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- [Ogun Releases N6.75bn for Retirees’ Gratuity, Pension Benefits](https://stalliontimes.com/ogun-releases-n6-75bn-for-retirees-gratuity-pension-benefits/) - Ogun State Government has released N6.75 billion for the payment of gratuity and Additional Pension Benefits (APB) to retirees across the state. The Head of Service, Mr Olanrewaju Saka, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the release was part of the government’s efforts to clear outstanding pension obligations and improve the welfare of
- [RoLAC II Launches Awareness Campaign Posters on SGBV, Inclusion, Child Protection in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/rolac-ii-launches-awareness-campaign-posters-on-sgbv-inclusion-child-protection-in-kano/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Program (RoLAC II), funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), in partnership with three civil society organizations, has launched a poster dissemination and awareness campaign in Kano. The campaign, held on Friday at Tahir Guest Palace,
- [NNPC Retail Commissions First Smart Self-Service Station in Abuja](https://stalliontimes.com/nnpc-retail-commissions-first-smart-self-service-station-in-abuja/) - The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited Retail has commissioned its first technology-powered self-service smart station along Bill Clinton Drive, Airport Road, Abuja, in a move aimed at transforming the country’s downstream petroleum retail sector. The facility, which operates round the clock, is designed to provide customers with faster, more convenient, and technology-driven services while
- [Dangote Refinery IPO: Global Leaders Rally Behind Plan to Democratise Africa’s Industrial Wealth](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-refinery-ipo-global-leaders-rally-behind-plan-to-democratise-africas-industrial-wealth/) - The proposed initial public offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has drawn strong backing from prominent African and international leaders, who say opening the industrial giant to wider ownership could mark a new phase in African wealth creation, industrialisation and economic sovereignty. The leaders, speaking at the 2026 ADF Africa Diaspora Leadership Programme Young
- [Governor Otu Seeks Ganduje's Collaboration to Boost Airport Ahead 2026 AfSNET Conference](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-otu-seeks-gandujes-collaboration-to-boost-airport-ahead-2026-afsnet-conference/) - Cross River state Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has appealed for the collaboration of the Governing Board Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, for the speedy upgrade and rehabilitation of Margaret Ekpo International Airport, ahead the 6the African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network-Investment Conference (AfSNET), holding in Calabar by November.
- [Canada to Produce Millions of Drones, Send One-Third to Ukraine](https://stalliontimes.com/canada-to-produce-millions-of-drones-send-one-third-to-ukraine/) - Canada plans to produce millions of drones over the next two years and send a third of them to Ukraine, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressed allies for more support against Russia's invasion. Ukraine is under mounting pressure from Russia's intensifying air campaign that uses ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones to pierce defenses. Moscow's attacks have targeted Ukraine's power
- [FG Waives Data Costs for Students on Approved Learning Platforms](https://stalliontimes.com/fg-waives-data-costs-for-students-on-approved-learning-platforms/) - The Federal Government has launched a digital education initiative to provide millions of senior secondary and tertiary students with zero-rated access to approved educational platforms and learning content. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, launched the Initiative for Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content in Nigeria, describing it as a major step towards removing
- [Police Arrest Eight Over Drugs, Thuggery in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/police-arrest-eight-over-drugs-thuggery-in-kano/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Kano State Police Command has arrested eight suspects in separate intelligence-led operations targeting drug abuse and thuggery in the state. CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Command’s spokesperson, in a statement on Thursday, said the operations, conducted on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, resulted in the recovery of suspected illicit drugs and the arrest
- [Kano Assembly Begins Review of Primary Healthcare, Other Health Bills](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-assembly-begins-review-of-primary-healthcare-other-health-bills/) - The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced a three-day legislative workshop to review and harmonize proposed amendments to the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB) Bill 2026 and other key health-sector legislation. The workshop, which began on Thursday, September 10, and will end on Saturday, September 12, 2026, is being held at
- [Tinubu Redeems Promise to D’Tigress, Officials](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-redeems-promise-to-dtigress-officials/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has redeemed his promise to the country’s senior female basketball national team, D’Tigress and their officials. On Thursday, each of the players received the naira equivalent of $100,000, while each official received the equivalent of $50,000, thus completing their package of cash rewards, national honours and three-bedroom homes in Abuja. According
- [CHRICED Condemns Blockade of Peter Obi’s Convoy, Warns of Rising Political Intolerance Ahead of 2027 Elections](https://stalliontimes.com/chriced-condemns-blockade-of-peter-obis-convoy-warns-of-rising-political-intolerance-ahead-of-2027-elections/) - The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) expresses deep concern and unequivocally condemns the reported obstruction of the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, during his visit to Benue State on 8 Tuesday September 2026. According to Mr Obi’s verified X account, his convoy was blocked
- [Yesterday’s Credits to Today’s Distinctions and A’s: In Solidarity with Professor Suwaiba Ahmad](https://stalliontimes.com/yesterdays-credits-to-todays-distinctions-and-as-in-solidarity-with-professor-suwaiba-ahmad/) - Yunusa Hamza Farin Dutse (Uban Dawakin Katukan Dutse) Professor Suwaiba’s recent argument about the difference between the academic standards of yesterday and the grades being recorded by students today deserves serious reflection. This isn’t of her been a policymaker and implementer of identified reforms within this all important as Minister of Education (State), but even
- [Ogun: SAA Trains 100 Young Graduates in Cassava Seed Entrepreneurship](https://stalliontimes.com/ogun-saa-trains-100-young-graduates-in-cassava-seed-entrepreneurship/) - The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has commenced a specialized training program for 100 young Nigerian graduates in cassava seed entrepreneurship as part of efforts to position the youth as key drivers of the country’s agricultural transformation. The training, being held at the Career Services and Linkages Unit of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB),
- [Kwara Approves Promotion for Civil Servants, Agency Workers](https://stalliontimes.com/kwara-approves-promotion-for-civil-servants-agency-workers/) - Kwara State Government has approved the implementation of the 2025 promotion for workers in the mainstream State Civil Service, as well as the 2024 and 2025 promotions for employees of agencies, parastatals and media houses. The approvals, which take effect from September 1, 2026, followed the completion of the necessary processes by the State Civil
- [Women Advocates Demand Stronger Digital Protection Against Online Abuse](https://stalliontimes.com/women-advocates-demand-stronger-digital-protection-against-online-abuse/) - Women human rights defenders, journalists and advocates in Nigeria are calling for stronger digital protection measures as cases of online harassment, cyberstalking, impersonation and other forms of abuse against women increase. The women made the call at the end of a two-day digital safety workshop organized by the Centre for Information Technology and Development, with
- [Kano SERVICOM Moves to Strengthen Compliance with Service Standards](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-servicom-moves-to-strengthen-compliance-with-service-standards/) - Management of the Kano State SERVICOM Directorate has conducted a surveillance exercise across selected Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as part of efforts to strengthen compliance with service standards and institutionalise a culture of efficient, effective, timely, transparent and citizen-focused service delivery in the State. The exercise was led by the Permanent Secretary of the
- [NSCDC Foils Attempt to Traffic Two Minors, Arrests Two Suspects in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/nscdc-foils-attempt-to-traffic-two-minors-arrests-two-suspects-in-kano/) - The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has foiled an alleged attempt to traffic two minors and arrested two suspects in connection with the incident. The suspects, identified as Sadiq Muhammad Abdullahi, 25, and Destiny Joseph, 18, were arrested at Wailari, Kano, following a report by a family member of one
- [FG Selects 16,000 Nigerians for Digital Training Academy](https://stalliontimes.com/fg-selects-16000-nigerians-for-digital-training-academy/) - The Federal Government (FG) has selected 16,000 Nigerians for the maiden cohort of its Digital Training Academy (DTA), as part of efforts to expand access to digital skills and prepare young people for opportunities in the global labour market. The National Coordinator, Special Projects and Innovation Unit of the Federal Ministry of Education, Adebayo Onibanjo,
- [Police Arrest Two Over Death of Danshagamu in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/police-arrest-two-over-death-of-danshagamu-in-kano/) - The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the death of Ibrahim Khalil Danshagamu of Gaida Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area. The incident occurred on Monday, 8 September 2026, at about 11:30 p.m., when suspected hoodlums allegedly broke into the victim’s residence and attacked him with sharp objects. The Command’s spokesperson,
- [Dangote Refinery IPO: Turning Everyday Fuel Buyers into Refinery Shareholders](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-refinery-ipo-turning-everyday-fuel-buyers-into-refinery-shareholders/) - The forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery presents Nigerians with a rare opportunity to transition from being mere consumers of energy products to becoming owners of one of the country's most important industrial assets. President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, said the planned listing represents more than a
- [US Raises Travel Warning Level for Americans in China](https://stalliontimes.com/us-raises-travel-warning-level-for-americans-in-china/) - The United States has updated its travel advisory for China, warning Americans that they could face arbitrary detention, exit bans or other restrictions over private communications and activities while in the country. The advisory, issued on September 4, maintained mainland China at Level 2, urging Americans to exercise increased caution and advising visitors to “keep
- [Police Bust Fake JAMB Registrar Fraud Syndicate](https://stalliontimes.com/police-bust-fake-jamb-registrar-fraud-syndicate/) - Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence, Operations and Investigation Unit attached to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) National Headquarters have uncovered a fraud syndicate allegedly impersonating the Board’s Registrar to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. The police arrested one suspect, Nwogba Arinze, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the alleged principal
- [Governor Yusuf Urges Gubernatorial Candidates to Embrace Peaceful Campaigns](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-urges-gubernatorial-candidates-to-embrace-peaceful-campaigns/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on all gubernatorial candidates and their supporters to conduct issue-based and peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2027 governorship election. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Kano governor Mustapha Muhammad The Governor made the call as the Independent National Electoral Commission
- [2027 Hajj: Kebbi Pilgrims Agency Records 95% Registration, Remits N21.5bn to NAHCON](https://stalliontimes.com/2027-hajj-kebbi-pilgrims-agency-records-95-registration-remits-n21-5bn-to-nahcon/) - The Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has so far remitted N21.5 billion in Hajj fares to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in preparation for the 2027 Hajj. The Executive Chairman of Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruk-Aliyu Yaro-Enabo, disclosed this on Wednesday when a delegation from NAHCON paid a courtesy visit to
- [2027 Elections: Police Warn Politicians Against Fake News, Hate Speech, Violence in Sokoto](https://stalliontimes.com/2027-elections-police-warn-politicians-against-fake-news-hate-speech-violence-in-sokoto/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has drawn a firm security line ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning political parties, candidates and their supporters that hate speech, fake news, intimidation, destruction of campaign materials and violence will attract decisive enforcement action. The warning was issued on Monday at a strategic security
- [CHRICED Urges Media, CSOs to Defend Nigeria’s Civic Space, Electoral Integrity](https://stalliontimes.com/chriced-urges-media-csos-to-defend-nigerias-civic-space-electoral-integrity/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has called on journalists and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to strengthen their collaboration in defending electoral integrity, civic space, and democratic values in Nigeria. The Executive Director of CHRICED, Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi, made the call on Wednesday while welcoming participants to a
- [Sudan Seeks Military Training in Indonesia to Strengthen Defence Ties](https://stalliontimes.com/sudan-seeks-military-training-in-indonesia-to-strengthen-defence-ties/) - The Sudanese government expressed interest in sending its military personnel to Indonesia for further training as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation.This was conveyed during a meeting between Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Sudanese Defense Minister Hassan Daoud Kabroun Kayan at the Ministry of Defense Office in Jakarta on Wednesday.The Head of
- [Ododo Inaugurates APC Peace, Conflict Resolution Committee Ahead of 2027](https://stalliontimes.com/ododo-inaugurates-apc-peace-conflict-resolution-committee-ahead-of-2027/) - Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has inaugurated the APC Peace and Conflict Resolution Committee with a charge to its members to reconcile aggrieved party members, restore unity and strengthen the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. He gave the charge on Tuesday, while inaugurating the 17-member committee headed by former governor of
- [The Mirror Of Thrones: When Power Mistakes Itself For Destiny](https://stalliontimes.com/the-mirror-of-thrones-when-power-mistakes-itself-for-destiny/) - Iduh Onah THERE is a peculiar affliction that visits powerful men after prolonged exposure to applause. It begins innocently enough. First, they come to believe they are indispensable; then they become convinced they are irreplaceable, and finally; they arrive at the most dangerous conclusion that the state itself is merely an extension of their will.
- [Bago Appoints Six Commissioners, Four Political Aides in Niger](https://stalliontimes.com/bago-appoints-six-commissioners-four-political-aides-in-niger/) - Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has approved the appointment of six commissioners-designate and four political aides as part of moves to strengthen his administration. The Secretary to the Niger State Government, Abubakar Usman, disclosed the appointments in a statement issued on Tuesday. The six nominees are Lucky Barau of Gurara Local Government Area, Isah Wakili
- [Dangote Says Refinery IPO is "For the People" as Share Purchase Process is Simplified](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-says-refinery-ipo-is-for-the-people-as-share-purchase-process-is-simplified/) - President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has declared that the forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is deliberately structured to ensure that ordinary Nigerians can easily participate in the ownership of one of Africa's most strategic industrial assets. Dangote stated that the refinery's public offering is "for
- [Trump Orders New Tariffs, Bans on Some Canadian Goods](https://stalliontimes.com/trump-orders-new-tariffs-bans-on-some-canadian-goods/) - Trump on Tuesday ordered new tariffs on some Canadian goods and outright bans on others, the White House said. The bans, set to take effect September 29, impact many kinds of Canadian alcohol, some motorcycles, some dairy products, molasses, and nonalcoholic beer. The new 50% tariffs, set to take effect September 15, cover a broad
- [Police Arrest Fake CSP for Defrauding Public in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/police-arrest-fake-csp-for-defrauding-public-in-kano/) - The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Adamu Musa, for allegedly impersonating a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) and defrauding members of the public with promises of securing police recruitment slots, transfers, and postings. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, Musa, of Kureken
- [Kebbi Governor Dissolves State Independent Electoral Commission Governing Board](https://stalliontimes.com/kebbi-governor-dissolves-state-independent-electoral-commission-governing-board/) - Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has approved the dissolution of the Governing Board of the Kebbi State Independent Electoral Commission (KEBSIEC). The approval was contained in a letter issued by the Director, Executive Council, Kabiru Hassan Wasagu, signed by the Secretary to the Kebbi State Government, Yakubu Bala Tafida, and made
- [Germany, UK Pledge More Air Defense Support for Ukraine](https://stalliontimes.com/germany-uk-pledge-more-air-defense-support-for-ukraine/) - Germany will provide Ukraine with additional missiles for its Patriot air defense systems, while the United Kingdom has pledged £100 million (about $135 million) to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses. The announcements were made Tuesday during the opening of the 36th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), which was held virtually on September 8.
- [Kano Governor Unveils N50,000 Monthly Grant for 5,200 Women](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-governor-unveils-n50000-monthly-grant-for-5200-women/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has unveiled a N50,000 monthly empowerment grant for 5,200 women across the state, aimed at strengthening women’s economic empowerment, self-reliance and household livelihoods. Governor Yusuf unveiled the program 0n Monday at the Open Theatre, Government House, Kano, saying the initiative was designed to provide women with the resources needed
- [Appeal Court Affirms 490-Year Jail Term for Ex-NEXIM Boss](https://stalliontimes.com/appeal-court-affirms-490-year-jail-term-for-ex-nexim-boss/) - The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has affirmed the conviction and 490-year imprisonment handed down to former Managing Director of the Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Robert Orya, for fraud. Justice Muhammed Danjuma, leading a three-member panel comprising Justices Ntong Festus Ntong and Ele Ejo Enenche, dismissed Orya’s appeal on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, for lacking merit.
- [Kano Task Force on Drugs Secures Nine-Year Jail Terms for Suppliers of Intoxicants to Underage Children](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-task-force-on-drugs-secures-nine-year-jail-terms-for-suppliers-of-intoxicants-to-underage-children/) - The Kano State Multi Agencies Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking has secured the conviction and imprisonment of two men for supplying rubber solution and other intoxicating substances to vulnerable underage children in Kano, sending a strong and unmistakable warning that those who exploit children and expose them to harmful substances will face
- [Fire Guts Paint Factory, Transformer Plant in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/fire-guts-paint-factory-transformer-plant-in-kano/) - Fire outbreaks at a power transmission plant in Dan Agundi and a paint manufacturing company in Kwakwaci, Kano State, have destroyed property and affected two people. The Kano State Fire Service disclosed this in a statement signed by its spokesperson, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, on Tuesday. The first incident occurred on Monday at a power
- [Radda Presents N828.6bn 2027 Budget to Katsina Assembly](https://stalliontimes.com/radda-presents-n828-6bn-2027-budget-to-katsina-assembly/) - Isiyaku Ahmed Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has presented a proposed N828.64 billion 2027 budget to the State House of Assembly, with each of the state’s 361 wards to receive a special project chosen by residents. Tagged “Building Your Future IV,” the budget allocates N637.91 billion (76.98%) to capital expenditure and N190.73 billion
- [Kogi: 19 Political Parties Sign Peace Accord Ahead of 2027 Elections](https://stalliontimes.com/kogi-19-political-parties-sign-peace-accord-ahead-of-2027-elections/) - The Kogi State Police Command has warned politicians and political parties against violence, illegal possession of arms, unregistered vehicles, substance abuse and other acts capable of undermining peace and electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Commissioner of Police, CP Nasir Bello Kankarofi, issued the warning on Tuesday in Lokoja while speaking at
- [Kano Stakeholders Visit Pyramid FM Over Attack on Journalists](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-stakeholders-visit-pyramid-fm-over-attack-on-journalists/) - Isiyaku Ahmed A high-powered joint delegation has visited the management of Pyramid FM in solidarity with the station following a recent attack on journalists in Kano State. The delegation was led by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director-General of Media and Communications, who clarified that the incident occurred as the journalists’ vehicle was leaving the event
- [State House Information Director, Peter Onwubuariri, Dies in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/state-house-information-director-peter-onwubuariri-dies-in-kano/) - Isiyaku Ahmed An Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House, Peter Chukwuemeka Onwubuariri, has died in Kano after a protracted illness. Onwubuariri died on Monday after spending about one month receiving treatment at the Kano Cancer Hospital, his wife, Catherine Ezinna Onwubuariri, confirmed. The deceased, a former staff member of the
- [Russia, North Korea Open The First Road Across Their Shared Border](https://stalliontimes.com/russia-north-korea-open-the-first-road-across-their-shared-border/) - Russia and North Korea opened the first road bridge across their shared border Monday, a development that both countries hailed as boosting their deepening ties. The bridge over the Tumen River is 1 kilometer (0.6 mile) long and has two lanes and will allow up to 300 vehicles a day to pass through a newly
- [INEC Fixes Date for By-Elections in Four States](https://stalliontimes.com/inec-fixes-date-for-by-elections-in-four-states/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled 19 September 2026, for five by-elections across Bauchi, Delta, Gombe, and Kano states. INEC’s Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Tunde Oketola, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. Oketola said the elections would comprise one federal constituency
- [Plateau Steps Up Measures to Contain Diphtheria Outbreak](https://stalliontimes.com/plateau-steps-up-measures-to-contain-diphtheria-outbreak/) - Isiyaku Ahmed Plateau State Government has intensified efforts to contain a diphtheria outbreak that has claimed 25 lives and left 153 suspected cases recorded across the state in the last two weeks. Stallion Times reports the as part of its emergency response, the government has ordered the immediate temporary closure of all public and private
- [Russia Resumes Aerial Assault on Ukraine Following Brief Diplomacy Truce](https://stalliontimes.com/russia-resumes-aerial-assault-on-ukraine-following-brief-diplomacy-truce/) - At least two people were killed by Russian airstrikes on Kyiv Tuesday morning, city authorities said, as Moscow resumed strikes on Ukraine following a visit by President Trump's envoys to both countries. Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had ordered a pause in fighting while Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and special
- [Adamawa Assembly Passes Bill for Gratuity, Death Benefits for Traditional Rulers](https://stalliontimes.com/adamawa-assembly-passes-bill-for-gratuity-death-benefits-for-traditional-rulers/) - The Adamawa State House of Assembly has passed a bill seeking to provide gratuity and death benefits for emirs and chiefs in the state. The bill, which was passed during Monday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Bathiya Wesley, seeks to amend the Adamawa State Chiefs (Appointment and Deposition) (Amendment) Law, 2024. The proposed amendment
- [Historic Share Offer: Dangote Refinery Launches Landmark IPO, Targets 10m Subscribers](https://stalliontimes.com/historic-share-offer-dangote-refinery-launches-landmark-ipo-targets-10m-subscribers/) - In what promises to be a defining moment in Africa's capital market, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited formally began the process of launching its Initial Public Offering (IPO) with the signing ceremony for the offer of 4.1 billion ordinary shares, which is expected to open the doors of ownership in Africa's largest single-train refinery
- [Ododo Bans Night Arrests in Kogi, Orders Security Operatives to Respect Citizens’ Rights](https://stalliontimes.com/ododo-bans-night-arrests-in-kogi-orders-security-operatives-to-respect-citizens-rights/) - Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has banned night arrests across the state, directing security operatives to stop invading homes and arresting residents under the cover of darkness. He issued the directive on Monday while addressing first-class traditional rulers at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Lokoja. The Governor said all arrests and
- [N2.2trn IPO: Dangote Refinery Targets 10 million Subscribers](https://stalliontimes.com/n2-2trn-ipo-dangote-refinery-targets-10-million-subscribers/) - The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has unveiled plans for a landmark Initial Public Offering (IPO) valued at approximately N2.15 trillion (US$1.6 billion), with a targeted participation of up to 10 million Nigerian investors through a secure and technology-driven subscription process integrated with the nation's Bank Verification Number (BVN) system. The offer, scheduled to
- [MRA Commends Kano Government’s Condemnation ofAttack on Journalists, Demands Concrete Action](https://stalliontimes.com/mra-commends-kano-governments-condemnation-ofattack-on-journalists-demands-concrete-action/) - Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has commended the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, for his unequivocal condemnation of the recent attack on journalists covering a political rally in Kano, but urged him to follow up his position with concrete action to ensure that the perpetrators are identified, arrested and
- [Nasarawa United Coach Mangut Vows Team Will Improve as NPFL Season Progresses](https://stalliontimes.com/nasarawa-united-coach-mangut-vows-team-will-improve-as-npfl-season-progresses/) - Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, says his side will continue to improve as the EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season progresses. The Solid Miners recorded their first victory of the campaign on Sunday, edging Bendel Insurance 1-0 in a Matchday Two encounter at the Lafia City Stadium. Sam Pam scored the decisive goal
- [Nearly 2,000 Fall Ill in Indonesia’s Free School Meals Program](https://stalliontimes.com/nearly-2000-fall-ill-in-indonesias-free-school-meals-program/) - Nearly 2,000 people, most of them students, fell ill in suspected food poisoning outbreaks linked to President Prabowo Subianto ’s flagship Free Nutritious Meals program this week, raising fresh concerns about food safety as the government rapidly expands the multibillion-dollar initiative nationwide, officials said Saturday. The incidents, reported between Tuesday and Thursday in East Java,
- [Transit Education Initiative Builds Thatch School for Nomadic Children in Jigawa](https://stalliontimes.com/transit-education-initiative-builds-thatch-school-for-nomadic-children-in-jigawa/) - Musa Muhammad, Hadejia The Transit Education Initiative has constructed a thatch school at Rugar Jatau, in Malam Madori Local Government Area of Jigawa State, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve access to education for nomadic communities. Dr. Tijjani Mukaddas, Coordinator of the initiative, stated, "This program is helping to bridge the educational exclusion
- [Kano Information Commissioner Condemns Attack on Journalists After APC Rally](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-information-commissioner-condemns-attack-on-journalists-after-apc-rally/) - Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has expressed sympathy with journalists who were attacked immedietely after covering the All Progressives Congress (APC), rally at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on Saturday. He also sympathized with the management and staff of Radio Nigeria, Pyramid FM Kano, following the attack on
- [Chelsea Make Premier League History in 2-1 Loss to Arsenal](https://stalliontimes.com/chelsea-make-premier-league-history-in-2-1-loss-to-arsenal/) - Chelsea set a new Premier League record after suffering a 2-1 defeat to defending Premier League champions Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Blues took the lead just two minutes into the contest through summer signing Morgan Rogers. Arsenal, however, came back to clinch a third consecutive league win this season thanks
- [Kano Deputy Governor Visits Karaye, Kura to Condole Bereaved Families](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-deputy-governor-visits-karaye-kura-to-condole-bereaved-families/) - Kano State Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, on Sunday led a delegation on condolence visits to Karaye and Kura Local Government Areas to sympathise with families over the loss of their loved ones. In Karaye town, the Deputy Governor visited veteran broadcaster Zulyadaini Sidi Mustapha to condole with him over the death of his mother,
- [China Denies Foreign Journalists Seeking to Cover Tibet Mudslide - FCCC](https://stalliontimes.com/china-denies-foreign-journalists-seeking-to-cover-tibet-mudslide-fccc/) - More than a dozen foreign correspondents have applied for permission to enter China’s Tibet Autonomous Region to report on the aftermath of the deadly August 26 mudslide, but none has been granted access, according to the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China (FCCC). The FCCC said in a post on X on Friday that a recent
- [AfD Wins Big in German Regional Election, Falls Short of Majority](https://stalliontimes.com/afd-wins-big-in-german-regional-election-falls-short-of-majority/) - The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party surged to a resounding victory in a regional election Sunday, but fell a little short of winning a majority in its quest to form the country's first far-right state government since World War II. The party of Germany's unpopular leader, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, slumped to a disastrous result
- [IGP Disu Inspects 23 Police Barracks, Pledges Improved Welfare for Personnel](https://stalliontimes.com/igp-disu-inspects-23-police-barracks-pledges-improved-welfare-for-personnel/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has inspected 23 police barracks across the country as part of efforts to assess the living conditions of personnel and their families and identify areas requiring urgent intervention. The inspection covered residential quarters and other welfare facilities, with Disu engaging police personnel and residents while
- [Mutfwang Urges Middle Belt Leaders to Unite for Regional Development](https://stalliontimes.com/mutfwang-urges-middle-belt-leaders-to-unite-for-regional-development/) - Isiyaku Ahmed Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has called for renewed unity, mutual respect and collective leadership among people of the Middle Belt, urging them to rally behind their leaders and work together for the development of the region and Nigeria. Mutfwang made the call on Saturday in Yola, Adamawa State, during a thanksgiving
- [Sokoto Demolitions: Displaced Occupants Protest, Seek FG Intervention Over Federal Quarters](https://stalliontimes.com/sokoto-demolitions-displaced-occupants-protest-seek-fg-intervention-over-federal-quarters/) - Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The controversy surrounding the Federal Government Quarters along Kontagora Road in Sokoto escalated on Sunday as occupants of houses demolished by the Sokoto State Government staged a demonstration and appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the dispute and allow them to purchase the properties on an owner-occupier basis. The affected
- [Probe N78.8bn Cash Transfer Scandal, SERAP Tells Tinubu](https://stalliontimes.com/probe-n78-8bn-cash-transfer-scandal-serap-tells-tinubu/) - The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO) and the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO) to urgently account for over N78.8 billion in public funds reportedly diverted, unaccounted for or irregularly spent.” The
- [Maitland-Niles’ Late Strike Rescues Everton in Dramatic Draw With Man United](https://stalliontimes.com/maitland-niles-late-strike-rescues-everton-in-dramatic-draw-with-man-united/) - Ainsley Maitland-Niles struck deep in added time to rescue a dramatic 2–2 draw for Everton against Manchester United at a rocking Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday. The deadline-day signing, introduced off the bench for his Toffees debut, curled a spectacular long-range effort into the top corner in the 96th minute to salvage a precious Premier
- [Jigawa Governor Appoints Lawan Ahmed Sani as 17th Emir of Gumel](https://stalliontimes.com/jigawa-governor-appoints-lawan-ahmed-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. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by the Secretary to the Jigawa State Government, Malam Bala Ibrahim, in Dutse. Dr Lawan succeeds his father, the late Emir of Gumel, HRH
- [Skystarts Enterprise Begins Market Drive for Tadah Foods Products](https://stalliontimes.com/skystarts-enterprise-begins-market-drive-for-tadah-foods-products/) - Skystarts Enterprise NG has commenced field sales activation and market penetration operations for Tadah Foods and Cereals Limited, the manufacturers of Kaiyang Wheat Flour and producers of Sarman Bread. The commercial engagement sees Skystarts Enterprise NG managing ground operations, retail account onboarding, and trade activation across metropolitan commercial centers in Kano State. The field deployment
- [UN Votes to Endorse New Map Projection That Shows Africa's Size More Accurately](https://stalliontimes.com/un-votes-to-endorse-new-map-projection-that-shows-africas-size-more-accurately/) - The United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Friday endorsed a new world map that represents Africa more accurately in its larger size, a culmination of a recent campaign led by African countries and advocacy groups. Friday's resolution, which was sponsored by Togo and backed by members of the African Union, was passed with 164 member
- [2027 Campaigns: Time to Shelve Dangerous Rhetoric, by Hassan Gimba](https://stalliontimes.com/2027-campaigns-time-to-shelve-dangerous-rhetoric-by-hassan-gimba/) - Is it not enough to know the evil to shun it? If not, we should be sincere enough to admit that we love evil too well to give it up – Mahatma Gandhi. This was first written on 22/10/2018 with the headline for 2019 and then repeated in 2023 with minor adjustments, and now for 2027.
- [Volcanic Eruption Grounds Flights at Indonesian Capital’s Airport](https://stalliontimes.com/volcanic-eruption-grounds-flights-at-indonesian-capitals-airport/) - A volcano eruption in Indonesia on Sunday has forced the cancellation of all flights at the capital city's airport as volcanic ash drifted across the western parts of the country. No casualties were reported and no evacuation orders were issued as the nearest settlement is more than 10 miles away, but authorities warned people to
- [NDLEA Seizes 2,145kg Cannabis Hidden in Fuel Tanker](https://stalliontimes.com/ndlea-seizes-2145kg-cannabis-hidden-in-fuel-tanker/) - Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a 20,000-litre fuel tanker carrying 2,145 kilograms of cannabis concealed in a specially constructed compartment. The tanker, marked MKA 960 XC, was intercepted on Friday, September 4, 2026, along the Akoko/Lokoja Expressway in Ondo State after its driver allegedly refused to stop when flagged
- [Benue Begins New Measures to End Recurring Flood Disasters](https://stalliontimes.com/benue-begins-new-measures-to-end-recurring-flood-disasters/) - Benue State Government, through the Benue State Agro-Climatic Watershed Management Agency, has commenced further interventions aimed at permanently ending the recurring flood disasters experienced in parts of the state. The Commissioner, Information and Orientation, Chief Solomon Iorpev, in a statement on Saturday, said Benue State Construction work will soon commence on a 20 meter wide
- [NDC Denies Lack of Governorship Candidates in 12 States](https://stalliontimes.com/ndc-denies-lack-of-governorship-candidates-in-12-states/) - The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed reports claiming that the party does not have governorship candidates in 12 states ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party described the reports as false and misleading, insisting that it has duly nominated governorship candidates in all 28 states where governorship elections will be held in 2027.
