The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has commended the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for demonstrating transparency and accountability following its recently concluded month-long inspection of development projects across the Northeast region. In a statement released by KACRAN National President Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello, the association described the inspection exercise as a strong indicator of responsible public administration, noting that comprehensive project verification remains a key test of accountability in public service delivery. KACRAN stated that the NEDC’s decision to conduct high-level inspections of both ongoing and completed projects reflects a commitment to ensuring that public funds…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA) has launched the free registration of 50,000 students across the 21 local government areas of Anambra State under its “Free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board scholarship” programme for the 2026 examination, marking one of the region’s largest education-support interventions. The exercise formally commenced on Sunday, 22 February, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Awka Road, Onitsha, where SERHA’s National Coordinator, Belusochukwu Enwere, outlined the scope, rationale, and expected impact of the initiative. He explained that the intervention forms part of a broader educational support scheme targeting 50,000 students…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi The Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO), has donated Educational and Infrastructural Materials to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi. The Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO), is a community-focused entity dedicated to advancing education, leadership. The items donated are eight pieces of 350w solar panels, four solar generators, four starlink generators, three devices and four access point devices. While handing over the items to the University Management yesterday through the Vice Chancellor, Prof Ibrahim Garba, Chief Operations Officer, Alhaji Ladan Salihu Kangere, on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, explained that, “These items are intended to…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi In a bid to clarify on the recent leadership dispute involving Bauchi chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the National Youths Ambassadors Initiative (ANYA) has defended respected party stakeholders, Alhaji Kashim Imam and Adamu Maina Waziri, against allegations and petitions seeking to misrepresent their actions in the party. Addressing a press conference at the Bauchi Secretariat of the NUJ yesterday, the Convener of ANYA, Hon. Ahmad Shehu Hassan Na-Allah, clarified that Imam and Waziri acted in the interest of peace, unity, and institutional stability, convening meetings and encouraging dialogue over confrontation. The North-East Zonal Coordinator…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Bauchi State Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar has expressed displeasure with the non-challant attitude of some judges and magistrates, particularly during her cases review exercise across the correctional centres in the state. Justice Rabi Talatu Umar warned that she would henceforth take drastic action for any judge or magistrate who absent himself/ herself during her committee’s cases review of long awaiting inmates at any of the designated correctional centre. The Administration of Justice Committee led by the State Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar has during its two-day 2026 first quarterly inmates cases review exercise…
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…
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,…