The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dealt a major blow to a criminal syndicate involved in the vandalism and illegal movement of railway infrastructure following the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of a large quantity of stolen railway sleepers along the Bauchi-Kano corridor. The operation, carried out by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS), was part of an intensified crackdown on economic saboteurs accused of targeting critical national assets across the country. The suspects, identified as 65-year-old Alzuma Yakubu and 32-year-old Ismail Muhammad, were intercepted while transporting suspected vandalised railway materials in a…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya, in the early hours of Monday, 11 May, 2026, to participate in the highly anticipated Africa Forward Summit. The President’s aircraft touched down at approximately 00:18 a.m. local time. President Tinubu was received on arrival by Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, the High Commissioner of Kenya in Nigeria, Isaac Parashina, alongside senior Kenyan government officials and members of Nigeria’s diplomatic mission in Kenya. The Africa/France Summit will be co-hosted by Williams Ruto of Kenya and French President Emmanuel Macron. President Tinubu’s participation in…
By Dave Agboola Across Nigeria, from the Senate in Abuja to the smallest ward council chamber, a dangerous misconception has hardened into public expectation: lawmakers are supposed to be builders, cash dispensers, and project contractors. Voters demand boreholes, roads, motorcycles, and handouts. Communities measure performance by who commissioned the latest culvert. That confusion has hollowed out democratic accountability, turned representation into patronage, and created a market for predatory “rating” outfits that sell legitimacy to the highest bidder. It is time to be blunt: legislators make laws, scrutinize power, and represent citizens. They do not build roads. The Constitution draws the…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Lagos State University has retained its position as Nigeria’s most sought-after tertiary institution after recording 84,326 first-choice applications in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination admission cycle, reports thegazellenews.com The development was announced on Monday, 11 May, 2026 during the ongoing 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting on Admissions in Abuja, where statistics released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board showed LASU emerging as the nation’s most subscribed university for the second consecutive year. The University of Lagos followed with 78,240 applications, while Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, recorded 60,370 applications to place third. The latest ranking further reinforced…
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has showered praises on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment and take-off of three strategic federal institutions in the state within three years, describing the development as a landmark intervention capable of reshaping the socio-economic future of the insurgency-ravaged region. Zulum made the remarks on Sunday in Bama shortly after visiting victims of the devastating windstorm that recently wreaked havoc on parts of the town, destroying homes and public infrastructure. The Governor singled out the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship, Bama; the Federal College of Education, Gwoza;…
By: Hon. Yusuf Adamu The enduring support for Hon. Muktari Betara Aliyu in the Biu, Kwaya-Kusar, Bayo, and Shani federal constituency is a testament to his exceptional leadership and transformative impact within the constituency. As an elected representative, Hon. Betara has not only fulfilled his mandate but has also effectively elevated the status of his constituency to that akin to a mini state capital within Borno State. This is why the people of his constituency remain steadfast in their loyalty to him. Betara’s infrastructural developments, commitment to education, and unwavering dedication to the welfare of his people remain unique when…
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal has inaugurated the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Reporting Technical Committee, charging members to ensure the provision of accurate and reliable data capable of addressing Nigeria’s growing land degradation challenges. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held recently in Abuja, the minister described the committee’s assignment as critical to the country’s efforts to prevent further environmental degradation and restore affected lands. Lawal stressed that land remains a vital national asset not only for infrastructural development but also for food production, warning that continued degradation could have devastating consequences for the nation’s agricultural productivity…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Major General Adeyinka A. Fadewa (Rtd) as Special Adviser on Homeland Security, in recognition of his exceptional record of service, strategic expertise, and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture. In a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, which was issued by the Permanent Secretary General Services Office, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni, the appointment underscores the commitment of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthening internal security coordination, enhancing intelligence-driven operations, and deepening inter-agency collaboration in addressing emerging security…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has handed over a fire truck to its Department of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), as part of its efforts to strengthen workplace safety and emergency preparedness within the Commission and its environs. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Commission’s Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated that safety remained a shared responsibility and emphasised the importance of equipping the HSE Department with essential firefighting tools to support accident prevention and emergency response initiatives. Ogbuku, who was represented by the NDDC Director, Administration and Human Resources, Sir Kelechi…
Residents of Ota and neighbouring communities in Ogun State witnessed a historic milestone on Thursday, 7 May, 2026, as the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) commissioned the newly constructed Ota Central Police Divisional Headquarters and a modern 40-bed Primary Healthcare Centre aimed at strengthening security and healthcare delivery within the ancient town and surrounding areas. The twin projects, constructed and fully equipped under the leadership of Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, drew dignitaries from across government institutions, traditional councils, security agencies, healthcare institutions, and community groups, reflecting the significance of the interventions to…