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Mando Residents Lament Neglect

October 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Demand Roads, Drainage, Electricity Residents of Mando, an outskirts community in Kaduna metropolis, have called on the Kaduna State Government to address years of alleged infrastructural neglect, particularly the poor state of roads, inadequate drainage and unreliable electricity supply. The appeal was made by a resident of Kaduna, Umar Kaltungo in an opinion piece dated October 12, 2026, in which he lamented what he described as the abandonment of Mando by successive state administrations. Kaltungo said the last major road project of at least one kilometre undertaken in the community,…

Taraba: NUJ elects new executives, sets benchmark for union polls

October 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

By Bashir Adamu, Jalingo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Taraba State Council, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, elected a new Executive Council to pilot its affairs for the next three years at its Elective Congress held in Jalingo, Taraba State. The Congress, which was convened to elect new officials and deliberate on matters affecting the Union and the media industry in the state, dissolved the outgoing Executive Council and conducted a transparent election. According to the communique issued at the end of the congress, 400 ballot papers were…

Taraba CP Ogbeghagha hosts Army Garrison Commander, PCRC, ASUSS

September 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Harps on collaborative security By Bashir Adamu, Jalingo The Commissioner of Police, Taraba State Command, CP Edwin Ogbeghagha, on Monday, received separate courtesy visits from the Garrison Commander of 10 Division Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. M.A. Oloyede, the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Safe School Club, and the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Taraba State Chapter, at the Command Headquarters in Jalingo. The visits, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Victor Mshelizah, were aimed at strengthening partnerships, enhancing inter-agency cooperation and promoting joint efforts towards ensuring…

200 FCT girls to receive Grassroot Girls STEM Alliance scholarship

September 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

An educational empowerment initiative of the Abuja Grassroot Association of Nigeria, the PHPA ABUJA Grassroot Girls STEM Alliance (FGGSA), has announced the commencement of its scholarship programme for female science students in three selected Government Science Secondary Schools in the Federal Capital Territory. Under the initiative, the Alliance, in a statement signed by Mariam Haruna, said, it plans to grant scholarships to 200 girls to promote their participation and advancement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Particular attention will be given to promising girls from indigenous and underserved communities…

Taraba: New CP Assumes Duty, Pledges Intelligence-Led Policing

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

By Bashir Adamu, Jalingo The Taraba State Police Command has announced the assumption of duty of CP Edwin Ogbeghagha, psc, mnips, as the 34th Commissioner of Police in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Victor Mshelizah, said Ogbeghagha took over from CP Moorkwap Sebastian Dongshal, who retired from the Nigeria Police Force after a distinguished career. The statement said the new Commissioner brings extensive professional and operational experience to the Command. He said Ogbeghagha’s assumption of duty marks a renewed commitment…

VP Shettima begins 2weeks vacation; 1st leave since 2023

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has proceeded on a two-week leave, with effect from yesterday Thursday, marking his first official break since assuming office in May 2023. The development was announced in a statement issued yesterday by the Vice-President’s spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha. According to the statement, the leave will allow Shettima to dedicate time to study and reflection aimed at enhancing his capacity to continue serving the country. “The leave offers Senator Shettima an opportunity to review the administration’s ongoing programmes, deepen his understanding of emerging national and global policy issues, and…

PFIPC scam: ICPC uncovers 2 more fake agencies operated by Adeniyi

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Recommends prosecution The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered two additional fictitious government agencies allegedly created by the self-styled Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, as it deepens its investigation into the fake agency scandal. ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), disclosed the findings yesterday after submitting the Commission’s interim report to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, following a 30-day probe ordered by the President. According to Aliyu, investigations established that Adeyemi was never appointed…

’18 states under investigation over funds mismanagement’ – EFCC

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that about 18 states are currently under investigation over allegations bordering on the mismanagement of public funds. The Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, made the disclosure during an interview on television yesterday, but declined to name the states involved. Uwujaren spoke while responding to questions on the Commission’s decision to restrict an Osun State Government account, which he said was one of several similar actions the EFCC had taken or was preparing to take against state governments. Pressed to…

“We’re borrowing funds to tackle hunger through road projects” – Umahi

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the Federal Government’s borrowing, saying the funds are being used to construct critical road infrastructure aimed at addressing hunger, insecurity and economic challenges across the country. Umahi made the remarks on Wednesday, during the flag-off of the 122-kilometre Kaduna–Birnin Gwari Road at the Afaka Mando Arena in Kaduna State. Responding to criticism over the country’s rising debt profile, the minister said the borrowings were being channelled into projects that would deliver long-term economic benefits. “So, when people say we are borrowing, we are…

“Kaduna attracts over US$3.5bn in investment commitments since ’03” – Gov. Sani

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

Governor Uba Sani has disclosed that Kaduna State has attracted over US$3.5 billion in investment commitments since the beginning of his administration in 2023. The Governor made this known in a goodwill message at the 2nd Nigeria–Saudi Diaspora Investment & Tourism Exhibition Summit 2026, held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The two-day summit, attended by the Vice-President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, alongside government officials, investors, diplomats, business leaders, and development partners, focused on strengthening economic cooperation, trade, tourism, and investment between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.…