The Kebbi Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with a Hajj seat scam. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Usman Bashar, confirmed the arrests in a statement made available to reporters in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. According to him, the prime suspect, Aminu Hassan Zauro, was arrested alongside three others: Tabiu Abubakar, Usman Attahiru, and Mustapha Sani Zauro. Four other suspects identified as Bello Jos, Atiku Store, Umar Gimba, and Usman Bunza are still at large. Bashar said the arrests followed a complaint from the Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Agency after it discovered that the names…
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The Federal Government says it will bridge the information gap on ongoing development projects in Northern Nigeria through improved public communication, citizen engagement, and documentation of key interventions across the region. Hadiza Bala-Usman, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Coordination, said this at a summit organised by the Northern Project Coordination Office (NPCO) for student union leaders from tertiary institutions across the 19 northern states. Bala-Usman said the initiative would ensure citizens are fully aware of ongoing projects, their status, and areas requiring further government attention. “We seek to showcase what our government has done in Northern Nigeria, not…
Mr. Bernard Soepding, Chairman of Mikang Local Government Area in Plateau State, has donated 18 motorcycles to councillors to enhance effective service delivery. A statement by the council’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mr. Nkat Lakai, quoted the chairman as saying the gesture would strengthen grassroots representation and enable lawmakers to reach their wards with ease. Soepding added that the motorcycles would help the councillors monitor projects, attend community meetings, and respond promptly to issues affecting residents. READ ALSO: PAAU approves 8 professorial, 17 reader promotions He urged the beneficiaries to use the motorcycles strictly for official purposes and maintain…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised African countries for their achievements across various sectors of their economies. Putin made the commendation in a congratulatory message on Monday to African Heads of State and Government to mark the 2026 Africa Day celebration. Africa Day, celebrated annually on May 25, marks the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (now African Union) in 1963. According to Putin, African countries have recorded notable economic and social progress while gaining greater influence on key international issues. “Constructive cooperation is expanding within the African Union and several sub-regional organisations. “Mechanisms for…
The Niger State Government is to revitalise the state’s moribund Library and transform it into a modern skills, innovation, and ICT hub, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Obed Nana, has disclosed. A statement by Mr. Yunusa Ibrahim, Director of Information and Public Relations in the ministry, quoted Nana as saying this during an inspection visit to the ongoing renovation works at the Library Board. Nana commended the Africa Initiative for Humanitarian Development, an NGO supported by Cultural Emergency Response Netherlands, for partnering with the government to restore and preserve intellectual and cultural materials damaged by years of environmental degradation.…
Prices of vegetables have spiked in Minna markets ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, according to a survey by reporters. The survey, conducted on Monday at Kure and Old Gwadabe markets, revealed that tomatoes, bell peppers, and hot peppers were the most affected. Traders attributed the hike to scarcity and rising transportation costs. A vegetable trader, Aliyu Magaji, told reporters that prices had risen significantly over the past few weeks. He said a large basket of tomatoes, which sold for N60,000 to N70,000 a month ago, now costs between N120,000 and N130,000. A big paint bucket of tomatoes that previously sold…
The Governing Council of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) has approved the promotion of eight lecturers to Professor and 17 others to Reader. The decision is contained in a statement by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Uredo Omale, issued on Monday in Lokoja. According to Omale, the approvals were made during the council’s 72nd regular meeting held on Friday at the University Council Chamber, chaired by Prof. Mohammed Suleiman Audu. “The development reinforces the institution’s commitment to scholarship, research productivity, and institutional growth,” Omale said. He added that the council approved the promotions after reviewing recommendations from the Appointments and…
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has reacted to claims that its members are indebted to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for services rendered. The association said in a statement in Lagos on Monday that all services rendered by the NCAA to domestic airline operators are fully paid for in advance on a cash-before-service basis. AON also stated that the NCAA issues invoices for all regulatory services, including validation of crew operating licences, aircraft inspections, and documentation renewals. It emphasised that airline operators are required to settle such charges in advance, adding that compliance has been strict. “In practice,…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, in collaboration with Lifestyle Hues and the Adobe Express Team, on Monday trained 100 Abuja-based journalists on digital media and content creation skills. The participants were drawn from public and private media organisations across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Declaring the one-day capacity-building training open, Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Ms Grace Ike, reiterated the council’s commitment to empowering media practitioners through continuous learning, innovation, and exposure to global best practices. “I believe this training is one of many steps we are taking to ensure that our members remain competitive, relevant,…
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) says the Federal Government is committed to boosting small-scale businesses in Nigeria. The Director General of PEBEC, Zahrah Audu, stated this during a town hall meeting with business owners and other stakeholders on Monday in Jos. She highlighted that the new tax reform is aimed at ensuring ease of doing business for small business owners across the country. “The tax reform policy is very encouraging to small businesses because persons with low income are exempted from paying tax,” she said. “The tax reform policy is basically designed to support businesses with low income.…