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The newly inaugurated Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Oluyole and District Society, Dr Olawale Samson Dopemu, has pledged to lead the district with transparency, humility, fairness, inclusiveness, accountability, and an open-door policy. Dopemu made the pledge on Saturday during his investiture as the second chairman of the district, held in […]

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The Yobe State Police Command has arrested five suspects allegedly involved in the vandalisation of railway infrastructure within the state and recovered 85 vandalised railway steel sleepers.

The command, in a statement through its Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this on Saturday, noting that in collaboration with members of the Hunters Group, the suspects were arrested in the Nannawaji area of Gujba LGA while transporting the vandalised railway steel sleepers en route to Potiskum LGA.

“The suspects were arrested in a Mitsubishi Canter vehicle with registration number YAB-234YJ (Abuja), loaded with 85 railway steel sleepers suspected to have been unlawfully removed from railway installations.

“The suspects are Abdullahi Habu, 27, of Potiskum LGA; Abba Muhammed, 18, of Buni Yadi, Gujba LGA; Salisu Adamu, 20, of Buni Yadi, Gujba LGA; Isiyaka Adamu, 20, of Potiskum LGA; and Muhammed Muhammadu, 23, of Kukareta, Damaturu LGA,” the command said.

It said that during preliminary investigation, the suspects confessed that the alleged mastermind behind the vandalisation is one Abba Chari, 45, a resident of the Yadin Buni area of Gujba LGA.

According to the police command, investigation is ongoing with a view to arresting other accomplices and ensuring the diligent prosecution of all persons connected to the crime.

Commissioner of Police Usman Kanfani Jibrin, in the statement, warned criminal elements to desist from acts of vandalism and other related offences.

He further reiterated that anyone found engaging in vandalisation of public infrastructure or any criminal activity will face the full wrath of the law.

Police arrest five suspects over railway infrastructure vandalisation in Yobe

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, in collaboration with Co-Impact, has convened a consultative dialogue with female judicial officers aimed at examining barriers to women’s career progression and strengthening gender inclusion within Nigeria’s judiciary. The event, themed “Breaking Barriers: Understanding Women’s Career Progression and Leadership Pathways in the Judiciary,” brought together female judges […]

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The Anambra State Government has issued demolition notices to more than 500 owners and occupants of illegal, dilapidated, and unsafe structures across the Nnewi commercial town of the state. The move is part of the urban renewal policies and programmes of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)-led government of Governor Prof. Charles Soludo, aimed at […]

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The Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives‘ Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Phillip Agbese, has expressed willingness to appear before any relevant committee of the House for a full, transparent, and impartial investigation into the allegation bordering on signature forgery over the nomination of Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere as Minority Leader. Agbese, who stated this […]

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Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh, the 2027 House of Representatives candidate for Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency, has described former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, as the “unknown unknown” in the unfolding 2027 presidential calculations, warning that emerging political permutations could significantly reshape Nigeria’s electoral architecture.

Ezeh, who also served as the 2023 Labour Party candidate for the same federal constituency, made the assertion in a detailed political analysis shared via his verified social media platform, where he examined what he termed “non-linear disruptions” likely to define the 2027 general elections.

According to him, the current wave of internal tensions across opposition platforms, combined with speculation over possible exits, realignments, and strategic alliances, could produce unexpected outcomes that traditional political actors may not have adequately factored into their projections.

He argued that rather than outrightly exiting his political platform, Obi could adopt a “sole-candidacy structure” potentially aligned with former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as a vice-presidential partner; a configuration he described as “unusual but capable of resetting the 2027 political equation.”

Ezeh further posited that such an arrangement could reduce internal party friction, weaken factional contests, and recalibrate voter mobilisation dynamics, particularly in the South-East, where he alleged lingering dissatisfaction over recent primary elections.

He also referenced the Independent National Electoral Commission (Independent National Electoral Commission), noting that strict adherence to nomination timelines and electoral guidelines could further compress political manoeuvring space and compel parties to adopt unconventional strategies ahead of the polls.

The political commentator suggested that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, may be underestimating the fluidity of opposition permutations, arguing that evolving “blue-ocean political thinking” could redefine the 2027 contest beyond conventional partisan calculations.

Ezeh, however, stressed that his analysis should not be misconstrued as an endorsement or prediction, but rather a strategic interpretation of emerging possibilities within Nigeria’s increasingly volatile political landscape.

He concluded that the 2027 election cycle may usher in “a political order unlike anything witnessed in Nigeria’s recent democratic history,” as both ruling and opposition blocs adjust to rapidly shifting realities.

2027 may usher in political order unlike anything witnessed in Nigeria – LP chieftain, Ezeh

A newly released video has shown abducted retired army General, Abubakar Rabe, and his wife appealing to the government for help nearly a week after they were kidnapped in Katsina State.

The four-minute video, reportedly released by their captors and circulated on social media, showed the couple standing as they relayed the demands of the abductors.

