Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of prominent Bauchi-based Islamic cleric, Dr Idris Abdulaziz Dutsen Tanshi, who died in the early hours of Friday at the age of 68. In a condolence message released by the presidency, Tinubu acknowledged Dr Abdulaziz’s significant role in shaping the…
The recent lynching of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State, has sparked nationwide outrage, with families of the victims demanding justice while hunters’ associations threaten reprisals if the government fails to act. Hussaini Kafi in Kano who has followed the unfortunate development writes a special feature in which he raises some pertinent questions. The tragic…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano At least 10 people were killed in another wave of attacks on five communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. This latest assault comes barely six days after a similar attack in Ruwi community, where 10 people were shot dead and three others injured during a wake-keeping ceremony. The…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano A renowned Sunni Islamic cleric, Dr. Idris Abdulaziz, has passed away after battling an undisclosed illness. His death was confirmed by the official Facebook page of his mosque, Dutsen Tanshi Majlis Bauchi, which also announced that his funeral would take place at Games Village Eid Ground, Bauchi, at 10:00 am…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has re-arraigned Professor Godwin Ojo Igbinoba on a three-count charge related to degree peddling and forgery. This was made known in a statement on Thursday and signed by the Commission’s Spokesperson, Demola Bakare. The charges allege that Professor Igbinoba unlawfully awarded…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has raised alarm over the unsustainable energy expenses in the state, revealing that residents collectively spend over N13 trillion monthly on electricity. This concern was highlighted on Thursday by the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye, during a press briefing ahead of the inaugural…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed a widely circulated message falsely claiming the introduction of N5,000 and N10,000 banknotes. On Thursday, the apex bank disclaimed the circular through a statement released on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on described it as, “fake” and urged Nigerians to rely only…
A former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (rtd) has narrated a chilling experience in captivity, saying that it was near death but for God’s interventions. Tsiga while recounting his harrowing experience on Thursday at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Abuja, said he escaped hyena attack narrowly, just a day before…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the 2025 UTME-Mock Notification Slip is now available for printing. According to a statement released by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor Fabian Benjamin on Thursday, Candidates who registered for the optional UTME-Mock examination can now access their slips, which contain essential details such as the exam…
In a significant effort to eradicate polio, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated over 2.5 million doses of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) to Bauchi State, prioritizing immunization for thousands of zero-dose children. Speaking at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi, on Thursday, where the vaccines are stored, the Chief…
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