The Kano State Government has set a target of taking 10,000 drug users off the streets and rehabilitating them within one year as part of a new strategy to tackle substance abuse and its links to violent crime. The Chairman of the Kano State Multi-Joint Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Muhuyi Rimin-Gad…

…non-graduate beneficiaries earned N10,000 monthly stipends.In October 2023, the federal government suspended the N-Power scheme and ordered an immediate audit. A communique signed by the National Programme Manager, Akindele Egbuwalo, on behalf of then-minister Betta Edu, cited irregular payments to beneficiaries whose…

By Kayode Akinmade Government is ultimately judged not by the number of projects it announces or commissions, but by how effectively those projects improve the lives of the people. At its most fundamental level, governance must respond to the basic needs that sustain human life and dignity — food, shelter, healthcare,…

…started following my father to his factory. I also have a mother who was a teacher in a government school but, at some point, felt that it was not enough for her. She established a private school while still working at the government school. I am from a family with a strong hustling spirit. The experiences I had with m…

…has foiled a bandits’ attack along the Gusau-Funtua Federal Highway in Tsafe Local Government Area and rescued nine victims who were intercepted by the armed criminals. The command also recovered 11 locally fabricated AK-47 rifles in a separate operation on the highway. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Ab…

…National Youth Service Corps members abducted in Kogi State has appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the victims. The woman, identified as Chidinma, said her family was still grieving the death of their mother some months ago and could not bear another loss. In an emot…

…presidential run in 2017, but their relationship broke down after Moreno moved the government to the right and built closer ties with the United States.Prosecutors had pushed for a six-and-a-half-year prison term for Moreno, making Friday's five-year sentence a partial victory for the defence. Moreno has already announ…

…on April 25, 2026, 14 opposition parties gathered at the Banquet Hall of Agodi Government House, Ibadan, hosted by Makinde, and resolved to field a joint presidential candidate against the ruling APC.The parties present included the PDP; Labour Party, LP; New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP; ADC; Peoples Redemption Party,…

…as saying. He urged members of the support group to take the achievements of the Federal Government to the grassroots and mobilise voters across Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto and Zamfara states ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Sani’s appeal came amid increasing political mobilisation by supporter…

…would embark on additional legacy projects in the area, stressing that the government remained committed to spreading development across the state. On industrial development, Alia disclosed that plans were underway to revive the moribund Igumale Cement Factory in Enone, saying experts had already inspected the facility…

…it. The PDP chairman claimed that Uba Sani had said, “I can vouch for the Kaduna State Government under Mallam Nasir El-Rufai to prudently deploy the loan; in fact, hold me responsible if Governor Nasir El-Rufai fails or disappoints on this score.” According to Masha, “Governor Uba Sani cannot lead the campaign for a l…

…Afolabi said the June 12 mandate of late Chief Moshood Abiola was stolen by the military government, which was not only an insult to the eight million Nigerian voters, who had given that mandate to MKO but especially a direct insult to the over 40 million-strong Yoruba race. Afolabi urged the president, governors, and…

…are examining possible links to activities that could disrupt ongoing local government elections. Read Here: https://punchng.com/police-nab-suspected-drug-dealer-with-%e2%82%a65-8m-haul-in-anambra/ 6. Machete-wielding man attacks security guards at Lagos cinema, kills two A man armed with a machete and knife allegedly…

…and particularly after the election. He recalled the killings of former Irewole Local Government Chairman, Remi Abass; APC Chairman in Atakumosa Local Government, Chief Gbenga Ogbara; Dele Ayegbo, nephew of the Director-General of the APC Governorship Campaign Council, Wole Oke; and more than 35 other victims. He calle…

…monthly environmental sanitation exercise held in the Festac area of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, which was attended by the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; his wife, Oluremi Hamzat; and other stakeholders. The commissioner said the state was working to build a more efficient, sustainable and accountable wast…

…Edu State Constituency, and Hon. Olushola Odetundun, who represents Irepodun Local Government Area, announced their exits from the ruling party on the same day, submitting separate resignation letters to their respective party officials.2 Kwara House of Assembly members resign from APC Photo >The timing of the departur…

…their votes to elect a new set of Mayors who will take charge of affairs in the 21 local government areas of the state. The exercise began at about 8:20am in most polling units and centres visited, though with […] The post Anambra LG polls: Voters shun exercise as APGA runs unopposed in 20 councils appeared first on Tr…

…along the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA road in Akinyele Local Government Area were destroyed and replaced with APM campaign materials. The APC chieftain described the situation as unacceptable and stressed that political differences should never become a justification for destroying campaign ma…

…and 115 contractual liabilities. Sani said the financial burden affected the state government’s ability to pay salaries and carry out development projects. The disagreement between the two politicians has also caused divisions among El-Rufai’s sons. Bashir has repeatedly criticised Sani on social media, accusing his ad…

The Edo State Government has issued transmission and distribution licences to CCETC Ogua Energy Limited as it expresses confidence that the 100-megawatt power project in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state will be completed this year. The state Commissioner for Power, Paul Usenbo, disclosed this in a stateme…

…region.Niger under Junta ruleGeneral Abdourahamane Tchiani has led Niger's military government since July 2023, when soldiers seized power and detained the elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. Since then, the junta has struggled to contain jihadist violence while also navigating a tense relationship with the Economic Com…

…of the Special Tactical Squad during a sting operation at Auta Balefi, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, on August 19. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said Ode allegedly confessed during interrogation to recruiting victims under false pretences. The police further alleged that the syndic…

The Federal Government said it has launched a crackdown on massive energy theft along the 132-kilovolt Ikorodu–Sagamu industrial corridor, where unaccounted power losses have climbed to 100 megawatts, inflicting an estimated annual revenue loss of N120 billion on the electricity market. The Minister of Power, Joseph Te…

…against identified terrorist enclaves around Maharba and Karaduwa in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. “Troops successfully cleared and destroyed the enclaves and other structures used by the terrorists to support their criminal activities. “During the operation, troops also cleared and destroyed an enclav…

…Afuye, spoke on Friday at the August edition of the Evening of Praise held at the Government House Grounds, Ado Ekiti, the state capital. Oyebanji told the congregants that his administration, which began in 2022, was driven by a vision to make the state a land of prosperity through its six-point agenda. He expressed g…