Written by Just few days into the new year 2026, peace was, for the umpteenth time, shattered nationwide and in Kaduna State in particular when on Sunday 18 January, more than 170 worshippers were kidnapped in three churches in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. First, we have become so unfortunate with insecurity that we are … Continue reading “The Kaduna abductions and matters arising, by Adekunle Adekoya”
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The brewing cold war between the Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, and the administration’s workforce reached a legal flashpoint on Thursday, as the FCT Administration successfully moved to disarm the labour unions through the judiciary. The National Industrial Court NICN in Abuja issued a decisive Order of Interlocutory Injunction, … Continue reading “Wike vs. Workers: FCTA secures court order to break JUAC strike”
By Henry Obetta The Lions International, Lagos Ultimate Lions Club, District 404B2 Nigeria, has reinstated its commitment to supporting the needy through humanitarian projects.The club, as parts of its intervention for the 2026 Lions year, stated that they were going to carry out projects at the Onilekere Primary school, Ikeja.They stated this, Sunday, at the … Continue reading “Lagos Ultimate Lions Club pledges continued humanitarian support for communities”
Successes at sporting competitions are not fortuitous, but products of deliberate planning, sustained investment and shared vision. This manifested at the just concluded African Cup of Nations, AFCON, hosted by Morocco which played and lost the final match against Senegal. The achievements of both countries are rooted in years of youth development and massive investment … Continue reading “Post-AFCON: Real reform needed to reposition our football”
By Chioma Obinna The European Union, EU, working alongside United Nations agencies and international development partners, yesterday reaffirmed its commitment to helping Sokoto State tackle poverty and close critical gaps in health, education, and social protection for women, children, and vulnerable families.The renewed pledge followed the conclusion of a high-level mission to the state by … Continue reading “Sokoto: EU, UN step up support to tackle poverty, health, education gaps”
By Chioma Obinna The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, on Thursday raised the alarm over increasing cases of dengue fever with one fatality recorded in Sokoto. In its latest Situation Report, it was found that 29 suspected cases of dengue fever were recorded in Sokoto in November, 2025, out of which six … Continue reading “Dengue claims one life as Sokoto emerges epicentre, NCDC raises alert”
By Edwin Philip, Lafia The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has commenced the construction of no fewer than 26 solar-powered boreholes in vulnerable communities across 10 Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State. The Managing Director of N-HYPPADEC, Abubakar Sadiq-Yelwa, disclosed this on Thursday during a courtesy visit to Governor Abdullahi Sule at … Continue reading “N-HYPPADEC constructs 26 solar-powered boreholes in vulnerable Nasarawa communities”
Edwin Philip, Lafia The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nasarawa State Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enhance the security of electoral materials and ensure the maintenance of peace before, during and after elections in the state. The State Commandant of NSCDC, … Continue reading “NSCDC Nasarawa strengthens collaboration with INEC on electoral security”
By Edwin Philip, Lafia. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has commended the Nasarawa State Government for providing office space and registration equipment to revive and strengthen National Identity Number (NIN) enrolment across the state. The Nasarawa State Coordinator of NIMC, Mr. Zakariah Ishaku, gave the commendation during an inspection visit to the NIN registration … Continue reading “Nasarawa Govt provides new office, equipment to boost NIN registration — NIMC”
Southern Kaduna Christians have declared a two-day fasting and prayer for the safe return of all abducted persons in Kajuru. Search on Sells.ng Nigeria’s First Ecommerce Shopping Search Engine …For More About This Post: Kaduna: Names of 177 abducted worshippers revealed The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association, SKCLA, has expressed deep anguish over the recent … Continue reading “Southern Kaduna Christians declare 2-day fasting over Kajuru worshippers kidnap”