- [Robotaxis Hit London Roads, but with Humans Still Behind the Wheel](https://stalliontimes.com/robotaxis-hit-london-roads-but-with-humans-still-behind-the-wheel/) - Robotaxis are on the roads of London, marking Uber's biggest real-world challenge yet in a busy city built on a dense layout and countless roundabouts. This week, Uber rolled out 15 autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles in London powered by artificial intelligence. The project is a partnership with British technology company Wayve. As of now,
- [US Embassy Issues Health Alert for Cuba](https://stalliontimes.com/us-embassy-issues-health-alert-for-cuba/) - The U.S. Embassy in Havana issued a health alert for Cuba on Friday, warning travelers and residents of a spike in intestinal illnesses and diarrhea caused by failing water and electricity supply. "The U.S. Embassy has noted a significant increase in diarrheal illness across Cuba, associated with the continuing degradation of the water and energy
- [Diphtheria: Unvaccinated People Account for 68% of Confirmed Cases - NCDC](https://stalliontimes.com/diphtheria-unvaccinated-people-account-for-68-of-confirmed-cases-ncdc/) - The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has disclosed that unvaccinated people account for 68 percent of confirmed diphtheria cases recorded in the country. The NCDC’s Principal Health Communication Officer, Department of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Michael Okali, disclosed this in an interview with Channels Television on Saturday. Okali, who also heads
- [Kwara Approves Payment of Outstanding Allowances to State Counsels](https://stalliontimes.com/kwara-approves-payment-of-outstanding-allowances-to-state-counsels/) - Kwara State Government has approved the payment of outstanding Furniture and Robe Allowances for State Counsels in the employment of State Government, as part of efforts to strengthen workers’ welfare and address legitimate outstanding entitlements. The Acting Head of Service, Dr. Olufunke Mercy Shittu, disclosed this in a memo on the outstanding allowances following a
- [Sokoto Responds to Kebbe Terrorist Attack, Vows Stronger Action Against Criminal Networks](https://stalliontimes.com/sokoto-responds-to-kebbe-terrorist-attack-vows-stronger-action-against-criminal-networks/) - Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has responded to the harrowing terrorist attack in Kebbe Local Government Area with a combination of humanitarian intervention, institutional solidarity and renewed determination to confront the criminal networks responsible for the escalating insecurity ravaging vulnerable communities. Acting on the directive of Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, a high-powered government delegation
- [NUJ Condemns Attack on Journalists at APC Rally in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/nuj-condemns-attack-on-journalists-at-apc-rally-in-kano/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council, has condemned the attack on journalists covering the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, reportedly involved suspected thugs who attacked journalists and damaged a Radio Nigeria and Pyramid FM vehicle. In a
- [Rudani Da Hayaniya Marar Ma'ana Game Da SLU Kafin-Hausa Da Sabuwar Jami'ar Kimiyar Lafiya Ta Majiya](https://stalliontimes.com/rudani-da-hayaniya-marar-maana-game-da-slu-kafin-hausa-da-sabuwar-jamiar-kimiyar-lafiya-ta-majiya/) - Daga Ahmed ILALLAH Hayaniya da ke ƙara kunno kai da ba ta da wani amfani a fannin ilimi mai zurfi a Jihar Jigawa, dangane da sauya tsarin tallafin da Ƙananan Hukumomin Jihar ke bayarwa ga ilimin jami’a, da kuma sake rabon tallafin TETFund ga Jami’ar Sule Lamido, Kafin-Hausa (SLU), ya fi zama batun da aka
- [IHRC-RFT Ta Yi Kira Ga Gaggawar Sake Duba Tsarin Shari’ar Manyan Laifuka](https://stalliontimes.com/ihrc-rft-ta-yi-kira-ga-gaggawar-sake-duba-tsarin-shariar-manyan-laifuka/) - A matsayina na Shugaban Ƙungiyar Kare Haƙƙin Bil’adama kuma Mai Sharhi Kan Harkokin Tsaro, ina ganin ya kamata mu faɗi gaskiya ba tare da boye ta ba: a lokuta da dama, ’yan sanda da sauran jami’an tsaro suna yin aikinsu yadda ya kamata. Suna kama waɗanda ake zargi, suna gudanar da bincike, tattara bayanai da
- [Fire Razes Shops, Stores at Kofar Wanbai Market in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/fire-razes-shops-stores-at-kofar-wanbai-market-in-kano/) - A fire outbreak has destroyed several shops and stores at Kofar Wanbai Market in Kano State. The incident occurred on Friday night, at Babban Layi, Yan Robobi section of the market. According to the Kano State Fire Service, its Emergency Response Unit received a distress call at about 9:43 p.m. from Principal Fire Superintendent Usman
- [Plateau Orders Temporary Closure of Schools Over Suspected Diphtheria Outbreak](https://stalliontimes.com/plateau-orders-temporary-closure-of-schools-over-suspected-diphtheria-outbreak/) - Plateau State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state over suspected cases of diphtheria infection. The directive, which takes effect from Monday, 7 September 2026, was announced by the state government as part of preventive measures to contain the suspected outbreak reported in some
- [Governor Yusuf Partners Kannywood to Promote Renewed Hope, Kano First Agenda](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-partners-kannywood-to-promote-renewed-hope-kano-first-agenda/) - On Thursday, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting Kannywood and the wider creative industry as part of efforts to promote the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Kano First Agenda of his administration. According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin
- [ADC Unveils Governorship Candidates, Running Mates for 2027 Elections](https://stalliontimes.com/adc-unveils-governorship-candidates-running-mates-for-2027-elections/) - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its governorship candidates and running mates for the 2027 general elections across several states. The party announced the candidates in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, and shared on its official X handle on Friday evening. The announcement marks a major step in
- [AFC, Industry Leaders Hail Dangote Investments as Catalysts for Africa’s Economic Growth](https://stalliontimes.com/afc-industry-leaders-hail-dangote-investments-as-catalysts-for-africas-economic-growth/) - Leading economists, financial experts and industry stakeholders have described the Dangote Group's investments as major drivers of industrialisation and economic transformation across Nigeria and Africa, citing their impact on job creation, import substitution, foreign exchange conservation and economic competitiveness. The experts spoke at the Lagos Economic Summit themed“The Real Deal: Africa's Greatest Investment Opportunity,” where they
- [KCPC Seizes 419 Cartons of Expired Agricultural Chemicals in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/kcpc-seizes-419-cartons-of-expired-agricultural-chemicals-in-kano/) - The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC) has seized about 419 cartons of expired agricultural chemicals stored at a location along Club Road in Kano metropolis. The seizure followed credible intelligence received by the Council indicating that the expired chemicals had been stockpiled at the premises, allegedly with plans to alter their condition and reintroduce
- [Mutfwang Pledges Support for Lutheran University Nigeria](https://stalliontimes.com/mutfwang-pledges-support-for-lutheran-university-nigeria/) - Isiyaku Ahmed Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has pledged his support for the proposed Lutheran University Nigeria (LUN) in Demsa, Adamawa State, describing the institution as a major investment in education and human capital development. Mutfwang committed on Friday at the dedication of the university’s proposed Library and Administrative Complex in Demsa. According to
- [Dangote Petroleum Refinery Set for Landmark IPO Following SEC Approval](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-petroleum-refinery-set-for-landmark-ipo-following-sec-approval/) - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the commencement of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, paving the way for what could become one of the largest capital market transactions in Nigeria's history. The approval was conveyed in a letter to the Lead Issuing House, Vetiva Advisory Services
- [Eno Commissions 6.475km Road in Akwa Ibom, Reaffirms Development Focus](https://stalliontimes.com/eno-commissions-6-475km-road-in-akwa-ibom-reaffirms-development-focus/) - Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has commissioned the 6.475-kilometre Amanyam–Mbiaso Road in Ikot Ekpene, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development and improving the living conditions of residents. Channels Television reports that the road was commissioned on Thursday at Amanyam, Ikot Ekpene, as part of activities marking the state’s 39th anniversary. Speaking at the
- [Nick Kyrgios Gets One-Month Ban After Positive Cocaine Test](https://stalliontimes.com/nick-kyrgios-gets-one-month-ban-after-positive-cocaine-test/) - Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has accepted a one-month ban after testing positive for a metabolite of cocaine during the Mallorca Open in June 2026. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced that Kyrgios’ standard three-month suspension was reduced to one month after he established that the drug use occurred socially outside competition and agreed
- [Kano Inaugurates Special Committee on Diphtheria Outbreak Response](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-inaugurates-special-committee-on-diphtheria-outbreak-response/) - Kano State Government has taken another major step to strengthen the fight against diphtheria with the inauguration of a Special Committee on Diphtheria Outbreak Response. Inaugurating the committee, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, said the committee was established to ensure a stronger and coordinated response to the disease and to prevent
- [Sokoto Equips 300 Youths, Women with Tailoring Machines, N50,000 Start-Up Capital](https://stalliontimes.com/sokoto-equips-300-youths-women-with-tailoring-machines-n50000-start-up-capital/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has graduated 300 youths and women trained in tailoring under the PATE Project, in a major empowerment drive aimed at tackling unemployment, reducing poverty and strengthening economic self reliance among vulnerable residents. The beneficiaries, who successfully completed the tailoring training programme, were each presented with a tailoring machine
- [2027 Polls: Police, Political Parties Sign Peace Accord in Jigawa](https://stalliontimes.com/2027-polls-police-political-parties-sign-peace-accord-in-jigawa/) - Isiyaku Ahmed On Thursday, the Jigawa State Police Command convened a strategic meeting with political parties and key stakeholders, culminating in the signing of a peace accord ahead of the 2027 electioneering campaigns and electoral processes. The meeting was organized as part of the Command’s proactive measures to promote peaceful, credible, and violence-free political activities
- [Police Clarifies Post-Election Deployment of Officers in Osun, Denies Welfare Neglect](https://stalliontimes.com/police-clarifies-post-election-deployment-of-officers-in-osun-denies-welfare-neglect/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed reports alleging that hundreds of police personnel deployed to Osun State for the 15 August 2026 governorship election have remained in the state for weeks without adequate food and basic welfare provisions. The Force, in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, CSP Ani Iniedu, said
- [Kano Committee Clears St. Louis School of Wrongdoing Over Student’s Death](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-committee-clears-st-louis-school-of-wrongdoing-over-students-death/) - The Kano State Government-appointed Committee investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a female student of St. Louis Secondary School, Kano, has cleared the institution of any wrongdoing, concluding that the student died of natural causes. The Committee presented its report to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Faruk Ibrahim; the Permanent Secretary,
- [Iran Says It Attacked US Military Sites in Kuwait, UAE After US Strikes](https://stalliontimes.com/iran-says-it-attacked-us-military-sites-in-kuwait-uae-after-us-strikes/) - Iran launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. military facilities in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates early on Sept. 3, according to Iranian state media, in an escalation following a fresh round of U.S. strikes inside Iran. According to a statement carried by Iranian state-run media Press TV, the Iranian army said it targeted
- [Kano Inaugurates 45-Member Committee for 66th Independence Anniversary](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-inaugurates-45-member-committee-for-66th-independence-anniversary/) - Kano State Government has inaugurated a 45-member Organising Committee to plan and coordinate activities for a befitting, colourful, inclusive and peaceful celebration of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary in the state. Inaugurating the committee on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the committee was saddled with the responsibility of
- [U.S. Hits Cuba with New Sanctions as Island's Crises Multiply](https://stalliontimes.com/u-s-hits-cuba-with-new-sanctions-as-islands-crises-multiply/) - The U.S. government on Thursday slapped new sanctions on Cuba in a fresh push to strangle the island’s economy and deepen its multiple crises. Among those hit with sanctions are Fidel Ernesto Castro, grandson of former President Raúl Castro, and Cuba’s Oil Industry Supply Import Company, known as Abapet. The company is responsible for importing
- [NSCDC, NDLEA, Seadogs Strengthen Partnership on Security, Community Development in Ogun](https://stalliontimes.com/nscdc-ndlea-seadogs-strengthen-partnership-on-security-community-development-in-ogun/) - The Ogun State commands of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), alongside the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity), Ash Montana Deck, Abeokuta, have pledged to deepen collaboration on security, humanitarian services and community development. The commitment was made during separate courtesy visits by the
- [Tinubu Welcomes Launch of African Credit Rating Agency](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-welcomes-launch-of-african-credit-rating-agency/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the African Union’s announcement that the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) will officially commence operations on October 7, describing the initiative as a significant step towards strengthening Africa’s financial architecture. Tinubu, in a statement issued on Thursday, said the establishment of AfCRA would advance efforts to develop financial institutions
- [2027: Kogi APC Disability Campaign Network Inaugurates Campaign Team For Tinubu/Ododo Re-election](https://stalliontimes.com/2027-kogi-apc-disability-campaign-network-inaugurates-campaign-team-for-tinubu-ododo-re-election/) - Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja The Kogi State APC Disability Campaigns Network, a coalition of politicians with disabilities in Kogi State, north central Nigeria, has inaugurated Tinubu/Ododo Campaign team to canvass votes for re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo in the forthcoming presidential and governorship elections in 2027. At the inaugural ceremony
- [Death of Gumel Emir, a Great Loss to Nation — Ag. Rector, HAFED Poly Kazaure](https://stalliontimes.com/death-of-gumel-emir-a-great-loss-to-nation-ag-rector-hafed-poly-kazaure/) - The death of the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Ahmad Muhammad Sani II, has been described as a great loss to Jigawa State and Nigeria as a whole. The Acting Rector of Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure, Dr Bashir Ahmad Danzomo, made the statement in a condolence message issued on behalf of the Governing Council, Management,
- [Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to UN, Seeks New Funding Models](https://stalliontimes.com/nigeria-reaffirms-commitment-to-un-seeks-new-funding-models/) - Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations and called for new funding mechanisms to support sustainable development and humanitarian responses. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, made this known on Thursday while receiving the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, who paid him
- [Tinubu–Shettima 2027 Movement Begins Nationwide Mobilisation](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-shettima-2027-movement-begins-nationwide-mobilisation/) - As preparations gather momentum for the 2027 General Elections, the National Movement for Tinubu–Shettima 2027 — Forward Nigeria announces the commencement of preparations for its nationwide programme of consultations, organisation and mobilisation. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday, jointly signed by members of the Movement's Interim National Coordinating Committee led by Professor
- [Kano Constitutes 20-Member Committee to Reform Almajiri, Tsangaya System](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-constitutes-20-member-committee-to-reform-almajiri-tsangaya-system/) - Kano State Government has constituted a 20-member Advisory Committee on Almajiri Education and Welfare Reform as part of efforts to comprehensively reform and reposition the Tsangaya education system across the state. The initiative, approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is aimed at developing a sustainable framework for regulating and integrating the traditional Qur’anic education system
- [CITAD Launches Campaign to Plant One Million Indigenous Trees Across Northern Nigeria](https://stalliontimes.com/citad-launches-campaign-to-plant-one-million-indigenous-trees-across-northern-nigeria/) - The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched a one-year campaign to plant one million indigenous trees across the 19 states of Northern Nigeria. The campaign commenced on Wednesday in Jama’are Local Government Area of Bauchi State and is scheduled to run from Sept. 2, 2026, to Sept. 1, 2027. The Executive Director
- [“Muna jira muga wanda zaizo ya yi wa ’yan Nijeriya tallar Tinubu”](https://stalliontimes.com/muna-jira-muga-wanda-zaizo-ya-yi-wa-yan-nijeriya-tallar-tinubu/) - Inji Farfesa Usman Yusuf Farfesa Usman Yusuf ya mayar da martani kan sabuwar majalisar yaƙin neman zaɓen Shugaban Ƙasa ta jam’iyyar APC, wadda Sanata Abdulaziz Yari zai jagoranta a matsayin Babban Darakta, inda ya yi mata fatan rashin nasara yayin da take shirin zagayawa domin tallata gwamnatin Tinubu ga ’yan Nijeriya gabanin zaɓen 2027. A
- [Lagos Celebrates 6,190 Skills Acquisition Graduates, Urges Them to Turn Skills into Income](https://stalliontimes.com/lagos-celebrates-6190-skills-acquisition-graduates-urges-them-to-turn-skills-into-income/) - The Lagos State Government has celebrated the graduation of 6,190 residents trained under the 2025 Skills Acquisition Program of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), urging beneficiaries to turn their newly acquired skills into sustainable sources of income. The graduates, comprising 4,225 females and 1,963 males, were honoured at a graduation ceremony
- [Governor Sule Commissions N5.6bn Road, Bridge Projects in Sokoto](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-sule-commissions-n5-6bn-road-bridge-projects-in-sokoto/) - Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has commissioned two major infrastructure projects executed by the Sokoto State Government in Silame Local Government Area. The projects, which include the N2.4 billion Silame Bridge and the 9.4-kilometre Garin Magaji-Gittarana rural road, have a combined value of N5.6 billion. Governor Sule inaugurated the projects on the invitation of
- [Ebola Vaccine Trials in DR Congo Set for November - WHO](https://stalliontimes.com/ebola-vaccine-trials-in-dr-congo-set-for-november-who/) - Trials for three potential vaccines against the Ebola strain that has killed thousands in the DR Congo should begin by October or November, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. The official death toll from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s deadliest-ever Ebola outbreak passed more than 3,000 people on Wednesday, out of over 6,000 infected. The
- [Nepal-Tibet Flood Death Toll Tops 1,100 as as Government Shifts Focus to Rehabilitation](https://stalliontimes.com/nepal-tibet-flood-death-toll-tops-1100-as-as-government-shifts-focus-to-rehabilitation/) - The death toll following the massive flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border climbed on Wednesday to 1,114 in Nepal, officials said, as the country's leader said his government would begin to shift its focus toward "rehabilitation." The Nepali government's estimate for the missing remained at 3,916, the National Disaster Management Authority said in an update
- [Kano Moves to Strengthen Routine Immunisation Coordination](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-moves-to-strengthen-routine-immunisation-coordination/) - The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB) has commenced efforts to strengthen and sustain Routine Immunization (RI) coordination across the state. The initiative was highlighted at a one-day RI Coordination Co-Creation Workshop held on Tuesday at Tahir Guest Palace, Kano, and chaired by the Director-General of KSPHCMB, Professor Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim. The workshop
- [Kano Sets 7 September for Schools to Resume 2026/2027 Academic Season](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-sets-7-september-for-schools-to-resume-2026-2027-academic-season/) - The Kano State Ministry of Education has announced the resumption dates for the commencement of the first term of the 2026/2027 academic session across public and private schools in the state. According to the Ministry, boarding schools will resume on Sunday, 6th September 2026, while day schools will resume on Monday, 7th September 2026, respectively.
- [Dangote Says FG’s Economic Reforms Are Driving Nigeria’s Economic Recovery, Restoring Investors’ Confidence](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-says-fgs-economic-reforms-are-driving-nigerias-economic-recovery-restoring-investors-confidence/) - President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has commended the Federal Government for implementing bold and transformative economic reforms that are repositioning Nigeria for sustainable growth, strengthening investor confidence, and accelerating the country’s economic recovery. According to Dangote, the ongoing fiscal, monetary, and regulatory reforms have contributed significantly to improving macroeconomic
- [The Price As Tinubu And APC Are Determined To Subdue Nigeria](https://stalliontimes.com/the-price-as-tinubu-and-apc-are-determined-to-subdue-nigeria/) - Iduh Onah NIGERIA ’s 2027 election is already shaping up as a political farce. This is because of the intensely desperate political manoeuvring aimed at circumventing longstanding democratic tradition of the ballot and ethical rules guiding public service. The latest episode in this farce is dirty and disingenuous. Public officials, once expected to serve as
- [Maulud: Best Choice Specialist Hospital Congratulates Kano Governor, Muslims Globally](https://stalliontimes.com/maulud-best-choice-specialist-hospital-congratulates-kano-governor-muslims-globally/) - The Chairman of Best Choice Specialist Hospital, Kano, Auwal Lawal Muhammad (Dan Malikin Garo), has congratulated the executive governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, the good people of Kano State and Muslims across the world on the occasion of the Maulud celebration commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In a statement he personally
- [JAMB, WAEC Introduce N4,000 One-Off O'Level Verification Fee](https://stalliontimes.com/jamb-waec-introduce-n4000-one-off-olevel-verification-fee/) - Isiyaku Ahmed In a move to reduce the financial and logistical burdens on admission seekers, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have introduced a unified, one-off N4,000 fee for the verification of West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) O’Level results. The new policy eliminates the long-standing
- [Police, National Peace Committee Begin Talks on 2027 Election Security in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/police-national-peace-committee-begin-talks-on-2027-election-security-in-kano/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Kano State Police Command has received a delegation from the National Peace Committee, through the Secretariat of The Kukah Centre, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and promote peaceful conduct of the 2027 General Elections. The delegation, led by Mr Esrom Ajanya, Senior Program Manager at The Kukah Centre and Secretariat
- [Rwanda, Switzerland Deepen Bilateral Ties at Second Round of Political Talks](https://stalliontimes.com/rwanda-switzerland-deepen-bilateral-ties-at-second-round-of-political-talks/) - Rwanda and Switzerland are seeking to deepen bilateral cooperation as senior officials from both countries meet in Bern for the second round of political consultations. The talks build on the countries’ first-ever bilateral political consultations, held in Kigali in June 2025, and are aimed at strengthening political dialogue and expanding cooperation across areas of mutual
- [UN Food Agency Halves West Bank Aid, Warns of Further Gaza Cuts](https://stalliontimes.com/un-food-agency-halves-west-bank-aid-warns-of-further-gaza-cuts/) - The United Nations' food agency said Tuesday it is halving food assistance in the Israeli-occupied West Bank because of severe funding shortages and warned it may be forced to make further cuts in Gaza, where it supports 1.5 million people. The U.N. World Food Program said it will reduce assistance in the West Bank from
- [Hungary Blocks Ukraine’s EU Accession Talks Over Minority Rights](https://stalliontimes.com/hungary-blocks-ukraines-eu-accession-talks-over-minority-rights/) - Negotiations over the country's accession to the European Union are divided into six major thematic areas known within the EU as clusters; one source indicates there are 33 specific topics grouped within these clusters, while another source says the blocks comprise between 33 and 35 sections. For each area, the candidate country must gradually bring
- [Gawuna’s Loyalists Visit Governor Yusuf Ahead of Defection to APC](https://stalliontimes.com/gawunas-loyalists-visit-governor-yusuf-ahead-of-defection-to-apc/) - A team loyal to former Kano State Deputy Governor, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, has paid a solidarity visit to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his Deputy, Comrade Murtala Sule Garo, ahead of their planned defection from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The team, led by a close ally of Gawuna,
- [IGP Launches Vigilant App, MTN CUG Network to Boost Fraud Reporting, Operations](https://stalliontimes.com/igp-launches-vigilant-app-mtn-cug-network-to-boost-fraud-reporting-operations/) - The Nigeria Police Force has launched the NPF Vigilant App and the NPF–MTN Closed User Group (CUG) Network as part of efforts to strengthen financial-fraud reporting, secure communication, and operational response. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, launched the two initiatives on Tuesday at the NPF Conference Centre, Jabi, Abuja. The event brought
- [Atiku Vows to Review NELFUND, Write Off Students’ Debts](https://stalliontimes.com/atiku-vows-to-review-nelfund-write-off-students-debts/) - The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to review the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme and introduce debt forgiveness for qualifying students if elected. Atiku’s position was conveyed by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, in a statement issued on Tuesday evening. Shaibu said Atiku
- [Yusuf Pledges Steady Water Supply, People-Centred Infrastructure in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/yusuf-pledges-steady-water-supply-people-centred-infrastructure-in-kano/) - The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring a steady, reliable water supply across urban centers while continuing to drive people-oriented infrastructure projects statewide. He made the statement during a Maulud celebration organized by Madrasat Dr. Adam Kamaluddeen Adam Namaaji, amid a series of visits to eight prominent
- [KSHC MD Congratulates Governor Yusuf, Kano Residents on Takutaha Celebration](https://stalliontimes.com/kshc-md-congratulates-governor-yusuf-kano-residents-on-takutaha-celebration/) - The Managing Director of the Kano State Housing Corporation (KSHC), Abdullahi Rabiu, has extended his warmest congratulations and heartfelt greetings to the Executive Governor of Kano State, His Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, the good people of Kano State, and the entire Muslim Ummah on the occasion of this year's Takutaha celebration. In a goodwill message
- [Governor Yusuf Urges Parents, Clerics to Join Fight Against Drug Abuse, Youth Restiveness](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-urges-parents-clerics-to-join-fight-against-drug-abuse-youth-restiveness/) - Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on parents, Islamic clerics, and community stakeholders to unite in combating youth restiveness, immoral behavior, and drug abuse across the state. He made this appeal during overnight visits to eight different Maulud processions held in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The
- [Mutfwang Seeks Regional Security Strategy to Tackle Insecurity in North Central](https://stalliontimes.com/mutfwang-seeks-regional-security-strategy-to-tackle-insecurity-in-north-central/) - Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has called for a coordinated regional security strategy to tackle the growing wave of insecurity threatening communities, livelihoods and development across the North Central geopolitical zone. Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, in a statement on Monday, said Mutfwang made the call on Monday at
- [Chelle Names Ozebagbe, Ortega as Olympic Eagles Assistants](https://stalliontimes.com/chelle-names-ozebagbe-ortega-as-olympic-eagles-assistants/) - Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has appointed Bright Ozebagbe and Deniran Ortega as his assistant coaches for the Nigerian Olympic team, the Olympic Eagles. The appointment was disclosed on Tuesday by Kola Daniel, Special Assistant on Media to the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC). Chelle, who also doubles as head coach
- [Trump's Plan is the Only Way Forward in Gaza](https://stalliontimes.com/trumps-plan-is-the-only-way-forward-in-gaza/) - UNICEF found in a report issued in June that acute malnutrition among children under five in accessible areas of Gaza has dropped by an astounding 82 percent in under one year. Clearly, humanitarian aid is reaching the most vulnerable in Gaza. “It should be no surprise,” said U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz
- [Kano Assembly Passes Bill to Establish State Economic Council](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-assembly-passes-bill-to-establish-state-economic-council/) - The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a bill seeking to establish the Kano State Economic Council to strengthen economic planning, coordination, and sustainable development across the state. The bill was passed following deliberations during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Falgore. Speaking to journalists after the sitting, the Majority Leader of the
- [Governor Yusuf celebrates Kano people at Takutaha Maulud](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-celebrates-kano-people-at-takutaha-maulud/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the people of Kano State as they celebrate the traditional Takutaha event, held annually to commemorate the birth of the Noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW). According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf described Takutaha as a significant religious
- [We are waiting for whoever will sell Tinubu to Nigerians - Usman Yusuf](https://stalliontimes.com/we-are-waiting-for-whoever-will-sell-tinubu-to-nigerians-usman-yusuf/) - Professor Usman Yusuf has reacted to the APC’s newly constituted presidential campaign council, headed by Senator Abdulaziz Yari as Director General, saying he wishes the council bad luck as it prepares to sell the Tinubu administration to Nigerians ahead of the 2027 election. In an interview on Symfoni tv, Prof. Yusuf said the campaign council
- [Former Kano Agency Heads Congratulate Ganduje on APC Campaign Council Appointment](https://stalliontimes.com/former-kano-agency-heads-congratulate-ganduje-on-apc-campaign-council-appointment/) - The Forum of Former Managing Directors of Kano State Agencies and Parastatals (2015–2023) has congratulated former Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on his appointment to the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 Tinubu/Shettima campaign. The forum, in a statement on Monday, described the appointment as a recognition of Ganduje’s
- [14 Candidates Challenge Mbah for Enugu Governorship in 2027](https://stalliontimes.com/14-candidates-challenge-mbah-for-enugu-governorship-in-2027/) - No fewer than 14 candidates from various political parties are set to challenge Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, in the 2027 governorship election. The list of candidates was displayed on Monday at the Enugu State headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), listing 15 contenders for the state’s top political office. Mbah, the incumbent
- [Harry, Meghan Settle in UK as Questions Over Family Security Persist](https://stalliontimes.com/harry-meghan-settle-in-uk-as-questions-over-family-security-persist/) - As Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and their two young children settle into their new home in the United Kingdom, questions remain about security protection for the family. As non-working royals, Harry -- who is fifth in line to the British throne -- and his wife and children do not receive the
- [Ukraine Urges Netherlands to Expedite €2bn in Defense Aid](https://stalliontimes.com/ukraine-urges-netherlands-to-expedite-e2bn-in-defense-aid/) - Ukraine is urging the Netherlands to fast-track the release of €2 billion ($2.3 billion) in defense aid, calling for the funds to be made available immediately, particularly for bolstering air defense systems. Andrii Kostin, Ukraine’s ambassador to the Netherlands, appealed to the Dutch government to provide the €2 billion in military assistance ahead of schedule,
- [Governor Sule Blames Politicisation for North Central Insecurity](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-sule-blames-politicisation-for-north-central-insecurity/) - Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has identified the politicisation of security challenges as a major obstacle to achieving lasting peace in the North Central region. He made the assertion on Wednesday at the 2026 North Central Regional Security Summit held at the New Banquet Hall, Government House, Makurdi, Benue State. The summit, convened by the
- [Umahi Warns Benin-Asaba Highway Concessionaire Over Poor Road Works](https://stalliontimes.com/umahi-warns-benin-asaba-highway-concessionaire-over-poor-road-works/) - The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has expressed concern over what he described as unacceptable deficiencies and poor management of the concession agreement for the reconstruction and expansion of the Benin-Asaba Highway. Umahi spoke on 26 August 2026, at a stakeholders’ engagement held at the Edo State Government House to address the deteriorating condition
- [Tinubu Welcomes Reports of Growth in GDP, Assures of Stronger Microeconomic Performance](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-welcomes-reports-of-growth-in-gdp-assures-of-stronger-microeconomic-performance/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed the encouraging news on Monday from the National Bureau of Statistics, which shows that Gross Domestic Product for the second quarter of 2026 grew by 4.43 per cent, up from 4.23 per cent in the second quarter of 2025. The report also shows growth in agriculture, manufacturing, the oil and
- [Lionel Messi Announces he is Retiring From Argentina’s National Team](https://stalliontimes.com/lionel-messi-announces-he-is-retiring-from-argentinas-national-team/) - Argentine superstar Lionel Messi announced Monday that he is retiring from his country’s national team. “After the time that has passed since the final, and after giving it a lot of thought, I want to let everyone know that I am retiring from the National Team,” Messi said in a statement on Instagram. “It was
- [Religious Tension Mounts in Sokoto Over Cleric’s Alleged Remarks on Prophet Muhammad’s Parents](https://stalliontimes.com/religious-tension-mounts-in-sokoto-over-clerics-alleged-remarks-on-prophet-muhammads-parents/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto Religious tension has mounted in Sokoto State following alleged controversial remarks by Sheikh Musa Ayuba Lukuwa concerning the biological parents of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), as a coalition of Islamic organisations and concerned citizens has demanded that the cleric be investigated and prosecuted if found to have violated the law. The controversy
- [GWEDO Builds Capacity of Women, PwDs on Sustainable Agriculture, Environment Protection](https://stalliontimes.com/gwedo-builds-capacity-of-women-pwds-on-sustainable-agriculture-environment-protection/) - Gbolekero Women Empowerment and Development Organization (GWEDO) has concluded a capacity building training for women and persons with disabilities in Gelegele Community, Edo State, on promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental protection. The training focused on strengthening participants' knowledge of environmentally friendly farming practices and equipping them with practical approaches to address environmental challenges affecting their
- [Rethinking Suicide as a Crime](https://stalliontimes.com/rethinking-suicide-as-a-crime/) - Rekpene Bassey Nigeria is confronting an old law with a new question: when a citizen survives an attempt to end his or her life, should the state respond with handcuffs or with help? The Federal Government’s move to decriminalise attempted suicide is therefore more than a technical amendment. It is a test of whether public
- [Atiku Blasts Tinubu Over Vacation in Europe as Hardship, Insecurity Bite](https://stalliontimes.com/atiku-blasts-tinubu-over-vacation-in-europe-as-hardship-insecurity-bite/) - Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for embarking on a three-week vacation in Europe amid worsening economic hardship and insecurity in Nigeria. The Presidency had announced that Tinubu’s first destination was London, United Kingdom, where he would spend part of his annual working vacation
- [Zambia Set to Inaugurate Hichilema for Second Term](https://stalliontimes.com/zambia-set-to-inaugurate-hichilema-for-second-term/) - Zambia is set to inaugurate President Hakainde Hichilema on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, marking the beginning of his second five-year term in office. The inauguration comes as the country reflects on Hichilema’s first term, which was marked by efforts to restructure Zambia’s debt, tackle high inflation, address energy shortages and restore investor confidence. Director and
- [Nepal Flood Death Toll Hits 904, Over 4,000 Missing](https://stalliontimes.com/nepal-flood-death-toll-hits-904-over-4000-missing/) - The death toll from last week's flooding that hit Nepal's mountainous border region near China rose to 904 on Monday morning, with 4,274 still missing, officials said, as work is underway to try and rescue hundreds feared trapped in hydroelectrical tunnels. Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority issued the updated numbers at 9
- [Tinubu Is Going on Vacation. But Nigeria’s Political Season Is Not](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-is-going-on-vacation-but-nigerias-political-season-is-not/) - Olu Allen President Bola Tinubu has left Abuja for Europe for a three-week annual leave, with London as his first destination. The Presidency describes it as a “working vacation”. Tinubu is expected to remain in contact with ministers and security chiefs and receive regular briefings while away. Presidential spokesman Sunday Dare says the President needs
- [Kawu Sumaila Raises the Bar as Governor Yusuf Tasks Kano Lawmakers with More Development](https://stalliontimes.com/kawu-sumaila-raises-the-bar-as-governor-yusuf-tasks-kano-lawmakers-with-more-development/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has described Senator Kawu Sumaila as a worthy ambassador of his people, commending his commitment to effective representation and his efforts towards attracting meaningful development to Kano South Senatorial District. He made the commendation on Sunday at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, while speaking at a special event
- [AKY 2027 Campaign Blueprint Development Committee Reviews Stakeholder Memos at Kaduna Retreat](https://stalliontimes.com/aky-2027-campaign-blueprint-development-committee-reviews-stakeholder-memos-at-kaduna-retreat/) - The Committee constituted by Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to develop the AKY 2.0 Second-Term Blueprint has concluded a two-day strategic retreat in Kaduna State to review proposals and recommendations submitted by members of the State Executive Council, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), professional bodies, members of academia and senior government officials.
