Youth and community groups in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State have partnered with the local government administration to develop solutions to the lingering insecurity confronting communities in the area. The collaboration was initiated during a consultative meeting between the leadership of the Joint Youth and Community Groups of Shiroro LGA, operating under the Coalition of Shiroro Associations (COSA), and the Chairman of Shiroro Local Government Area, Isyaku Bawa Kuta, held on May 12, 2026, at the council secretariat. According to a statement signed by the Secretary of the Joint Youth and Community Groups of Shiroro LGA, Mu’azu Isah,…
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The Shiroro Sports Forum (SSF) has congratulated its President, Ameenu Yakubu Mohammed, popularly known as “De Stopper,” on emerging as the Best Referee of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 4 for the 2025/2026 season in Ikenne, Ogun State. In a statement by the Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Abdullahi on Saturday, the forum described the award as a reflection of his discipline, professionalism, dedication, and commitment to excellence in football officiating. SSF stated that the recognition has brought pride not only to Shiroro Local Government Area, but also to Niger State and the broader sports community. As part of the…
The Northwest University, Sokoto (NWUS) has reached a proud new chapter in its history. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mukhtar Umar Bunza announced, on Tuesday, that the university secured full accreditation for the vast majority of its programmes following a rigorous review by the National Universities Commission (NUC) late last year. During a press conference in the Senate Chambers, Prof. Bunza shared the results with a sense of collective pride. He credited the achievement to the grit and dedication of the university’s staff and students, as well as the steadfast guidance of the Governing Council and the institution’s Founder and Pro-Chancellor, His Excellency,…
For thousands of families across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States, the struggle to feed and nourish their children is becoming more difficult by the day. Health experts now warn that the situation could worsen, with over 500,000 children at risk of severe wasting in the region.This concern was brought to the fore during the presentation of the 2025 Nutrition SMART Survey in Sokoto, where government officials, health workers and development partners gathered to review the state of child nutrition.Presenting the findings, UNICEF Nutrition Data Officer, Edward Kotundo, painted a worrying picture. According to him, more than one in every ten…
The Bauchi State Government has set an ambitious target to ensure that by 2030, 100 per cent of suspected malaria cases are tested, and all confirmed cases receive appropriate treatment and care. The Commissioner for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Sani Muhammad Damham, disclosed this during the commemoration of the 2026 World Malaria Day, themed “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can, Now We Must,” held in Bauchi. He noted that every percentage point reduction in malaria prevalence translates to fewer sick children, reduced school absenteeism, and more productive households. Represented by the Director of Public Health, Abdullahi Dan Asabe,…
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…
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,…