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Suspected cultists on Saturday killed the Vice-Chairman of Obelle Council of Chiefs in Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State, Ferdinand Dabiri. The attackers said to be suspected members of the dreaded Iceland cult group stormed a location where Dabiri and other chiefs were rounding off a meeting and shot him dead. A leader of the assassination identified simply as Cairo was said to have alighted from a motorbike with a gun, bypassed other chiefs and shot his target twice. The son of the deceased, Joseph Dabiri, confirmed the incident in Port Harcourt while his brother added that the incident had…

An expert, who is also the President, National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET), Dr. Cathrine Atteng, has urged Ekiti State Government to establish a special commission for persons with disabilities and domesticate the National Disability Law signed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. She said creating the commission, domesticating the Disability Law and establishing rehabilitation centres in Ekiti State’s three senatorial districts would unleash leadership potential among persons with disabilities and foster self-reliance. Speaking at the association’s 36th Annual Conference with the theme: ‘Transformative Solutions and Inclusive Education for Learners with Disabilities’, hosted by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, Atteng…

Katsina Governor Dikko Umaru Radda was on Sunday evening involved in a minor road accident along the Daura-Katsina highway while returning from official engagements. The incident, which caused a stir among residents and political observers, occurred as the Governor’s convoy was navigating a stretch of the road known for high vehicular activity. According to government sources, the Governor sustained no serious injuries and was immediately taken to a medical facility for precautionary examination. The incident was promptly confirmed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, who described it as a “minor accident” and assured that the governor was in stable condition.…

Four persons have been abducted and several shops looted in Gyale village, Mansur District of Alkaleri Local Government Area, Bauchi State. The incident, which occurred yesterday, was confirmed by the State Police Command through its spokesperson, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Ahmed Mohammed Wakil. According to Wakil, the bandits gained access to the village around 11:30 p.m. through the Yankari Game Reserve and looted five stores before abducting four residents. The victims were identified as Tasiu Malam Yahaya (32), Hakilu Ubayo (15), Abdul Aziz Suleiman (28), and Rabiu Ganjua (16), all of whom own or operate the shops.They were taken…

By Amdrew Akor Tanimu Yakubu, Director General of the Budget Office of the Federation, has emerged as a central figure in Nigeria’s public financial management landscape—an institutional reformer whose career has consistently fused macroeconomic insight with operational discipline. Since assuming office, he has redefined Nigeria’s budgeting architecture, embedding transparency, policy coherence, and institutional accountability into the heart of the federal fiscal process. A seasoned technocrat with extensive experience as Commissioner for Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning in Katsina State (1999–2002) and as Chief Economic Adviser to President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Tanimu brings a uniquely integrative understanding of public finance—from subnational…

A Northern youth advocacy group has raised the alarm over what it describes as the sharp decline in governance and development under Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, accusing the administration of reversing the modest gains recorded in the last administration. In a statement issued in Gusau on Sunday, the Arewa Youths for Democracy and Development (AYDD) said Zamfara is “far worse off today than it was before Lawal assumed office” in May 2023. The group said the current administration has failed across key sectors, including security, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and youth empowerment. Comrade Ibrahim Danladi Gwaska, president of the…

By Andrew Oche The Budget Office of the Federation, an agency within the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, traces its origins to 1921 when it was established as the Bureau of the Budget (BOB) within the Treasury Department. Since its inception, it has played a critical role of varying significance in Nigeria’s governance and economic planning. Over the years, the Budget Office has undergone progressive transformation, evolving through innovative reforms, restructuring initiatives, and strategic collaborations at both national and subnational levels. The agency has adapted through institutional and stakeholder engagements, focusing on developing and implementing the federal budget,…

A coalition of youth groups drawn from over 1,000 All Progressives Congress (APC) support organisations in Nigeria’s North Central region has announced plans to dispatch a 100-man delegation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, urging him to back Senator Mohammed Sani Musa for the position of APC National Chairman. The decision was reached during an emergency meeting held in Lafia, the Nasarawa state capital, on Thursday, where the youth leaders gathered to discuss the political future of the North Central geopolitical zone and the need for strategic positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a communiqué issued at the end…

The Coalition for Transparency (CT) has called for the immediate resignation of Engr. Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), over allegations of unexplained wealth used to fund his children’s elite education abroad. In a press conference on Friday, the group demanded that Ahmed account for over $5.5 million spent on his four children’s secondary and tertiary education at some of the world’s most expensive institutions, a sum they claim is vastly disproportionate to his earnings as a career civil servant. The CT alleges that Ahmed’s children—Faisal (Montreux), Farouk Jr., Ashraf (Aiglon College),…

Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET), Yaba, has announced commencement of its admission for 2025/2026 academic session, inviting qualified candidates to apply for programmes in health technology. In a statement by the Provost, Prof Raheem Akewushola, the institution reiterated its commitment to providing top-tier health education. He warned prospective applicants to beware of fraudulent agents posing as admission facilitators. Akewushola stressed the need for transparency in the application process, urging applicants to obtain their admission forms through authorised platforms only. “It is crucial for candidates to follow the official guidelines and only to buy forms through sanctioned channels to…