- [Diphtheria: Katsina Gets 650,000 Vaccines as Cases Rises](https://stalliontimes.com/diphtheria-katsina-gets-650000-vaccines-as-cases-rises/) - Katsina State Government has secured an additional 650,000 doses of diphtheria-containing vaccines as it intensifies efforts to contain an outbreak that has recorded more than 1,000 suspected cases across the state. The outbreak has also resulted in deaths estimated at about five per cent of reported cases, with suspected infections recorded in 29 Local Government
- [Families of pilgrims likely caught in floods are desperate for news from Nepal](https://stalliontimes.com/families-of-pilgrims-likely-caught-in-floods-are-desperate-for-news-from-nepal/) - As the possibility of more mudslides threaten towns along the Nepal-China border, the search continues for more than 2,400 people missing, including dozens of U.S. citizens, after last week's catastrophic floods. Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai said Sunday that 734 bodies have been recovered four days after nearly 30-foot high
- [Police Arrest Three Suspected Car-Snatching Syndicate Members in Kaduna, Abuja](https://stalliontimes.com/police-arrest-three-suspected-car-snatching-syndicate-members-in-kaduna-abuja/) - The Nigeria Police Force has arrested three suspected members of a notorious armed robbery and car-snatching syndicate operating across Kaduna State and the Federal Capital Territory. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Special Tactical Squad (STS) during coordinated operations conducted between August 14 and 19, 2026, following actionable intelligence. According to a statement
- [Mutfwang Declares Unauthorized Hisba Activities Illegal, Orders Security Agencies to Act](https://stalliontimes.com/mutfwang-declares-unauthorized-hisba-activities-illegal-orders-security-agencies-to-act/) - Isiyaku Ahmed Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has ordered an immediate halt to the activities of a group allegedly operating as “Hisbah” in parts of Jos North Local Government Area. He described the group’s activities as illegal, unauthorized and unacceptable, following reports of alleged intimidation, harassment, extortion and the imposition of unauthorized rules on
- [Sokoto Specialist Hospital Denies Doctors’ Absence From Emergency Ward](https://stalliontimes.com/sokoto-specialist-hospital-denies-doctors-absence-from-emergency-ward/) - Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The management of Sokoto Specialist Hospital has rejected allegations circulating on social media that doctors were absent from the hospital’s Emergency Ward, describing the claim as inaccurate and capable of misleading the public. The controversy arose from a viral post alleging that the Emergency Ward of the state-owned hospital was operating without
- [SERAP, NGE Demand Withdrawal of Foreign Aid Regulation Bill](https://stalliontimes.com/serap-nge-demand-withdrawal-of-foreign-aid-regulation-bill/) - The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have urged the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to “immediately reject and withdraw the Foreign Aids (Regulation, Transparency and Disclosure) Bill, 2026 (SB.1034), as the Bill is unnecessary, unlawful, unconstitutional and
- [2027: The Whistle Is Blown, Buni’s Investments and the Kuje Threat](https://stalliontimes.com/2027-the-whistle-is-blown-bunis-investments-and-the-kuje-threat/) - The Arbiter The four-year cycle in our democratic journey is here once again. The whistle for the next round of elections has been blown with the release of the campaign timetable. Across the nation, contestants from different political parties will soon go all out to convince the electorate to vote for them. There was a
- [Kano Sets Up Committee to Tackle Diphtheria Outbreak](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-sets-up-committee-to-tackle-diphtheria-outbreak/) - Isiyaku Ahmed Kano State Government has constituted a Special Committee to coordinate efforts to contain the reported diphtheria outbreak in parts of the state, with particular concern over cases and deaths recorded in Rano Local Government Area. A statement issued on Saturday by Nabilusi Abubakar Ahmad, spokesperson, Kano State Ministry of Health, the committee, constituted
- [Diphtheria Outbreak Overwhelms FTH Katsina Children’s Ward](https://stalliontimes.com/diphtheria-outbreak-overwhelms-fth-katsina-childrens-ward/) - The ongoing diphtheria outbreak in Katsina State has put the Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH), Katsina, under severe pressure as a surge in suspected and confirmed cases pushes its children’s ward beyond capacity. The hospital management disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, noting that the steady influx of patients referred from health facilities across
- [Mutinous Soldiers Attack Niger Presidency, Airport in Niamey](https://stalliontimes.com/mutinous-soldiers-attack-niger-presidency-airport-in-niamey/) - Mutinous soldiers in Niger attacked the airport and the presidency in the capital, Niamey, early on Saturday, triggering hours of gunfire and explosions and briefly knocking state television and radio off air. By late morning, Niger’s defence ministry said the armed forces were gradually retaking sites seized in the overnight attack, but security sources said
- [U.S. Oil Company Chevron Returns to Libya](https://stalliontimes.com/u-s-oil-company-chevron-returns-to-libya/) - The US has welcomed Chevron's return to Libya and resumption of its cooperation with the National Oil Corporation. The US Embassy in Libya confirmed on its website that this partnership will contribute to increased production, modernization of infrastructure, job creation, and the opening of avenues for further US investment in various sectors of the Libyan
- [Kano Debunks Report of Diphtheria Claimed Lives of 50 Children in Rano](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-debunks-report-of-diphtheria-claimed-lives-of-50-children-in-rano/) - Kano State Government has dismissed reports that a diphtheria outbreak in Rano Local Government Area claimed the lives of 50 children, describing the figure as unverified and misleading. The Director-General of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), Professor Muhammad Adamu Abbas, said available surveillance data did not support the reported number of deaths
- [Sokoto Hisbah Fires Back at Anti-Christian Claims, Warns Against Religious Misinformation](https://stalliontimes.com/sokoto-hisbah-fires-back-at-anti-christian-claims-warns-against-religious-misinformation/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has strongly rejected allegations that it is imposing restrictions on Christian worship in the state, describing the claims as false, misleading and capable of undermining religious harmony. The denial followed social media publications attributed to a blogger identified as @radical.okoja.bia and others, alleging that the Board
- [CITAD Calls for Resignation of NIMC DG Over APC 2027 Campaign Role](https://stalliontimes.com/citad-calls-for-resignation-of-nimc-dg-over-apc-2027-campaign-role/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has raised concerns over the appointment of the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Dr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote, as Director of Data Management in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 elections. CITAD, in a statement
- [FG Activates Task Force Over Diphtheria Outbreak in Kano, Katsina](https://stalliontimes.com/fg-activates-task-force-over-diphtheria-outbreak-in-kano-katsina/) - The Federal Government has activated an emergency multi-agency task force to contain a diphtheria outbreak affecting children in parts of Kano and Katsina states. As part of the response, 500,000 doses of diphtheria vaccines have been deployed to the two states to intensify immunisation and protect children in affected and high-risk communities. The Coordinating Minister
- [Kano Pillars Depart for Port Harcourt, Target Final 8 Glory](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-pillars-depart-for-port-harcourt-target-final-8-glory/) - Kano Pillars basketball team will depart Kano for Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday ahead of the Nigerian Premier Basketball League Final 8 Championship. The competition is scheduled to take place from 30 August to 6 September 2026. The over-20-man contingent, comprising players, coaches and officials, is in high spirits as the team prepares for
- [Akwa Ibom Woos South Korea for Investment, Technology Transfer](https://stalliontimes.com/akwa-ibom-woos-south-korea-for-investment-technology-transfer/) - Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has called for stronger economic cooperation between Nigeria and South Korea, urging the Asian nation to consider the state as a strategic destination for investment and technology transfer. Eno made the call on Friday in Uyo during a special lecture delivered by the South Korean Ambassador to Nigeria,
- [Odegbami Delivers Damning Verdict on Nigerian Football, NFF Leadership](https://stalliontimes.com/odegbami-delivers-damning-verdict-on-nigerian-football-nff-leadership/) - Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami has delivered a strong verdict on the state of Nigerian football and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership. Odegbami, one of Nigeria’s most respected former internationals, said the recent struggles involving the country’s national teams are evidence that those in charge of the game have failed in their responsibilities. Subscribing
- [Nigeria Seal $8.5m Adidas Deal, End 11-Year Nike Partnership](https://stalliontimes.com/nigeria-seal-8-5m-adidas-deal-end-11-year-nike-partnership/) - Nigeria are set to end their 11-year partnership with Nike and return to Adidas after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) secured an $8.5 million-a-year kit sponsorship deal with the German sportswear giant. The NFF says the agreement is the biggest kit sponsorship deal in African football. Former NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, who resigned alongside the
- [SDP Women Launch Nationwide Mobilisation Drive Ahead of Elections](https://stalliontimes.com/sdp-women-launch-nationwide-mobilisation-drive-ahead-of-elections/) - Women leaders of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) have launched a nationwide mobilisation campaign to boost women’s participation in the party and strengthen its grassroots structures ahead of future elections. The National Speaker of the SDP Women Parliament, Ambassador Hajiya Sa’adatu Abdullahi, disclosed this at a strategic meeting with state women leaders in Abuja. Abdullahi
- [South Africa Accuses Israel of Violating Three ICJ Orders on Gaza](https://stalliontimes.com/south-africa-accuses-israel-of-violating-three-icj-orders-on-gaza/) - South Africa formally accused Israel of failing to adhere to three legally binding orders from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), submitting an evidence dossier to the world body, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation announced Friday. “Regrettably, Israel has not complied with the Orders,” Pretoria stated in a filing Tuesday, asserting that it
- [African Countries Sign MoU to Strengthen Cross-Border Disease Control](https://stalliontimes.com/african-countries-sign-mou-to-strengthen-cross-border-disease-control/) - Thirteen African countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cross-border cooperation on disease prevention, health information sharing and the joint provision of medical supplies. The agreement, announced during the 76th session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa (RC76), is aimed at improving outbreak preparedness and response across the
- [Katsina Approves Hybrid Bus Unit, Targets Drivers From 34 LGAs](https://stalliontimes.com/katsina-approves-hybrid-bus-unit-targets-drivers-from-34-lgas/) - Katsina State Government has approved the establishment of a dedicated Hybrid Bus Operations and Maintenance Unit under the Katsina State Transport Authority (KTSTA) as part of efforts to modernise public transportation in the state. The decision was reached during the State Executive Council meeting and disclosed by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Dr Bala
- [Police Arrest Four Over Alleged Organ Harvesting, Human Trafficking in Nasarawa](https://stalliontimes.com/police-arrest-four-over-alleged-organ-harvesting-human-trafficking-in-nasarawa/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Nigeria Police Force has arrested four suspects allegedly linked to an organ harvesting and human trafficking syndicate operating in Nasarawa State. The suspects were paraded on Thursday by operatives of the Special Tactical Squad (STS), following their arrest during a sting operation in Auta Balifi, Karu Local Government Area of the state.
- [NPC Chairman Aminu Yusuf Dies @ 66](https://stalliontimes.com/npc-chairman-aminu-yusuf-dies-66/) - The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf (Talban Wushishi), has died at the age of 66. The Commission announced his death in a statement on Friday, saying he passed away in Abuja after a brief illness. The statement, signed by the Director of Public Affairs Department, Mrs Adelayo Serifat Olurode, said
- [Trump Announces U.S. Majority Control of $60bn Venezuelan Oil Reserves](https://stalliontimes.com/trump-announces-u-s-majority-control-of-60bn-venezuelan-oil-reserves/) - President Donald Trump announced a deal Friday to grant the United States majority control of over 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves, as the Trump administration angles to get oil companies to return to the country after a U.S. military operation replaced the country's leadership earlier this year. He said in a social
- [Tinubu Approves Comprehensive Forensic Audit of IPPIS, Federal Agencies, Ministries](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-approves-comprehensive-forensic-audit-of-ippis-federal-agencies-ministries/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, to oversee and coordinate a comprehensive forensic audit of Federal Government systems. The audit will include a review of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), Federal Government agencies, and their administration and internal controls.
- [Russia Threatens to Strike British Military Targets Over Ukraine Missile Use](https://stalliontimes.com/russia-threatens-to-strike-british-military-targets-over-ukraine-missile-use/) - Russia on Thursday said that it could strike British military targets inside and outside Ukraine if Kyiv uses long-range British cruise missiles against targets deep inside Russian territory, according to reports. This came a day after Moscow accused Ukraine of striking a shopping center in Russian-controlled Donetsk with British Storm Shadow missiles, wounding civilians, including
- [Housing Minister Backs Furniture Summit, Pledges Support for Youth Empowerment](https://stalliontimes.com/housing-minister-backs-furniture-summit-pledges-support-for-youth-empowerment/) - The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, has expressed readiness to support initiatives aimed at promoting innovation, enterprise development, and employment opportunities for young Nigerians. Darma said empowering citizens with relevant skills remained critical to achieving sustainable economic growth and national development. The minister spoke when he received the Abuja Interior
- [Super Falcons Star, Ucheibe, Joins Al Hilal](https://stalliontimes.com/super-falcons-star-ucheibe-joins-al-hilal/) - Super Falcons midfielder, Christy Ucheibe, has joined Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al Hilal on a two-year contract. The 25-year-old midfielder becomes the latest high-profile addition to the Riyadh-based club as it strengthens its squad ahead of the new season. Ucheibe will reunite with fellow Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala at Al Hilal, adding further
- [Shooting Stars, Inter Lagos Clash in NPFL Season Opener](https://stalliontimes.com/shooting-stars-inter-lagos-clash-in-npfl-season-opener/) - Shooting Stars will host newly promoted Inter Lagos at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Friday as the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season gets underway. The Oluyole Warriors will enter the encounter with confidence after an impressive campaign last season, when they finished third in the NPFL to secure continental football for
- [Katsina Council Approves N828.6bn 2027 Budget Proposal](https://stalliontimes.com/katsina-council-approves-n828-6bn-2027-budget-proposal/) - Katsina State Executive Council has approved a N828.64 billion budget proposal for the 2027 financial year, alongside major projects in healthcare, road infrastructure and public transportation. The budget proposal, tagged “Building Your Future Agenda IV,” was approved at the council’s 14th regular meeting for 2026, held on Thursday at the Upper Chamber of the General
- [Dangote Refinery Says Rising Fuel Imports Are Forcing Greater Export Focus Despite Strong Local Supply Capacity](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-refinery-says-rising-fuel-imports-are-forcing-greater-export-focus-despite-strong-local-supply-capacity/) - The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has expressed concern over the continued issuance of petroleum product import licences despite the refinery's proven capacity to meet and exceed Nigeria's domestic Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) requirements. The refinery noted that while it remains fully committed to supporting Nigeria's energy security and ensuring uninterrupted fuel
- [2027: Police Warn Politicians Against Violence, Hate Speech in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/2027-police-warn-politicians-against-violence-hate-speech-in-kano/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Kano State Police Command has warned political parties, candidates and their supporters against violence, hate speech, misinformation and other acts capable of undermining peace during the 2027 general elections. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, gave the warning on Thursday at a strategic stakeholders’ engagement meeting with political party leaders,
- [ANC Faces IEC Scrutiny Over R15m Undeclared Donations](https://stalliontimes.com/anc-faces-iec-scrutiny-over-r15m-undeclared-donations/) - The African National Congress (ANC) is facing scrutiny from South Africa’s Electoral Commission (IEC) over about R15 million in donations that were not properly declared in line with political funding regulations. The ANC was excluded from the IEC’s latest political funding report after the commission found its disclosures non-compliant, leaving only four political parties recognised
- [NCC Urges Investment in Local Technologies to Bridge Digital Exclusion](https://stalliontimes.com/ncc-urges-investment-in-local-technologies-to-bridge-digital-exclusion/) - The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for increased investment in locally developed accessible technologies to bridge digital exclusion and create new opportunities for millions of Nigerians, particularly Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The Executive Vice Chairman of the commission, Dr Aminu Maida, made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the fourth edition of the
- [KHETFUND Sensitises PHC Staff on Accessing Regular Health Intervention Funds](https://stalliontimes.com/khetfund-sensitises-phc-staff-on-accessing-regular-health-intervention-funds/) - The Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has organised a sensitisation meeting for Zonal Director, PHCC and WTO's in charges From Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area on how to access funds for Regular health interventions in their respective Healthcare facilities. The meeting took place at Khalifa Sheikh Isyaka Rabi'u Paediatric Hospital(KSIRPH) conference Hall on 27th
- [Northwest University Sokoto Warns Against Fake Admission Notice, Fraudsters](https://stalliontimes.com/northwest-university-sokoto-warns-against-fake-admission-notice-fraudsters/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto Northwest University, Sokoto (NWUS), has raised the alarm over a fraudulent admission notice circulating on social media, warning prospective students, parents and guardians against falling prey to individuals seeking to exploit the desperation of admission seekers. The university, through its Directorate of Communications, Public Affairs and Protocol, disclosed in a statement
- [Congo Begins Ebola Vaccinations to Fight Country's Worst Outbreak in History](https://stalliontimes.com/congo-begins-ebola-vaccinations-to-fight-countrys-worst-outbreak-in-history/) - Congo on Thursday began vaccinating people against Ebola as health authorities’ work to slow the country's deadliest outbreak of the disease on record. The vaccination campaign was officially launched in Kisangani, the capital of Tshopo province, in the country's east, Health Minister Roger Kamba said. Health workers and other people working on the front lines of the Ebola response
- [WHO Declares Uganda Ebola-Free](https://stalliontimes.com/who-declares-uganda-ebola-free/) - The World Health Organization has declared Uganda Ebola-free even as the bordering Democratic Republic of Congo faces a deadly, fast-growing epidemic that has killed at least 2,744 people, among 5,713 confirmed cases, according to local health authorities. The Ebola outbreak declared May 15, which began in Congo, killed two people in Uganda, among 20 infected
- [An Gabatar Da Bikin Ranar Hausa Ta Duniya A Kasar Indonesia](https://stalliontimes.com/an-gabatar-da-bikin-ranar-hausa-ta-duniya-a-kasar-indonesia/) - Ɗaliban Najeriya mazauna ƙasar Indonesia, tare da haɗin gwiwar ɗalibai ‘yan ƙasashen waje daban daban, sun gudanar da gagarumin bikin Ranar Hausa ta Duniya ta Shekarar 2026 cikin nasara da ƙasaitar al’ada. Wannan taro mai muhimmancin tarihi an gudanar da shi ne ƙarƙashin jagoranci da kariya ta Sardaunan Hausawan Indonesia, Alh. Abdallah Rabiu Daura, tare
- [Jigawa @ 35: The Back Side of the Coin](https://stalliontimes.com/jigawa-35-the-back-side-of-the-coin/) - Ahmed ILALLAH On 27 August 2026, Jigawa State will mark 35 years since its creation by the military administration of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. The creation of Jigawa was driven largely by the need to bring government closer to the predominantly rural communities carved out of the former Kano State and to accelerate their social
- [Kano Reaffirms Priority on Data-Driven Policy, Planning](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-reaffirms-priority-on-data-driven-policy-planning/) - Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing credible data and statistics in the formulation of state policies and public programs. ​Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf highlighted this position while officially declaring open the 1st Bi-Annual Meeting of the National Consultative Committee on Statistics held in Kano. Tbis was contained in a statement issued by
- [NDC Yet To Produce Kaduna Governorship Candidate For 2027 -Chairman](https://stalliontimes.com/ndc-yet-to-produce-kaduna-governorship-candidate-for-2027-chairman/) - The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has not officially settled on a governorship candidate for Kaduna State ahead of the 2027 general election, according to the party’s state chairman, Mordecai Ibrahim. Ibrahim made this known on Wednesday at a press conference in Kaduna, as the dispute over the party’s governorship ticket continued between former Senator Danjuma
- [Tinubu Urges NLNG Board to Convert  Gas Flaring into Economic Benefit fo Nigeria](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-urges-nlng-board-to-convert-gas-flaring-into-economic-benefit-fo-nigeria/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the management of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) to do all within its powers to ensure Nigeria derives maximum benefits from its gas reserves rather than allowing them to be flared. The President said this Wednesday at the State House, where he received members of the NLNG Board led
- [Flash Foods Leave Dozens Dead, Hundreds Missing in Nepal](https://stalliontimes.com/flash-foods-leave-dozens-dead-hundreds-missing-in-nepal/) - At least 95 people have been killed and hundreds more are missing after devastating flash foods swept through the Himalayan region along the Nepal-Tibet border, the country's prime minister’s office said on Wednesday. Severe flooding was reported across the regions of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, and Gorkha, north of the Nepalese capital Kathmandu. The majority of
- [APS, UNICEF, BUK, AKTH Rally for Stronger Action to Cut Maternal, Newborn Deaths](https://stalliontimes.com/aps-unicef-buk-akth-rally-for-stronger-action-to-cut-maternal-newborn-deaths/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The African Perinatal Society (APS), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Bayero University Kano (BUK) and Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) have called for stronger collaboration, research and capacity building to reduce maternal and perinatal deaths across Nigeria and Africa. The stakeholders made the call on Wednesday at the 2nd International Congress on
- [2027: CISLAC Warns Against Dangerous Politicisation of Religion](https://stalliontimes.com/2027-cislac-warns-against-dangerous-politicisation-of-religion/) - The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has warned against the growing politicisation and weaponisation of religion in Nigeria’s electoral process, cautioning political actors and religious leaders against exploiting faith to manipulate voters, suppress critical thinking and divert attention from issues of governance and development. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Auwal
- [APS to Establish African Centre for Perinatal Research, Training](https://stalliontimes.com/aps-to-establish-african-centre-for-perinatal-research-training/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The President of the African Perinatal Society (APS), Professor Aliyu Labaran Dayyabu, has announced plans to establish the African Centre for Perinatal Research and Training (ACPRT) to strengthen research and capacity building in maternal, fetal and newborn healthcare across Africa. Prof. Dayyabu disclosed this on Wednesday while delivering his welcome address at the
- [Lagos Announces Temporary Closure of Oke-Afa Bridge for Rehabilitation](https://stalliontimes.com/lagos-announces-temporary-closure-of-oke-afa-bridge-for-rehabilitation/) - Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of Oke-Afa Bridge in the Isolo area of the state to carry out rehabilitation works on the bridge for three weeks, from Friday, August 28, to 18 September 2026.The state government said the rehabilitation would be executed in two phases, with the first phase covering the outbound
- [NSCDC Arrests Two Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/nscdc-arrests-two-suspected-cattle-rustlers-in-kano/) - Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, have arrested two suspected cattle rustlers at a mining checkpoint along the Tudun Wada–Kiru Road in Kiru Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, identified as 45-year-old Jamilu Saadu and 37-year-old Nura Abdullahi, were arrested around 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday while
- [Aminchi Centre Rejects MURIC’s 14-Day Ultimatum to Defence Minister Over Sokoto Killings](https://stalliontimes.com/aminchi-centre-rejects-murics-14-day-ultimatum-to-defence-minister-over-sokoto-killings/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto The Aminchi Centre for Social Advocacy and Community Development Initiative has rejected the 14 day ultimatum issued by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) to the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd.), demanding an end to killings in Sokoto State or his resignation. The Centre described the ultimatum as “misplaced, constitutionally
- [Kano Assembly Urges Urgent Action As Diphtheria Claims Over 50 Children](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-assembly-urges-urgent-action-as-diphtheria-claims-over-50-children/) - The Kano State House of Assembly has called on the state government to urgently intervene in the reported outbreak of diphtheria in Rano Local Government Area, which has allegedly claimed the lives of more than 50 children. The call followed a motion of urgent public importance raised by Ibrahim Muhammad, member representing Rano Constituency, during
- [Kano Declares 1 September Work-Free Day for Takutaha Celebration](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-declares-1-september-work-free-day-for-takutaha-celebration/) - Isiyaku Ahmed Kano State Government has declared Tuesday, 1 September 2026, a work-free day to enable residents to celebrate Takutaha, an annual traditional and religious occasion observed in the state. The declaration was contained in Circular No. 7/2026 signed by the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Abba A. Danguguwa, on behalf of the State's Head of Service.
- [Ododo Charges Appointees on Grassroots Mobilisation, Targets 100% APC Victory in 2027](https://stalliontimes.com/ododo-charges-appointees-on-grassroots-mobilisation-targets-100-apc-victory-in-2027/) - Abah Benjamin Eneojoh Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has charged political appointees across the state to return to their respective constituencies and commence aggressive grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that the All Progressives Congress (APC) must work towards securing a 100 per cent victory in the state. He gave the
- [Kano Reaffirms Commitment to CDA Implementation by Mining Firms](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-reaffirms-commitment-to-cda-implementation-by-mining-firms/) - Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that mining companies operating in the state comply with Community Development Agreements (CDAs) for the benefit of host communities. The Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Alhaji Hamza Safiyanu Kachako, stated this on Monday in Riruwai, Doguwa Local Government Area, while witnessing the formal commencement of the 2026
- [The Aroma of Polling Unit Development Fund (Kudin Akwati) and Its Exigencies: Gwaram LGA as a Case Study](https://stalliontimes.com/the-aroma-of-polling-unit-development-fund-kudin-akwati-and-its-exigencies-gwaram-lga-as-a-case-study/) - Yunusa Hamza (Tafidan Farin Dutse/Uban Dawakin Katukan Dutse) Some government policies are announced; others are implemented; but only a few become deeply rooted in the consciousness of the people. The revival of the Polling Unit Development Fund, popularly known in Jigawa as “Kudin Akwati,” under the administration of His Excellency, Governor Umar A. Namadi, FCA,
- [Dolly Parton Dies @ 80](https://stalliontimes.com/dolly-parton-dies-80/) - Dolly Parton was around six when she wrote her first song: "Little Tiny Tasseltop," an ode to her corncob doll with corn-silk hair. Her mother stored it preciously in a shoebox. "I loved that little doll," Parton wrote decades later. "I expressed myself and my feelings through writing — I’m sure what I was thinking
- [US Hails Dangote Refinery as Nigeria’s Petroleum Exports Surge Seven Times](https://stalliontimes.com/us-hails-dangote-refinery-as-nigerias-petroleum-exports-surge-seven-times/) - The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been identified as the key driver behind a seven-fold increase in Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product exports since 2023, according to the latest report by the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA). The U.S. agency disclosed that Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product shipments averaged 561,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the second
- [A Rejoinder to Ben Murray-Bruce’s “Mass Transit Policy”](https://stalliontimes.com/a-rejoinder-to-ben-murray-bruces-mass-transit-policy/) - Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi, There comes a moment in the life of every nation when truth must be spoken without trembling; when citizens must rise above the fog of elite narratives and insist on reality as lived—not as recited. Today, in response to Ben Murray-Bruce’s “Mass Transit Policy,” that moment has arrived. Ben Murray-Bruce says
- [U.S. Treasury Chief Unveils Economic Pressure Campaign Against Iran](https://stalliontimes.com/us-treasury-chief-unveils-economic-pressure-campaign-against-iran/) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced an economic pressure campaign against Iran, vowing to target Tehran’s financial interests across the world. Bessent said on Monday that the US would target all of Iran’s sources of revenue, including oil, with the aim of preventing other countries and companies from doing business with Tehran. “Around the
- [Eid-el-Maulud: Tinubu Urges Muslims to Embrace Prophet Muhammad’s Virtues](https://stalliontimes.com/eid-el-maulud-tinubu-urges-muslims-to-embrace-prophet-muhammads-virtues/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Muslims across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, urging them to reflect on and embrace the teachings and virtues of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). In a statement issued on Tuesday, the President said the celebration should go beyond commemorating the birth of the Holy
- [Kano CP Unveils Security Roadmap, Orders Increased Patrols, Intelligence Operations](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-cp-unveils-security-roadmap-orders-increased-patrols-intelligence-operations/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has directed operational commanders across the state to intensify security operations, strengthen intelligence gathering and increase police visibility to prevent crime and maintain law and order. Bakori gave the directives on Monday during a strategic meeting with Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, Squadron Commanders
- [Rehumanizing Nigeria's Secret Service](https://stalliontimes.com/rehumanizing-nigerias-secret-service/) - Rekpene Bassey This is the eve of the second anniversary of Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, as the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). This anniversary marks a defining moment in his public service odyssey. It is not merely an anniversary; it is a professional idea: that intelligence, at its noblest, is not the worship
- [Tinubu Flags Off N295.9bn Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road Dualisation](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-flags-off-n295-9bn-ibadan-ijebu-ode-road-dualisation/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, flagged off the N295.9 billion dualisation of the Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road, describing the project as a strategic infrastructure link that will strengthen trade, economic activities and regional integration across the South-West. Tinubu, who was represented at the ceremony by Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, said the 58-kilometre project would
- [Okpebholo Promises More Funding for Edo Road Projects](https://stalliontimes.com/okpebholo-promises-more-funding-for-edo-road-projects/) - Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has assured residents that his administration will continue to release funds to contractors to accelerate ongoing road projects across the state ahead of the Yuletide. Okpebholo gave the assurance on Monday while inspecting ongoing construction works along the Arue-Uromi-Agbor road projects in Esan North East Local Government Area. The governor
- [U.S. Removes Syria as a State Sponsor of Terrorism](https://stalliontimes.com/u-s-removes-syria-as-a-state-sponsor-of-terrorism/) - The U.S. State Department officially delisted Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism on Monday, marking a significant step toward the country's reintegration into the global economy and the international community. The announcement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio comes about a month and a half after President Donald Trump informed Congress of his intent
- [Alia Announces Three Military Units, Donates 30 Motorcycles to Secure Sankera](https://stalliontimes.com/alia-announces-three-military-units-donates-30-motorcycles-to-secure-sankera/) - Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has announced plans to establish three operational military units in the Sankera axis of the state as part of measures to strengthen security and protect residents. The military units will be stationed in Agu, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area; Anyiin, Logo LGA; and Azendeshi, Ukum LGA. The governor also announced the
- [Betta Edu, Ngozi Olejeme and the Accountability Question in Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign](https://stalliontimes.com/betta-edu-ngozi-olejeme-and-the-accountability-question-in-tinubus-2027-campaign/) - Olu Allen By now, you've probably seen the list. A 223-member political machine assembled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Abdulaziz Yari is Director-General. Hope Uzodimma is Secretary. But buried in the list are two names that deserve more than a passing glance: Betta Edu and Ngozi Olejeme. Edu,
- [95% of Governor Yusuf’s Promises Have Been Fulfilled - CPS](https://stalliontimes.com/95-of-governor-yusufs-promises-have-been-fulfilled-cps/) - Interview by Musa Diso, in Kano Q: Can we meet you? A: My name is Mustapha Muhammad, the Chief Press Secretary to the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. My background is in media and communication. I obtained my first degree in Mass Communication from Bayero University, Kano, and later earned a Master’s degree in
- [Chukwueze Wins Man of The Match in Milan’s Serie A Opener](https://stalliontimes.com/chukwueze-wins-man-of-the-match-in-milans-serie-a-opener/) - Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze was named Man of the Match as AC Milan opened the 2026/27 Serie A season with a 2-1 away win over Torino at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Sunday, completesports reports. Playing as a converted right wing-back, Chukwueze was a constant threat down the right flank and crowned his display
- [Arsenal Hold Talks With Al-Hilal Over Martinelli Transfer](https://stalliontimes.com/arsenal-hold-talks-with-al-hilal-over-martinelli-transfer/) - Arsenal have opened talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal over a potential transfer of Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli. Martinelli has been made available for transfer this summer after manager Mikel Arteta informed the forward that he is not part of his plans for the new season. Turkish side Galatasaray had earlier expressed interest in the
- [Kungiyoyin Ayyukan Gaiyya Na Tarauni Sun Sha Alwashin Yashe Magudanun Ruwa Domin Kaucewa Ambaliyar Ruwa](https://stalliontimes.com/kungiyoyin-ayyukan-gaiyya-na-tarauni-sun-sha-alwashin-yashe-magudanun-ruwa-domin-kaucewa-ambaliyar-ruwa/) - Adamu iliyasu Hotoro Kungiyoyin ayyukan gaiyya da ke mazabu goma na Karamar Hukumar Tarauni sun sha alwashin ci gaba da gudanar da aikin yashe magudanun ruwa da kwashe shara da ke tare hanyoyin ruwa a fadin karamar hukumar, domin rage barazanar ambaliyar ruwa a damunar bana. Shugaban gamayyar kungiyoyin ayyukan gaiyya na Karamar Hukumar Tarauni,
- [UEFA Chief Ceferin Rules Out Fifa Presidency Bid](https://stalliontimes.com/uefa-chief-ceferin-rules-out-fifa-presidency-bid/) - UEFA President, Aleksander Ceferin, has ruled himself out of the running to replace Gianni Infantino, but says he expects a candidate to challenge the Fifa president's leadership in March. Infantino has faced calls to step down after he scrapped a controversial plan to sell off stakes in Fifa's competitions to private investors following widespread opposition.
