The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over reported plans to reintegrate hundreds of alleged repentant terrorists, accusing the government of adopting a lenient stance on insurgency while being tough on political opposition. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party expressed concern that the Federal Government appears to treat terrorists “as errant family members” rather than as perpetrators of grave crimes against the state. The ADC said it had taken note of reports indicating that the Tinubu administration is proceeding with plans to reintegrate former insurgents into…
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Youth and community groups from Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State have held a closed-door security meeting with Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, seeking urgent federal intervention and a presidential visit following renewed banditry attacks in the area. The meeting, convened on Thursday under the umbrella of the Coalition of Shiroro Associations (COSA), brought together several youth, women, and community-based organisations to brief the governor on the deteriorating security situation across the LGA. Governor Bago, while addressing the delegation, expressed condolences to residents over a recent attack in Erena community that resulted in the deaths of both security personnel and…
Fresh students of Northwest University Sokoto (NWUS) have been urged to uphold integrity, discipline and perseverance as they begin their academic journey, with a reminder that university education goes beyond earning a degree to shaping character and societal contribution. The charge was given by Prof. Lawal Suleiman Bilbis, who chaired the institution’s 4th matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session held on April 6, 2026. Describing matriculation as more than a routine ceremony, Bilbis said it represents a “solemn covenant” between the university and its new students, marking the beginning of an intellectual journey that will define their future and…
An entrepreneur, Pastor John Collins, has challenged Christian business owners to uphold biblical principles of righteousness and diligence in their pursuit of prosperity. Pastor Collins gave the charge at the 2026 Men’s Summit of the Council of Foursquare Men (CFM) of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, held at the Akure, Ondo State District Headquarters on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He cautioned participants against misconceptions about prosperity, noting that those who preach prosperity without hard work and viable enterprise do a disservice to both individuals and the Church. According to him, entrepreneurship and business growth are rooted in hard work…
Youths in Yobe State have criticised the reported purchase of a governorship nomination form for former Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, describing the move as unjustified and unrepresentative of the broader youth population. The group faulted what it called the actions of “a handful of youths,” insisting that the gesture does not reflect the views of the majority across the state. They argued that Lawan, who has represented Yobe North (Zone C) in the National Assembly since 1999, has not demonstrated sufficient impact on either his constituency or the state to merit such political backing. Zone C comprises Bade, Jakusko, Karasuwa,…
The Executive Director (Finance) of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Prof. Muhammad Bashar Nuhu Tachi, has condemned the recent bandits’ attack on communities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, describing it as tragic, inhumane, and deeply disturbing. Communities including Erena, Bagna, and Yelwa were reportedly attacked, with several lives lost and many homes destroyed. Residents were displaced after gunmen set houses ablaze, leaving families devastated and entire communities in shock. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Prof. Tachi expressed heartfelt sympathy to the victims, noting that the recurring violence continues to undermine peace and development in the…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has charged journalists in Nigeria to uphold objectivity and strictly adhere to the ethics of their profession, warning against the dangers of social media irregularities. The Sultan gave the advice on Sunday at his palace in Sokoto when members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, paid him the traditional Sallah homage following the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. He stressed the need for journalists to discharge their constitutional responsibilities with diligence, patriotism and honesty, noting that the role of the media…
The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, has donated an official vehicle to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, during a special Iftar held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Government House, Sokoto,. The Iftar brought together members of the NUJ, leadership of social media platforms in the state, and top government officials, providing an opportunity for constructive engagement between the government, conventional media, and digital stakeholders, with discussions centered on strengthening collaboration and addressing challenges facing media practitioners. Speaking on behalf of journalists, the Chairman of the NUJ Sokoto State Council, Comrade Usman Mohammed Binji,…
When I went home and announced that I would be contesting elective office under the platform of the ADC, I was laughed at, jeered and mocked. Everyone wondered out loud why I would be contesting elections on a party as small as the ADC and not the APC or the PDP. Regardless, we all went to work, all of us; the 17 ADC candidates in Kaduna State.We consolidated on existing structures, built where there is none, campaigned and promoted the party. We went into the polls with our heads help high, proud of the work we have done in making…
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), Prof. Musa Garba Maitasfir, says it is fully committed to combating illiteracy in Nigeria. Prof. Maitafsir disclosed this at the weekend when he led a high-powered delegation of the commission on a visit to the Aco community in Lugbe, a sprawling area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. This is contained in a statement signed by Barr. Issa Marughu, Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations, issued to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday. Prof. Maitafsir said that the epochal visit was part of the commission’s…