Author: Hadiza Musa Yusuf

The Federal Government has launched the Nigerian Gas Vehicle Monitoring System (NGVMS) to promote safety, accountability, and public confidence in the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across the country. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, unveiled the system on Thursday at an NNPC Retail Station in Abuja. He said the initiative is part of the government’s efforts to ensure the safe conversion and operation of gas-powered vehicles nationwide. “The NGVMS will ensure that only vehicles converted at accredited facilities with certified kits can access CNG at approved stations,” Ekpo explained. “This system provides end-to-end…

The Matasan Arewa Youth Development Initiative has expressed disappointment over what it described as the continued neglect and exclusion of Northern youths from key roles in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at a press briefing in Kano, the group’s National Coordinator, Abba Muhammad, said it was disheartening that almost two years after the 2023 general elections, many young people who worked tirelessly to ensure Tinubu’s victory have been left out of governance. “We campaigned, we mobilized, we ensured victory. Yet, nearly two years into this administration, the young people of Arewa who stood at the forefront of this political…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said that his administration’s drive to attract global partners is already bringing benefits in education, healthcare, and investment. Speaking on the outcome of Kano’s participation at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, the governor explained that the state has opened new opportunities for school feeding programmes, health interventions, and foreign investments. The governor was represented at the global event by the Emir of Kano, His Highness Khalifah Muhammad Sanusi II, and the Director-General of the Kano State Investment Promotion Agency (Kan-Invest), Muhammad Naziru Halliru. “Our…

By Hadiza Musa Yusuf The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Zakariyya Kabeer Gwagwarwa, a corps member from Kano State serving in Katsina, who was arrested over a Facebook post. According to CITAD, Zakariyya was detained by the police in Katsina on the orders of a member of the House of Representatives representing Nassarawa Federal Constituency, Kano State.  His only alleged offence was a post on Facebook that read: “Company Pampers must go Sabuwar Nassarawa 2027 Insha Allahu.” In a statement signed by its Executive Director, YZ Ya’u, on Tuesday,…

By Hadiza Musa Yusuf The Katsina State Government has approved the procurement of 5,000 cartons of ammunition to strengthen the capacity of security operatives in combating banditry and related crimes across the state. The spokesperson of the Katsina state government, Ibrahim Mohammed, announced this in a statement on Thursday, noting that the decision was reached at the most recent State Executive Council meeting. Mohammed explained that the ammunition will be supplied not only to conventional security agencies but also to the state-established Community Watch Corps (CWC), vigilante groups, and hunters who support formal security operations. Meanwhile, the government has declared…

By Hadiza Musa Yusuf Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have abducted an 18-year-old boy, Azura Ayuba, in Kopre village, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, in a post shared on X on Friday According to Makama, the incident happened on Thursday afternoon when Ayuba and another teenager, Augustine, 17, went into the bush to fetch firewood. Reports said the two boys ran into about 20 armed insurgents. While Augustine managed to escape and rushed back home, Ayuba was seized and taken away by the terrorists. Makama added that the troops of Operation Hadin Kai, working together…

By Hadiza Musa Yusuf About 60 people held captive by bandit groups in Katsina State have been released after a peace deal with the criminals. The freed hostages were handed over to the chairmen of Dandume and Sabuwa local government areas on Wednesday. This was contained in a post shared on Wednesday by security analyst Bakatsine, who said the release was part of ongoing peace efforts between government officials and bandit leaders. “Following peace deal with bandits groups, about 60 captives have just been released this afternoon. They were handed over to the chairmen of Dandume and Sabuwa LGAs, Katsina…

By Hadiza Musa Yusuf Taraba State governor Agbu Kefas has assured residents that his administration will work hard to improve their lives, saying he will “do his best to make them smile” despite limited resources. Kefas made the appeal during a meeting with people of Taraba Central Zone and loyalists of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Federal Polytechnic in Bali on Wednesday.  The district covers Kurmi, Gassol, Gasaka, Sardauna and Bali local government areas. Speaking at the gathering, the governor acknowledged the challenges facing the people, particularly in the central senatorial district, and promised to tackle them. “I…

By Hadiza Musa Yusuf The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded the final list of candidates for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 12, 2026. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Sam Olumekun, said the list contained details of 17 candidates cleared to contest. Olumekun explained that the release followed the end of the legal period for the withdrawal or substitution of candidates. “With the publication of this final list, no further withdrawal or replacement of candidates will…

By Hadiza Musa Yusuf The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old man for pretending to be a police officer and extorting money from unsuspecting residents. Police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa said in a statement on Tuesday that the suspect, Nasiru Shitu of Kofar Waika Quarters, was caught on Sunday, September 21, at about 5:00 p.m. while wearing what appeared to be a police uniform at Kofar Dawanau. Kiyawa explained that the arrest followed reports of fake police officers harassing and extorting people in the area.  “Preliminary investigation revealed that Nasiru Shitu is neither a police officer nor…