- [Tinubu Renews Salihu Dembos’ Tenure as NTA DG](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-renews-salihu-dembos-tenure-as-nta-dg/) - Isiyaku Ahmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the tenure of the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos, for another three years. The President also renewed the tenure of the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ali Mohammed Ali, for a second three-year term. According to a statement
- [55 Students Celebrate Completion of Qur’an Memorization at GSS Tahfizul Quran in Jigawa](https://stalliontimes.com/55-students-celebrate-completion-of-quran-memorization-at-gss-tahfizul-quran-in-jigawa/) - Musa Muhammad, Hadejia Government Secondary School Tahfizul Quran Dantamo in Malam Madori Local Government Area of Jigawa State has celebrated 55 students who completed the memorization of the Holy Qur’an. The graduating students comprised 53 females and two males, according to the school’s Principal, Malam Umar Hashim. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Hashim said the
- [NBA Conference 2026: Fubara Urges Judges to Uphold Integrity, Consider Impact of Judgments](https://stalliontimes.com/nba-conference-2026-fubara-urges-judges-to-uphold-integrity-consider-impact-of-judgments/) - Isiyaku Ahmed Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged judges to uphold integrity and consider the wider impact of their judgements on Nigeria's democracy, peace, stability and development. He made the call on Sunday while declaring open the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, according to
- [Tinubu's 90-Day Test for Security Chiefs](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubus-90-day-test-for-security-chiefs/) - Rekpene Bassey Nigeria has never suffered from a shortage of security agencies. What it has too often lacked is a single, continuously updated understanding of the national threat environment, translated into common operational priorities. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan is therefore
- [SERAP Urges INEC to Publish Political Donation Limits, Party Finances](https://stalliontimes.com/serap-urges-inec-to-publish-political-donation-limits-party-finances/) - The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Professor Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), “to urgently disclose whether the Commission has exercised its statutory power to prescribe limits on political contributions under section 91 of the Electoral Act, 2026, and, if so, to publish the applicable limits and widely
- [Netanyahu, Katz Threaten Hamas Over Children’s Kites Crossing Into Israel](https://stalliontimes.com/netanyahu-katz-threaten-hamas-over-childrens-kites-crossing-into-israel/) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have warned Hamas of military escalation if the Palestinians do not stop sending children's kites into Israeli territory. In a joint statement issued Sunday, the Israeli leaders said the Israel Defense Forces "will act to increase targeted strikes against those responsible" and "evacuate the population"
- [IGP Disu Adopts Abuja Youth Declaration, Responsible Citizenship](https://stalliontimes.com/igp-disu-adopts-abuja-youth-declaration-responsible-citizenship/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has formally adopted the Abuja Youth Declaration on Peace, Responsible Citizenship and Democratic Participation, urging young Nigerians to reject political and digital thuggery. In a statement issued on Saturday, CSP Ani Iniedu, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, said the IGP made the commitment on
- [Mutfwang Urges Public Servants to Uphold Integrity, Fairness in Service](https://stalliontimes.com/mutfwang-urges-public-servants-to-uphold-integrity-fairness-in-service/) - Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has urged public servants to demonstrate gratitude to God through integrity, fairness and responsible service to the people. He made the call on Sunday when he served as guest preacher at the Annual Thanksgiving and Appreciation Service organized by Mrs. Margaret Peter Gai, wife of the former Commissioner for
- [Kano Governor Commissions 10km Roads in Sumaila, Wudil to Boost Connectivity, Security](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-governor-commissions-10km-roads-in-sumaila-wudil-to-boost-connectivity-security/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned 10 kilometres of newly completed roads in Sumaila and Wudil Local Government Areas, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure and promoting balanced development across the state. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Governor’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the projects, measuring five kilometres
- [Dangote Refinery’s Free Fuel Delivery Expands to Kano, Imo, Nearly 10 More States](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-refinerys-free-fuel-delivery-expands-to-kano-imo-nearly-10-more-states/) - Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has expanded its free petroleum product delivery initiative to Kano, Imo, Anambra and Nasarawa States, a move expected to reduce distribution costs for independent petroleum marketers and create room for lower petrol prices at the pump. The initiative, which began with deliveries to Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Kaduna, Abuja and Delta
- [It’s a Lie: Nigeria Is Not Africa’s Wealthiest but One of Its Poorest - Donald Duke](https://stalliontimes.com/its-a-lie-nigeria-is-not-africas-wealthiest-but-one-of-its-poorest-donald-duke/) - The presidential candidate of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has described as “a lie” the notion that Nigeria is the wealthiest country in Africa. The former Governor of Cross River State said Nigeria is, rather, one of the poorest countries on the continent and should not be regarded as Africa’s largest economy based
- [Nollywood Actor, Taiwo Hassan, Dies @ 66](https://stalliontimes.com/nollywood-actor-taiwo-hassan-dies-66/) - Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after battling cancer. The renowned Yoruba actor reportedly died at about 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, 23 August 2026, following his prolonged struggle with the illness. His daughter, Kira Taiwo, announced the death in an emotional video circulating on social
- [DR Congo, M23 Agree Roadmap for Peace Talks Amid Continued Fighting](https://stalliontimes.com/dr-congo-m23-agree-roadmap-for-peace-talks-amid-continued-fighting/) - The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks aimed at ending the long-running conflict in the country’s east. The agreement was reached after five days of negotiations in Switzerland, with both sides pledging to pursue negotiations towards a comprehensive
- [Zelenskyy Rejects Wartime Elections Citing 'Huge Risk'](https://stalliontimes.com/zelenskyy-rejects-wartime-elections-citing-huge-risk/) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected the idea of holding elections during the war with Russia, four days after the former defense minister publicly called for them. "I believe that in a war like this, elections as such are a huge risk. Elections right now are a tsunami for the country that will split Ukraine," Zelenskyy
- [APC Wins All 13 Councils, 171 Wards in Ebonyi LG Election](https://stalliontimes.com/apc-wins-all-13-councils-171-wards-in-ebonyi-lg-election/) - The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 13 local government areas and 171 wards contested in the Ebonyi State local government elections conducted on Saturday. The Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) Chairman, Enyi Patrick, announced the results on Sunday, declaring the ruling party the winner of all the seats contested. Patrick said the
- [Kano Hands Over School to Steering Committee for Take-off of Rano Federal Polytechnic](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-hands-over-school-to-steering-committee-for-take-off-of-rano-federal-polytechnic/) - Kano State Government has formally handed over the School of Rural Technology and Entrepreneurship Development, Rano, to the Steering Committee overseeing the establishment of the proposed Federal Polytechnic in Rano. Governor Yusuf disclosed this on Friday during the handover ceremony, where he met with members of the Steering Committee and inspected facilities earmarked for the
- [NDLEA Arrests 101-year-old Grandmother, Seizes N4.4bn Cocaine Hidden in Fufu](https://stalliontimes.com/ndlea-arrests-101-year-old-grandmother-seizes-n4-4bn-cocaine-hidden-in-fufu/) - Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recorded major breakthroughs in the fight against illicit drug trafficking across Nigeria’s land and maritime borders, including the arrest of a 101-year-old woman for drug dealing, interception of cocaine concealed in edible cassava flour (fufu), and seizure of large consignments of synthetic cannabis worth more
- [Safe Driving: Dangote Unveils Novel Real-Time Driver Monitoring Control Room](https://stalliontimes.com/safe-driving-dangote-unveils-novel-real-time-driver-monitoring-control-room/) - Dangote Transport has taken another major step towards improving road safety with the launch of a state-of-the-art Driver Monitoring Control Room that allows drivers operating its trucks to be monitored in real time while on transit across Nigeria. The innovative facility, located at the Dangote Transport operational base in Ibese, Ogun State, was recently showcased
- [Davido, Rarara: Possible Combination and the 2027 Race](https://stalliontimes.com/davido-rarara-possible-combination-and-the-2027-race/) - Hassan Gimba Nigerian politics is so serious that it is no longer left in the hands of politicians. Or so it seems. We can see how Davido, carrying the South and a segment of Northern youths, and Rarara, with a huge fan base in the North, stand at the vanguard of the music industry, with
- [South Sudan Faces Total Food Aid Cutoff as Famine Looms for Refugees](https://stalliontimes.com/south-sudan-faces-total-food-aid-cutoff-as-famine-looms-for-refugees/) - Currently, only the most vulnerable receive support - and only half rations. In just a few weeks, the food is expected to run out completely. South Sudanese refugees have fled war and conflict, but now they are threatened with starvation. The children here have no one but us, says WFP staff member Tomson Phiri in
- [Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker Off Yemen Amid Piracy Resurgence](https://stalliontimes.com/somali-pirates-hijack-oil-tanker-off-yemen-amid-piracy-resurgence/) - Somali pirates hijacked an oil products tanker off Yemen, a Somali maritime security official said, the latest in a resurgence of piracy that has seen six commercial vessels seized since April across the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean. Six armed pirates hijacked the Eritrean-flagged M.T. Sibu 1 on Thursday about 136 nautical miles
- [ELIP Initiative Holds Town Hall Meeting to Generate Citizens’ Inputs for Jigawa’s 2027 Budget](https://stalliontimes.com/elip-initiative-holds-town-hall-meeting-to-generate-citizens-inputs-for-jigawas-2027-budget/) - Ahmed ILALLAH The Exceptional Leadership and Integrity Promotion Initiative (ELIP Initiative) has organised a town hall meeting for citizens across the eight Local Government Areas of Jigawa Northeast Senatorial District to generate citizens’ inputs for possible inclusion in the state’s 2027 budget. The meeting, held at the Conference Hall of the School for the Deaf
- [Chinese Humanoid Robot Runs 100m in 9.32 Seconds, Beats Bolt’s Record](https://stalliontimes.com/chinese-humanoid-robot-runs-100m-in-9-32-seconds-beats-bolts-record/) - A Chinese humanoid robot on Saturday ran a 100-meter sprint in 9.32 seconds, surpassing the world record set by Jamaican legend Usain Bolt. The robot, named Lightning and produced by robotics company Honor, reached a peak speed of 14.5 meters per second during a test run. Lightning is one of 2,000 robots participating in the
- [Canada to Impose Retaliatory Tariffs on US Imports](https://stalliontimes.com/canada-to-impose-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-imports/) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country will initiate retaliatory tariffs against U.S. imports starting 8 September 2026. The move came hours after the Trump administration began enforcing 50% tariffs on a slew of Canadian goods. Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada fell apart Friday night, shortly before a midnight deadline for
- [Ebonyi LG Election Held Amid Movement Restrictions, PDP Boycott](https://stalliontimes.com/ebonyi-lg-election-held-amid-movement-restrictions-pdp-boycott/) - The Saturday local government election in Ebonyi State was conducted across the state amid restrictions on human and vehicular movement imposed by the state government. The restriction, ordered by Governor Francis Nwifuru, took effect at 8:00 a.m. and is expected to remain in place until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday to facilitate a smooth and secure
- [Niger Flags Off Distribution of Farm Inputs, Assets to Farmers Under NG-CARES 2.0](https://stalliontimes.com/niger-flags-off-distribution-of-farm-inputs-assets-to-farmers-under-ng-cares-2-0/) - Niger State Government has commenced the distribution of agricultural inputs and production assets to 15,922 farmers under the 2026 wet-season program of the NG-CARES 2.0 Result Area Two. The intervention is aimed at protecting livelihoods, boosting food production, supporting vulnerable households, and stimulating economic activities across communities in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of
- [Ƙungiyar ELIP Ta Gudanar da Taron Jama’a Domin Tattara Buƙatun ’Yan Ƙasa don Kasafin Kuɗin Jigawa na 2027](https://stalliontimes.com/ƙungiyar-elip-ta-gudanar-da-taron-jamaa-domin-tattara-buƙatun-yan-ƙasa-don-kasafin-kuɗin-jigawa-na-2027/) - Ahmed ILALLAH JIGAWA STATE: Ƙungiyar Exceptional Leadership and Integrity Promotion Initiative (ELIP Initiative) ta shirya taron tattaunawa da jama’a domin tattara ra’ayoyi da buƙatun ’yan ƙasa daga ƙananan hukumomi takwas na Yankin Sanatan Jigawa ta Arewa maso Gabas, da nufin duba yiwuwar shigar da su cikin kasafin kuɗin jihar na shekarar 2027. An gudanar da
- [Dan'Agungi Celebrates Naja’atu Muhammad @ 70](https://stalliontimes.com/danagungi-celebrates-najaatu-muhammad-70/) - Isiyaku Ahmed An APC chieftain in Kano Municipal, Dr. Baffa Babba Dan Agungi, has congratulated veteran politician and activist, Hajiya Naja’atu Muhammad, on her 70th birthday, describing her as a courageous woman whose life has been defined by service, resilience and commitment to humanity. In a congratulatory message issued to mark the milestone, Dan Agungi,
- [Dan’Agundi to Lead North West Support Groups in Presidential Campaign Council](https://stalliontimes.com/danagundi-to-lead-north-west-support-groups-in-presidential-campaign-council/) - Salisu Musa Jegus The year 1999 marked a significant turning point in Nigeria’s democratic history, ushering in a new political era and producing prominent political figures across the country’s geopolitical zones. Northern Nigeria, in particular, has continued to play a major role in shaping the nation’s political development. The region has produced respected political leaders
- [Police Urges Youths to Reject Political, Digital Thuggery](https://stalliontimes.com/police-urges-youths-to-reject-political-digital-thuggery/) - The Kogi State Police Command has urged young people in the state to reject political violence, digital thuggery, misinformation and other forms of criminality, warning that their future is more valuable than any political ambition. The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, gave the warning on Saturday in Lokoja during the
- [Nationwide Power Blackout Hits](https://stalliontimes.com/nationwide-power-blackout-hits/) - A widespread power outage hit western, central and southern Libya early Monday after several major electricity generation plants went offline, according to local media and sources. The Zawiya and Khoms power plants in western Libya, along with the Ubari gas-fired plant in the south, were shut down simultaneously. The reasons for the outages remained unclear.
- [Trump Says Iran Not Ready for ‘Right Deal’ as U.S. Prepares New Sanctions](https://stalliontimes.com/trump-says-iran-not-ready-for-right-deal-as-u-s-prepares-new-sanctions/) - President Donald Trump said that Iran was not ready to make the right deal,” as Washington continued to monitor the conflict and prepared to announce a new package of financial sanctions on Tehran. Speaking to reporters when asked about U.S. military options toward Iran, Trump said Washington was “watching what is happening,” adding that Tehran
- [UN Security Council Holds Second Straw Poll in Race to Succeed Guterres](https://stalliontimes.com/un-security-council-holds-second-straw-poll-in-race-to-succeed-guterres/) - The UN Security Council held a second non-binding straw poll Friday as the race to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres moves into its next stage. Ambassador Christina Markus Lassen, Denmark’s permanent representative to the UN and president of the Security Council for August, confirmed that the second round had been completed. “The second round of straw
- [TikTok Agrees to Pay $400m to Settle US children's Privacy Lawsuit](https://stalliontimes.com/tiktok-agrees-to-pay-400m-to-settle-us-childrens-privacy-lawsuit/) - TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million after reaching a settlement with the US Justice Department (DOJ) over a lawsuit alleging the app failed to protect children's online privacy. "Under the settlement, TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and an additional $100 million upon entry of an order vacating a prior consent decree entered against
- [Governor Yusuf Named Emir of Rano Amirul Hajj 2027](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-named-emir-of-rano-amirul-hajj-2027/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has named the Emir of Rano Ambassador Muhammad Isa Umar as the next year's Hajj 2027 Amirul Hajj. He made this known at the Rano Emirate after witnessing the wedding and turbaning of the first son of the Emir, Muhammad Abubakar Isa, on Friday. Mustapha Muhammad, the Chief Press
- [2027 Is Here. And Finally, We’re Talking About Policy](https://stalliontimes.com/2027-is-here-and-finally-were-talking-about-policy/) - Olu Allen For once, Nigerians should put the personalities aside. Forget the arguments about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s past. Forget Atiku Abubakar’s past. Forget the insults, the campaign theatrics and the familiar political warfare. Let us talk about petrol. This week, Atiku Abubakar put forward a new proposal on fuel subsidy, arguing that government support
- [NITDA, Budget Office Launch Joint Technical Committee on National Sovereign Cloud Initiative](https://stalliontimes.com/nitda-budget-office-launch-joint-technical-committee-on-national-sovereign-cloud-initiative/) - The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) have officially launched the Joint Technical Committee of the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (JTC-NSCI). This multi-agency body is tasked with managing the fiscal, procurement, and investment frameworks necessary to successfully deploy Nigeria’s sovereign cloud. The committee is chaired by BOF
- [Kashim Ibrahim Versity Seeks Partnership with Kebbi-Owned University](https://stalliontimes.com/kashim-ibrahim-versity-seeks-partnership-with-kebbi-owned-university/) - The Vice-Chancellor of Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, Professor Babagana Gutti, has expressed willingness of the institution to establishing a strong partnership with university owned by the Kebbi State Government to promote academic excellence, research, innovation and educational development for the benefit of both Borno and Kebbi States. He stated this on Thursday when the Kebbi
- [INEC to Conduct Nationwide Mock Accreditation Exercise](https://stalliontimes.com/inec-to-conduct-nationwide-mock-accreditation-exercise/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct a nationwide mock accreditation exercise in November 2026 as part of preparations for the 2027 General Election.The exercise is expected to test the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and other electoral equipment, while enabling the Commission to identify and address potential operational challenges ahead of the polls.INEC
- [Alia Swears In Seven Commissioners, Charges Them to Serve with Integrity](https://stalliontimes.com/alia-swears-in-seven-commissioners-charges-them-to-serve-with-integrity/) - Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has sworn in seven newly appointed commissioners, charging them to uphold integrity, accountability and public interest in the discharge of their responsibilities. The swearing-in ceremony, held on Friday at the Old Banquet Hall of the Government House, Makurdi, saw Governor Alia remind the new commissioners that
- [Kano Deputy Governor Attends Funeral Prayer of APC Chieftain, Hamza Usman](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-deputy-governor-attends-funeral-prayer-of-apc-chieftain-hamza-usman/) - Kano State Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, today Friday attended the Janazah prayer for a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, Hamza Usman Darma, who passed away earlier in the day. The funeral prayer was held at Bulama Mosque, Hotoro quarters in Nasarawa local Government area Kano and led by Shiek
- [Heavy Rainfall Kills Two Children, Destroys Over 20 Houses in Jigawa Communities](https://stalliontimes.com/heavy-rainfall-kills-two-children-destroys-over-20-houses-in-jigawa-communities/) - Muhammed Musa Hadejia A heavy downpour lasting more than an hour has killed two children and destroyed more than 20 houses in parts of Hadejia Senatorial District of Jigawa State. The incident occurred in Gandun Sarki Community, Malam Madori Local Government Area, where a residential building collapsed during the rainfall, killing two children aged five
- [Tinubu Suspends Three Perm Secs as ICPC Uncovers Fake Agency in SGF Office](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-suspends-three-perm-secs-as-icpc-uncovers-fake-agency-in-sgf-office/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of George Nwabueze over the alleged operation of a fake government agency within the premises of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). He also directed the immediate suspension of three permanent secretaries following fresh findings by the Independent Corrupt Practices
- [Kano Online Media Chapel Chairman Commissions M Kano TV](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-online-media-chapel-chairman-commissions-m-kano-tv/) - The Chairman of the Kano State Online Media (KOMC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Abubakar Abdulkadir Dangambo, has called on journalists to uphold professional ethics and responsible journalism in their coverage of the 2027 election campaigns and elections. He made the call on Thursday while commissioning the renovated office of M Kano
- [FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Eid ul Mawlud](https://stalliontimes.com/fg-declares-tuesday-public-holiday-for-eid-ul-mawlud/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 25 August 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary,
- [Mutfwang Urges Plateau Stakeholders to Unite for Peace, Development](https://stalliontimes.com/mutfwang-urges-plateau-stakeholders-to-unite-for-peace-development/) - Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has called on stakeholders across ethnic, religious, political and professional divides to renew their commitment to unity, peace and inclusive development in the state. He made the call during a leadership retreat organized by the Plateau Initiative for Development and Advancement (PIDAN), which brought together traditional and religious leaders,
- [Seoul Urges North Korea to End ‘Derogatory Remarks’ Over Military Drills](https://stalliontimes.com/seoul-urges-north-korea-to-end-derogatory-remarks-over-military-drills/) - South Korea's presidential Blue House on Friday called on North Korea to halt its "derogatory remarks" toward Seoul, one day after Kim Yo Jong mocked the South over the scaling back of joint U.S.-South Korea military drills. "Derogatory remarks toward our government and president do not help in building mutual trust," the Blue House said
- [France, European Allies Press Israel to Abandon West Bank Settlement Plan](https://stalliontimes.com/france-european-allies-press-israel-to-abandon-west-bank-settlement-plan/) - In a joint statement released on Thursday, Paris, Berlin, Rome and London said the move was particularly concerning at a time of heightened instability in the West Bank, citing rising settler violence and growing pressure on the Palestinian economy. “At a time when the West Bank is experiencing serious instability, with unprecedented levels of violence
- [Ukomu Igala Demands Probe Into Alleged Assault, Detention of Tony-Tony](https://stalliontimes.com/ukomu-igala-demands-probe-into-alleged-assault-detention-of-tony-tony/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Ukomu Igala Organization (UIO) Worldwide has called for an urgent, independent, and transparent investigation into the alleged assault and continued detention of Mallam Abdulwahab Tijani, popularly known as Tony-Tony. The organization, in a statement issued on Thursday by its National Leader, Maj. Gen. James A. Ataguba (rtd), said it remained committed to
- [KERD Introduces Biometric Verification, Sets 75% Attendance Threshold for Government Sponsorship](https://stalliontimes.com/kerd-introduces-biometric-verification-sets-75-attendance-threshold-for-government-sponsorship/) - Kano State Government will sponsor eligible students of public secondary schools who missed this year’s National Examinations Council (NECO) senior secondary school examination to sit for the November/December external examination. The Permanent Secretary, Kano Educational Resources Department (KERD), Hajiya Rabi’a Inuwa Hussein, disclosed this on Thursday when she received the leadership of the Kano State
- [Jigawa Flags Off Free Livestock Vaccination](https://stalliontimes.com/jigawa-flags-off-free-livestock-vaccination/) - Musa Muhammad Hadejia Jigawa State Government has commenced a free animal vaccination exercise following the commissioning of an ultra-modern veterinary clinic in Malam Madori Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Livestock Development, Professor Salim Abdulrahman, flagged off the vaccination exercise, saying the initiative was aimed at improving livestock health and boosting animal production across the
- [CBN Urges Wider Adoption of Alternative Payment Channels](https://stalliontimes.com/cbn-urges-wider-adoption-of-alternative-payment-channels/) - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called for greater adoption of alternative payment channels to expand access to financial services, promote financial inclusion and stimulate economic activity. The Acting Director of the CBN’s Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Department, Hakama Sidi-Ali, made the call at the 2026 CBN Fair in Lokoja, Kogi State. The
- [Imo to Commence Robotic-Assisted Surgery](https://stalliontimes.com/imo-to-commence-robotic-assisted-surgery/) - Imo State is set to commence robotic-assisted surgery on Friday, in what Governor Hope Uzodimma has described as a major milestone in the state’s healthcare development. Channels Television reports that the procedure will be performed at the Imo Robotics and Oncology Centre (IROC), located within the reconstructed Imo Specialist Hospital in Umuguma, Owerri West Local
- [KCPC Reaffirms Monitoring of Markets, Companies to Protect Kano Consumers](https://stalliontimes.com/kcpc-reaffirms-monitoring-of-markets-companies-to-protect-kano-consumers/) - The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC) has reaffirmed the need for continuous monitoring of companies, markets, supermarkets, and individual traders to ensure compliance with regulations governing the production and distribution of quality products to the people of the state. The Executive Secretary of the Council, Dr. Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, stated this while continuing his
- [Dan'Agundi Donates N8m to Support Kano Coaches and Football Veterans](https://stalliontimes.com/danagundi-donates-n8m-to-support-kano-coaches-and-football-veterans/) - Muzammil Dalha Yola ‎The Director General of the National Productivity Centre of Nigeria (NPC), Dr. Baffa Babba Danagundi, has donated a total of ₦8 million to support football development in Kano State. The donation includes N6 million for the registration of CAF A Licence for coaches and ₦2 million for Kano football veterans and families
- [Ododo Urges TETFund to Invest More in Research, Innovation](https://stalliontimes.com/ododo-urges-tetfund-to-invest-more-in-research-innovation/) - Abah Benjamin Eneojoh Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has challenged the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to deepen its investment in research and innovation capable of producing practical solutions to Nigeria’s developmental challenges, declaring that the future of the nation’s economy depends largely on the strength of its educational institutions. He stated this on
- [Kano Calls for Stronger Protection of Citizens’ Data](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-calls-for-stronger-protection-of-citizens-data/) - Kano State Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, has called for stronger data protection measures as state governments increasingly rely on citizens’ personal information to deliver public services. Garo, who represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Data Privacy Implementation Workshop for States, organised by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) in partnership with the Nigeria Data
- [Grassroots Sports: A Call For More Political Support in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/grassroots-sports-a-call-for-more-political-support-in-kano/) - Jamilu Uba Adamu I usually avoid writing about political personalities for personal reasons. However, since yesterday, after reading about the N6 million donation to the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Kano Chapter, I felt compelled to say a few words. First, I commend The Director General of the National Productivity Centre of Nigeria, Dr. Baffa Babba
- [India Calls for Greater Transparency in UN Security Council Sanctions Process](https://stalliontimes.com/india-calls-for-greater-transparency-in-un-security-council-sanctions-process/) - India on Wednesday called for greater transparency and objectivity in the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions process, saying membership of the powerful 15-member body must not be used to “legitimise” terrorists. The remarks, made during an open debate on the Council’s working methods, were seen as a veiled criticism of Pakistan’s approach to terrorism and
- [Bangladesh Holds First Contested Presidential Election in 35 Years](https://stalliontimes.com/bangladesh-holds-first-contested-presidential-election-in-35-years/) - Bangladesh is holding its first contested presidential election in 35 years, with ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir facing former army officer Oli Ahmad, the nominee of the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party opposition alliance. According to Al Jazeera, 349 members of parliament are eligible to vote in the parliamentary chamber between 8:00 GMT
- [Muslim-Muslim Ticket in Nigeria: Between Religious Identity, Justice and Good Governance](https://stalliontimes.com/muslim-muslim-ticket-in-nigeria-between-religious-identity-justice-and-good-governance/) - Yusha’u Sani Yankuzo, Esq. The debate over the Muslim-Muslim ticket in Nigeria has generated strong emotions, particularly among Muslims and Christians who view political leadership through the lens of religious identity. For many Muslims, the idea of having two Muslims occupy the highest elective offices in the country appears attractive because of their shared faith.
- [Bayelsa Issues First Electricity Distribution Licence](https://stalliontimes.com/bayelsa-issues-first-electricity-distribution-licence/) - Bayelsa State has recorded a major milestone in the development of its electricity market with the formal issuance of its first electricity distribution licence by the Bayelsa State Electricity Regulatory Agency (BYERA). The licence, numbered BYERA/EDL/001, was issued on August 18, 2026, at a ceremony in Yenagoa, marking the state’s transition towards a locally regulated,
- [Trump Says he Will Meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Later this Year](https://stalliontimes.com/trump-says-he-will-meet-north-koreas-kim-jong-un-later-this-year/) - US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would meet Kim Jong Un later this year, seeking to revive the bond he claims to have struck with the leader of nuclear-armed North Korea in his first term. Trump told reporters at the White House it was important to "get along" with Kim, adding in an unusually precise assessment that Pyongyang now had 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons.
