The Muslim Public Affairs Centre, MPAC, has called on the Nigerian authorities to follow up their diplomatic statements with concrete action. Welcoming the Federal Government’s renewed support for Palestinian statehood, the need for the Nigerian government to match its word with action, the organization believed has become necessary. In a statement issued on Thursday by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, the group who applauded Nigeria’s endorsement of the two state solution and its reaffirmation of the Palestinian people’s rights to independence, freedom, and dignity, described the government’s position as “principled, timely, and necessary”. “As the UN General Assembly convenes amid…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the commencement of political campaigns ahead of the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. In a statement released by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, INEC disclosed that campaign activities by political parties are permitted to begin from Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The campaign period will run until midnight on Thursday, February 19, 2026—just two days before the elections, which are scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. INEC also emphasized the importance of maintaining decorum during the campaign period. The Commission…
In a bold move to strengthen security and enhance public safety, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has officially handed over 47 patrol vehicles and 50 motorcycles to security agencies and local government councils across the state. The distribution ceremony, held at the Government House in Damaturu, marked a significant step in the administration’s ongoing efforts to build a stable and secure environment for residents and businesses alike. Governor Buni described the intervention as a strategic investment in the state’s long-term security framework, aimed at consolidating peace and fostering socio-economic development. “This is about strengthening our security architecture to safeguard…
Governor Agbu Kefas, of Taraba state, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to delivering development and improved governance across the state, particularly in the southern zone. He made the pledge on Tuesday during a town hall meeting held in Wukari, aimed at directly engaging with residents and listening to their most pressing concerns. The meeting, as noticed by our reporter, came in the wake of increasing criticism from sections of the public over what many describe as the slow pace of development and unfulfilled promises since the governor assumed office in 2023. Addressing a gathering of stakeholders, which include traditional rulers,…
With women making up nearly half of Gombe State’s population, stakeholders have described the protection of their health as both a developmental and moral responsibility. They are calling for urgent implementation of the Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP) guidelines to curb preventable maternal deaths caused by unsafe termination of pregnancy . The call was made at a high-level roundtable meeting organised by the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), with support from Global Affairs Canada and the Centre for Reproductive Rights. The forum brought together policymakers, healthcare professionals, and civil society organisations to push for stronger government action on…
In a sweeping crackdown on cultism and organized crime, the Edo State government has demolished four properties linked to suspected cultists and arrested over 20 individuals during a series of coordinated security operations in Edo North. The enforcement, spearheaded by the state’s Special Security Squad codenamed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” targeted Etsako West Local Government Area and other flashpoints across the region. The high-profile operation was led by the Chief Security Officer of Government House and the Governor’s Principal Security Officer (PSO). Among the demolished properties was a house located on Egbiadokhai Street, behind Otaru Primary School in Auchi. The…
Two suspected kidnappers were neutralized during a joint operation by the Delta State Police Command and local vigilante groups on Wednesday, following a gun battle in Boji Boji Owa, located in the Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. According to a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, the operation was launched around 11 a.m. after police received credible intelligence about the presence of suspected kidnappers in a nearby forest within the community. The suspects reportedly opened fire when confronted by security operatives, prompting a shootout. The two men were fatally wounded during the exchange and…
The Lagos State Police Command has launched a formal investigation into a disturbing viral video showing students of Excel College, Ejigbo, engaging in inappropriate behavior within the school’s boys’ hostel. The footage, which shows students drinking, smoking, and dancing, reportedly dates back to April 2025 but only recently surfaced online, drawing widespread condemnation from the public. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, to take over the case from the Ejigbo Police Division. Prior to the SCID’s involvement, the principal—who also owns the school—had been invited for questioning. According to the police, the…
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has praised the successful coordination of the 2025 Hajj exercise, commending the dedication and professionalism of the State Hajj Committee. He also assured pilgrims and stakeholders of continued government support to ensure smooth operations in future pilgrimages. The governor made the remarks while receiving members of the Hajj Committee at the Government House in Yola, led by the Amirul Hajj and Emir of Fufore, His Royal Highness Alhaji Muhammadu Sani Ribadu. Fintiri described the 2025 pilgrimage as “hitch-free and well-organized,” crediting the success to the integrity and commitment of the committee members. He…
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed a massive cannabis plantation weighing over 18,000 kilogrammes and arrested four suspects during a raid at Ugbogui Forest in Ovia South West Local Government Area. The operation, which took place on Thursday, September 11, was based on actionable intelligence and led to the destruction of a 6.79-hectare cannabis farm. NDLEA operatives also seized 120 bags of harvested and processed cannabis, weighing approximately 1,176 kilogrammes. In a statement, the State Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju raised concerns over the misuse of agricultural land for illicit drug cultivation, describing it…