In the footage, the general’s wife, Amina Abubakar, said the kidnappers were demanding the release of three detained individuals identified as Sani, Aminu and Nasiru, as well as the return of livestock allegedly seized from them.

According to her, two of the individuals were arrested in Jikamshi, while the third was arrested in Kano.

She appealed to the Katsina State Government and leaders of five local government areas to intervene and facilitate the fulfilment of the demands to secure their freedom.

Speaking briefly in the video, Rabe called for efforts to promote peace, saying the abductors had indicated a willingness to engage in dialogue and coexist peacefully.

Notably, no ransom demand was mentioned in the video.

The retired general and his wife were abducted last Saturday while travelling to Katsina alongside their driver, Abdullahi Sa’idu.

The attack occurred along the Marabar Musawa–Kafinsoli road in Matazu Local Government Area, near Zakin Baure village, where armed men reportedly ambushed their vehicle and opened fire.

The driver was said to have sustained a gunshot wound to the hand during the incident but was later spared by the attackers.

Meanwhile, sources said a notorious bandit leader, Kachallah Muhammad, has established communication with members of the family since the abduction.

As of the time of filing this report, neither the Katsina State Government nor security agencies had issued an official statement on the video released by the abductors.

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Persons with disabilities (PWDs) and disability advocates have expressed concern over the rising cost of assistive technologies in Nigeria.

The concerns were raised during the commemoration of the 2026 World Day for Assistive Technology, organised by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) at the School for Arabic Studies (SAS) in Kano.

They called on governments at all levels to make essential devices more affordable and accessible.

Participants at the event said many persons with disabilities are unable to access education, employment opportunities and digital services because they cannot afford assistive devices such as visual aids, Braille materials and mobility tools.

Speaking during a presentation on assistive technology for persons with albinism, Mariya Ishaq of the Albinism Association of Nigeria highlighted the importance of devices and protective materials that help improve learning, mobility and safety.

She identified commonly used aids as magnifying glasses, hand magnifiers, visual aids, sunshades, umbrellas, protective clothing and sunscreen creams, noting that such tools significantly improve the quality of life of persons with albinism.

However, participants lamented that the high cost of these devices places them beyond the reach of many vulnerable individuals, especially in rural communities.

Also speaking, the Vice Principal of the Special Education School (SES), Tudun Maliki, Ibrahim Abdulkarim, called for increased support for persons with disabilities through local production of assistive technologies.

According to him, producing such devices within Nigeria would reduce costs and lessen dependence on imported products.

He also drew attention to the shortage of Braille paper in special education schools and called for urgent intervention.

The stakeholders urged government authorities to increase budgetary allocations for assistive devices, remove import duties on relevant equipment, establish assistive technology resource centres and strengthen the implementation of disability-inclusive policies.

Earlier, CITAD’s PWD Clcoordinator, Hamza Aminu Fagge, described assistive technology as a vital tool for promoting inclusion and equal participation of persons with disabilities in society.

He said assistive devices play a crucial role in enabling persons with disabilities to access education, employment, governance and other opportunities, stressing that many remain excluded due to accessibility challenges.

Persons with disabilities, advocates call for cheaper assistive devices across Nigeria

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cited the courageous leadership, vision and political will demonstrated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as responsible for bridging Nigeria’s longstanding development gap. Speaking at the 36th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Port Harcourt on Saturday, where he delivered a lecture titled “Leadership and Infrastructure […]

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‎The Anambra State Government has commenced the issuance of demolition notices to more than 500 owners and occupiers of illegal, dilapidated, and unsafe structures across Nnewi.

This is part of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s ambitious urban renewal programme aimed at transforming the commercial city.

The governor had days back visited Nnewi on inspection, where he disclosed his plans to rebuild the city to match its status as an industrial city.

‎The issuance of demolition notices, led by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, marks the first of fulfilling the promise.

The regeneration initiative, which the governor described as comprehensive, is designed to restore order, improve infrastructure, and reposition Nnewi as a modern industrial and commercial hub.

Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Chijioke Oseloka Ojukwu, said the affected structures include shanties erected beneath high-tension power lines, buildings constructed without approved setbacks, unauthorised developments, filling stations, hotels, and other decrepit structures considered hazardous to public safety and urban development.

‎He said: “The targeted locations span major corridors and strategic areas of the city, including the Nnewi Triangle axis, Hundred Foot Road, Post Office area, Anaedo Road, Igwe Orizu Road, Ezemewi Road, Nkwo axis, and sections of the Nnewi–Owerri Road right-of-way and also other major Trunk A road corridors in Otolo, Umudim, and Uruagu.

“This action is in line with Governor Soludo’s vision of building a cleaner, safer, and more orderly urban environment. This will lay the foundation for the comprehensive regeneration of Nnewi and the restoration of its position as a premier industrial and commercial hub.

‎Ojukwu said the notices serve as a formal warning to owners of structures obstructing the right-of-way of the newly dualized Nnewi–Owerri Road and other areas earmarked for redevelopment under the state’s urban transformation agenda.

‎Soludo issues demolition notices to 500 illegal, unsafe property owners