On Tuesday, Senator Barau Jibrin, the Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, visited Kano to offer condolences and financial support to the families of 22 athletes who perished in a tragic motor accident on Saturday. The visit took place at Gwagwarwa Juma’a Mosque in Nasarawa Local Government Area, where Senator Jibrin and his team were received by the bereaved families and community leaders. Accompanying him were prominent officials such as Yusuf Atta, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, and Professor Abdullahi Shehu Ma’aji, Managing Director of the North West Development Commission. Senator Jibrin described the accident as “tragic…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
In anticipation of the Eid El-Kabir celebrations on June 6, 2025, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has initiated a comprehensive nationwide patrol operation to safeguard motorists and pedestrians during the festive period. The special patrol will run from June 5 through June 11, focusing on traffic management and accident prevention. A statement from FRSC spokesman Olusegun Ogungbemide revealed that more than 36,000 personnel, comprising regular and special marshals, will be deployed. The operation will be supported by 750 patrol vehicles, 120 ambulances, 25 tow trucks, and over 200 motorbikes, ensuring extensive coverage across Nigeria’s road networks. The statement reads,…
The Nasarawa State Government has officially partnered with security agencies across the state to put an end to illegal mining activities within its 13 local government areas. This decisive action comes as a response to growing concerns about the adverse effects of unauthorized mining, particularly in Kokona Local Government Area, where the state House of Assembly had earlier expressed serious worries. During a ministerial press briefing held in Lafia, the state capital, on Tuesday to mark Governor Abdullahi Sule’s two-year anniversary of his second term, the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Ibrahim Tanko, revealed the government’s firm stance. He…