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The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairmen of Bebeji, Rogo and Bagwai Local Government Areas from office for a period of three months. The development was disclosed on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on New Media, Ibrahim Adam, in a post on his verified Facebook page. “The Chairmen of Bebeji, Rogo and Bagwai Local Government Areas have been suspended from office for three months by the Kano State House of Assembly.” As of the time of filing this report, no official details have been provided regarding the circumstances or allegations that led…
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old suspect, Saminu Ibrahim in connection with the alleged murder of his friend following a violent altercation in Ringim Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesman, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Dutse. He said, the arrest was part of a series of security breakthroughs recorded by the command in its ongoing efforts to maintain law and order across Jigawa. According to the statement, the command received a report at about 10:30 a.m. on Monday regarding a culpable homicide incident that occurred at Dabigel…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has concluded its investigation into the controversy surrounding the existence of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Daily Trust can confirm. This is just as the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the matter said it would brief the public on its findings this week before submitting its final report to the House, following weeks of investigation into the controversial council. E-PAPER HOME NEWS BUSINESS POLITICS PODCAST VIDEOS AGRICULTURE SPORTS OPINION EDUCATION ENTERTAINMENT INTERNATIONAL ☰ Click Here To Listen To Trust Radio Live NEWS | TOP STORY ‘Phantom’…
The Presidency has set September 3, 2026, for the proposed state police executive bill to be presented to President Bola Tinubu for review as part of a seven-week timetable for developing the legal framework. Chairman of the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Monday after the inaugural meeting of the committee at the State House. Gbajabiamila said the committee had commenced administrative and technical work on the proposed legislation, with the entire process scheduled to run from July 27 to September 14, 2026. President Tinubu had in July inaugurated the committee to develop…
Prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has weighed in on the ongoing debate over whether Islamic clerics should actively participate in politics or remain devoted only to religious preachings. The discussion has gained traction following the active involvement of some clerics in politics, a development that has continued to divide opinion among Muslims, particularly in northern Nigeria. Notable among Islamic scholars who joined politics and declared interest to contest election are the former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Sheiykh Isah Ali Ibrahim Pantami and the Sokoto-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Sani, who, in February 2026, declared his…
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, has warned corps members serving in the state that wearing the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, uniform does not grant immunity from the law. Ojajuni gave the stern warning during a strategic courtesy visit by the Ogun State Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Adewuyi Frances, and her management team to the Command Headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta. According to a statement made available on Monday, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the visit was aimed at strengthening the partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the NYSC, and to reinforce strategies…
Gunmen have attacked the convoy of Sekinat Oyebamiji, wife of the Osun State All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Asiwaju Oyebamiji in Ede South Local Government Area of the state. The attack was said to have occurred on Sunday evening shortly after Mrs Oyebamiji concluded a political engagement in Alajue Ward 2, where she had met with residents and party supporters ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state. She was reportedly accompanied by Princess Bukola Adereti, wife of the APC deputy governorship candidate, Alhaji Kayode Adereti, during the visit. The assailants, numbering about 15, were said to…
Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court has been reunited with his family after spending about a week in the custody of his abductors. His release was confirmed on Monday by a member of his family, who said the judge arrived home safely earlier in the day. The family member described the judge’s return as a moment of thanksgiving. “We are filled with joy and gratitude to God for bringing him back safely. It has been a difficult one week, but today our family is celebrating his return,” the source said. The family also acknowledged the support…
Spain says almost all of the 60,000 migrants who entered its North Africa enclave of Ceuta from Morocco have returned to their country. As of Friday, Spanish authorities said at least 48,000 migrants had returned to Morocco. By Saturday, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, Spain’s interior minister, said nearly all the migrants had left the enclave. “The situation has been almost entirely reversed,” Grande-Marlaska said at a press conference. AFP reported how it witnessed young migrants crossing back over the border to Morocco under the watch of Spanish soldiers and police on Saturday morning. According to the news agency, those who lingered too…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the personal particulars of candidates contesting the 2027 presidential and national assembly elections. The particulars were displayed at INEC offices in local government headquarters across the country. The commission also published the personal particulars of the vice-presidential candidates. The documents include candidates’ full names, gender, residential addresses, educational qualifications, and work experience. The electoral commission had said section 29 (3) of the Electoral Act 2026 provides for the publication of candidates’ particulars within 21 days of receiving them The three major presidential candidates are President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress…