The Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, has matriculated 8,591 undergraduate and postgraduate students for the 2025/2026 academic session. Vice-Chancellor, Ibrahim Umar, who addressed the students during the ceremony, charged them to remain focused and committed to their academic goals, stressing that university education comes with responsibility and discipline. He urged the new intakes to uphold values of integrity and academic excellence, noting that gaining admission into the institution marks the beginning of a purposeful journey. The Vice-Chancellor warned that the university has zero tolerance for examination malpractice, cultism, drug abuse, and other social vices, adding that offenders would face strict…
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The federal government has issued a nationwide flood alert, warning that 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are at high risk of flooding between April and November this year. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Terlumun Utsev, delivered the warning on Wednesday during the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook organised by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Themed “Smart Water Resources Management: Moving from Oil to a Water-Based Economy,” the event outlined projections showing widespread flood risks across the country. According to the minister, states classified as high-risk…
The Jigawa State Executive Council, chaired by governor Umar A. Namadi, has approved a series of key resolutions aimed at strengthening environmental sustainability, healthcare delivery, and energy infrastructure across the state. At its first meeting held on Monday, the Council endorsed the state’s participation in the Green Nigeria Challenge – Jigawa State Edition, a nationwide initiative focused on afforestation, combating desertification, and promoting environmental conservation. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is expected to collaborate with communities, civil society groups, and development partners to implement the programme, which officials say will reinforce climate resilience and restore degraded lands. In…
The governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity following a strategic visit by a high-level delegation from the Nigerian Air Force. The visit, which took place at the Government House, featured the presentation and inspection of advanced military air assets, including a helicopter equipped with mounted weapon systems designed for rapid response and precision operations in volatile areas. Governor Lawal, alongside senior government officials and top security personnel, received a detailed briefing on the aircraft’s operational capabilities, range, and its potential role in addressing banditry and related threats across the state. Air Force…
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,…
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…