- [UN's Guterres Seriously Concerned by US Sanctions on ICC](https://stalliontimes.com/uns-guterres-seriously-concerned-by-us-sanctions-on-icc/) - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is seriously concerned by the U.S. ‌decision to impose ⁠sanctions on International ⁠Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane ⁠and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, a U.N. spokesperson ‌said ⁠on Wednesday. U.S. Secretary of ​State Marco Rubio imposed the sanctions on Tuesday in the latest escalation in the Trump administration's campaign against The
- [PHIMA Shuts 37 Private Health Facilities in Kano Over Regulatory Violations](https://stalliontimes.com/phima-shuts-37-private-health-facilities-in-kano-over-regulatory-violations/) - The Kano State Private Health Institutions Management Agency (PHIMA) has shut down 37 private hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the state over various regulatory violations in the past 18 months. The Acting Director-General of PHIMA, Hajiya Khadija Sa’id, disclosed this, stating that 16 facilities were closed in 2025, while 21 others were shut down
- [Adeleke Receives Certificate of Return After Osun Election Victory](https://stalliontimes.com/adeleke-receives-certificate-of-return-after-osun-election-victory/) - Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), days after securing victory in the 15 August 2026 governorship election. Adeleke received the certificate on Wednesday at the INEC headquarters in Osogbo, where it was presented to him by the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Osun
- [IGP Disu Calls for Stronger Media-Police Collaboration to Tackle Insecurity](https://stalliontimes.com/igp-disu-calls-for-stronger-media-police-collaboration-to-tackle-insecurity/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called for stronger collaboration between the media and the Nigeria Police Force to tackle insecurity and promote national security effectively. He made the call on Wednesday while speaking as Guest Speaker at the public presentation of the Vanguard Chronology at the Civic Centre, Victoria
- [Tinubu Orders National Threat Assessment, Five-Year Defence Plan](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-orders-national-threat-assessment-five-year-defence-plan/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate preparation of a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan to strengthen coordination across Nigeria’s defence, intelligence and security capabilities. The President's Special Adviser on Homeland Security, Major General Adeyinka A. Famadewa, will coordinate and provide secretariat support for the 11-man committee
- [ISMPH Urges Journalists to Champion Evidence-Based Health Reporting](https://stalliontimes.com/ismph-urges-journalists-to-champion-evidence-based-health-reporting/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) has urged journalists to embrace evidence-based reporting as a vital tool for promoting accountability, transparency, and improved service delivery in Nigeria's primary healthcare system. The call was made on Wednesday at the opening of a two-day Media Engagement and Capacity-Building Workshop for members of
- [NOPPMAN Lifts Suspension on Onion Exports to Ghana](https://stalliontimes.com/noppman-lifts-suspension-on-onion-exports-to-ghana/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto The National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has lifted its suspension on onion exports to Ghana with immediate effect, paving the way for the resumption of cross-border trade and opening a fresh chapter in efforts to resolve the lingering challenges confronting Nigerian and Nigerien onion traders in
- [The Failure Before The Fraud (II)](https://stalliontimes.com/the-failure-before-the-fraud-ii/) - Rekpene Bassey The history of governance is, in many respects, the history of institutional learning. The United States emerged from Pearl Harbor with a radically different understanding of intelligence coordination. It emerged from September 11 with an even deeper appreciation of integrated information sharing. Germany responded to the Wirecard scandal by reassessing financial regulation and
- [Libya Regulates Foreign Schools Under New Education Rules](https://stalliontimes.com/libya-regulates-foreign-schools-under-new-education-rules/) - The Council of Ministers has issued a decision regulating foreign education in the country, setting out 55 articles governing the establishment and operation of foreign educational institutions. The decision requires educational programs to be accredited by the country in which they originate and to comply with Islamic Sharia, as well as Libya’s values, customs, traditions
- [NSCDC Warns Unauthorized Fertilizer Blenders Against Sale of Unregistered Products in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/nscdc-warns-unauthorized-fertilizer-blenders-against-sale-of-unregistered-products-in-kano/) - The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has warned unauthorised fertilizer blending plants and local blenders against the production, distribution and sale of fertilizer products without valid trademarks, logos and registration from relevant government authorities. The State Commandant, Command Mohammed Hassan Agalama, issued the warning while reaffirming the Corps’ commitment to
- [Kebbi Governor Approves Creation of Eight New Village Heads in Koko/Besse](https://stalliontimes.com/kebbi-governor-approves-creation-of-eight-new-village-heads-in-koko-besse/) - Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved the creation of eight new Village Head positions under Koko District in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of the state. The approval was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba Umar Dutsinmari, and issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi
- [Onoja Innocent Ella: 60 Years Of Grace, Goodness And Service](https://stalliontimes.com/onoja-innocent-ella-60-years-of-grace-goodness-and-service/) - Iduh Onah THERE are moments when a celebration transcends the ritual of cake, balloons, music and congratulatory messages. There are occasions when a gathering becomes a testimony; a public acknowledgement of a life whose quiet impact has been felt by many. Such was the 60th birthday celebration of Pastor Onoja Innocent Ella at the Redeemed
- [CITAD Launches Tree-Planting Exercise in Kano Schools to Combat Desertification](https://stalliontimes.com/citad-launches-tree-planting-exercise-in-kano-schools-to-combat-desertification/) - The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched a tree-planting exercise in public secondary schools in Kano State to combat desertification, strengthen climate resilience, preserve biodiversity and revive threatened traditional and indigenous tree species. The initiative was launched on Tuesday at the Special Education School, Tudun Maliki, Kano, by CITAD Executive Director, Yunusa
- [Jigawa: Malam Madori Council Disburses N30.8m to 154 Polling Units](https://stalliontimes.com/jigawa-malam-madori-council-disburses-n30-8m-to-154-polling-units/) - Musa Muhammad Hadejia The Malam Madori Local Government Council in Jigawa State has disbursed N30.8 million to 154 polling units across the local government area to support the provision of social amenities and development projects at the grassroots. The initiative was to ensure residents benefit directly from government programs and enjoy the dividends of democracy
- [Rodri Completes £65m Move From Manchester City to Barcelona](https://stalliontimes.com/rodri-completes-65m-move-from-manchester-city-to-barcelona/) - Spain midfielder Rodri has completed his transfer from Manchester City to Barcelona, ending seven years in England and returning to Spanish football. The 30-year-old has signed a four-year contract with Barcelona after the Catalan club agreed a deal worth around £65 million for the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner. Speaking after completing the move, Rodri said
- [Tinubu, APC Pledge Peaceful, Issue-Based Campaigns Ahead of 2027 Elections](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-apc-pledge-peaceful-issue-based-campaigns-ahead-of-2027-elections/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged his commitment, and that of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to peaceful, transparent, and issue-based campaigns. He also warned political stakeholders against violence, hate speech, misinformation, and artificial intelligence-generated content during the 2027 electioneering. The President spoke on Tuesday in Abuja while signing the national peace accord alongside political
- [France to Expel Two Iranian Diplomats Over Attack on French Officials](https://stalliontimes.com/france-to-expel-two-iranian-diplomats-over-attack-on-french-officials/) - France will expel two Iranian diplomats in retaliation for an attack on a pair of French diplomats in Tehran in July, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Tuesday. After first telling a French regional newspaper group of his plans, Barrot confirmed the story with a social media post in which he declared, "I had announced
- [Ebonyi, NSCDC Bans Illegal Mining, Warns Unlicensed Operators of Prosecution](https://stalliontimes.com/ebonyi-nscdc-bans-illegal-mining-warns-unlicensed-operators-of-prosecution/) - Ebonyi State Government, in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has announced an immediate and total ban on illegal mining activities across the state. The enforcement measure was announced at a joint press briefing held at the NSCDC Command Headquarters in Abakaliki, with officials warning unlicensed miners and mineral traders to
- [Trump Announces Temporary Pause on New Canada Tariffs](https://stalliontimes.com/trump-announces-temporary-pause-on-new-canada-tariffs/) - President Donald Trump said he is pausing for three days the new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods set to go into effect early Wednesday, citing a deal between the U.S. and Canada. "I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three day period, based on
- [Kano Signs 20-Year MoU with Dangote Foundation to Manage Skills Centre](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-signs-20-year-mou-with-dangote-foundation-to-manage-skills-centre/) - The Kano State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Aliko Dangote Foundation to assume management of the Aliko Dangote Skills Acquisition Centre for 20 years. The agreement is aimed at repositioning the centre and maximising its potential in providing entrepreneurial and vocational training opportunities for youths across the state, the Governor’s
- [2027: Presidential Candidates, Party Leaders Sign National Peace Accord](https://stalliontimes.com/2027-presidential-candidates-party-leaders-sign-national-peace-accord/) - Presidential candidates and national chairmen of political parties contesting the 2027 general elections have signed the first National Peace Accord in Abuja, pledging to promote peaceful, responsible and issue-based electioneering. The accord was signed on Tuesday at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre during a ceremony organised by the National Peace Committee, chaired by
- [Securing The Village, Securing The Nation: Why State Police Could Transform Rural Security In Nigeria](https://stalliontimes.com/securing-the-village-securing-the-nation-why-state-police-could-transform-rural-security-in-nigeria/) - DIG Mohammed Usaini Gumel (Rtd) The security of Nigeria’s cities begins, in important respects, in its villages, farms, forests, grazing areas, border communities and rural markets. When these spaces become unsafe, the consequences do not remain in the countryside. Farmers abandon their fields. Livestock production and legitimate pastoral activities are disrupted. Rural markets contract. Transportation
- [FAAC Approves N3.007trn July Revenue Allocation to FG, States, LGAs](https://stalliontimes.com/faac-approves-n3-007trn-july-revenue-allocation-to-fg-states-lgas/) - The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has approved the disbursement of a total of N3.007 trillion to the Federal Government, the 36 state governments and the 774 local government councils as revenue for July 2026. At a meeting held in Owerri, Imo State, FAAC said the Federal Government received a total of N1.146 trillion, while
- [Sultan Calls for Global Peace, Says Development Cannot Thrive Without It](https://stalliontimes.com/sultan-calls-for-global-peace-says-development-cannot-thrive-without-it/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Dr Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has issued a compelling global call for peace, declaring that no society can achieve meaningful development, religious freedom or human progress in the absence of peace. The Sultan made the
- [Niger Unveils N100m Hospital Equipment, Consumables to Boost Healthcare Services](https://stalliontimes.com/niger-unveils-n100m-hospital-equipment-consumables-to-boost-healthcare-services/) - Niger State government has unveiled hospital equipment, commodities and consumables worth N100m at the Umaru Sanda Ndayako General Hospital, Minna, to boost healthcare services. The procurement of the items was through the collaborative efforts of the Federal government. Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, described the initiative as a gesture aimed at delivering tangible hope
- [Trump Calls on Iran to Surrender, Threatens Oman Over Strait of Hormuz](https://stalliontimes.com/trump-calls-on-iran-to-surrender-threatens-oman-over-strait-of-hormuz/) - United States President Donald Trump has demanded that Iran surrender and threatened to bomb Oman if it interfered with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as a 60-day ceasefire deal between Washington and Tehran expired without an agreement to end the war. Speaking on Fox News on Monday, Trump said that Iran should “put
- [Nigeria’s Food Inflation Hits 20.31%, Highest in Over Five Years](https://stalliontimes.com/nigerias-food-inflation-hits-20-31-highest-in-over-five-years/) - Nigeria’s food inflation rate rose sharply to 20.31 per cent in July 2026, representing a 2.79 percentage-point increase from 17.52 per cent recorded in June and the fifth consecutive monthly rise since March. The latest figure marks the first time food inflation has crossed the 20 per cent threshold since February 2021. The National Bureau
- [Kano Faults TRACKA Report on N235.4m School Project](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-faults-tracka-report-on-n235-4m-school-project/) - Kano State Government has refuted a report by TRACKA, a civic accountability platform under BudgIT, concerning an alleged N235.4 million expenditure on the construction of classroom blocks at Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Permanent Site, Massu, in Sumaila Local Government Area. The State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, made the
- [FG Targets 6,000MW Electricity Wheeling, 20 Transmission Projects by Year-End](https://stalliontimes.com/fg-targets-6000mw-electricity-wheeling-20-transmission-projects-by-year-end/) - The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, yesterday said installing state-of-the-art transmission infrastructure remained critical to achievingPresident Bola Tinubu’sambition of transforming Nigeria into a $1trillion economy. He also disclosed plans by the government to wheel about 6,000 megawatts (Mw) of electricity before the year ends, with further plans of inaugurating 20 transmission projects across the country
- [NEMA DG Commends Kebbi Governor for Rapid Development, Proactive Flood Response](https://stalliontimes.com/nema-dg-commends-kebbi-governor-for-rapid-development-proactive-flood-response/) - The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Hajiya Zubaida Umar, has commended the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, for what she described as the rapid pace of development and effective governance recorded across the state. Hajiya Zubaida Umar made the commendation on Thursday when the media aides to the Kebbi State
- [CP Bakori Commends Philanthropist for Renovating Gwale Police Division](https://stalliontimes.com/cp-bakori-commends-philanthropist-for-renovating-gwale-police-division/) - The Kano State Police Command has commended Hajiya Hajara Abdullahi of Diso Quarters, Gwale Local Government Area, for her philanthropic contribution towards the total renovation and furnishing of the Gwale Police Division. The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, presented a Letter of Appreciation to Hajiya Hajara on Monday at the
- [Adeleke’s Endorsement of Tinubu: Cowardice or the Sagacity of a Survivor?](https://stalliontimes.com/adelekes-endorsement-of-tinubu-cowardice-or-the-sagacity-of-a-survivor/) - Olu Allen Let’s be honest: Ademola Adeleke’s decision to reaffirm his support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election, barely after defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Osun governorship election, has left many people scratching their heads. The question practically writes itself: how do you fight a man and his political structure in an
- [Yekini Emerges Edo Assembly Speaker](https://stalliontimes.com/yekini-emerges-edo-assembly-speaker/) - Hon. E. Yekini, representing Akoko-Edo Constituency I in the Edo State House of Assembly, has emerged as the new Speaker of the House following a leadership shake-up that led to the suspension of his predecessor, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku. Hon. Yekini was elected by a majority of lawmakers during plenary in Benin City and subsequently
- [Edo Assembly Speaker Resigns](https://stalliontimes.com/edo-assembly-speaker-resigns/) - The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned his position amid growing political tension within the state’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).‎‎Mrs. Ivy Ebojele, Media aide to the Speaker, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.‎‎The Speaker’s resignation came against the backdrop of reports that he was facing
- [Kano OGP, FG Call for Stronger Citizen Monitoring of Public Services](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-ogp-fg-call-for-stronger-citizen-monitoring-of-public-services/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Kano State Open Government Partnership (OGP) and the Federal Government (FG), through the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) Secretariat, have called for stronger citizen participation and evidence-based monitoring of public services to promote transparency, accountability, and improved service delivery. The call was made on Monday at a two-day capacity-building training for OGP Stakeholders
- [‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Crosses $2bn Box Office Mark in Three Weeks](https://stalliontimes.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-crosses-2bn-box-office-mark-in-three-weeks/) - Sony’s latest Spider-Man adventure, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has crossed the $2 billion mark at the global box office after just three weekends in cinemas. The film, starring Tom Holland as Marvel’s iconic web-slinger, has earned $785 million in North America and $1.23 billion internationally, bringing its worldwide total to $2.022 billion. The milestone places
- [El-Rufai Files Fresh N10bn Suit Against ICPC Over Alleged Denial of Family Access](https://stalliontimes.com/el-rufai-files-fresh-n10bn-suit-against-icpc-over-alleged-denial-of-family-access/) - Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a fresh N10 billion suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over the alleged denial of access to his wife and son while in custody. The suit, filed by his lawyer, Ubong Akpan, also joined the ICPC Chairman and the Attorney-General of
- [Kano Cancer Centre Provides N12m Free Radiotherapy to 10 Indigent Patients](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-cancer-centre-provides-n12m-free-radiotherapy-to-10-indigent-patients/) - The Kano Cancer Treatment Centre (KCTC) has provided free radiotherapy treatment valued at over N12 million to 10 indigent cancer patients in Kano State, offering critical support to those unable to afford treatment. The intervention was approved for patients who were assessed and confirmed to be financially unable to access radiotherapy services. The beneficiaries comprised
- [Kano Fixes 2027 Hajj Fare at N7.67m, Sets August 31 Payment Deadline](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-fixes-2027-hajj-fare-at-n7-67m-sets-august-31-payment-deadline/) - The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced an approved fare of N7,672,822 for intending pilgrims from the state for the 2027 Hajj. The fare was announced following a directive from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and consultations on the cost of the pilgrimage. The Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board,
- [Cameroon Win First WAFCON Title After 3-0 Victory Over Malawi](https://stalliontimes.com/cameroon-win-first-wafcon-title-after-3-0-victory-over-malawi/) - Cameroon has won its first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after defeating tournament debutants Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat, Morocco. The Indomitable Lionesses took control of the match in the 20th minute when Marie Ngah Manga headed home from close range to give Cameroon the lead. Naomi Eto doubled the advantage
- [Colombia’s President Urges Trump to Suspend Tariffs After Deadly Earthquake](https://stalliontimes.com/colombias-president-urges-trump-to-suspend-tariffs-after-deadly-earthquake/) - Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked his ally, U.S. President Donald Trump, to suspend tariffs to help the South American nation recover from a powerful earthquake that killed at least 289 people. De la Espriella took office earlier this month just days before the 7.4 magnitude quake struck. He was backed by Trump
- [Ebola Outbreak Becomes DRC's Deadliest, Death Toll Surpasses 2,300](https://stalliontimes.com/ebola-outbreak-becomes-drcs-deadliest-death-toll-surpasses-2300/) - The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) became the nation's deadliest over the weekend, with a death toll of more than 2,300, according to local health officials. The DRC's public health institute on Sunday reported 2,325 Ebola deaths since the first cases were reported in late April, surpassing the previous record
- [Building Collapses Kill Five, Injure 13 in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/building-collapses-kill-five-injure-13-in-kano/) - Five people have died, and 13 others were injured in two separate building collapse incidents recorded in Kano State on Saturday, 15 August 2026. The incidents occurred at Gaida in Kumbotso Local Government Area and Kurna in Fagge Local Government Area, according to the Kano State Fire Service. The Fire Service spokesperson, ACFO Saminu Yusif
- [US-Israeli War on Iran (4): Wetin be Nigeria’s Own?](https://stalliontimes.com/us-israeli-war-on-iran-4-wetin-be-nigerias-own/) - Hassan Gimba On Thursday, July 30, 2026, Saudi Arabia announced the formation of a 14-member Multinational Maritime Defence Coalition, ostensibly to guarantee freedom of navigation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden. Its practical objective is to break the Houthi naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, declared on July 20. The founding members
- [Celebrating 30 Years of Distinguished Service to The Nation](https://stalliontimes.com/celebrating-30-years-of-distinguished-service-to-the-nation/) - Yesterday, 15th August 2026, marked the 30th anniversary of the appointment of CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, SFIPMA, MNIM, MNIPS, MASIS, Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, into the Nigeria Police Force on 15th August 1996. For three decades, CP Bakori has served with dedication, professionalism and integrity. His career reflects steady progression anchored on
- [TMG Commends INEC, Osun Voters, Calls for Protection of People's Mandate Ahead 2027](https://stalliontimes.com/tmg-commends-inec-osun-voters-calls-for-protection-of-peoples-mandate-ahead-2027/) - The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what it described as the relatively seamless conduct of the 15 August 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, particularly the absence of major technical glitches in most locations and the real-time uploading of polling-unit results on the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV).
- [Orange Economy Key to Job Creation, Economic Growth -Kano Governor](https://stalliontimes.com/orange-economy-key-to-job-creation-economic-growth-kano-governor/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has described the orange economy as a vital catalyst for job creation, wealth generation and sustainable economic growth in the state and Nigeria. He said Kano’s vast human, creative and entrepreneurial potential could be better harnessed through strategic investments in the orange economy, adding that such efforts would significantly
- [Lessons from Osun Election: How Voters Determined Who Leads, Refused to be Intimidated](https://stalliontimes.com/lessons-from-osun-election-how-voters-determined-who-leads-refused-to-be-intimidated/) - Olu Allen The Osun State governorship election of 15 August 2026 will be remembered as an important moment in Nigeria's democratic journey, not simply because Ademola Adeleke secured another term, but because the election offered a powerful reminder of where electoral power ultimately resides. With the result now declared, one lesson stands out: political machinery
- [NiMet Forecasts Thunderstorms, Moderate Rainfall Across Nigeria](https://stalliontimes.com/nimet-forecasts-thunderstorms-moderate-rainfall-across-nigeria/) - The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and moderate rains across several parts of Nigeria from Sunday to Tuesday. The latest weather outlook was released in Abuja, with the agency predicting varying weather conditions across the northern, North-Central, and southern parts of the country during the three days. For Sunday, NiMet said the northern
- [INEC Declares Adeleke Winner of Osun Governorship Election](https://stalliontimes.com/inec-declares-adeleke-winner-of-osun-governorship-election/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared the incumbent governor of Osun State and Accord Party candidate, Ademola Adeleke, winner of the state’s governorship election. Adeleke secured 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who polled 444,815 votes. Therefore, Adeleke won his re-election with 66,252-vote margin.
- [Adeleke Takes Early Lead as INEC Collates Osun Governorship Results](https://stalliontimes.com/adeleke-takes-early-lead-as-inec-collates-osun-governorship-results/) - Governor Ademola Adeleke has taken an early lead in the Osun State governorship election as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commenced the collation of results from the 30 local government areas of the state. Provisional figures uploaded to INEC’s Result Viewing Portal (IReV) showed Adeleke of the Accord Party ahead of his closest challenger,
- [BIPC Begins Audit of Katsina-Ala Yam Flour Factory for Revival](https://stalliontimes.com/bipc-begins-audit-of-katsina-ala-yam-flour-factory-for-revival/) - The Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has commenced an audit of the assets of the Katsina-Ala Yam Flour Processing Factory as part of efforts to revive the moribund facility. The audit, conducted on Saturday, aims to assess the condition of the factory’s equipment and determine the technical and operational requirements for restoring production.
- [Governor Yusuf Receives Award of Excellence in Security Governance](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-receives-award-of-excellence-in-security-governance/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been honoured with the prestigious Award of Excellence in Security Governance by the Institute of Security and Strategic Studies (ISSS), in recognition of his commitment to strengthening security governance, promoting community safety, supporting security institutions, and advancing strategic approaches to crime prevention and peacebuilding in Kano State and
- [Osun Poll: Violence Disrupts Voting in Ejigbo](https://stalliontimes.com/osun-poll-violence-disrupts-voting-in-ejigbo/) - Voting was disrupted in Ejigbo, Osun State, following an outbreak of violence at a polling area during the ongoing governorship election. The incident reportedly began after a youth discovered materials alleged to be linked to vote-buying and belonging to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the youth, he and others seized the materials because
- [Russia Rejects Turkey’s Black Sea Ceasefire Proposal](https://stalliontimes.com/russia-rejects-turkeys-black-sea-ceasefire-proposal/) - Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has rejected Turkey’s proposal for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, citing no signs of improvement in the situation and therefore no grounds to agree to the suggested truce. Zakharova also noted that while Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan mentioned the proposal in the media, Moscow has not received
- [Osun Poll: Police Declare State Calm, No Arrests Recorded](https://stalliontimes.com/osun-poll-police-declare-state-calm-no-arrests-recorded/) - The Commissioner of Police in charge of security for the ongoing Osun governorship election, Samuel Erale, has described the situation across the state as calm, saying no arrests have been made so far. Speaking on the conduct of the election, Erale said security personnel were moving across the 30 Local Government Areas to monitor the
- [Kano Governor Visits Best Choice Specialist Hospital, Commends Staff, Managements](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-governor-visits-best-choice-specialist-hospital-commends-staff-managements/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has visited Best Choice Specialist Hospital in Kano to assess the quality of healthcare services being provided to residents and commend health workers for their commitment to saving lives. The governor visited on Friday night as part of his routine inspections of healthcare facilities to assess service delivery and
- [DRC, Rwanda Agree to Strengthen Monitoring of Washington Accords Implementation](https://stalliontimes.com/drc-rwanda-agree-to-strengthen-monitoring-of-washington-accords-implementation/) - Following the sixth Joint Security Coordination Mechanism meeting held this week in Geneva (Switzerland), the governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Rwanda, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union mediator), and the African Union Commission released the following joint statement:
- [Powerful 7.7 Earthquake Strikes off Indonesia](https://stalliontimes.com/powerful-7-7-earthquake-strikes-off-indonesia/) - A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, killing at least one person, knocking down some buildings and leading hundreds to evacuate amid fears of a tsunami, officials said. In addition to the person who was killed, four others were injured, Indonesia's national disaster management
- [Police Intercept Arms, Arrest Five Suspected Robbers, Recover Stolen Livestock](https://stalliontimes.com/police-intercept-arms-arrest-five-suspected-robbers-recover-stolen-livestock/) - The Kano State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing fight against crime, including the interception of an illegal firearm and ammunition, the arrest of five suspected armed robbers, and the recovery of a stolen cow and ram. The Command said the operations were carried out within the last 24 hours in line
- [Kano CJ Reviews 82 Awaiting-Trial Cases, Orders Release of Seven Inmates](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-cj-reviews-82-awaiting-trial-cases-orders-release-of-seven-inmates/) - The Chief Judge (CJ) of Kano State, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, has reviewed the cases of 82 awaiting-trial persons and ordered the immediate release of seven inmates on medical grounds. The Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, Musbahu Nassarawa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday. The exercise
- [Kogi PDP Rejects Campaign Signage Fees, Calls for Immediate Review](https://stalliontimes.com/kogi-pdp-rejects-campaign-signage-fees-calls-for-immediate-review/) - The Kogi State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the campaign signage and promotional-material fees recently approved by the state government ahead of the October 2026 local government elections and the 2027 general elections. The party described the charges as excessive and disproportionate, warning that they could undermine democratic participation and create
- [Osun Election: 1.9m PVCs Collected as Police Deploy Thousands](https://stalliontimes.com/osun-election-1-9m-pvcs-collected-as-police-deploy-thousands/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 1,906,390 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), representing 81.50 per cent of registered voters in Osun State, have been collected ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday. According to him,
- [Super Falcons Miss 2027 Women’s World Cup After South Africa Defeat](https://stalliontimes.com/super-falcons-miss-2027-womens-world-cup-after-south-africa-defeat/) - Nigeria’s Super Falcons will miss the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in the African play-off for the tournament on Thursday. The defeat ended Nigeria’s hopes of securing one of Africa’s places in the intercontinental play-offs and brought an end to the country’s uninterrupted participation in the Women’s
- [NSC Chairman Pledges Support for Cityboy Movement to Empower Nigerian Youths](https://stalliontimes.com/nsc-chairman-pledges-support-for-cityboy-movement-to-empower-nigerian-youths/) - The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, assured that the commission remains committed to collaborating with the Cityboy movement to promote the living standard of the teeming youths in the country. He started this while receiving the youth leader of the Cityboy Movement Sokoto State Chapter. He said the NSC remains committed
- [Nigeria’s Refineries Will Not Be Allowed to Waste Away - Tinubu](https://stalliontimes.com/nigerias-refineries-will-not-be-allowed-to-waste-away-tinubu/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said refineries will not be allowed to waste away, given the huge investments made over many years, assuring that in-depth research, restructuring, and leadership will reposition them to deliver value and profit. He stated this when he received the National Executive of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum
- [Kano’s Out-of-School Children Hit 875,593 – Survey](https://stalliontimes.com/kanos-out-of-school-children-hit-875593-survey/) - Kano State has an estimated 875,593 children aged between five and 18 years out of school, a new survey conducted across the state’s 44 Local Government Areas has revealed. The findings were presented on Thursday by the Kano State Commissioner for Education, Dr Ali Haruna Makoda. The survey, conducted in March 2026, estimated that 13.34
- [Kano Youths Hail Governor Yusuf’s Land Allocation, Thank Garo For Facilitation](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-youths-hail-governor-yusufs-land-allocation-thank-garo-for-facilitation/) - Kano State Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, has received a delegation of youths and social media influencers, including old APC members from across the state’s 44 local government areas, who visited his office to express appreciation to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for allocating land to them. During the visit, the youths commended the state government
- [Corruption Distorts Economies, Fuels Inequality, Threatens National Security - ICPC Chairman](https://stalliontimes.com/corruption-distorts-economies-fuels-inequality-threatens-national-security-icpc-chairman/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, says Corruption is a global challenge that distorts economies, fuels inequality, and undermines national security. Speaking on Thursday at the 4th Economic Confidential Annual Lecture and the 6th National Spokesperson Awards 2026, the event, themed
- [Waiya Honoued As Outstanding Crisis Communicator, Receives National Spokespersons Award](https://stalliontimes.com/waiya-honoued-as-outstanding-crisis-communicator-receives-national-spokespersons-award/) - Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has been honoured as an outstanding Crisis Communicator for his effective role in crisis communication, information management and the dissemination of government policies and programmes to the people of the State. Comrade Waiya received the recognition at the 2026 National Spokespersons Awards at
- [UK Sees Hottest Day of the Year as 38.1C Recorded in Kew Gardens](https://stalliontimes.com/uk-sees-hottest-day-of-the-year-as-38-1c-recorded-in-kew-gardens/) - The UK has experienced its hottest day of the year and fifth-hottest day on record, as a heat wave that gripped much of the country peaked at 38.1C on Thursday, the Met Office said. Kew Gardens in west London recorded England's top temperature, provisionally surpassing the 38C recorded in Lingwood, Norfolk on 26 June. The
- [Kebbi Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Improving Welfare of PwDs, Donates N50m for Empowerment](https://stalliontimes.com/kebbi-governor-reaffirms-commitment-to-improving-welfare-of-pwds-donates-n50m-for-empowerment/) - Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the wellbeing of persons with disabilities and ensuring that they remain productive and valued members of society. The Governor stated this while addressing thousands of persons living with disabilities who paid him a solidarity visit at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi.
- [Kano Information Commissioner Waiya Wins National Crisis Communicator Award](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-information-commissioner-waiya-wins-national-crisis-communicator-award/) - Isiyaku Ahmed Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has won the Crisis Communicator Award at the 6th National Spokespersons Awards held in Abuja. Comrade Waiya received the award on Thursday at the Nicon Luxury Hotel during the 4th Economic Confidential Lecture and 6th National Spokespersons Awards organized by Image
- [Plateau Approves Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, 199 CCTV Cameras](https://stalliontimes.com/plateau-approves-ministry-of-humanitarian-affairs-199-cctv-cameras/) - The Plateau State Executive Council has approved the establishment of a new Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to strengthen interventions for vulnerable citizens and improve the state’s response to humanitarian emergencies and poverty-related challenges. The decision was reached at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang at the
- [Turkey Backs Saudi-led Maritime Defence Coalition in Red Sea](https://stalliontimes.com/turkey-backs-saudi-led-maritime-defence-coalition-in-red-sea/) - Turkey confirmed on Thursday for the first time that it had joined efforts to establish a multinational maritime defence coalition aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. The announcement signals increased cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Ankara after the signing of a trilateral pact between the states and Pakistan in Mecca last week. “At the invitation of
- [Ebola Outbreak Has Spread to New Province in Congo](https://stalliontimes.com/ebola-outbreak-has-spread-to-new-province-in-congo/) - Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province after a death was recorded in the previously unaffected Bas-Uele province, Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya said Thursday. Kaseya said the man had traveled from Isiro in Haut-Uele province to Buta, the capital of Bas-Uele, where he died. Bottom of Form The outbreak in eastern Congo,
- [One Kano Agenda Congratulates Waiya on Best Crisis Communicator Award](https://stalliontimes.com/one-kano-agenda-congratulates-waiya-on-best-crisis-communicator-award/) - One Kano Agenda has congratulated the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, on receiving the prestigious Crisis Communicator Award at the 4th Economic Confidential Lecture and 6th National Spokespersons Awards organised by Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR). In a statement issued on Thursday by its Director General, Abbas Abdullahi
- [Election Rigging is Perpetrated by Voters, Not INEC - REC](https://stalliontimes.com/election-rigging-is-perpetrated-by-voters-not-inec-rec/) - Mustapha Adamu, Kano The Kano State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Abdulsamad Abdu Zango, has exonerated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from election rigging. Zango stated this at a one-day stakeholders’ engagement on “Strengthening Electoral Engagement for Peaceful 2027 General Elections in Nigeria,” held in Kano on Thursday. The event was organised by Mambayya House,
- [Kebbi Creates New District, Appoints Traditional Rulers in Dandi, Augie](https://stalliontimes.com/kebbi-creates-new-district-appoints-traditional-rulers-in-dandi-augie/) - Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved the creation of a new district comprising eight Village Areas in Dandi Local Government Area and the establishment of a new village headship in Augie Local Government Area. The approval was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba
- [ADC Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plan to Arrest Aregbesola Ahead of Osun Election](https://stalliontimes.com/adc-raises-alarm-over-alleged-plan-to-arrest-aregbesola-ahead-of-osun-election/) - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that security agencies are planning to arrest its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. The party warned that any such action could heighten political tensions and undermine public confidence in the electoral process. The allegation was contained in a statement issued on
- [INEC Adds SDP Candidate to Osun Governorship Election Ballot](https://stalliontimes.com/inec-adds-sdp-candidate-to-osun-governorship-election-ballot/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has added the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Dr. Francis Olugbenga Ajala, and his running mate, Faseke Babajimi Oladipo, to the ballot for the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, 15 August 2026. INEC said the decision followed a judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja,
- [Sokoto Approves N1.759bn for 1,000 Motorcycles to Boost Security Operations](https://stalliontimes.com/sokoto-approves-n1-759bn-for-1000-motorcycles-to-boost-security-operations/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has launched another major offensive against banditry and other criminal activities, approving N1.759 billion to procure 1,000 Bajaj motorcycles to boost the mobility and operational effectiveness of security agencies across the state. The approval is aimed at giving security personnel the capacity to penetrate remote communities and difficult
- [WHO Warns Congo Ebola Outbreak Could Surpass Deadliest on Record](https://stalliontimes.com/who-warns-congo-ebola-outbreak-could-surpass-deadliest-on-record/) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the current Ebola outbreak in the Congo is on course to surpass the deadliest in history, which broke out more than ten years ago, claimed over 11,000 lives, and jolted efforts to develop a vaccine. The outbreak in eastern Congo, considered the fastest-growing one yet, has killed
- [Argentina Ends Free Healthcare for Nonresident Foreigners](https://stalliontimes.com/argentina-ends-free-healthcare-for-nonresident-foreigners/) - Argentine President Javier Milei's government is requiring nonresident foreigners to pay for non-emergency care at federally administered hospitals as part of an effort to reduce public spending, prioritize state resources for residents and combat what officials call "medical tourism." The new regulations announced by the Health Ministry implement previous changes to Argentina's immigration law and
- [Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Desperate Search for Survivors Intensifies](https://stalliontimes.com/colombia-earthquake-death-toll-rises-as-desperate-search-for-survivors-intensifies/) - Tons of aid from regional partners began to roll into Colombia on Wednesday, as the search for survivors in the rubble of a powerful earthquake grew more desperate after the temblor razed buildings, buckled roads and crushed cars. The devastation has tested Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, and his government as it scrambles to respond to the disaster
- [Ododo Empowers Over 200 Kogi Youths with Business Grants](https://stalliontimes.com/ododo-empowers-over-200-kogi-youths-with-business-grants/) - Abah Benjamin Eneojoh Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has empowered over 200 young Kogites with business grants, describing the intervention as a strategic investment in the entrepreneurial capacity of the youth and a catalyst for job creation and economic growth across the state. Governor Ododo made the declaration on Wednesday at the Kogi Youth
- [Governor Yusuf Allocates Land to 1,000 Youth Groups Across 44 LGAs](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-allocates-land-to-1000-youth-groups-across-44-lgas/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the allocation of plots of land to 1,000 youth groups from the state's 44 Local Government Areas as part of his administration’s efforts to empower young people and create opportunities for sustainable socio-economic development. The Governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruk Ibrahim,
- [Man Dies After Falling Into Pond in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/man-dies-after-falling-into-pond-in-kano/) - An 18-year-old man, identified as Abdullahi Aminu, has drowned in a pond at Kofar Gabas in Danbatta Local Government Area of Kano State. The Kano State Fire Service disclosed this in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi. According to the statement, the incident occurred on Tuesday, with the agency
- [NUJ National President Meets Veteran Journalists in Jigawa](https://stalliontimes.com/nuj-national-president-meets-veteran-journalists-in-jigawa/) - Musa Muhammad Hadejia Following the conclusion of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting with state chairmen of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Jigawa State, the National President, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya Abdullah, held an interactive session with veteran journalists in the state. During the meeting, which took place at the Jigawa Press Centre, discussions
- [Dangote Cement Ibese, FRSC Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Advance Road Safety in Ogun](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-cement-ibese-frsc-strengthen-strategic-partnership-to-advance-road-safety-in-ogun/) - Efforts aimed at further enhancing road safety in Ogun State have received a boost following fresh collaborative engagement between Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant, and the State Sector Command for safer road use and general safety advocacy. Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant reaffirmed its commitment to promoting safer roads and strengthening stakeholder collaboration as it
- [Ododo Set To Create New Jobs, Presents Three Buses to Labour](https://stalliontimes.com/ododo-set-to-create-new-jobs-presents-three-buses-to-labour/) - Abah Benjamin Eneojoh Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has continued to demonstrate his administration’s commitment to inclusive and people-oriented governance, with interventions across critical sectors of the state earning growing commendation from stakeholders. The Governor, who presented three buses to the organised labour unions in Kogi State on Tuesday at the Government House, Lokoja,
- [No Sacred Cows in Kano Drug War, Task Force Chairman Declares](https://stalliontimes.com/no-sacred-cows-in-kano-drug-war-task-force-chairman-declares/) - The Chairman of the Kano State Multi Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Trafficking, Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado, Esq, has declared that there will be no sacred cows in the ongoing war against drug abuse and trafficking in the state, warning that anyone involved in the illicit trade will face the full wrath of
- [APAK Congratulates Sa’a Ibrahim on Advertising Offences Tribunal Appointment](https://stalliontimes.com/apak-congratulates-saa-ibrahim-on-advertising-offences-tribunal-appointment/) - The Advertising Practitioners’ Association of Kano State (APAK) has congratulated Hajia Sa’a Ibrahim, a member of the association, on her appointment to the newly inaugurated Advertising Offences Tribunal. In a congratulatory message on Wednesday by its Chairman, Comrade Sammani Shariff Bashir, APAK described the appointment as a well-deserved recognition of Ibrahim’s experience, professionalism, integrity, and
- [Kano Moves to Revive Triumph Newspaper, Restore Full-Scale Print Publication](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-moves-to-revive-triumph-newspaper-restore-full-scale-print-publication/) - Kano State Government has commenced moves to revive Triumph Publishing Company and restore the newspaper to full-scale print publication through the rehabilitation of its facilities and the provision of modern printing equipment. The State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, stated this when he led the Chairman of the House Committee
- [Kano Pilgrims Board Announces Final Hajj Fare, Maintains Registration Deadline](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-pilgrims-board-announces-final-hajj-fare-maintains-registration-deadline/) - The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the final Hajj fare for intending pilgrims from the state and reaffirmed August 25, 2026, as the deadline for the closure of registration. The Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, made this known today during a press briefing held at the Board’s
- [What Will Really Decide The 2027 Election?](https://stalliontimes.com/what-will-really-decide-the-2027-election/) - Iduh Onah AS WE gradually inch our way towards the 2027 general elections, one question deserves more than our many political paradoxes: if socio-economic conditions really determine electoral outcomes, what does that say about Nigeria’s political history, and what might it mean for 2027? In many functional democracies, the logic appears fairly simple. When living
- [Dangote Refinery: Domestic Crude Must Be Available, Commercially Viable](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-refinery-domestic-crude-must-be-available-commercially-viable/) - Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has clarified its position following recent reports referencing data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), which suggested that the refinery rejected 15.5 million barrels of crude oil offered by local producers in the second quarter of 2026. The company emphasised that it remains fully committed to sourcing
- [Police Begin Fresh Crackdown on Traffic Violations, Reactivate Operation Velvet in Sokoto](https://stalliontimes.com/police-begin-fresh-crackdown-on-traffic-violations-reactivate-operation-velvet-in-sokoto/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has declared a renewed crackdown on motorists violating traffic laws and announced the reactivation of Operation Velvet, warning that offenders will face decisive enforcement beginning Thursday, 13 August 2026. The Command said the operation was being revived as part of efforts to strengthen road safety, restore
- [Kogi Fixes Campaign Signage Fees Ahead of 2026 LG, 2027 General Elections](https://stalliontimes.com/kogi-fixes-campaign-signage-fees-ahead-of-2026-lg-2027-general-elections/) - Abah Benjamin Eneojoh Kogi State Government has approved official fees for the placement of billboards, posters, branded T-shirts, caps and other campaign materials by political parties and candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections and the October 2026 local government elections. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, disclosed this in Lokoja after
- [Fire Outbreaks Hit Access Bank, Residence in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/fire-outbreaks-hit-access-bank-residence-in-kano/) - Two separate fire incidents were recorded at an Access Bank branch in Dawanau, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, and a residential building in Sabuwar Gandu, Sheka Gari, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State on Monday. The Kano State Fire Service said firefighters successfully contained both incidents and prevented further damage. According to the agency’s
- [IPC Executive Director Arogundade Elected IFEX Deputy Convenor](https://stalliontimes.com/ipc-executive-director-arogundade-elected-ifex-deputy-convenor/) - The Executive Director of the International Press Centre (IPC), Lanre Arogundade, has been elected Deputy Convenor of the 13-member Council of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX). Arogundade was also appointed a member of the IFEX Governance Committee as part of the new leadership structure for the 2026–2029 council. The Communications Officer of the
- [NIPSS Course 48 Participants Critical to Nigeria’s Policy Future - Kano Deputy Governor](https://stalliontimes.com/nipss-course-48-participants-critical-to-nigerias-policy-future-kano-deputy-governor/) - Kano State Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, has described participants of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS)Kuru, Jos Senior Executive Course 48, 2026, as critical to Nigeria’s public policy and leadership landscape. Murtala Sule Garo, who represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf while receiving the NIPSS delegation in Kano, on Monday, said the
- [NSCDC Busts Motorcycle Theft Syndicate, Recovers Stolen Bike in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/nscdc-busts-motorcycle-theft-syndicate-recovers-stolen-bike-in-kano/) - The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested a 45-year-old suspected accomplice in a motorcycle theft syndicate and recovered a suspected stolen motorcycle and other incriminating items at Gaida, Abacha Street, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State. The suspect, identified as Mustafa Sani, aged 45, was arrested at his
- [Nigerian Artist Turns Natural Clay Into Paint for Portraits](https://stalliontimes.com/nigerian-artist-turns-natural-clay-into-paint-for-portraits/) - Nigerian visual artist Emmanuel Olatunde is combining his scientific background with his passion for art to create portraits using paints made from natural clay. Based in Lagos, Olatunde has developed a technique that turns clay, traditionally associated with pottery and sculpture, into a colorful medium for painting on canvas. To produce different shades, he uses
- [Malaysian Farmers, Environmental Groups Call for Rejection of GMO Rice Trial](https://stalliontimes.com/malaysian-farmers-environmental-groups-call-for-rejection-of-gmo-rice-trial/) - A coalition of farmers, consumer associations and environmental groups is urging Malaysia’s National Biosafety Board to reject a proposed field trial of genetically modified rice, warning Tuesday that the project could pose risks to food safety, the environment and farmers. The board is evaluating an application by Zen Cropscience for the confined field trial in
- [Congo Ebola Outbreak Claims Over 2,000 Lives](https://stalliontimes.com/congo-ebola-outbreak-claims-over-2000-lives/) - At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak that is the fastest-spreading on record, according to the latest government data, as health authorities struggle to get help quickly to remote localities due to rebel conflict, bad roads and work stoppages over payment issues. Data published overnight into Tuesday showed
- [In Search of Lost Time: Who Does The Cap Fit?](https://stalliontimes.com/in-search-of-lost-time-who-does-the-cap-fit/) - Ahmed Yahaya Joe “Covid no dey fear native doctor.” – DJ Neptune ft. Patoranking (2021) Courtiers. Dignitaries. Clerics. Others.Not all Villa visitors are equal. Some are more equal because they ruminate before arriving. Hear John Cardinal Onaiyekan about the build-up of theirs; "the statement read to the President was not just put together at random.
