The Kaduna State Executive Council (KSEC) has approved several policies and projects aimed at strengthening security, improving education and healthcare services, and accelerating infrastructure development across the state. The approvals were announced on Thursday during a post-Executive Council briefing led by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Ahmed Maiyaki. A key decision was the approval of the Kaduna State Safety, Security, and Violence-Free Schools Policy, designed to create a safe and conducive learning environment for pupils, students, and teachers. Mukhtar Ahmed, the Commissioner for Planning and Budget, stated that the policy underscores Gov. Uba Sani’s commitment to protecting children…
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The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has started distributing free fertilizer to 20,160 smallholder farmers across the South-West geopolitical zone under its Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme (FISP). NADF Executive Secretary Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim stated on Friday that 80,640 bags of fertilizer would be distributed to beneficiaries during the 2026 wet farming season. He explained that the intervention aims to boost agricultural productivity, reduce production costs, and increase food output. According to Ibrahim, the programme is designed to support genuine farmers and strengthen national food security as part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. “FISP ensures fertilizer reaches…
Diabetes is increasing across Nigeria, with the South-South region, including Edo, recording one of the highest prevalence rates, a medical expert has said. The Medical Director of Owen Hospital, Dr. Nosa Ehigie, raised the alarm on Thursday in an interview with reporters. He warned that myths and delayed hospital visits were worsening health outcomes among patients. According to him, diabetes is a chronic condition caused by high blood sugar resulting from problems with insulin production or the body’s ability to use insulin effectively. He emphasized that the condition could be managed when detected early and treated appropriately, highlighting the importance…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, arrested 73 suspects and recovered various illicit drugs during a one-day intelligence-led operation across the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, on Thursday in Kano. Muhammad-Maigatari quoted the State Commander, Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, as saying the arrests were made during a one-day operation conducted on June 10 under the ongoing “Operation Sharar Mafaka.” Yahaya-Lawal stated that the operation was part of the Command’s sustained efforts to identify, dislodge, and dismantle notorious drug joints across the state. “Operatives raided the notorious…
The equities market reversed its winning streak on Thursday, closing the week on a negative note as investors lost N73 billion. It was reported that the market traded for four days this week following the Federal Government’s declaration of June 12 as a public holiday. The downturn was driven by sustained sell-offs in banking and insurance stocks, which heavily impacted overall market performance. Market capitalization declined by 0.05 percent, closing at N156.969 trillion, down from N157.042 trillion in the previous session. The All-Share Index also shed 133.47 points, or 0.05 percent, ending at 244,738.74 compared with 244,852.21 previously. The market’s…
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on the Federal Government to renew its commitment to ensuring peace, security, and national development. The council made this call in a congratulatory message to all Nigerians on the occasion of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. The message, signed by its Public Affairs Officer, Abbas Jimoh, was issued in Abuja on Thursday. “The NSCIA, under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, congratulates Nigerians on the 2026 Democracy Day. “The council joins all patriots in honoring the sacrifices of those who struggled…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has launched a national Ebola preparedness webinar series, adopting a proactive communication strategy to engage the public before any confirmed Ebola cases appear in Nigeria. The initiative aims to strengthen public awareness, build trust, promote vigilance, and ensure that accurate information reaches communities early enough to counter rumors, misinformation, and fear associated with disease outbreaks. During a webinar on “Nigeria Ebola Risk Communication, Community Engagement, and Infodemic Management Preparedness (RCCE+IM),” Director-General of NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, emphasized the importance of building trust and vigilance nationwide. Idris stated that the initiative seeks…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) described June 12 as one of the most significant dates in Nigeria’s political history and democratic journey. In a Democracy Day statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said June 12 symbolizes Nigerians’ enduring democratic aspirations. He stated that the date reflects the belief that citizens’ voices matter, their votes count, and governments derive legitimacy from the people. “June 12 remains one of the most important dates in our nation’s political history and a reminder that government derives legitimacy from the governed,” he said. Abdullahi emphasized that Democracy…
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Revenue Taskforce announced it will begin extensive routine enforcement across all business premises within the council. Chairman of the taskforce, Mr. Musa Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, warning that all defaulters would be arraigned before a Mobile Court. Aliyu revealed that, as part of the council’s strict enforcement strategy, the names of defaulting businesses and individuals would be published in national newspapers to serve as a deterrent. “Pay your taxes and rates directly into AMAC accounts today, keep your receipts safely at your business premises, and help us build…
NNPC Ltd. and security agencies have intensified efforts to curb pipeline vandalism and protect critical energy infrastructure, following a joint inspection of a vandalized crude oil pipeline in Pai community, FCT, Abuja. A statement on Thursday by Mr. Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., said the joint inspection was prompted by the arrest of three suspected pipeline vandals in Piri and Pai communities, in the Kwali Area Council, Abuja. The renewed commitment was demonstrated during the inspection of a damaged section of the Nigerian Pipelines and Storage Company (NPSC) pipeline at Pai community. The inspection involved the…