State. The operation, codenamed Operation IGBO DANU 1, was carried out on February 4, 2026, at Osara Community in Etsako West Local Government Area, as well as Auchi and Okpella communities. It involved personnel of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Edo State Police Command, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Edo State Security Corps. According to a statement issued by the Assistant Director, Army…
The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested 21 suspected illegal miners during a joint security operation in Zurmi and Maradun Local Government Areas of the state. The arrests were made on January 31, 2026, following repeated reports of illegal mining activities in the affected communities. The coordinated operation took place at Boko Village in Zurmi local government and Kaya Village in Maradun loval government councils. It involved operatives of the Police Anti-Illegal Mining Unit, Tactical and Bomb Disposal Units, working in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and officials of the Federal Ministry of Mines and…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has urged the bipartisan Conference Committee of the National Assembly to adopt the House of Representatives’ version of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, saying it is vital to enhancing electoral transparency and credibility in the country. In a statement issued to journalists on Friday, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the CNPP, James Ezema, said the House version of the bill, which makes electronic transmission of election results mandatory, provides a more reliable framework for conducting free, fair, and verifiable elections in Nigeria. According to the CNPP, the proposed amendment by the…
Laughter, curiosity and earnest questions, as observed by our reporter, on Wednesday filled the assembly hall of Nyanmusala Primary and Secondary School in Jalingo as hundreds of students gathered to mark this year’s World Savings Day with a lesson that could shape their financial futures. The occasion was a financial literacy sensitization programme organised by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), where the agency’s leadership emphasised the importance of financial planning and budgeting, describing sound financial habits as essential for long term stability and economic growth. Designed to instil a savings culture, promote financial safety and encourage responsible money management…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has condemned a deadly terrorist attack on Woro village in Kaiama local government council of Kwara State that reportedly left at least 170 people dead, including women and children. In a statement issued on Thursday, the group said the attack occurred on Tuesday, February 3, and was carried out by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. According to MPAC, graphic images from the scene showed bodies lying on the streets amid pools of blood following the assault. MPAC said reports indicated that the attackers had earlier sent a letter to the district head of Woro, Alhaji…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has charged civil and public service leaders in the state to uphold discipline, teamwork and measurable performance, declaring that his administration will be driven strictly by accountability and results. The governor gave the charge on Tuesday at the opening of a three-day Orientation and Strategic Leadership Retreat for top government officials, held at the Udomi Townhall in Esan Central Local Government Area. The retreat, themed “High Performing Public Service for Sustainable Development of Edo State,” is the first major leadership retreat organised since the inception of the Okpebholo administration and is aimed at strengthening governance…