- [The Failure Before The Fraud (1)](https://stalliontimes.com/the-failure-before-the-fraud-1/) - Rekpene Bassey Every nation is ultimately betrayed twice. First by those who exploit its weaknesses. Then by the institutions that failed to recognize those weaknesses before they were exploited. The first is criminality. The second is institutional failure. History teaches that the latter is always the most dangerous. More than two thousand years ago, the
- [CP Bakori Tasks Operational Commanders on Proactive, Intelligence-Led Policing](https://stalliontimes.com/cp-bakori-tasks-operational-commanders-on-proactive-intelligence-led-policing/) - The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has directed operational commanders across the state to intensify intelligence-driven and proactive policing to prevent crime and strengthen public safety. He gave the directive on Monday during a strategic meeting with operational commanders at the Kano State Police Command Headquarters in Bompai, Kano. The meeting
- [7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Kills 111 in Western Colombia](https://stalliontimes.com/7-4-magnitude-earthquake-kills-111-in-western-colombia/) - A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble. Search teams and civilians picked through the remains of destroyed buildings in the country's third-largest city, Cali, passing large pieces
- [Ododo Charges Auditors to Harness AI, Protect Public Funds for Development](https://stalliontimes.com/ododo-charges-auditors-to-harness-ai-protect-public-funds-for-development/) - Abah Benjamin Eneojoh Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has charged the Auditor General for Local Governments across Nigeria to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to strengthen accountability, block financial leakages and ensure that public resources translate into tangible development for citizens. Governor Ododo gave the charge on Monday at the Government
- [Hajj 2027: Sokoto PWA Opens Sale of 2,723 Pilgrims’ Seats](https://stalliontimes.com/hajj-2027-sokoto-pwa-opens-sale-of-2723-pilgrims-seats/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA) on Monday opened the window for the sale of 2,723 Hajj seats allocated to the state for the 2027 pilgrimage to ensure that intending pilgrims complete their financial and administrative requirements before the deadline imposed by Saudi Arabia. The early commencement of the exercise is
- [Yusuf Approves Salary Increase for Staff of Two Kano Universities](https://stalliontimes.com/yusuf-approves-salary-increase-for-staff-of-two-kano-universities/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the implementation of a new salary review for Academic and Non-Academic Staff of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, and Northwest University, Kano. The new increase in salary was adopted from the Federal Government’s new remuneration package implemented at the Federal Universities in Nigeria. Accorsing
- [CHRICED Calls for Greater Support to Preserve FCT Original Inhabitants’ Heritage](https://stalliontimes.com/chriced-calls-for-greater-support-to-preserve-fct-original-inhabitants-heritage/) - The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has called for greater support for the preservation of the cultural identity, heritage and rights of the Original Inhabitants of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Executive Director of CHRICED, Zikirullahi M. Ibrahim, made the call on Monday at the FCT Original Inhabitants Grand Cultural
- [Martins Iyeh, Mercedes Emi Evicted From BBNaija S11](https://stalliontimes.com/martins-iyeh-mercedes-emi-evicted-from-bbnaija-s11/) - Martins Iyeh and Ijeoma “Mercedes” Emi have become the first housemates to leave the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house after they were evicted during Sunday night’s live show. Martins, 30, was announced as the first housemate to be evicted, followed by Mercedes, 26, in the first double eviction of the “Show Ya Sef” season.
- [U.S. Blocks 20 More Ships From Iranian Ports Amid Bleak War Talks](https://stalliontimes.com/u-s-blocks-20-more-ships-from-iranian-ports-amid-bleak-war-talks/) - The U.S. military said it blocked an additional 20 ships from reaching or leaving Iran's ports, as prospects for a resumption of negotiations on ending the war look bleak. U.S. Central Command announced in a statement Sunday that its blockade has redirected 55 commercial vessels, up from 35 on Aug. 2. It has also disabled
- [Typhoon Dolphin Hits China’s Eastern Coast, Triggers Flood Warnings](https://stalliontimes.com/typhoon-dolphin-hits-chinas-eastern-coast-triggers-flood-warnings/) - Typhoon Dolphin, the most ​powerful tropical cyclone to hit China this year, made landfall on the country's eastern coast on Sunday, bringing torrential rain ‌and strong winds and triggering warnings of flooding and landslides. The typhoon has already swept through Japan's southern Okinawa prefecture, injuring six people and cutting power to more than 50,000 buildings.
- [ISDI Launches Capacity-building Arm, Inaugurates Future-Ready Communicators Bootcamp](https://stalliontimes.com/isdi-launches-capacity-building-arm-inaugurates-future-ready-communicators-bootcamp/) - The Impact Storytelling for Development Initiative (ISDI) has launched its capacity-building arm, the ISDI Academy, with the inaugural Future-Ready Communicators Bootcamp 1.0, equipping 25 emerging communicators with practical skills to communicate development more effectively. The two-day Bootcamp, held in Kano on August 8 and 9, 2026, was themed “Stories That Matter. Skills for the Future.”
- [N1.5bn for Mass Weddings While Kano’s Children Remain Out of School: A Question of Priorities](https://stalliontimes.com/n1-5bn-for-mass-weddings-while-kanos-children-remain-out-of-school-a-question-of-priorities/) - Yusha’u Sani Yankuzo, Esq. The recent mass wedding organised and financed by the Kano State Government at a reported cost of more than N1.5 billion deserves serious public scrutiny, not because marriage is unimportant, and certainly not because the men and women who participated in the programme are undeserving of compassion and assistance, but because
- [Katsina NUJ Moves to Register Online Media Practitioners, Seeks Stronger Professional Standards](https://stalliontimes.com/katsina-nuj-moves-to-register-online-media-practitioners-seeks-stronger-professional-standards/) - The Katsina State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commenced plans to register and integrate genuine online media practitioners into the union as part of efforts to promote professionalism, ethical journalism and accountability in the digital media space. Chairman of the council, Comrade Aminu Garba Dandagoro, disclosed this during a one-day stakeholders’
- [Police to Host International Youth Day 2026 Program in Abuja](https://stalliontimes.com/police-to-host-international-youth-day-2026-program-in-abuja/) - The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to host a three-day program to commemorate International Youth Day (IYD) 2026, with activities scheduled for 20 to 22 August at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja. The program, themed “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” in line with the United Nations International Youth Day theme, will also feature
- [Auren Gatan Kano: Komabayane Ga Tattalin Arziki Da Karuwar Talauci](https://stalliontimes.com/auren-gatan-kano-komabayane-ga-tattalin-arziki-da-karuwar-talauci/) - Ahmed ILALLAH Shin siyasa ne, ko addini, KO bukatuwar al'ummah a kashe makuden kudaden raya kasa domin yiwa mutane aure? Shin wai menene tunanin shugabanni da al'umar mu, wajen yakar talauci da gina Tattalin arziki? Shin menene tunanin shugabanni irin na jahar kano dama sauran Jahohin Arewa kan makomar miliyoyin matasan mu da ba san
- [Canada Temporarily Suspends Diplomatic Mission in South Sudan](https://stalliontimes.com/canada-temporarily-suspends-diplomatic-mission-in-south-sudan/) - Canada’s foreign ministry says it is “temporarily” ceasing its mission in South Sudan. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) noted that responsibility for consular services was transferred to its mission in Ethiopia on July 13. The Canadian embassy in Juba told Radio Tamazuj recently that the suspension of operations followed a decision by Global Affairs Canada. “As
- [Tanzania Eyes Expanded Dangote Investments in Fertiliser, Energy, Infrastructure](https://stalliontimes.com/tanzania-eyes-expanded-dangote-investments-in-fertiliser-energy-infrastructure/) - The Government of Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Dangote Group, expressing strong interest in attracting new investments in fertiliser production, energy and industrial infrastructure to support the country's long-term development agenda. Minister of State in the President's Office responsible for Planning and Investment, Hon. Prof. Kitila A. Mkumbo, disclosed this
- [Iran Replaces Top Security Official Amid Talks to Open Hormuz Strait](https://stalliontimes.com/iran-replaces-top-security-official-amid-talks-to-open-hormuz-strait/) - Iran has replaced its top security official with another commander of its powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, a spokesman for President Masoud Pezeshkian said late Sunday. Mohsen Rezaei, who had been an adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, will be the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. He replaced Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr,
- [Super Falcons Crash Out of WAFCON After Cameroon Defeat](https://stalliontimes.com/super-falcons-crash-out-of-wafcon-after-cameroon-defeat/) - Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been eliminated from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after suffering a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon on Sunday evening. The West African rivals battled in a closely contested encounter, but Cameroon secured victory through a stunning free-kick from Myriam Maéva Nyadjou Wamen in the 19th minute. Nigeria, managed
- [Nigeria’s Gidado Shuaib Appointed IPRA-UN Youth Representative Ahead of GWA](https://stalliontimes.com/nigerias-gidado-shuaib-appointed-ipra-un-youth-representative-ahead-of-gwa/) - As public relations practitioners prepare for the forthcoming Golden World Awards (GWA) in Athens, Greece, Nigerian media entrepreneur Gidado Shuaib has been appointed a United Nations Youth Representative by the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), the world’s leading global body for PR professionals. The appointment was formally conveyed by IPRA Secretary‑General Philip Sheppard, who confirmed
- [INEC Extends Deadline for 2027 Governorship, Assembly Candidate Submissions](https://stalliontimes.com/inec-extends-deadline-for-2027-governorship-assembly-candidate-submissions/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit their lists of candidates for the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections scheduled for the February 2027 General Election. The commission announced the extension in a statement signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information
- [Pope Leo Urges Immediate Ceasefire in ‘Tragic’ Sudan Conflict](https://stalliontimes.com/pope-leo-urges-immediate-ceasefire-in-tragic-sudan-conflict/) - Pope Leo XIV on Sunday expressed his concern over the ongoing “tragic” situation in Sudan, calling on the international community to support efforts aimed at bringing about an immediate ceasefire, Anadolu reports. “I renew my appeal to those in authority to guarantee humanitarian corridors for the civilian population,” the pontiff said following the Angelus prayer
- [Israel Rejects Trump’s 15-point Plan for Gaza](https://stalliontimes.com/israel-rejects-trumps-15-point-plan-for-gaza/) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has rejected United States President Donald ⁠⁠Trump’s Board of Peace plan for Gaza and will not ⁠⁠withdraw forces until the Palestinian group Hamas ⁠⁠fully disarms. “Israel rejects the 15-point document,” Netanyahu said at a cabinet meeting on Sunday, referring to the plan endorsed last month by Hamas. The Israeli
- [Kano Strengthens Oversight of 2026 Seasonal Malaria Prevention Program](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-strengthens-oversight-of-2026-seasonal-malaria-prevention-program/) - Kano State Government has strengthened the oversight and coordination of the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) program following a comprehensive review of its processes, documentation and personnel arrangements. The development followed the constitution of an investigative committee by the state Commissioner for Health on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, to investigate the preparation, distribution and implementation
- [NDLEA Arrests Italy-Based Businessman with 98 Cocaine Wraps in Enugu](https://stalliontimes.com/ndlea-arrests-italy-based-businessman-with-98-cocaine-wraps-in-enugu/) - The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 30-year-old Italy-based businessman, Joseph Cyril, for allegedly ingesting 98 wraps of cocaine weighing 1.510 kilograms at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu. Cyril was arrested at the airport's departure hall on Sunday, August 2, 2026, during the outward clearance of passengers on Ethiopian Airlines
- [Gwamna Yusuf Ya Jagoranci Daurin Auren Gata Na Zawarawa Da ’Yan Mata 1,500 A Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/gwamna-yusuf-ya-jagoranci-daurin-auren-gata-na-zawarawa-da-yan-mata-1500-a-kano/) - Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, ya jagoranci daurin auren gata na zawarawa da ’yan mata 1,500, ƙarƙashin shirin gwamnatin jihar da Hukumar Hisbah ta Kano ta gudanar. Gwamnan ya bayyana shirin a matsayin wani gagarumin tsari na jin ƙai da tallafa wa al’umma, wanda ke da nufin dawo da fata, ƙarfafa zaman iyali
- [Publish Your Assets, Reject Vote-Buying, SERAP Urges Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, Others](https://stalliontimes.com/publish-your-assets-reject-vote-buying-serap-urges-atiku-tinubu-obi-others/) - The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged “all 19 presidential candidates announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to promptly publish details of their assets and liabilities, those of their spouses and, where applicable, their unmarried children under 18, and disclose the legitimate sources of their significant assets ahead of the 2027
- [Nigerian Onion Traders Suspend Exports to Ghana Indefinitely Amid Trade Dispute](https://stalliontimes.com/nigerian-onion-traders-suspend-exports-to-ghana-indefinitely-amid-trade-dispute/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto The simmering trade dispute between Nigerian onion exporters and their counterparts in Ghana has escalated, with Nigerian onion producers and marketers declaring an indefinite suspension of onion exports and trading activities to Ghana. The decision has raised fresh concerns across the onion value chain, with farmers, producers, exporters, transporters, wholesalers and
- [Police Arrest Six Over N10.3m Fraud, Cybercrime, Counterfeit Currency in Jigawa](https://stalliontimes.com/police-arrest-six-over-n10-3m-fraud-cybercrime-counterfeit-currency-in-jigawa/) - The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with alleged financial crimes, computer-related fraud and the circulation of suspected counterfeit naira notes across the state. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, saying the arrests followed separate investigations into fraudulent activities. According
- [Governor Yusuf Urges 1,500 Newlyweds to Uphold Patience, Justice in Marriage](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-urges-1500-newlyweds-to-uphold-patience-justice-in-marriage/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged the 1,500 couples who benefited from the state government’s mass wedding program to build their homes on patience, justice, mutual respect and understanding. He made the call while addressing the newly married couples, reminding them that marriage is an act of ibadah and should therefore be conducted
- [Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Until US Meets Six Demands](https://stalliontimes.com/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-will-remain-closed-until-us-meets-six-demands/) - Iran’s top security official has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until the US meets six demands, including compensation for the war. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, said on Saturday that the US must end all of its military interventions across the region before the strait can reopen
- [US-Israeli War on Iran: The New Sheriff in Town (3), by Hassan Gimba](https://stalliontimes.com/us-israeli-war-on-iran-the-new-sheriff-in-town-3-by-hassan-gimba/) - The Middle East will no longer be as it was before the imposed war of choice on Iran by the duo of America and Israel. The United States used to be the “monitor” of the region, with Israel as its darling “whip.” The Middle East had been organised to function as the props of the
- [Corruption, State Capture and National Security - Part IV](https://stalliontimes.com/corruption-state-capture-and-national-security-part-iv/) - Rekpene Bassey One of the greatest mistakes developing nations make is believing that corruption is somehow cultural and therefore inevitable. History demonstrates exactly the opposite. Every nation that today ranks among the world's least corrupt societies once confronted corruption that many believed impossible to eradicate. Singapore. Hong Kong. South Korea. Botswana. Georgia.Estonia. Even the United
- [Community Support for Education Can Transform Society - Kano Deputy Governor](https://stalliontimes.com/community-support-for-education-can-transform-society-kano-deputy-governor/) - Kano State Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, has called for increased community and individual investment in education, describing it as a powerful tool for transforming society and driving national development. Garo made the call on Saturday at the graduation ceremony of 850 students of the Community College of Education, Kano, sponsored by former Kano State
- [FG Releases N11.58bn Social Security Grant to Jigawa](https://stalliontimes.com/fg-releases-n11-58bn-social-security-grant-to-jigawa/) - The Federal Government of Nigeria has released over N11.58 billion for the implementation of the Renewed Hope Social Security Grant, targeting over 178,342 beneficiaries in Jigawa State. The State Commissioner for Special Duties and Humanitarian Affairs, Hon. Auwal Sanka, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the progress made in the implementation of the program in
- [16 Affected as Building Collapses in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/16-affected-as-building-collapses-in-kano/) - Sixteen people have been affected after a residential building collapsed in the Dan Dishe area of Kwanar Yashi, Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident occurred at about 4:32 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2026, according to the Kano State Fire Service. In a statement issued on Saturday by its Public Relations Officer,
- [2027: Vote Candidates, Not Parties – Dr. Anwar](https://stalliontimes.com/2027-vote-candidates-not-parties-dr-anwar/) - Isiyaku Ahmed A public affairs commentator, Dr. Auwalu Anwar, has urged Nigerians to vote based on the competence, integrity, and track record of individual candidates in the upcoming 2027 general elections rather than blindly supporting political parties. He made the call on Saturday at the Aminu Kano Center for Democratic Studies, also known as Mambayya
- [Recognise, Train Indigenous Midwives, Don’t Abolish Them -Experts Tell FG](https://stalliontimes.com/recognise-train-indigenous-midwives-dont-abolish-them-experts-tell-fg/) - Experts and traditional leaders have called on the Federal Government to formally recognise, train and coordinate indigenous midwives, warning against attempts to abolish their practice in the name of modernisation. The call was made during an X Space organised by the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) on Friday as part of
- [Sokoto: Police Probe Alleged Killing of Girl After Gang-Rape in Wamakko](https://stalliontimes.com/sokoto-police-probe-alleged-killing-of-girl-after-gang-rape-in-wamakko/) - Musa Na Allah Sokoto Sokoto State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the alleged gang-rape and subsequent killing of a young woman, identified as late Fatima Bizo, aged 27, in Yarume village, Wamakko Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which has generated concern among residents of the community, reportedly occurred when the
- [Kano Reaffirms Support for NYSC as 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Opens](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-reaffirms-support-for-nysc-as-2026-batch-b-stream-ii-orientation-opens/) - Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme and creating a conducive environment for corps members deployed to the state to contribute meaningfully to national development. The commitment was reaffirmed by the Commissioner for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Comrade Nura Ma’aji Sumaila, who represented Governor
- [U.S. Intelligence Agencies Warn Putin Could Test NATO by Authorizing Provocative Actions](https://stalliontimes.com/u-s-intelligence-agencies-warn-putin-could-test-nato-by-authorizing-provocative-actions/) - American intelligence assessments indicate Russian President Vladimir Putin could be increasingly willing to authorize provocative actions that could extend onto NATO territory, U.S. officials briefed on the matter told CBS News. Those actions could include hybrid operations, cyberattacks and other deniable measures short of a conventional military campaign, the officials said. The assessments reflect a
- [Mutfwang Mourns Dimbo Atiya, Hails his Legacy in Nigeria’s Film Industry](https://stalliontimes.com/mutfwang-mourns-dimbo-atiya-hails-his-legacy-in-nigerias-film-industry/) - Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has mourned the death of renowned filmmaker and Nollywood producer, Dimbo Atiya, describing his passing as a monumental loss to Nigeria, the creative industry and the numerous lives he impacted through his work. In a condolence message on Friday, Mutfwang described Atiya as a towering figure in Nigeria’s film
- [Nigerian Association of Medical, Dental Academics Threatens Strike](https://stalliontimes.com/nigerian-association-of-medical-dental-academics-threatens-strike/) - The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has given the Federal Government a three-week extension to conclude negotiations over its outstanding demands, warning that failure to reach an agreement could trigger a three-day warning strike. The association issued the ultimatum in a communiqué released to journalists in Uyo on Friday, following its Emergency
- [Governor Yusuf Officiates Mass Wedding of 1,500 Couples in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-officiates-mass-wedding-of-1500-couples-in-kano/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Friday officiated the mass wedding of 1,500 widows and young women under the Kano State Government’s Mass Wedding Program coordinated by the Kano State Hisbah Board. Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor’s Spokesperson, disclosed in a statement issued on Friday. According to the statement, the Governor described the
- [Corruption, State Capture and National Security - Part III](https://stalliontimes.com/corruption-state-capture-and-national-security-part-iii/) - Rekpene Bassey "Every nation has an army," observed the political scientist Samuel P. Huntington. "Either its own, or somebody else's."The same observation may be adapted for corruption. Every nation pays a price for corruption. Either immediately through accountability, or eventually through national decline. Nigeria has traditionally treated corruption as a criminal justice problem. Anti-corruption agencies
- [Kogi Disability Community Celebrates Arome’s Appointment as Ododo’s Aide](https://stalliontimes.com/kogi-disability-community-celebrates-aromes-appointment-as-ododos-aide/) - Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja The disability community in Kogi State has celebrated the appointment of a prominent disability rights activist, Comrade Ibrahim Daniel Arome, as Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on Grassroots Mobilization. Arome, who is the Kogi State Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), was appointed by
- [Governor Yusuf Urges Mass Wedding Couples to Build Marriages on Trust, Patience, Respect](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-urges-mass-wedding-couples-to-build-marriages-on-trust-patience-respect/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on couples participating in the 2026 Kano State Mass Wedding Program to build their homes on the enduring values of trust, patience, mutual respect, and the fear of Allah in order to enjoy peaceful and lasting marriages. The Governor made the call during a one-day orientation programme
- [Governor Yusuf Reaffirms Commitment to Eradicating Substance Abuse, Receives Two APROCON Awards](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-reaffirms-commitment-to-eradicating-substance-abuse-receives-two-aprocon-awards/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling substance abuse and related social vices through sustained investment in education, effective law enforcement, professional counselling and broad stakeholder collaboration. The governor stated this through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar F. Ibrahim, who represented him at the opening ceremony
- ['We Have Spent Over N16bn on Retirement, Death Benefits' - Governor Idris](https://stalliontimes.com/we-have-spent-over-n16bn-on-retirement-death-benefits-governor-idris/) - Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has disclosed that his administration has spent over N16 billion on retirement and death benefits since assuming office in May 2023. The Governor made this known on Thursday while delivering his address at the opening ceremony of the Workers’ Rights Summit, held to commemorate the 88th anniversary of
- [Tinubu Commends Economic Team, NGX for Stabilising Economy, Reviving Stock Market](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-commends-economic-team-ngx-for-stabilising-economy-reviving-stock-market/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said growing positive reviews of the economy by experts and favourable economic indicators signal a brighter future for all Nigerians. Tinubu, who received the Board and Management of the Nigerian Exchange Group at the State House, said all the reforms satisfied global best practices and helped stimulate
- [Dangote Outpaces US Again, Emerges Europe’s Biggest Jet Fuel Supplier](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-outpaces-us-again-emerges-europes-biggest-jet-fuel-supplier/) - Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has cemented its position as a rising global energy powerhouse after becoming Europe’s largest supplier of jet fuel for the second consecutive month, outperforming traditional exporters such as the United States and capturing approximately one-fifth of the continent’s total jet fuel imports. The milestone underscores the refinery’s growing influence on
- [Police Repel Bandit Attacks in Sokoto, Recover 366 Rustled Livestock](https://stalliontimes.com/police-repel-bandit-attacks-in-sokoto-recover-366-rustled-livestock/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has announced the successful repulsion of coordinated bandit attacks on communities in Shagari and Rabah Local Government Areas, recovering 366 rustled domestic animals after intense gun battles with the attackers. The Command said the operations, carried out jointly by the police, military and other tactical units,
- [Governor Yusuf Wins WINSEC Award for Leadership, Waiya Receives Excellence Award in Strategic Communication](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-wins-winsec-award-for-leadership-waiya-receives-excellence-award-in-strategic-communication/) - The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, on Thursday represented the Executive Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, at the Women in Security Summit (WINSEC) 2026, organized by the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. During the event, Comrade Waiya received the WINSEC
- [Dangote, Canada’s Prime Minister Discuss Investment Partnerships](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-canadas-prime-minister-discuss-investment-partnerships/) - President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has held discussions with Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, on opportunities to strengthen investment partnerships and deepen economic cooperation between Canada and Africa. The meeting focused on expanding investment opportunities in Canada and exploring how the Dangote Group, alongside other African investors, can contribute to
- [Super Falcons Thrash Egypt 6-2 to Reach WAFCON Quarter-Finals](https://stalliontimes.com/super-falcons-thrash-egypt-6-2-to-reach-wafcon-quarter-finals/) - Defending champions Nigeria produced their most dominant display of the 2026 TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, defeating Egypt 6-2 to secure a place in the quarter-finals. The Super Falcons entered their final Group C fixture under pressure after a shock opening 3-2 defeat to Malawi and a narrow 1-0 victory over Zambia.
- [WAEC Releases 2026 WASSCE Results](https://stalliontimes.com/waec-releases-2026-wassce-results/) - The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. WAEC announced the release in a post on its official X account on Wednesday, directing candidates to its portal to access their results. “UPDATE: 2026 WASSCE (SC) results have been released. Generate
- [NSCDC Commissions New Security Outpost in Kano's Yelwa Community](https://stalliontimes.com/nscdc-commissions-new-security-outpost-in-kanos-yelwa-community/) - The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, on Wednesday commissioned a new operational outpost at Yelwa Quarters, Dala Local Government Area of Kano State, as part of efforts to strengthen security presence and enhance effective policing and protection of lives and property within the community. Commissioning the facility, the State Commandant,
- [Dangote Cement Ibese Boosts Community Leadership Capacity with Sustainable  Development Training](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-cement-ibese-boosts-community-leadership-capacity-with-sustainable-development-training/) - Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable community development and stakeholder engagement through the successful hosting of this year’s Annual Capacity Development Workshop for leaders of its host communities. The one-day workshop,in its fourth edition, held at the Yewa Frontier Hotel, Ibese in Ogun State, brought together traditional rulers, Baales, community
- [Kano League of CSOs Rejects OGP Non-State Actors' Election, Urges Non-Recognition of Outcome](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-league-of-csos-rejects-ogp-non-state-actors-election-urges-non-recognition-of-outcome/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The League of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kano State has withdrawn from the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Non-State Actors' election scheduled for 6 August 2026, citing alleged manipulation, violations of OGP governance standards, and breaches of national operational guidelines. The group described the election as lacking credibility and designed to undermine the
- [Police, Drug Taskforce Forge Alliance Against Illicit Trafficking, Thuggery in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/police-drug-taskforce-forge-alliance-against-illicit-trafficking-thuggery-in-kano/) - The Kano State Police Command and the Kano State Multi-Agency Taskforce on Drugs and Illicit Trafficking have pledged to strengthen collaboration to combat drug abuse, illicit trafficking, and thuggery across the state. The commitment was made on Wednesday when the Chairman of the Taskforce, Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, Esq., led members of the agency on
- [EU to Transfer €1.4bn to Ukraine from Frozen Russian Assets](https://stalliontimes.com/eu-to-transfer-e1-4bn-to-ukraine-from-frozen-russian-assets/) - The European Union will transfer 1.4 billion euros to Ukraine, using income generated from frozen Russian assets. Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi announced the move on Telegram. Koretskyi said the funds will be allocated to strengthening Ukraine’s defense and resilience. “The EU will allocate 1.4 billion euros to Ukraine from the revenues generated by frozen
- [Iran, Oman in Final Stages on Strait of Hormuz Deal](https://stalliontimes.com/iran-oman-in-final-stages-on-strait-of-hormuz-deal/) - Iran and Oman are in the final stages of a joint agreement to manage commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, agreeing on a route for ships Wednesday, the Iranian foreign ministry said. However, Iran will not open the strait to traffic until the United States ends its blockade, the ministry said, CBS reported. Iranian
- [Kebbi Strengthens Security, Creates Two New Districts in Argungu](https://stalliontimes.com/kebbi-strengthens-security-creates-two-new-districts-in-argungu/) - Kebbi State Government has intensified efforts to enhance security and strengthen grassroots administration, with Governor Nasir Idris convening an emergency security meeting and approving the creation of two additional districts in Argungu Local Government Area. Briefing journalists after the emergency security meeting, the Commissioner for Home Affairs and Internal Security, Hon. Haliru Wasagu, said the
- [Alia Approves N130m for BSUTH Staff Entitlements](https://stalliontimes.com/alia-approves-n130m-for-bsuth-staff-entitlements/) - Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has approved and released about N130 million for the immediate implementation of key staff entitlements at Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi. The funds cover the implementation of Specialist Training Allowances for consultants, payment of Medical Residency Training Funds, the first batch of Nursing Uniform Allowance,
- [Is There A Double Standard?](https://stalliontimes.com/is-there-a-double-standard/) - Olu Allen Every time the conversation shifts to separatist movements in Nigeria, one uncomfortable question refuses to go away: Does Nigeria apply the law equally, or does geography determine justice? It is a difficult question. It is also one we cannot continue to dismiss with insults or ethnic stereotypes. Let me be clear from the
- [FG Reaffirms Commitment to Improved Police Welfare, Salary Review](https://stalliontimes.com/fg-reaffirms-commitment-to-improved-police-welfare-salary-review/) - The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) through a comprehensive review of the Police Salary Structure, allowances, insurance, pension-related benefits and other welfare packages. This was the outcome of the meeting of the Ministerial/Stakeholders Committee on the Review of the Nigeria Police Force
- [Ododo, Okpebholo Rally Kogi Residents in Osun for APC Candidate Oyebamiji](https://stalliontimes.com/ododo-okpebholo-rally-kogi-residents-in-osun-for-apc-candidate-oyebamiji/) - Abah Benjamin Eneojoh Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, and his Edo State counterpart, Governor Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday led a massive mobilisation of Kogi indigenes and other non-indigenes resident in Osun State in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the 15 August 2026 governorship election.
