Tuesday, December 16, 2025

States

December 16, 2025

Kano police deploy personnel for NLC protest against insecurity

Mr Bakori said the deployment was aimed at guaranteeing the safety of participants and preventing any disruption to public order.

NLC protest
December 16, 2025

Insecurity: Plateau gov seeks stronger partnership with air force

The governor described the security environment as complex, noting the prevalence of asymmetric threats.

Air Marshal Sunday Aneke and Governor Caleb Mutfwang
December 16, 2025

Snakes kill dozens of people in Gombe, over 1,500 residents bitten

Mr Bile said that in the year under review, 1,591 cases were presented at the snakebite hospital in Kaltungo.

Snakes
December 16, 2025

Hisbah intercepts truckload of alcoholic drinks in Kano

The Hisbah boss said the driver had been arrested to assist with inquiries.

Kano Hisbah operatives
December 16, 2025

Adamawa: Gov. Fintiri to set up judicial panel over Lamurde killings

Mr Fintiri added that the panel would make recommendations to promote reconciliation and lasting peace.

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
December 16, 2025

Gov. Bago sacks all special advisers

Mr Bago said the decision was aimed at rejigging the advisers’ portfolios to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in line with his New Niger Agenda.

Umar Mohammed Bago
December 16, 2025

308,000 Nasarawa residents enrolled in health insurance scheme: Official

Mr Ubam said the scheme, inaugurated in 2019 with zero enrollees, had recorded significant growth, registering over 308,000 persons to date.

Patients in the hospital used to illustrate the story
December 16, 2025

Gov. Sule launches new public service rule, announces bonus for workers

Mr Sule also announced an undisclosed amount as an end-of-year bonus for state civil servants.

Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule
December 16, 2025

Sexual exploitation syndicate uncovered at Yobe prison after warder impregnates inmate

The aide said the number of personnel involved in the act was not known, as more arrests were being made.

Correctional Centre
December 16, 2025

Sokoto assembly summons commissioner for repeatedly snubbing invitations

The commissioner was invited for a fair hearing, where he pleaded with the lawmakers to forgive his actions.

Sokoto Assembly