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The Plateau State House of Assembly has withdrawn a bill seeking to provide allowances as pensions for former Speakers, principal officers and members of the House. The withdrawal was announced on the floor of the House, on Wednesday, hours after the joint leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Plateau State councils, issued a statement announcing the picketing of the Assembly on Thursday. Daily Trust recalls that the proposed bill, sponsored by Mr Eli Ankala (APC, Rukuba/Irigwe), passed second reading on July 7, but labour unions had…
The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday failed to produce the self-acclaimed Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Mr. Adeyemi Adeniyi, before the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the activities of the alleged phantom agency. Instead, police representatives told the committee that they would require a written court warrant authorising the suspect’s release from custody before they could comply with the House’s directive. The committee, chaired by Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC, Plateau), had on Monday directed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, to produce Adeyemi before lawmakers by noon on Wednesday to assist in the…
In Sheka ward of Kumbotso Local Government Area, the hum of sewing machines and the rhythm of scissors cutting fabric tell a story of resilience. Here, Abdullahi Gali Shitu, popularly known as Comrade Abdullahi Gali Basaf, spends his days supervising apprentices, cutting cloth, and stitching garments. Until March 2026, Basaf was the chairman of Kumbotso LGA of Kano State, but recently chose to return fully to tailoring, a trade he insists offers more stability than politics. Basaf returned to his tailoring business to send a strong message to people, insisting that politics should not be the sole focus. He believed…
At least three persons were killed inside a mosque, while several others were abducted when bandits attacked Tsamaye village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Residents told Daily Trust that the attackers, who arrived in large numbers at about 8:30pm, on Tuesday, remained in the village until about 3:00 a.m, on Wednesday. They were said to have spent more than six hours attacking residents, rustling livestock, looting valuables and firing sporadically. Dailytrust E-PAPER HOME NEWS BUSINESS POLITICS PODCAST VIDEOS AGRICULTURE SPORTS OPINION EDUCATION ENTERTAINMENT INTERNATIONAL ☰ Click Here To Listen To Trust Radio Live NEWS | TOP…
Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi, has banned all forms of marker and sign-out celebrations by graduating students, citing concerns over security, discipline and the institution’s reputation. The directive, contained in a circular signed by the Registrar, Aminu Alkali, followed what the university described as an unhealthy trend during sign-out activities, including writing on clothing, defacing personal appearances and other forms of celebration deemed inconsistent with the institution’s moral, cultural and security standards. The management said while it recognised the excitement of completing academic programmes, it remained committed to preserving the dignity, decorum and values of the university community. According to…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has approved the promotion of 3,592 civil servants. Announcing the update, Emeka Ezeh, chairman of the FCT civil service commission, said the approval followed the successful conclusion of the 2025 promotion exercise conducted by the commission. Ezeh said the promotion is aimed at marking President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary. He said it demonstrated the commitment to the welfare of the staff of the FCT administration in line with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The civil service commission boss said the promotion examinations for senior officers were conducted between July 1 and 3,…
The United States has announced that it would discontinue visa services in Abuja and 24 other African diplomatic cities effective August 1, 2026. A statement by the US Department of State said realignment to regional hubs was part of efforts aimed at boosting national security, cutting government waste and ensuring more uniform screening, vetting, and adjudication standards. The statement said the administration of President Donald Trump is putting America and Americans first by realigning overseas operations to advance US priorities efficiently and effectively. “The Department of State is constantly evaluating its overseas operations in order to advance America’s priorities as…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, says it has filed a petition against Justice Lifu Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja over the now overturned judgment that deregistered the party. ADC lawyer, Alex Adum, made the disclosure on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’. He was reacting to the Appeal Court judgment which voided and set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court that ordered the de-registration of the ADC, Accord Party and three others. The lawyer described Justice Lifu’s judgment as perverse and a judicial overreach. Adum added that the appellate court stressed…
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects in separate fraud-related cases involving more than N22 million, recovered 36 ATM cards allegedly used for banking fraud, and retrieved a stolen motorcycle abandoned by fleeing robbery suspects during a series of operations across the state. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, detectives also recovered a revolver pistol loaded with four live rounds of ammunition and two expended shells after suspected motorcycle robbers abandoned the weapon while fleeing from the police. One of the major arrests followed an investigation into…
More than 30 persons have been killed in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU), the victims were killed during an invasion by armed men on Narido community in Kauru LGA. The union said about 30 persons, including women and children, were killed, while several others sustained injuries in the Monday morning attack. SOKAPU appealed to the Kaduna State Commissioner of Police to urgently deploy tactical security assets to vulnerable communities. The appeal was contained in an open letter dated July 27, 2026, addressed to the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command…