- [Shin Farfesa Pantami Yana Fuskantar Hisabin Zamantakewa da Siyasa ne?](https://stalliontimes.com/shin-farfesa-pantami-yana-fuskantar-hisabin-zamantakewa-da-siyasa-ne/) - Ahmed Ilallah Farfesa Isa Ali Pantami ya daɗe yana ɗaya daga cikin fitattun malamai masu wa'azin addinin Musulunci da kuma fitattun jama'a a Arewacin Najeriya. A matsayinsa na Farfesan Kimiyyar Kwamfuta, malamin addinin Musulunci, kuma tsohon Darakta Janar na Hukumar Bunƙasa Fasahar Sadarwa ta Ƙasa (NITDA), Pantami ya gina ɗumbin mabiya ta hanyar wa'azinsa da
- [JiMAF Urges Jigawa to Fast-Track Health Budget Implementation](https://stalliontimes.com/jimaf-urges-jigawa-to-fast-track-health-budget-implementation/) - The Jigawa Maternal Accountability Forum (JiMAF) has called on the Jigawa State Government to accelerate the implementation of the 2026 health sector budget, warning that delays in funding critical health programs are undermining efforts to reduce maternal, newborn, and child mortality across the state. The appeal is contained in the Forum's 2026 Second Quarter (Q2)
- [Pantami Should Clear his Name for Allegedly Shielding NCC Officials Indicated in Corruption - CSOs](https://stalliontimes.com/pantami-should-clear-his-name-for-allegedly-shielding-ncc-officials-indicated-in-corruption-csos/) - A Civil Society Group, Concerned Citizens, has raised questions about the alleged refusal of Professor Ali Isa Pantami to act in a case of alleged corrupt practices as Minister, thereby allegedly shielding the NCC-indicted officials from prosecution. NCC in 2021, had confirmed that its officials stole public funds but refused to ensure they are disciplined
- [Jigawa Approves N3.5bn Interest-Free Loan to Secure 2027 Hajj Slots](https://stalliontimes.com/jigawa-approves-n3-5bn-interest-free-loan-to-secure-2027-hajj-slots/) - The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved a N3.5 billion interest-free loan for the State Pilgrims Welfare Board to facilitate early payments for the 2027 Hajj exercise and secure the state’s allocation of pilgrimage slots. The Director-General of the Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Ahmad Umar Labbo, said the intervention would enable the state to
- [Greed, Selfishness And Nigeria’s Underdevelopment](https://stalliontimes.com/greed-selfishness-and-nigerias-underdevelopment/) - Iduh Onah Nigeria’s underdevelopment is usually explained through a familiar vocabulary: corruption, poor leadership, weak institutions, policy inconsistency and insecurity. While all these are true, they are, however, largely symptoms rather than the disease itself. Beneath them lies a deeper moral crisis that receives far less attention than it deserves: the deadly partnership between greed
- [X Challenges Court Order Restricting Access to Opposition Account](https://stalliontimes.com/x-challenges-court-order-restricting-access-to-opposition-account/) - Social media platform X said it was challenging a Turkish court order to restrict access to the official presidential candidacy office account of jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. X's global government affairs team said in a Tuesday statement that the order requires the platform to block the account in Turkey while leaving it accessible to
- [Aviation Unions Threaten Nationwide Picketing Over Unremitted Ticket Charges](https://stalliontimes.com/aviation-unions-threaten-nationwide-picketing-over-unremitted-ticket-charges/) - Nigeria's aviation sector may be heading for another industrial crisis as two major aviation unions have threatened to shut down the operations of airlines accused of withholding billions of naira in statutory Ticket Sales Charges (TSCs). The warning follows the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the affected airlines on August 3, after an
- [Ebonyi APC Flags Off LG Campaign, Urges Peaceful Polls](https://stalliontimes.com/ebonyi-apc-flags-off-lg-campaign-urges-peaceful-polls/) - The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has launched its campaign for the August 22 local government and councillorship elections, calling on supporters to conduct peaceful campaigns, intensify grassroots mobilisation, and encourage residents to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). The campaign was flagged off in Ikwo Local Government Area, where Governor Francis Nwifuru,
- [Plateau Begins Assessment of Tourist Sites to Boost Heritage, Economy](https://stalliontimes.com/plateau-begins-assessment-of-tourist-sites-to-boost-heritage-economy/) - Plateau State Government has commenced a comprehensive assessment of key tourist and heritage sites within the proposed Greater Jos Master Plan as part of efforts to preserve the state's natural attractions, promote tourism, diversify the economy, and create jobs. The inspection tour, conducted on Tuesday, was led by the Commissioner for Information and Communication and
- [Governor Yusuf Appoints 19 Permanent Secretaries, Redeploys 14](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-appoints-19-permanent-secretaries-redeploys-14/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of 19 new Permanent Secretaries and the redeployment of 14 serving Permanent Secretaries across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in a major reshuffle aimed at strengthening the state civil service. The appointments, which take immediate effect, are part of the administration’s efforts to enhance efficiency,
- [Tinubu Approves 30–80% Salary Increase for Armed Forces](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-approves-30-80-salary-increase-for-armed-forces/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for Nigeria’s armed forces personnel. The Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Tuesday, said about 250,000 personnel are to benefit from the new deal. According to the statement, under the new arrangement,
- [Reforms Without Reassurance: How the APC-Led Tinubu Government Is Losing the Communication Battle](https://stalliontimes.com/reforms-without-reassurance-how-the-apc-led-tinubu-government-is-losing-the-communication-battle/) - Olu Allen Governments are not judged only by the policies they introduce. They are also judged by how they carry the people through those policies. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration deserves recognition for taking on reforms that previous governments often delayed or avoided. Removing the fuel subsidy, liberalizing the foreign exchange market, and attempting to
- [Police Begin Statewide Traffic Sensitisation Ahead of Enforcement in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/police-begin-statewide-traffic-sensitisation-ahead-of-enforcement-in-kano/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Kano State Police Command has announced the commencement of a statewide public awareness and sensitization campaign on traffic rules ahead of a strict enforcement exercise aimed at reducing road crashes, traffic congestion, and other road-related offences. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Command
- [Police Invite VeryDarkMan, Question AIG Over Misconduct Allegations](https://stalliontimes.com/police-invite-verydarkman-question-aig-over-misconduct-allegations/) - The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed that it has invited social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to substantiate allegations he made against the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2, Lagos, Moshood Jimoh. The Force also disclosed that the AIG in charge of the Force Criminal
- [Corruption, State Capture and National Security - Part II](https://stalliontimes.com/corruption-state-capture-and-national-security-part-ii/) - Rekpene Bassey If corruption were merely the occasional theft of public funds by dishonest officials, Nigeria's challenge, though serious, would be comparatively straightforward. The law would identify offenders, the courts would impose sanctions, stolen assets would be recovered, and institutional life would proceed. But that is not the phenomenon confronting Nigeria today. The country increasingly
- [Kano Assembly Suspends Three LG Chairmen Over Alleged Misconduct](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-assembly-suspends-three-lg-chairmen-over-alleged-misconduct/) - The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairmen of Bagwai, Bebeji and Rogo Local Government Areas for three months over allegations of financial misappropriation, abuse of office and other acts of misconduct. The decision followed the adoption of the report of the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during plenary on
- [NBC Seeks Leave to Appeal Ruling Against Broadcast Fines](https://stalliontimes.com/nbc-seeks-leave-to-appeal-ruling-against-broadcast-fines/) - Claiming that sanity in broadcasting in Nigeria is now threatened, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has asked the Court of Appeal in Abuja to allow it bring a fresh appeal against a Federal High Court judgment restraining it from imposing fines on broadcast stations, following the Appeal Court’s June 17, 2026 decision rejecting the Commission’s earlier appeal for
- [Iran ‘Nearing New Hormuz Route Deal with Oman’](https://stalliontimes.com/iran-nearing-new-hormuz-route-deal-with-oman/) - Iran on Monday said it was nearing a deal with Oman over a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the US called off major strikes to allow for diplomacy. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that his country and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran, saying
- [Namadi Signs Jigawa OGP Action Plan III, Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Governance](https://stalliontimes.com/namadi-signs-jigawa-ogp-sap-iii-reaffirms-commitment-to-inclusive-governance/) - Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, on Monday signed the Jigawa State Open Government Partnership (OGP) State Action Plan (SAP III 2026–2027), reaffirming his administration's commitment to transparency, accountability, citizen participation, and improved public service delivery. The signing ceremony, held at the Government House in Dutse, marked the official launch of the state's third OGP
- [Lagos Set for 2026 CAF Awards - Sanwo-Olu](https://stalliontimes.com/lagos-set-for-2026-caf-awards-sanwo-olu/) - Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed the state's readiness to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards following inspection of the proposed venue by a high-powered CAF delegation. The five-member delegation on Monday toured the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, popularly known as the National Theatre, in Lagos, which
- [Jigawa Begins Validation of OGP SAP III in Kaduna](https://stalliontimes.com/jigawa-begins-validation-of-ogp-sap-iii-in-kaduna/) - The Jigawa State Open Government Partnership (OGP) SAP III two-day validation workshop commencedon Friday in Kaduna under the leadership of the Deputy Governor of Jigawa State and Chairman of the Jigawa State OGP Steering Committee, Engr Aminu Usman Gumel. The workshop is convened to validate, review, and finalize the Jigawa State Open Government Partnership State
- [Kano Pilgrims Board Sets August 7 Deadline for 2027 Hajj Passport Submission](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-pilgrims-board-sets-august-7-deadline-for-2027-hajj-passport-submission/) - The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has directed all registered intending pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj to submit their valid international passports between 3 and 7 August 2026, as part of preparations for next year's pilgrimage. The Board's Director-General, Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, announced the directive while speaking to journalists on Monday, saying the exercise is
- [ECOWAS Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Unity as Benin Marks 66th Independence](https://stalliontimes.com/ecowas-reaffirms-commitment-to-regional-unity-as-benin-marks-66th-independence/) - The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has reaffirmed the regional bloc’s commitment to West African unity and integration, congratulating the government and people of the Republic of Benin on the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary. In what is regarded as one of his final symbolic messages before leaving office, Touray described Benin
- [Governor Yusuf Oversees Traffic Compliance in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-oversees-traffic-compliance-in-kano/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Monday personally supervised traffic compliance at Kofar Fanfo Junction, where he spent over one hour ensuring motorists obeyed traffic light signals. The Secretary accompanied the Governor to the State Government, commissioners, and other senior government officials during the exercise aimed at restoring discipline and order on Kano roads,
- [Yusuf Launches Sickle Cell Centre, Distributes 300 Digital Health Monitors](https://stalliontimes.com/yusuf-launches-sickle-cell-centre-distributes-300-digital-health-monitors/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially launched a Sickle Cell Centre to provide comprehensive care and treatment for people living with sickle cell disease in the state. A statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday, disclosed that Governor Yusuf also flagged off the symbolic distribution of free maternal
- [U.S.-Iran Diplomatic Efforts Collapse](https://stalliontimes.com/u-s-iran-diplomatic-efforts-collapse/) - Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war ruptured on Monday after Tehran denied negotiations would take place, and US President Donald Trump described the country’s leaders as “unbelievably duplicitous.” Trump had previously said talks would resume Monday, but later vowed to blockade Iran until “a Deal, or Total Surrender, is accomplished.” Tehran has grown leery
- [Ethiopia Landslide Kills 14, Rescue Efforts Continue](https://stalliontimes.com/ethiopia-landslide-kills-14-rescue-efforts-continue/) - A landslide on Monday triggered by heavy rainfall in Ethiopia’s Amhara region killed 14 people and injured seven others, while an unknown number of people remain unaccounted for as search and rescue efforts continue. The landslide occurred at Tsadqane Debre Mitmaq St. Mary Monastery, where hundreds of worshippers had gathered for a holy water cleansing
- [Niger Launches BHCPF Drive to Enrol Additional 65,000 Vulnerable Residents](https://stalliontimes.com/niger-launches-bhcpf-drive-to-enrol-additional-65000-vulnerable-residents/) - Niger State government has flagged off the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) vulnerable drive with a target of enrolling an additional 65,000 vulnerable residents as beneficiaries of the health insurance coverage. The basic healthcare provision fund is a national security initiative by the federal government as a key public financing vehicle established under the
- [Presidential Panel Seeks Public Input on State Policing Bill](https://stalliontimes.com/presidential-panel-seeks-public-input-on-state-policing-bill/) - The Presidential Working Group on the proposed National Policing Bill has invited Nigerians to submit memoranda and policy proposals as part of efforts to establish a comprehensive legal and operational framework for state policing. Chief of Staff to the President and Chairman of the Working Group, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, announced this on Monday after the
- [Yusuf Commissions Kano Disease Control Centre](https://stalliontimes.com/yusuf-commissions-kano-disease-control-centre/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Monday commissioned the Kano Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), located within the premises of the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) in Kano Municipality, as part of his administration’s commitment to strengthening public health and disease prevention across the state. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Yusuf said he was
- [Kano Assembly Passes Bill to Regulate Private School Fees](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-assembly-passes-bill-to-regulate-private-school-fees/) - The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a bill aimed at regulating fees charged by private schools and strengthening oversight of private educational institutions across the state. The legislation, titled the Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introduces reforms designed to protect parents from arbitrary tuition fee increases while improving
- [Corruption, State Capture and National Security - Part I](https://stalliontimes.com/corruption-state-capture-and-national-security-part-i/) - Rekpene Bassey Some questions offend before they enlighten. They unsettle the comfortable, provoke the patriotic, and compel a nation to look into the mirror it has carefully avoided. "Is Graft a Nigerian?" is one such question. It is a deliberately uncomfortable question, not because corruption belongs to Nigeria, but because the sheer persistence, scale and
- [NYSC Makes NERD Clearance Mandatory for Corps Mobilization](https://stalliontimes.com/nysc-makes-nerd-clearance-mandatory-for-corps-mobilization/) - The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that prospective corps members will no longer be mobilized for national service without obtaining clearance from the National Electronic Registration Database (NERD). The directive comes as the scheme intensifies preparations for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ mobilisation and strengthens measures to safeguard prospective corps members during their journeys
- [Senator Rufai Hanga Resigns from NDC](https://stalliontimes.com/senator-rufai-hanga-resigns-from-ndc/) - Senator representing Kano Central and Deputy Minority Whip in the Senate, Senator Rufai Sani Hanga, has resigned from the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a resignation letter dated 3 August 2026, addressed to the party chairman of Dakata Ward in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State, Sen. Hanga stated that his resignation takes immediate
- [Governor Yusuf Allocates Additional 1,588 Plots to Improve Housing, Citizens’ Welfare in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-allocates-additional-1588-plots-to-improve-housing-citizens-welfare-in-kano/) - Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has continued his administration’s commitment to expanding access to land ownership with the allocation of 1,588 plots of land to beneficiaries, as part of efforts to reduce the housing deficit and improve citizens' welfare. The latest allocation comes barely 24 hours after the Governor distributed plots of land
- [Nigeria Finishes Seventh, Emerges Africa’s Best at Glasgow Commonwealth Games](https://stalliontimes.com/nigeria-finishes-seventh-emerges-africas-best-at-glasgow-commonwealth-games/) - Nigeria wrapped up an outstanding campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, finishing seventh on the final medals table with 24 medals to emerge as Africa’s highest-ranked nation at the competition. Team Nigeria won 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals, securing a place among the top 10 countries at the Games.
- [Kosan Waka Passes on as Governor Yusuf Condoles Family](https://stalliontimes.com/kosan-waka-passes-on-as-governor-yusuf-condoles-family/) - Kano State Government has announced with profound sadness the passing of renowned political singer, Muhammadu Buhari, popularly known as Kosan Waka, who died on Sunday at the age of 47. According to the family, Muhammadu Buhari Kosan Waka died on Sunday at the age of 47 and will be laid to rest in Tsanni village,
- [5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Egypt’s Coast](https://stalliontimes.com/5-4-magnitude-earthquake-hits-off-egypts-coast/) - An earthquake measuring magnitude 5.4 struck off Egypt early on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake hit at a depth of 10 km (6 miles), according to GFZ. The Egyptian Red Crescent said it activated its emergency response plan in the governorates where the quake was felt, but that it
- [Trump Says U.S., Iran to Resume Talks Monday](https://stalliontimes.com/trump-says-u-s-iran-to-resume-talks-monday/) - U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he held off on new strikes against the Middle Eastern country, once again raising hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict that has upended energy supplies. “Now what we’re doing is we’re talking to them in the form of a negotiation. It
- [Board of Peace Envoy Laments Israel's Attacks on Gaza Despite Deal](https://stalliontimes.com/board-of-peace-envoy-laments-israels-attacks-on-gaza-despite-deal/) - The top envoy for President Donald Trump's Board of Peace lamented Sunday that Israeli forces continued attacking Gaza despite Iran-backed Hamas agreeing last week to a disarmament framework. "My team and I are working around the clock with the parties, the mediators and regional partners to de-escalate and create the space for the full implementation
- [Niger Inaugurates Remodeled Facility at General Hospital, Minna](https://stalliontimes.com/niger-inaugurates-remodeled-facility-at-general-hospital-minna/) - Niger State Government has inaugurated newly remodeled facilities at the General Hospital, Minna, as part of activities marking the centenary of the state's oldest healthcare institution and reaffirming its commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery. Established in 1926 during the colonial era as a medical centre for railway workers, the hospital has evolved into a government-owned
- [Dangote, Sinoma Sign $800m MOU to Expand Itori Cement Plant Capacity to 12 MTA](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-sinoma-sign-800m-mou-to-expand-itori-cement-plant-capacity-to-12-mta/) - Dangote Industries Limited and Sinoma International Engineering Co., Ltd. have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) valued at over $800 million for the expansion of the Dangote Cement Plant in Itori, Ogun State, increasing its production capacity to 12 million metric tons per annum. The agreement was signed by the President of Dangote Group,
- [NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Hidden in Mortar, Backpack in Lagos](https://stalliontimes.com/ndlea-intercepts-cocaine-hidden-in-mortar-backpack-in-lagos/) - Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine concealed in a local mortar and the false bottom of a backpack intended for shipment to China and Italy, as the agency intensified its nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking. The seizures were made by officers of the Directorate of Operations and
- [Jigawa Finalizes OGP SAP III to Deepen Transparency, Accountability](https://stalliontimes.com/jigawa-finalizes-ogp-sap-iii-to-deepen-transparency-accountability/) - Ahmed ILALLAH The Jigawa State Open Government Partnership (OGP) has concluded a two-day validation workshop for its State Action Plan III (SAP III), paving the way for a new governance roadmap that would strengthen transparency, accountability, citizen participation, and inclusive governance across the state between 2026 and 2027. The workshop, held in Kaduna from July
- [US-Israeli War on Iran: The Honey Badger of Nations (2)](https://stalliontimes.com/us-israeli-war-on-iran-the-honey-badger-of-nations-2/) - Hassan Gimba The Arbiter America, or Trump (these days they are interchangeable), fresh from bullying Venezuela, arrogantly thought it could replicate that in Iran. Seeing that Iran had a different chemistry from Venezuela, it devised a more sinister approach. It killed the country’s spiritual leader and a string of its military leaders. It thought the
- [On Blank Spaces and Public Trust](https://stalliontimes.com/on-blank-spaces-and-public-trust/) - Olu Allen Last week, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) published the personal particulars of presidential candidates for the 2027 election, as required by Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act. Among the documents that subsequently drew public attention, including comments by former Senator Dino Melaye, was President Bola Tinubu’s Form EC9, which listed only his
- [Trump Signals Deal to End Iran War May Be Imminent, Agrees to "cancel the attack"](https://stalliontimes.com/trump-signals-deal-to-end-iran-war-may-be-imminent-agrees-to-cancel-the-attack/) - President Trump on Saturday said that the United States has agreed to "cancel the attack" on Iran after signaling a peace deal to end the war could be imminent. "We have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold off any attack in that the perimeters [sic] of a deal has
- [Governor Yusuf Allocates Land to Aides](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-allocates-land-to-aides/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disclosed that his administration’s allocation of plots of land to citizens is aimed at reducing the housing deficit, creating wealth for families, and laying a solid foundation for a better future. Mustapha Muhammad, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, disclosed in a statement on Saturday. According to the statement,
- [Police Recover N59.2m Suspected Stolen Solar Inverters, Arrest Robbery Suspects](https://stalliontimes.com/police-recover-n59-2m-suspected-stolen-solar-inverters-arrest-robbery-suspects/) - The Kano State Police Command has recorded two breakthroughs in separate operations, recovering suspected stolen solar inverters worth N59.2 million and arresting three suspects linked to the theft of fuel dispensing machines valued at N10.2 million. The Command said the successes, achieved within 48 hours by operatives of the Sharada Police Division and the Special
- [Ogazi Wins Nigeria’s First Commonwealth Games 400m Gold, Onojuvwevwo Claims Bronze](https://stalliontimes.com/ogazi-wins-nigerias-first-commonwealth-games-400m-gold-onojuvwevwo-claims-bronze/) - Nigeria’s medal haul at the 2026 Commonwealth Games continued to swell after Samuel Ogazi powered home to win the country’s first-ever gold medal in the men’s 400 metres event. His compatriot Ella Onojuvwevwo delivered bronze in the women’s category. Ogazi, 20, finished in 44.25 seconds to win the race at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland,
- [Kano Pledges Support for Sudanese Hospital, Community Office](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-pledges-support-for-sudanese-hospital-community-office/) - Kano State Government has pledged to strengthen its longstanding relationship with the Republic of Sudan by supporting key healthcare and education initiatives, including requests for land to establish a Sudanese hospital and community office in Kano. The Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, gave the assurance on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Friday, while
- [Gwamna Petitions IGP, Seeks INTERPOL Probe Over Alleged Coordinated Fake News Campaign](https://stalliontimes.com/gwamna-petitions-igp-seeks-interpol-probe-over-alleged-coordinated-fake-news-campaign/) - The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr. Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna, has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over what he describes as a coordinated campaign of cyberbullying, criminal defamation and fake news allegedly orchestrated to damage his reputation ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Highly placed sources familiar with the petition
- [INEC to Publish Atiku, Tinubu, Obi’s Credentials Ahead of 2027 Polls](https://stalliontimes.com/inec-to-publish-atiku-tinubu-obis-credentials-ahead-of-2027-polls/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Saturday publish the personal particulars of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, and other candidates contesting the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections. The publication is in line with the Commission’s revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for
- [Phyna Threatens N500m Defamatory Lawsuit Against Carter Efe](https://stalliontimes.com/phyna-threatens-n500m-defamatory-lawsuit-against-carter-efe/) - Reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija winner, Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has threatened legal action against content creator and streamer Carter Efe over an alleged defamatory claim that they had a sexual relationship. In a pre-action letter dated July 30, Phyna demanded that Carter Efe retract the statement and issue a
- [Plateau Orders Illegal Occupants to Vacate Gyartagere Stone Crushing Site](https://stalliontimes.com/plateau-orders-illegal-occupants-to-vacate-gyartagere-stone-crushing-site/) - Isiyaku Ahmed Plateau State Government has issued a final 48-hour ultimatum to all illegal occupants and squatters at the government-owned Gyartagere stone crushing site to vacate the premises or face enforcement. The directive was contained in a public notice issued on Friday by the General Manager of the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB), Arc. Hart
- [Libya, Algeria Sign Customs Cooperation Deal to Strengthen Border Security](https://stalliontimes.com/libya-algeria-sign-customs-cooperation-deal-to-strengthen-border-security/) - Libya’s Customs Authority and Algeria’s General Directorate of Customs have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing customs coordination, improving border security, and strengthening efforts to combat smuggling and transnational organized crime. The agreement was signed in Tripoli at the conclusion of the Joint Customs Committee meeting and includes measures to expand administrative cooperation, enhance
- [NPF Deploys CP Etaifo to Osun Ahead of Governorship Election](https://stalliontimes.com/npf-deploys-cp-etaifo-to-osun-ahead-of-governorship-election/) - The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has deployed Commissioner of Police (CP) Samuel Erale Etaifo to Osun State to coordinate security operations ahead of the forthcoming governorship election. The deployment, announced in a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, is part of the Force's comprehensive election security strategy aimed
- [FIFA Drops World Cup Investment Plan After Backlash](https://stalliontimes.com/fifa-drops-world-cup-investment-plan-after-backlash/) - FIFA, world soccer's governing body, is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations. "Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions
- [KSCHMA Adopts Revised 2026 Operational Guidelines to Strengthen Healthcare Delivery](https://stalliontimes.com/kschma-adopts-revised-2026-operational-guidelines-to-strengthen-healthcare-delivery/) - The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has adopted and harmonized its revised 2026 Operational Guidelines as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare governance and improve service delivery across the state. The development reinforces the agency's commitment to advancing the healthcare component of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's Kano First Agenda through a more efficient
- [Supreme Court Bans Use of ‘Barrister’ as Official Title](https://stalliontimes.com/supreme-court-bans-use-of-barrister-as-official-title/) - The Supreme Court of Nigeria has directed litigation staff, legal practitioners, court registrars, and lawyers to stop using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names in all official engagements with immediate effect. The directive was contained in a memorandum dated 13 July 2026 and signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court,
- [Kebbi Creates New District in Suru, Upgrades Tarasa to District Status](https://stalliontimes.com/kebbi-creates-new-district-in-suru-upgrades-tarasa-to-district-status/) - Kebbi State Government has approved the creation of a new district in Suru Local Government Area and upgraded Tarasa Village Head to a district in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area. The approval was granted by Governor Nasir Idris and announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs,
- [We Are Angry at the Wrong People](https://stalliontimes.com/we-are-angry-at-the-wrong-people/) - Olu Allen There is something deeply troubling about the way we choose our battles. A South African singer announces a concert in Lagos, and Nigerians erupt in outrage. Social media catches fire. Boycott campaigns trend. Threats are issued. Celebrities weigh in. Within days, the concert is cancelled. Yet when the same passion should be directed
- [Abia Introduces N200m Permit Fee for Presidential Campaign Billboards](https://stalliontimes.com/abia-introduces-n200m-permit-fee-for-presidential-campaign-billboards/) - Abia State Government has announced a new schedule of political campaign advertising permit fees, requiring presidential candidates to pay N200 million to obtain approval for campaign billboards and posters across the state. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Aba during a Stakeholders' Forum on Political Campaign Advertising Fees, organised by the Abia State Structures
- [Argungu Sponsors Upgrade of Emir Mera Juma'at Mosque Premises](https://stalliontimes.com/argungu-sponsors-upgrade-of-emir-mera-jumaat-mosque-premises/) - Isiyaku Ahmed Dr. Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu (Jarman Kabi), who is also the National Organizing Secretary for the All Progressives Congress (APC), has sponsored the filling and interlocking of the premises of the Emir Muhammadu Mera Juma'at Mosque to provide a cleaner, safer, and more conducive environment for worshippers. The project, which has already commenced, is
- [North American Soccer Body Rejects Infantino's World Cup Investment Proposal](https://stalliontimes.com/north-american-soccer-body-rejects-infantinos-world-cup-investment-proposal/) - North America's soccer body on Thursday rejected FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors, joining European nations in opposition. The 41-member Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football held an urgent meeting Thursday after UEFA, the European soccer body, had agreed to boycott the
- [Police, Not Military, Must Lead Election Security - INEC](https://stalliontimes.com/police-not-military-must-lead-election-security-inec/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed that the deployment of the Armed Forces during elections should remain an exceptional measure, insisting that the Nigeria Police Force is the constitutionally recognised lead agency for election security under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES). INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, stated this while delivering
- [Malawi to Overhaul Immigration Laws in Crackdown on Human Traffickers](https://stalliontimes.com/malawi-to-overhaul-immigration-laws-in-crackdown-on-human-traffickers/) - Malawi’s government has vowed to shake up the country’s Immigration Act in a fresh bid to slam shut legal loopholes being exploited by human traffickers and organised crime networks. Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito announced the planned overhaul during commemorations marking World Day Against Trafficking in Persons in Lilongwe, revealing that the changes will
- [Kano Boosts Anti-Drug Task Force With Five Operational Vehicles](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-boosts-anti-drug-task-force-with-five-operational-vehicles/) - Kano State Government has reinforced the operations of the Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with the provision of five brand-new operational vehicles to strengthen its campaign against drug abuse, illicit trafficking, and related criminal activities across the state. The vehicles, four 2025 model Toyota Hilux trucks and one Toyota Hiace bus,
- [Trump Announces Hamas Disarmament Agreement as Part of Gaza Peace Plan](https://stalliontimes.com/trump-announces-hamas-disarmament-agreement-as-part-of-gaza-peace-plan/) - President Donald Trump announced in a social media post on Thursday an agreement for "the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza" as part of a peace plan unveiled last year. "This agreement is a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely
- [Governor Zulum Rewards Three Outstanding Principals With Cars](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-zulum-rewards-three-outstanding-principals-with-cars/) - Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has rewarded three outstanding school principals with brand-new vehicles as part of efforts to promote excellence and improve the quality of education in the state. The presentation was made during the Third Edition of the Borno State Education Excellence Awards Ceremony held in Maiduguri. Representing the governor, the Commissioner
- [WAFU B U-20: Flying Eagles Beat Togo 3-0 to Reach Semi-Finals](https://stalliontimes.com/wafu-b-u-20-flying-eagles-beat-togo-3-0-to-reach-semi-finals/) - Defending champions Nigeria’s Flying Eagles booked their place in the semi-finals of the WAFU B U-20 Championship with a convincing 3-0 victory over Togo’s Sparrow Hawks in Yamoussoukro on Thursday. The Flying Eagles maintained their perfect start to the tournament, making it two wins from two matches after their opening 4-2 victory over Ghana. The
- [Tinubu Dissolves Committee on Federal Properties](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-dissolves-committee-on-federal-properties/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate dissolution of the Presidential Implementation Committee (PIC) on the Alienation of Federal Government Properties, bringing an end to a body established over two decades ago to oversee the disposal of government-owned landed assets. The President also directed that all matters relating to the activities of the dissolved
- [NSCDC Arrests Suspected Tricycle Thief in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/nscdc-arrests-suspected-tricycle-thief-in-kano/) - The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested a 27-year-old suspected tricycle thief after a failed attempt to steal a commercial tricycle along IBB Road in Kano metropolis. The suspect, Nasiru Sulaiman, an indigene of Babura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, allegedly devised a deceptive plan by sending the
- [Kano Sets Two-Week Deadline for Harmonized Penal Code, VAPP Law Amendment Review](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-sets-two-week-deadline-for-harmonized-penal-code-vapp-law-amendment-review/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Kano State Ministry of Justice has pledged to conclude its review of the proposed amendments to the harmonized draft of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) (VAPP) Law and Kano State Penal Code within two weeks before forwarding it to the Kano State Executive Council for approval and subsequent transmission to the State
- [The Price of Conditioning: Why Nigerians Keep Settling for Crumbs](https://stalliontimes.com/the-price-of-conditioning-why-nigerians-keep-settling-for-crumbs/) - Olu Allen A Call to Awaken Anyone who has watched a pheasant hunt has probably noticed the remarkable discipline of the retriever. The bird is shot from the sky. It falls into thick grass or dense bushes. The dog sprints after it, finds it, gently grips it in its mouth, and returns it to its
- [Hunger Hampers Ebola Response as Cases Top 3,200 in DR Congo](https://stalliontimes.com/hunger-hampers-ebola-response-as-cases-top-3200-in-dr-congo/) - The UN emergency food agency appealed for immediate funding on Wednesday, warning that deepening hunger is undermining the response to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that has now infected more than 3,200 people. “Ebola feeds on delay, fear and hunger,” said Carl Skau, acting Executive Director of the World
- [IPSS Urges Tinubu, NASS to Protect NBAIS, Warns Against Calls for Scrapping Board](https://stalliontimes.com/ipss-urges-tinubu-nass-to-protect-nbais-warns-against-calls-for-scrapping-board/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The International Peace and Secure Society (IPSS) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Assembly, state governors, traditional rulers, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to resist calls for the scrapping of the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), describing such moves as a threat to education, national security,
- [Dangote Refinery Critical to Nigeria’s $1trn Economy Vision, Says FG](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-refinery-critical-to-nigerias-1trn-economy-vision-says-fg/) - The Federal Government (FG) has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy, pledging deeper collaboration with the private sector to accelerate industrialisation, job creation and economic transformation. Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, made the declaration on Thursday after leading
- [Kano: 80,985 Children in Tarauni Benefit from SARMAAN Azithromycin Program](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-80985-children-in-tarauni-benefit-from-sarmaan-azithromycin-program/) - No fewer than 80,985 children aged between nine and 12 months in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State have benefited from the distribution of Azithromycin under the SARMAAN Project, a child health intervention aimed at reducing childhood mortality and protecting children from life-threatening diseases. The Primary Health Coordinator of Tarauni Local Government, Muktar Datti
- [U.S. Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Fragile Truce Quickly Unravels](https://stalliontimes.com/u-s-launches-fresh-strikes-on-iran-as-fragile-truce-quickly-unravels/) - The U.S. military announced a new wave of strikes against Iran early Thursday, as the brief detente between Washington and Tehran appeared to have been short-lived. U.S. Central Command said the strikes began at 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday, ended at 10 p.m. and were "a powerful response to yesterday's attempted Iranian attacks on U.S. forces
- [Journalists Urged to Uphold Ethics, Prioritize Safety Ahead of 2027 General Elections](https://stalliontimes.com/journalists-urged-to-uphold-ethics-prioritize-safety-ahead-of-2027-general-elections/) - Rahab Yusuf Journalists in Kano State have been urged to uphold the highest standards of ethical journalism, ensure balanced election coverage, and prioritize their personal safety while reporting political campaigns and the forthcoming general elections. The call was made on Wednesday by veteran journalists during a one-day capacity-building workshop on political campaign reporting, election coverage,
- [Uganda Declares Itself Ebola-free as Congo Continues to Struggle with the Outbreak](https://stalliontimes.com/uganda-declares-itself-ebola-free-as-congo-continues-to-struggle-with-the-outbreak/) - Authorities in Uganda declared the East Africa nation free of Ebola on Tuesday following the discharge of the country's last patient in mid-June, a delicate milestone as the virus continues to plague neighboring Congo. Uganda has maintained since the outset that its cases were linked to the larger outbreak in eastern Congo's remote province of Ituri, which borders Uganda.
