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07/09/2026

Stakeholders in Katsina State have called for the renewal of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s mandate, citing what they describe as the administration’s economic transformation policies and efforts to revitalize the education and healthcare sectors.

The call was made during the inauguration of the Katsina State chapter of the President Tinubu Door-to-Door Movement, where supporters expressed confidence in the administration’s policies and programmes. They said continued implementation of the government’s economic reforms, alongside investments in education and healthcare, would help sustain the progress they associate with the Tinubu administration.
The movement is expected to mobilize support at the grassroots and engage communities across Katsina State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

06/09/2026

JIGAWA GOVERNMENT APPOINTS DR. LAWAN AHMED MUHAMMAD SANI AS 17TH EMIR OF GUMEL

Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has approved the appointment of Dr. Lawan Ahmed Muhammad Sani as the 17th Emir of Gumel.

In a statement by the Secretary to the Jigawa State Government, Bala Ibrahim, the appointment follows the recommendation of the Gumel Emirate Council Kingmakers and the Jigawa State Council of Chiefs.
It adds, Governor Umar Namadi congratulated the new Emir and wished him successful service to the Gumel Emirate and the nation.
Dr. Lawan Ahmed Muhammad Sani succeeds his father, the late Emir of Gumel, Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, who died on Thursday, September third, 2026, after 46 years on the throne.

Until his appointment, the new Emir was the Chiroman Gumel and served as Director of Cyber Security at the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA.

06/09/2026

PRESIDENT TINUBU SALUTES PROFESSOR MUHAMMAD ALI PATE ON HIS BIRTHDAY

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, on his birthday on September 6.

S statement by the Special Adviser to the President Information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga the President celebrates the distinguished and globally acclaimed health professional on this special occasion, lauding his invaluable contributions to Nigeria's health and social welfare sector.

President Tinubu acknowledges the significant transformation in the health sector under the Renewed Hope Agenda through Pate's ministry, particularly the revitalisation of over 3,100 primary healthcare centres; the reorganisation of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), enabling over 37 million Nigerians to access basic healthcare; and the upgrade of health facilities across the country.

The statement also highlights the investments in health infrastructure and manpower, such as the establishment of three oncology centres across the geo-political zones to reduce outbound medical tourism; the recruitment of over 20,000 health professionals into federal tertiary hospitals to cushion brain drain impacts; the training of over 78,000 frontline health workers to improve primary health care delivery quality; HPV vaccination for over 17.1 million adolescent girls to protect them against cervical cancer, and many other significant initiatives in the health sector.

It further commends Professor Pate for his efforts to facilitate the needed investments in the nation's healthcare value chain and pharmaceuticals through the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC), with over $5 billion in project pipeline secured so far.

As Pate celebrates this auspicious day, the President joins family, friends, and associates to wish him good health and renewed strength as he continues to serve the nation diligently.

06/09/2026

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An Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa has been sentenced to death by hanging, alongside 11 others, after a Cairo court convicted them in a major narcotics case involving more than 750 kilogrammes of drugs.

The Cairo Criminal Court found the defendants guilty of forming an organised criminal gang involved in procuring raw materials for the manufacture and trafficking of synthetic drugs.

A statement by the State-linked Al-Ahram indicates that nine other defendants were sentenced to life imprisonment, while seven were acquitted in the case involving 28 people.

Khalifa, 39, is known for hosting the security and crime programme *Mission Impossible* on Al-Mehwar TV. She also ran businesses including a cosmetic surgery clinic and an events company, and had more than two million followers on Instagram.

It notes that Throughout the investigation, Khalifa denied the allegations, telling prosecutors she had never smoked a cigarette and insisting she was innocent.

During the court session, Egyptian media reported that she broke down in tears and pleaded for mercy, saying her parents raised her well and that she had no need for drug money.

Prosecutors alleged that the group imported materials from abroad for the production of synthetic drugs, storing them in residential properties before manufacturing and distributing the narcotics.

It further adds that the Investigators also said they recovered unlicensed fi****ms and am******on alongside the drugs.

The death sentences will now be subject to Egypt's legal review process before they can be carried out.

06/09/2026

TROOPS OF OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA DISLODGE TERRORISTS; RECOVER HIGH CALIBRE WEAPONS IN SOKOTO STATE

Troops of The Special Intervention Battalion 7, Sector-II, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have dislodged terrorist and recovered Machine Gun, other high calibre Weapons, Am******on and Motorcycles during clearance operations in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

The operations were part of ongoing offensive efforts to clear terrorist enclaves and deny criminal elements freedom of action across the North-West.

A statement by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 8 Division, Nigerian Army /Sector-II operation Fansan Yamma Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba says, during the operation, troops advanced through identified terrorist threat enclaves, including Manu, Alkasim and Kandam villages, as well as the Magarya Forest axis.

It adds that at the Magarya Forest enclave, troops engaged them with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their positions and flee deeper into the forest.

It further states that Troops' follow-up operations and a thorough search of the general Area led to the recovery of significant arms, am******on and mobility assets.

Items recovered include one PKT Machine Gun, AK-47 ri**es, a large quantity of 7.62 x 54mm belted am******on, Motorcycles, as well as assorted logistical and miscellaneous items.

Currently, the Troops have maintained a strong operational presence in the area to ensure the security of surrounding Communities.

06/09/2026

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05/09/2026

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05/09/2026

Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has emerged as the Social Democratic Party’s governorship candidate for Nasarawa State ahead of the 2027 election.

Adamu emerged at a replacement primary conducted by the SDP in Lafia, following the withdrawal of the party’s earlier governorship candidate, Musa Adamu Angba. The primary involved delegates across Nasarawa State’s 13 Local Government Areas, with the results subsequently collated and Adamu declared the party’s flag-bearer.

The development marks a new phase in the former police chief’s political ambition after he previously contested the All Progressives Congress governorship primary in the state.

Bilkisu Gurku reports.

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05/09/2026

The United Nations says Africa has made significant progress in efforts to tackle hunger, but warns that stronger and more coordinated action is still needed to lift millions of people out of food insecurity.

Speaking to leaders in Kigali, Rwanda, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed highlighted the need to sustain efforts aimed at transforming Africa’s food systems and ensuring that more people have access to adequate and nutritious food.

The discussions also featured calls for stronger leadership in agriculture, with Nigeria’s former President Goodluck Jonathan stressing the importance of professional and effective leadership in the sector to help Africa achieve food security.

The engagement in Kigali brought renewed attention to the continent’s food systems, agricultural productivity and the urgent need for sustainable solutions to hunger.

Musa Baba Aliyu reports.

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05/09/2026

The new Governing Council of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, has unveiled key priorities aimed at repositioning the institution and strengthening its capacity to produce highly professional police officers.

At its inaugural meeting, the Council focused on improving academic standards, advancing professional police training, promoting research and innovation, and embracing digital transformation.

Chaired by the Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, the Council says the measures are designed to align the Academy with global standards while improving the quality of education and professional training offered to police cadets.

The new direction is expected to strengthen the Academy’s role in developing a modern, knowledge-driven and professionally equipped police force capable of responding effectively to emerging security challenges.

Elizabeth Yila Lamido reports.

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