Access to Electricity No Longer a Privilege in Kaduna – Gov Uba Sani
The governor made the assertion while flagging off Phase One of a major electrification initiative: the distribution of 600 transformers and accessories across all 23 Local Government Areas, alongside the deployment of 10,000 solar-powered street lights.
Adeleke Calls for Justice, Unity in Osun as Ramadan Fasting Begins
He encouraged the faithful to observe the fast in line with Islamic teachings, highlighting the month’s emphasis on personal discipline, communion, and tolerance.
ASUU Resumes Indefinite Strike at Taraba State University Over Unmet Government Promises
ASUU outlined Absence of a functional pension scheme for the University, failure to pay the backlog of outstanding salary arrears owed to members, non-payment of accumulated Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) and non-implementation of the newly negotiated 2025 ASUU-Federal Government agreement as core grievances..
Obi Calls for Prayer, Unity as Lent, Ramadan Coincide
Obi expressed hope that the shared observance would foster unity across religious and regional divides, serving as a catalyst for moral renewal and national healing at a challenging time for many citizens.
Bauchi Reduces Civil Servants’ Working Hours for Ramadan
The measure aims to support full participation in Ramadan activities. “The decision is aimed at enabling Muslim civil servants to properly observe the tenets of Ramadan and participate fully in religious activities during the holy month,” the circular stated.
Court Orders Reopening of Jalingo Cathedral After 14-Year Shutdown
The ruling, delivered by Presiding Judge Barkindo Chiroma, dismissed the case filed by Reverend Philip Audu on behalf of the Global Methodist Church Nigeria (GMCN), which aimed to restrain UMCN activities at the cathedral amid a long-running dispute over ownership and control.
Kano Censorship Board Shut Entertainment Venues for Holy Month of Ramadan
The directive, announced in a press statement by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, targets event centers, gala houses, and DJ operations, mandating their closure throughout Ramadan to promote peace and spiritual focus for residents.
FG Launches Plan for Fire Stations Across 109 Senatorial Districts
To prevent future tragedies, the FFS is ramping up public education, inspections, and enforcement through its Inspectorate and Enforcement Unit. A proposed amendment to the Fire Service Act aims to empower the service to seal non-compliant premises lacking essential fire safety equipment. Plans for additional stations at local government levels are also in advanced stages.
DSS Witness Exposes Owo Church Attack Plot: Guns, Meetings, and Mayhem
Testifying as the ninth prosecution witness under the security code SSI, the DSS Deputy Director in charge of Terrorism Investigation detailed how his team, upon receiving intelligence, arrested five suspects; Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Quasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and Momoh Otuhuo Abubakar in August 2022 across Kogi and Ondo states.
South East Traditional Ruler Makes Case For Kanu, Tells Tinubu, Free Him Or Deport Him To Kenya
Dr Agubuzu, made the appeal directly to Tinubu at the 2026 National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health, held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.