By Umar Usman Duguri Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the development of new modern markets across Bauchi State. This, according to him, is part of his administration’s strategic move to boost trade, empower local entrepreneurs, as well as drive economic expansion. Speaking, Governor Mohammed reiterated his administration’s dedication to urban transformation, employment generation, and the creation of a more enabling environment for small and medium-sized enterprises. He further stated that the proposed markets will be properly designed, fully equipped with essential amenities, and structured to guarantee safety, accessibility, and convenience for both…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Gunmen around midnight of Thursday, 12 February till early hours of Friday, 13 February, 2026 invaded Dutsin Dan Ajiya village in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State killing at least 30 people and abducted several others. According to the residents, the gunmen, who reportedly arrived on motorcycles, blocked the village entrance and began shooting sporadically before carrying out the abductions. “After blocking all the roads, the bandits started to shoot at sight, and the villagers ran helter-skelter. After the attack, we realised that 30 people were killed, some were wounded, while several others are at large and nobody knows…
Electoral officers deployed for Saturday’s by-elections into two seats of the Kano State House of Assembly were seen waiting for voters at several polling units, as the exercise recorded low turnout across parts of Kano Municipal Local Government Area. Despite the early arrival of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), many polling centres had only a handful of voters by mid-morning. Electoral materials were neatly arranged, with officials seated and prepared, patiently awaiting constituents. Armed security personnel were strategically stationed around the centres to maintain order and safeguard both voters and election staff. Voters expressed surprise at the…
On Saturday, 21 February, 2026, Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, lawmaker representing Ethiope Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, narrowly escaped harm after violence broke out during the All Progressives Congress (APC) congress in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State. The exercise, which was earlier slated to hold at Oghara Township Stadium, was reportedly shifted to Ovade within the council area, a move said to have triggered tension among party stakeholders. Trouble started shortly after Ibori-Suenu arrived at the new venue, as suspected thugs allegedly attacked party members, leaving several persons injured in the process. Some of the victims…
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Rivers State, Prof. Gabriel Yomere, has described the ongoing by-election in the state as peaceful and orderly. Yomere made the remarks while speaking to newsmen during an assessment tour of voting activities in some wards 8, and 3 in Khana constituency ll, in Rivers. The state House of Assembly Constituencies by-election is for Ahoada East and Khana in Rivers. He stated that the exercise had progressed without incidents of violence, describing the development as commendable and reassuring. Commenting on voter apathy observed in some areas, Yomere said that INEC should not be blamed, stressing…
The World Bank plans to approve a new $500 million loan to Nigeria in March 2026. The money will be used to improve agriculture, increase food production, strengthen value chains, and create jobs in different states. Details of the loan are in the World Bank’s Project Information Document for the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth project, also known as AGROW. The approval date is expected to be March 30, 2026. The entire $500 million will come from the International Development Association (IDA), which is the World Bank’s arm that gives low-interest loans to developing countries. The borrower is the…
A man named Garuba Aminu, who was caught with suspected human part, has been saved by the operatives of Oyo state Police Command from lynching at Oroki area of Oyo town. The Oyo State Police Command Public relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, who confirmed the development, said the suspect who disguised as a who disguised as a scavenger at the Commercial Oroki area of Oyo was apprehended by vigilant members of the community due to his strange movements and conduct. “Acting promptly and responsibly, concerned residents subjected him to a search, during which a cut lower right leg suspected to be…
President Bola Tinubu has called on the Chief of Air staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, to redouble his efforts in strengthening security operations and in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity. Tinubu’s charge is contained in congratulatory birthday message passed to the Air Force chief according to a Saturday statement by the President’s Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The statement read: “President Bola Tinubu extends warm greetings to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, on his birthday. “The President joins Air Marshal Aneke’s family and friends to celebrate this special occasion and to pray that God…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has assured that the Niger Delta Games will be sustained, urging state governments to join in sponsoring the sports fiesta. Ogbuku gave the assurance during the opening ceremony of the 2nd edition of the Niger Delta Games at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, Edo State. The NDDC Chief Executive Officer affirmed that the Commission was committed to the continued sponsorship of the games, noting that the sports festival was carefully crafted to target amateur athletes. He added, “We found out that the state governments hire people…
Board Member of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Engineer (Dr) Wuraola Atinuke Owolabi has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda on his investiture as a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE), reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com reports further that the APC National Chairman will be conferred with the honour at Investiture or the 22nd President of the Institute taking place at Marriott Hotel, GRA, Ikeja on Saturday, 21 February, 2026. Dr Owolabi who is also a Fellow of the Institute is the current Chairman of the Lagos State chapter…