By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdukadir Mohammed has pledged full support to strengthen security operations of vigilante groups in Gwana district, Alkaleri Local Government Area, following a recent deadly bandits attack. This was as Governor Bala Abdukadir Mohammed Governor called for urgent federal intervention following the deadly bandit attack on some Duguri communities in the state. Four people were killed when the bandits riding over one hundred motorcycles attacked Kafin Duguri and Gwana communities, prompting the governor’s sympathy visit where he praised vigilantes for preventing the criminals from overrunning residents nearby settlements. He assured victims…
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By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Senator representing Bauchi North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Shehu Buba, has distributed 16,200 bags of rice to constituents across the zone as part of efforts to cushion the impact of economic hardship during the ongoing Ramadan fast. Speaking during the distribution exercise in Bauchi on Tuesday, 24 February, 2026, Senator Buba explained that the gesture was aimed at alleviating the suffering of less privileged families grappling with rising food costs. The lawmaker said the intervention was targeted at vulnerable groups, noting that the holy month demands compassion, support and shared sacrifice. “This initiative is…
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the sixth person involved in the 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo state, in which over 40 worshippers lost their lives and scores more were left injured. The DSS is currently prosecuting five persons: Idris Omeiza, 25; Al Qasim Idris, 20; Jamiu Abdulmalik, 26; Abdulhaleem Idris, 25; and Momoh Otuho Abubakar, 47; for allegedly carrying out acts of terrorism. For nearly four years, the sixth suspect evaded arrest, making him one of the most wanted fugitives in Nigeria. A security source disclosed that DSS, operatives, who had…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has underscored the importance of youth inclusion in governance and national progress, describing young Nigerians as active partners in shaping both national and community development. The Minister made this remark during an interactive evening with Nigerian youth hosted by Dayo Israel at the Youth House, where discussions focused on leadership, diplomacy, and the role of young people in advancing the nation’s global and domestic priorities. Ambassador Tuggar emphasized that Nigeria’s development trajectory depends significantly on harnessing the ideas, innovation, and participation of its youthful population. He urged young citizens to remain engaged…
The Chairman of Lagos Island Local Government Area of Lagos State, Prince Taiwo Oyekan has congratulated former Chairman of the Local Government, Barrister Aderinsola Disu, on her birthday celebration, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com reports that Barrister Disu celebrated her 72nd birthday on Monday, 23 February, 2026. In a message released by the media unit of the local government, Prince Oyekan described the former Special Adviser on Central Business District to ex-Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, as “a legal luminary, technocrat and publuc administrator par excellence”. He also described her as “a virtuous woman and mother figure”. Prince Oyekan concluded by saying,…
In a bold demonstration of his unwavering commitment to staff welfare and institutional efficiency, the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has presented ten brand-new official vehicles to the management staff of the Council. The vehicles are: six SUVs for Heads of Departments (HoDs), three Toyota Sienna buses dedicated to the Revenue Department, and one fully equipped Hi-level Ambulance to strengthen the operations of the Health Department. This strategic investment is aimed at enhancing productivity, improving service delivery, and boosting internally generated revenue across the Local Government. The commissioning ceremony was performed by the Chief of…
By Chuks Collins, Awka For the second time in less than four weeks, the Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the closure of another prominent market in the state. The unfortunate market -New Auto Spare Parts Association (NASPA) Market, Nkwo Nnewi, was closed down over what the state government described as “low compliance” of the order to end Monday sit-at-home order of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) The state Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, in a statement earlier on Monday, 23 February, 2026, said the Nnewi market closure, which takes effect from midnight, 23 February, 2026,…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, has dismissed claims that Executive Order 9 (EO9) represents executive lawmaking, insisting instead that the directive is rooted firmly in constitutional provisions governing public revenue. Yakubu stated that EO9 “does not create law; it enforces constitutional custody of Federation revenues,” rejecting commentary suggesting that the President was “making law.” In a press statement issued on Monday, 23 February, 2026 and released for immediate publication, Yakubu clarified the legal basis, timing, and intent of the order, arguing that criticisms mischaracterise both the Constitution and the fiscal…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commended the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and national partners following a surge in birth registration, announcing that 14 million Nigerian children have been officially registered within two years. She characterised the development as a “remarkable achievement,” underscoring Nigeria’s collective resolve to safeguard the identity and rights of every child. The First Lady spoke after receiving UNICEF Country Representative, Ms. Wafaa Elfadil Saeed Abdelatef, and her delegation on Friday, 20 February, 2026. During the meeting, UNICEF confirmed the milestone, pointing to accelerated progress in strengthening civil registration coverage across…
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, 23 February, 2026, in Abuja, urged Muslim and Christian leaders in the country to show greater compassion for the poor and underprivileged by pursuing policies that cater to the needs of the majority in the grassroots. The President, who hosted Governors for the breaking of an interfaith fast at the Presidential Villa, said the simultaneous periods of abstinence and penitence for both religions underscore a common humanity. President Tinubu noted that Ramadan and Lent provide opportunities for leaders in both religions to reflect further on the plight of others and to design programmes that will…