Cleric Rejects Online Claims Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has distanced himself from reports linking him to support for banditry in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna, Gumi described the materials circulating online as fake and manipulated. He said certain individuals and groups created the reports to promote ethnic and sectional interests….
Lean Season May Worsen Food Crisis The United Nations has warned that about 35 million Nigerians could face acute hunger between June and August. The UN Humanitarian Country Team made this known on Friday in New York City. According to the organisation, Nigeria is entering a deeper food crisis as the lean season approaches. It…
The Oyo State Government has suspended all school excursions, field trips, sports competitions, and other external activities across the state over growing security concerns. Authorities announced the directive days after gunmen attacked schools in Oriire Local Government Area and abducted several students and teachers who still remain in captivity. Government Issues Immediate Directive The Oyo…
The Deputy Governor of Gombe State, Dr Manassah Jatau, has commended the National Youth Service Corps and said the scheme continues to bridge manpower shortages across many states in Nigeria. He gave the commendation on Friday while addressing NYSC officials, corps members, and staff during a procession held in Gombe to mark the scheme’s 53rd…
A Tunisian court has sentenced former national anti-corruption chief Chawki Tabib to 10 years in prison after convicting him of forgery-related offences. Tabib’s lawyer confirmed the judgment on Friday. Court Convicts Ex-Top Anti-Graft Official Defence lawyer Samir Dilou said the court delivered the ruling on Thursday. The court convicted Tabib, 62, of forging documents and…
No fewer than 1,100 Nigerian migrants arrived in Kano State from Agadez, Niger Republic, by road, the Nigeria Immigration Service confirmed on Friday. The returnees entered Nigeria through coordinated movement supported by multiple agencies, according to immigration officials. Agencies Begin Processing and Documentation Commandant of the Immigration Training School, Kano, Anthony Akuneme, confirmed the arrival…
The Oyo State Police Command has denied reports claiming security operatives rescued students, pupils, and teachers kidnapped during an attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area. Gunmen attacked the schools last Friday and abducted several victims. Police Confirm Victims Remain in Captivity Police spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed on Friday that the victims…
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Timi Frank, has called for fairness and due process in the handling of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who remains in the custody of the Department of State Services. Frank made the appeal in a statement issued on Friday. Frank Backs Rule of Law…
Travel Disruptions Hit Holiday Plans Across Mali Thousands of Muslims in Bamako are spending Eid away from their families as insecurity and transport disruptions continue to affect travel across Mali. A jihadist blockade on key roads leading into the capital has forced many residents to cancel long-standing holiday trips. For many families, Tabaski, known globally…
Four corps members face service extension The Gombe State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, Chinwe Nwachuku, has announced service penalties for four corps members in the state. She said two corps members will repeat their service year. She also confirmed that two others received four-month service extensions over issues linked to their national…