- [Africa Must Act Now to Lead Next Global Economic Transformation - Okonjo-Iweala](https://stalliontimes.com/africa-must-act-now-to-lead-next-global-economic-transformation-okonjo-iweala/) - Africa must move urgently to position itself at the centre of the next global economic transformation or risk being left behind once again. That was the stark message from Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who challenged African governments to invest aggressively in artificial intelligence (AI), renewable energy and critical mineral
- [Governor Yusuf Receives FG Delegation Ahead of Kano Light Rail Groundbreaking](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-receives-fg-delegation-ahead-of-kano-light-rail-groundbreaking/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received a delegation from the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and Mota-Engil Nigeria ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kano Light Rail Project recently approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The delegation, led by Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and the
- [Political Conflicts Diminish Electoral Fortunes of Women in Rivers State](https://stalliontimes.com/political-conflicts-diminish-electoral-fortunes-of-women-in-rivers-state/) - Constance Meju When elephants fight, the grass suffers. The long battle for control of the political turf between two giants, Nyesom Wike, former governor of the State, now Federal Capital Territory Minister, and the man he imposed on Rivers people as Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has unfortunately, turned out to be a misfortune for women. Rather
- [Kano Pilgrims Board Reaffirms September 25 Deadline for 2027 Hajj Deposit](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-pilgrims-board-reaffirms-september-25-deadline-for-2027-hajj-deposit/) - The Director General (DG) of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, has reaffirmed that 25 September 2026 remains the final deadline for the payment of the Hajj deposit and registration for the 2027 Hajj. He emphasized that no intending pilgrim will be allocated a Hajj seat after the deadline. According to a
- [Kano Procurement Ministry Monitors Projects in Wudil, Rimin Gado to Strengthen Accountability](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-procurement-ministry-monitors-projects-in-wudil-rimin-gado-to-strengthen-accountability/) - The Kano State Ministry for Public Procurement Projects Monitoring and Evaluation (MPPPME), under the leadership of the Honourable Commissioner, Comrade Nura Ma'aji Sumaila, on Tuesday, conducted a comprehensive joint multi-stakeholder monitoring and evaluation exercise across Wudil and Rimin Gado Local Government Areas. The collaborative monitoring exercise brought together officials of the Ministry, local government authorities,
- [Namadi Unveils Five-Year Development Plans for Jigawa’s 27 LGAs](https://stalliontimes.com/namadi-unveils-five-year-development-plans-for-jigawas-27-lgas/) - Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has unveiled the 2025–2030 Local Government Development Plans for the state’s 27 Local Government Areas, directing all councils to adopt the documents as the foundation for budgeting, project implementation, and governance. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony held on Monday at the Council Chamber, Government House, Dutse, the governor said the
- [Niger Lands Ministry Generates N5bn Revenue in Eight Months](https://stalliontimes.com/niger-lands-ministry-generates-n5bn-revenue-in-eight-months/) - Niger State Ministry of Lands and Survey says it has generated about N5 billion naira in revenue in the last eight months. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Governor's spokesperson, Bologi Ibrahim, the Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Barr Bello Ahmad Agwara, revealed this during a quarterly media briefing organized by the
- [PILGOB Ta Yaba wa Gwamna Namadi Kan Kaddamar da Tsarin Raya Kananan Hukumomi na Shekaru 2025–2030](https://stalliontimes.com/pilgob-ta-yaba-wa-gwamna-namadi-kan-kaddamar-da-tsarin-raya-kananan-hukumomi-na-shekaru-2025-2030/) - Ahmed ILALLAH Partnership for Inclusive Local Governance and Budget (PILGOB), wata haɗakar ƙungiyoyin fararen hula da ke aiki domin inganta shugabanci na gari mai cike da adalci, gaskiya, riƙon amana da kuma tabbatar da cikakken sa hannun al'umma a harkokin kasafin kuɗi da gudanarwar ƙananan hukumomi, ta yaba wa Gwamnan Jihar Jigawa, Malam Umar Namadi,
- [PILGOB Commends Governor Namadi for Unveiling 2025–2030 Local Government Development Plan](https://stalliontimes.com/pilgob-commends-governor-namadi-for-unveiling-2025-2030-local-government-development-plan/) - Ahmed ILALLAH The Partnership for Inclusive Local Governance and Budget (PILGOB), a coalition of civil society organizations dedicated to promoting inclusive local governance, accountability, transparency, and citizen participation in local government budgeting and administration, has commended the Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, for unveiling the 2025–2030 Local Government Development Plan for the state's
- [When Majority Becomes Monopoly: What Nomenclature Can Best Describe Benue's Political Arrangement?](https://stalliontimes.com/when-majority-becomes-monopoly-what-nomenclature-can-best-describe-benues-political-arrangement/) - Iduh Onah THE POLITICAL history of Benue State remains one of the most delicate yet unavoidable conversations in the contemporary discourse on justice, inclusion, equity, and democratic balance in Nigeria's Middle Belt. Since the creation of the state in 1976, the structure of political power has largely reflected an entrenched pattern of ethnic domination in
- [Niger to Treat Pastoralists Without Permits as Rustlers](https://stalliontimes.com/niger-to-treat-pastoralists-without-permits-as-rustlers/) - Niger State Government has announced that any pastoralist entering the state without an official permit will henceforth be regarded as a rustler, as part of measures to strengthen security and regulate the movement of livestock. The Commissioner for Nomadic and Pastoral Affairs, Umar Ahmed Sanda Rabe, disclosed this on Tuesday during the New Niger Quarterly
- [EU Strengthens Collaboration with EFCC](https://stalliontimes.com/eu-strengthens-collaboration-with-efcc/) - The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), particularly in the areas of anti-corruption, cybercrime, training, and financial crime investigation and prosecution. EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, when he led a delegation on
- [Health Experts Call on Kano Journalists to Embrace Evidence-Based Health Reporting](https://stalliontimes.com/health-experts-call-on-kano-journalists-to-embrace-evidence-based-health-reporting/) - Rahab Yusuf Journalists in Kano State have been encouraged to use evidence-based health reporting to promote accountability, drive policy reforms, and strengthen healthcare delivery in the state. The call was made on Tuesday during a one-day Media Roundtable Dialogue on Evidence-Based Health Reporting and Public Discourse, organised by the Kano State Ministry of Health in
- ["No Politician Can Pressure Me to Free Drug Suspects in Kano" - Barr. Muhuyi Rimin Gado](https://stalliontimes.com/no-politician-can-pressure-me-to-free-drug-suspects-in-kano-barr-muhuyi-rimin-gado/) - The Chairman of the Kano State Taskforce Committee on the Control of Drug Abuse and Illicit Substances, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, has declared that no politician or influential individual can compel him to release suspected drug offenders arrested in the state. Barri. Muhuyi made the declaration while briefing journalists in Kano, reaffirming the committee's
- [NOA Pledges Partnership, Task Force Reaffirms Commitment to Expand Sensitization, Enforcement Efforts](https://stalliontimes.com/noa-pledges-partnership-task-force-reaffirms-commitment-to-expand-sensitization-enforcement-efforts/) - The Chairman of the Kano State Multi Joint Task Force on Drug Abuse and Other Related Crime, Barr Muhuyi Magaji, received a courtesy visit from the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Kano State Office, in a meeting described as both congratulatory and strategic. Haj Mero Idi Waziri, representing the NOA State Director, thanked the Task Force
- [DNN FactCheck Selected for EU-ECOWAS Technical Support to Strengthen Election Fact-Checking, Counter Disinformation](https://stalliontimes.com/dnn-factcheck-selected-for-eu-ecowas-technical-support-to-strengthen-election-fact-checking-counter-disinformation/) - DNN FactCheck, the fact-checking and verification platform of Development News Network & Media Foundation, and BONews have been selected as the only two Nigerian organizations to receive specialized technical and technological support under Activity 3.1.6a(1): Support for Fact-Checking Platforms as a Tool to Counter Hate Speech, Disinformation, Fraud and Election-Related Violence under the European Union
- [Kano Announces End of Third Term for 2025/2026 Academic Session](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-announces-end-of-third-term-for-2025-2026-academic-session/) - The Kano State Ministry of Education wishes to inform parents, guardians, proprietors of schools, and the general public that the 2025/2026 academic session will officially come to an end with the conclusion of the third term in all public and private schools across the state. According to the approved school calendar, all day schools are
- [CHRICED Raises Alarm Over Budget Irregularities, Democratic Decline, Attacks on Opposition](https://stalliontimes.com/chriced-raises-alarm-over-budget-irregularities-democratic-decline-attacks-on-opposition/) - The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has expressed deep concern over what it described as worsening fiscal recklessness, weakening democratic institutions, and increasing attacks on opposition political parties, warning that Nigeria's democracy is facing a serious test. Addressing a State of the Nation press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, CHRICED Executive
- [Appeal Court Nullifies Order for Deregistration of ADC, 4 Others](https://stalliontimes.com/appeal-court-nullifies-order-for-deregistration-of-adc-4-others/) - The Court of Appeal in Abuja has vacated the judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties accused of failing to meet constitutional requirements. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of justices, held that the order which
- [Congo's Ebola Cases Rise to 3,262](https://stalliontimes.com/congos-ebola-cases-rise-to-3262/) - Confirmed cases in Congo's ongoing Ebola outbreak have reached 3,262, its Ministry of Health said in an overnight update, nearly the same as the 2018-2020 outbreak that is the largest ever recorded in the country. Data from the Congolese health ministry showed that 1,437 patients have died out of the 3,262 cases, in what officials
- [Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim, Recover 126 Rustled Livestock in Katsina](https://stalliontimes.com/troops-rescue-kidnap-victim-recover-126-rustled-livestock-in-katsina/) - Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued a kidnapped victim, arrested suspects, recovered a locally fabricated firearm, and reclaimed 126 rustled livestock during separate operations across Katsina State. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu
- [Governor Yusuf Mourns Yobe APC Deputy Women Leader](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-mourns-yobe-apc-deputy-women-leader/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Deputy Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Hajiya Fatima Umar Mai Riga, who passed away after a brief illness. In a condolence message issued on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf
- [CSOs Push Gender-Focused Tobacco Laws as Kano Advances Policy Reforms](https://stalliontimes.com/csos-push-gender-focused-tobacco-laws-as-kano-advances-policy-reforms/) - Isiyaku Ahmed Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kano State have called for stronger, gender-responsive tobacco control policies, as stakeholders gathered for a one-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening advocacy and media engagement. The event, themed “Training Workshop on Gender Mainstreaming in Tobacco Control,” was organized by Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC), with support from
- [Cross River Extends Retirement Age for Health Workers to 65](https://stalliontimes.com/cross-river-extends-retirement-age-for-health-workers-to-65/) - Cross River State Government has approved an increase in the retirement age for health workers from 60 to 65 years, or 40 years of pensionable service, to retain experienced professionals and strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. The approval, granted by Governor Bassey Edet Otu, was announced in Head of Service Circular No. 11/2026, dated
- [Chad Announces Withdrawal from International Criminal Court](https://stalliontimes.com/chad-announces-withdrawal-from-international-criminal-court/) - Chad has announced it is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, days after a U.S. official urged the central African nation to consider doing so and amid a concerted U.S. campaign seeking to dismantle the court. In an official communique made public Monday, Chad's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it notified United Nations Secretary-General Antonio
- [Netanyahu to Meet Trump in a First Encounter Since the Iran War Began](https://stalliontimes.com/netanyahu-to-meet-trump-in-a-first-encounter-since-the-iran-war-began/) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday is the first since the two leaders launched a joint war against Iran and a chance for Netanyahu to smooth out strains in their relationship. The meeting comes as both face growing pressures at home. Netanyahu is up for reelection and is embattled
- [SWAN Congratulates Abdulgafar Oladimeji on Diplomatic Assembly Induction](https://stalliontimes.com/swan-congratulates-abdulgafar-oladimeji-on-diplomatic-assembly-induction/) - Sports Journalists, under the aegis of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), have congratulated the News Editor and Publisher of Sahel Sports Newspaper, Abdulgafar Oladimeji, on his induction into the Diplomatic Assembly. The SWAN President, Comrade Isaiah Benjamin, speaking at the SWAN National Secretariat at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja, in his congratulatory message, described
- [NCDC Confirms 963 Lassa Fever Cases, 229 Deaths Across 23 States](https://stalliontimes.com/ncdc-confirms-963-lassa-fever-cases-229-deaths-across-23-states/) - The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that Lassa fever remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, with 963 confirmed cases and 229 deaths recorded across 23 states as of Epidemiological Week 28 in July 2026. According to the agency's latest epidemiological report, the disease has spread to 114 Local
- [How Politics Feed Nigeria's Insecurity](https://stalliontimes.com/how-politics-feed-nigerias-insecurity/) - Rekpene Bassey Ancient Greek mythology tells the story of the Lernaean Hydra, the terrifying swamp monster confronted by Hercules in the second of his Twelve Labours. The beast possessed nine venomous heads. Every time Hercules severed one, two more sprang forth in its place and one of the heads was immortal. Victory came only when
- [Kebbi Governor Pledges Continued Free Mass Wedding Program](https://stalliontimes.com/kebbi-governor-pledges-continued-free-mass-wedding-program/) - Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining the annual free mass wedding programme throughout his tenure. The Governor gave the assurance on Monday during this year’s mass wedding ceremony for 300 couples, held at Haliru Abdu Stadium, Birnin Kebbi. Governor Idris said the initiative would continue to provide
- [Dangote Cement Deepens Sustainability Drive, Advances Green Logistics, Climate Commitments](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-cement-deepens-sustainability-drive-advances-green-logistics-climate-commitments/) - Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable business practices, environmental stewardship, and responsible growth across Africa, as the company continues to integrate sustainability into every aspect of its operations. The company's sustainability strategy remains focused on reducing environmental impact, improving energy efficiency, promoting diversity and inclusion, supporting local communities, and creating long-term value
- [Ethiopia Unveils 25-Year Power Distribution Master Plan](https://stalliontimes.com/ethiopia-unveils-25-year-power-distribution-master-plan/) - The Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) has unveiled a comprehensive 25-year national power distribution expansion and modernization master plan, slated for implementation through 2049. Speaking at the launch, EEU Chief Executive Officer Getu Geremu called the roadmap a landmark effort to modernize, digitize, and strengthen grid reliability. He emphasized that upgrading distribution infrastructure is a critical
- [U.S., Iran Pause Airstrikes for Second Day](https://stalliontimes.com/u-s-iran-pause-airstrikes-for-second-day/) - The United States and Iran have pressed pause for a second day on what had been an escalating conflict. Reports on Sunday said neither the US nor Iran had launched strikes for a second day in a row. The sudden period of calm after two weeks of nightly attacks on Iran by the US, and
- [Ebonyi Ready for Investors -  Nwifuru](https://stalliontimes.com/ebonyi-ready-for-investors-nwifuru/) - The Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has reiterated his administration’s readiness to welcome foreign and local investors, describing the state as one of the safest and most viable investment hubs in the region. ​He made the declaration on Sunday at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki, while giving an account of his nine-day official working
- [Real Talk on AJ Vs Pregan - No Sugarcoating](https://stalliontimes.com/real-talk-on-aj-vs-pregan-no-sugarcoating/) - Olu Allen Let’s cut through the noise like a sharp left hook. Was AJ rushed back after that December car crash that took his two brothers-in-arms? You bet your last round he was. That tragedy didn’t just dent his chassis, it rattled his soul. Seven months isn't enough to process that kind of loss, let
- [Iran Accuses Ukraine of Attacking Iranian Vessel in Caspian Sea](https://stalliontimes.com/iran-accuses-ukraine-of-attacking-iranian-vessel-in-caspian-sea/) - Iran has accused Ukraine of attacking one of its commercial vessels in the Caspian Sea over the weekend, killing one person onboard and injuring another. Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the attack occurred early Saturday. The casualties were the result of an explosion, it said. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
- [BBNaija Season 11 Begins as 24 Housemates Battle for Record N160m Grand Prize](https://stalliontimes.com/bbnaija-season-11-begins-as-24-housemates-battle-for-record-n160m-grand-prize/) - Big Brother Naija officially kicked off its 11th season on Sunday night with the unveiling of 24 housemates who will compete over the next 72 days for a record grand prize worth N160 million. Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, this year's edition is themed "Everything Is For The Taking," also known as "Show Ya Sef," promising
- [The Architecture of the New Alliance Has Shifted - And Not Necessarily for the Better](https://stalliontimes.com/the-architecture-of-the-new-alliance-has-shifted-and-not-necessarily-for-the-better/) - Olu Allen Since the heady political realignments that followed the 2023 general election, Nigeria's opposition has struggled to find a stable centre of gravity. The broad coalition once expected to unite Peter Obi, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and other influential opposition figures gradually gave way under the weight of competing ambitions, legal disputes and strategic differences.
- [APC Announces National Campaign Council for Osun Governorship Election](https://stalliontimes.com/apc-announces-national-campaign-council-for-osun-governorship-election/) - The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the composition of its National Campaign Council and specialized sub-committees ahead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, 15 August 2026. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the National Campaign Council will be chaired by the Governor
- [Because We Are Involved in Post-truth Nigeria](https://stalliontimes.com/because-we-are-involved-in-post-truth-nigeria/) - Ahmed Yahaya-Joe “My grandfather was a Northerner. I am a Nigerian.” - Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, 14th & 16th Emir of Kano (2009) Back in 1977, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sir Abubakar Sidiq III, was eminently conferred with an honorary degree at the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) founded in 1960. It was a
- [NDLEA Arrests Lagos Businessman for Attempting to Smuggle 3.3kg Cocaine to UK](https://stalliontimes.com/ndlea-arrests-lagos-businessman-for-attempting-to-smuggle-3-3kg-cocaine-to-uk/) - The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 55-year-old Lagos businessman, Onuigbo Ndubisi Chinedu, for allegedly attempting to export 3.3 kilograms of cocaine concealed in cartons of food items destined for the United Kingdom. The suspect, a clothing trader at the popular Balogun Market on Lagos Island, was arrested on Thursday, 23 July,
- [Setting the Records Straight on Kano State Public Financial Management Performance](https://stalliontimes.com/setting-the-records-straight-on-kano-state-public-financial-management-performance/) - Ismail Danmaraya, PhD. I woke up this morning to a vigorous public debate regarding governance and Public Financial Management (PFM) in Kano State. The discussion was triggered by an analysis that purportedly assessed Kano State's PFM performance and concluded that the current administration lacks financial management expertise, resulting in inefficiency and embarrassment to the state.
- [US-Israeli War on Iran (1): The Endgame, by Hassan Gimba](https://stalliontimes.com/us-israeli-war-on-iran-1-the-endgame-by-hassan-gimba/) - Endgame. A seven-letter word that sounds like the last beat of a drum in a musical piece. Endgame! A word that conjures the image of two Goliaths strutting about, intent on choking the life out of a David. Yet, in this instance, David appears to have pinned the Goliaths to the wall. Endgame! A word
- [Joshua Returns With Second-Round Knockout, Sets Stage for Tyson Fury Showdown](https://stalliontimes.com/joshua-returns-with-second-round-knockout-sets-stage-for-tyson-fury-showdown/) - Anthony Joshua made a triumphant return to the ring on Saturday night, knocking out Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga in the second round of their bout in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to set up a long-awaited clash with Tyson Fury later this year. The 36-year-old British boxer overcame an early scare after Prenga floored him with an
- [SERAP Sues NNPCL Over Alleged Failure to Account for N211trn in Oil Money](https://stalliontimes.com/serap-sues-nnpcl-over-alleged-failure-to-account-for-n211trn-in-oil-money/) - The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) over its “failure to explain and account for N211 trillion in oil money recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements as ‘Sundry Receivables’ and ‘Accrued Expenses.’ NNPCL reportedly recorded over N211 trillion (N211,015,245,000,000) in its 2023 audited
- [India's Education Minister Resigns After Massive Youth-led Protests](https://stalliontimes.com/indias-education-minister-resigns-after-massive-youth-led-protests/) - India's education minister resigned Saturday amid a scandal that led hundreds of thousands of young people and students to the streets in one of the country's largest protests. Demonstrations began in New Delhi in early June, after it came to light that answers to one of the country's most prestigious college-entrance exams, taken by millions
- [Benue Investigates Suspected Mpox Case](https://stalliontimes.com/benue-investigates-suspected-mpox-case/) - The Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services has commenced an investigation into reports of a suspected Mpox case in Konshisha Local Government Area, assuring residents that no outbreak has been confirmed in the state. The ministry said the reports, which surfaced on social media, alleged a suspected Mpox outbreak at Tyokula Achihi Residence
- [Basirka Pledges Commitment as Jigawa Inaugurates Drug Abuse, Social Re-orientation Task Force](https://stalliontimes.com/basirka-pledges-commitment-as-jigawa-inaugurates-drug-abuse-social-re-orientation-task-force/) - The Chairman of the Civil Society Coalition on Peace, Security and Conflict Resolution, Comrade Muhammad Musbahu Basirka, has pledged to serve with integrity and dedication following his appointment as the Civil Society Representative on the newly established Jigawa State Task Force on Drug and Substance Abuse and Social Re-orientation. In a statement issued on Saturday,
- [K-SAFE Congratulates Governor Yusuf on International Literacy and Learning Leadership Award](https://stalliontimes.com/k-safe-congratulates-governor-yusuf-on-international-literacy-and-learning-leadership-award/) - The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) heartily congratulates Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on his well-deserved recognition with the prestigious International Literacy and Learning Leadership Award presented by Universal Learning Solutions (ULS) in London, United Kingdom. This international honour is a clear testament to the Governor's unwavering commitment to transforming the
- [First Lady Hails Sultan as Pillar of Peace, Unity During Historic Sokoto Visit](https://stalliontimes.com/first-lady-hails-sultan-as-pillar-of-peace-unity-during-historic-sokoto-visit/) - Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday paid a landmark courtesy visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, describing the revered monarch as a foremost champion of peace, national unity, and religious harmony whose prayers and wise counsel have continued to strengthen the administration of President
- [The Oriire Intelligence Paradox](https://stalliontimes.com/the-oriire-intelligence-paradox/) - Rekpene Bassey Nigeria's security forces routinely place themselves in extraordinary danger in every major security rescue operation. Often, they pay the ultimate price, to defend the nation. But in the aftermath of every such operation, especially anti-kidnapping operation, a question quietly emerges. One that no press conference, victory parade or official communiqué can permanently silence.
- [Emir of Kano Accepts International Literacy and Learning Leadership Award on Behalf of Governor Yusuf](https://stalliontimes.com/emir-of-kano-accepts-international-literacy-and-learning-leadership-award-on-behalf-of-governor-yusuf/) - London, United Kingdom– Universal Learning Solutions (ULS) today proudly presented the International Literacy and Learning Leadership Award to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State at a special ceremony held at the historic Stationers' Hall in the City of London. The award was accepted on the Governor's behalf by His Royal Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II,
- [RFI to Extend Free Football Academy, Journalism Training to Kebbi](https://stalliontimes.com/rfi-to-extend-free-football-academy-journalism-training-to-kebbi/) - The Director of France Médias Monde Nigeria (Radio France Internationale – RFI), Mr. Joseph Penny, has announced plans to extend the organisation’s free football academy and journalism training programme to Kebbi State. Penny made the pledge during an advocacy visit by a Kebbi State Government delegation led by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji
- [CEFSAN Condemns Killing of 23 Zamfara Farmers, Demands State of Emergency on Insecurity](https://stalliontimes.com/cefsan-condemns-killing-of-23-zamfara-farmers-demands-state-of-emergency-on-insecurity/) - The Centre for Human Rights and Social Advancement (CEFSAN) has condemned the killing of at least 23 farmers by suspected armed bandits in Sauna Ruwan Gora Ward of Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, describing the attack as a tragic reflection of the country's worsening security crisis. In a statement signed by its
- [Ethiopia Highlights Ten-Year Development Plan, Key Reforms at AU Joint STC Session](https://stalliontimes.com/ethiopia-highlights-ten-year-development-plan-key-reforms-at-au-joint-stc-session/) - Ethiopia highlighted its Ten-Year Development Plan and key economic reform measures during the joint meeting of the African Union Specialized Technical Committees (STC) on Finance, Economic Planning, and Trade held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The meeting, held under the theme “Financing Africa’s Industrialization for Sustainable Development” from July 20–24, 2026, brought together delegates from across
- [Sudan Opens Door to International Probe into Chemical Weapons Allegations](https://stalliontimes.com/sudan-opens-door-to-international-probe-into-chemical-weapons-allegations/) - Sudan’s government has expressed its readiness to cooperate with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in verifying US allegations that the Sudanese military used chemical weapons. It stressed that the national committee it previously established was never intended to replace the international mechanisms provided for under the Chemical Weapons Convention. For the
- [Tinubu Urges Diaspora Doctors to Return Home, Support Healthcare Reforms](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-urges-diaspora-doctors-to-return-home-support-healthcare-reforms/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerian medical doctors and other healthcare professionals in the diaspora to return home and contribute their expertise to the ongoing transformation of the nation's healthcare sector. He appealed while receiving a delegation of the Nigerian Diaspora Medical Associations Worldwide, led by the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora
- [Governor Sule Congratulates Justina Ofoku on Election as Nasarawa NUJ Chairperson](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-sule-congratulates-justina-ofoku-on-election-as-nasarawa-nuj-chairperson/) - Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has congratulated Mrs. Justina Ofoku on her election as Chairperson of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nasarawa State Council, describing her emergence as a clear demonstration of the confidence journalists in the state have in her leadership, professionalism and dedication to the ideals of the journalism profession. A congratulatory
- [Governor Yusuf Expands Small Business Support, Empowers 1,112 Street Traders in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-expands-small-business-support-empowers-1112-street-traders-in-kano/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expanded his administration’s small business support initiative by empowering 1,112 street hawkers, roadside traders, and vulcanisers with N50,000 each to strengthen their businesses and improve their means of livelihood. According to a statement issued on Thursday by Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the intervention was announced during the distribution
- [U.S. Steps up Eritrea, Somalia Talks Over Red Sea Access](https://stalliontimes.com/u-s-steps-up-eritrea-somalia-talks-over-red-sea-access/) - A widening campaign of attacks on shipping in the Red Sea is forcing Washington to pay renewed attention to the African side of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, where the Trump administration has quietly stepped up engagement with governments including Eritrea and Somalia. The narrow waterway between Yemen and Djibouti forms the western gateway to the
- [Ododo Reaffirms Partnership With NIWA to Unlock Kogi’s Inland Waterways Potential](https://stalliontimes.com/ododo-reaffirms-partnership-with-niwa-to-unlock-kogis-inland-waterways-potential/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to a strategic partnership with the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to unlock the state's vast inland waterways potential for economic diversification, improved transportation, enhanced security, and large-scale job creation. The governor made the pledge while receiving the Chairman
- [Stop Laundering Images, Start Governing: The 2027 Circus Diminishes Us All](https://stalliontimes.com/stop-laundering-images-start-governing-the-2027-circus-diminishes-us-all/) - Olu Allen Nigeria deserves better than what both the government and the opposition are serving us. As 2027 draws closer, our politics is beginning to look less like a contest of ideas and more like a contest of lobbyists. One side is accused of hiring foreign consultants to polish its image. The other is hiring
- [Kano's Literacy Reforms Earn Global Recognition at UK Parliament](https://stalliontimes.com/kanos-literacy-reforms-earn-global-recognition-at-uk-parliament/) - Kano State's literacy reforms have received international recognition at the Parliament of the United Kingdom, where education leaders commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's commitment to transforming education through sustained investment, evidence-based policy and improved learning outcomes. The recognition came during the International Parliamentary Forum on Reading Revolution, held at the House of Lords, Westminster, London,
- [Egypt Urges U.S. to Expedite Deployment of Gaza Stabilization Force](https://stalliontimes.com/egypt-urges-u-s-to-expedite-deployment-of-gaza-stabilization-force/) - Egypt urged the US on Thursday to accelerate the deployment of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in the Gaza Strip, ensure the full delivery of humanitarian aid and complete the remaining commitments under the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan. The call came during a meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty
- [Trump Imposes Double-digit Tariffs on Dozens of Countries as Stopgap 10% Levies Expire](https://stalliontimes.com/trump-imposes-double-digit-tariffs-on-dozens-of-countries-as-stopgap-10-levies-expire/) - President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court. The United States will slap taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries accounting for 99% of
- [Alia Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Security Through Enhanced Collaboration](https://stalliontimes.com/alia-reaffirms-commitment-to-strengthening-security-through-enhanced-collaboration/) - Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has reaffirmed his administration's unwavering commitment to strengthening security across the state through sustained collaboration with security agencies. While expressing happiness with the process of establishing state police, the Governor said the development is a critical step towards addressing Nigeria's security challenges, Tersoo Kula, the governor's spokesperson, disclosed in
- [Kano Approves N55.48bn for Schools, Roads, Healthcare, Water Projects](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-approves-n55-48bn-for-schools-roads-healthcare-water-projects/) - The Kano State Executive Council has approved projects and programmes worth N55.48 billion, with education receiving the largest share of the spending as the government intensifies efforts to improve infrastructure, healthcare, road networks, water supply and rural development across the state. The approvals were made during the 40th Executive Council Meeting presided over by Governor
- [Affordable Housing Push Gains Momentum as FG Partners Dangote Cement, Others](https://stalliontimes.com/affordable-housing-push-gains-momentum-as-fg-partners-dangote-cement-others/) - As efforts intensify to bridge Nigeria’s housing deficit, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its partnership with Dangote Cement Plc and other industry stakeholders to drive affordable and inclusive housing, aligning with broader initiatives aimed at improving access to decent homes for low-income and informal-sector workers. This is even as Stakeholders at the 2026 Abuja International
- [Dangote Refinery Completes Landmark $2.5bn Private Equity Placement](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-refinery-completes-landmark-2-5bn-private-equity-placement/) - Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has successfully completed a landmark Private Equity Placement that raised approximately US$2.5 billion in new equity, following a highly successful offering. The transaction, which is believed to be Africa's largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement, marks a significant milestone in the history of the company and demonstrates
- [Kano Online Media Chapel Honours Governor Yusuf with Excellence Award](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-online-media-chapel-honours-governor-yusuf-with-excellence-award/) - The Kano Online Media Chapel (KOMC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Wednesday honoured the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his administration’s unwavering support for the media profession and commitment to strengthening journalism in the state. The award presentation ceremony was held at
- [CITAD Unveils Privacy-Focused DComms as Alternative to Mainstream Social Media](https://stalliontimes.com/citad-unveils-privacy-focused-dcomms-as-alternative-to-mainstream-social-media/) - The Centre for Information Technology and Development has unveiled DComms, a decentralised and privacy-focused digital platform, as an alternative to mainstream social media platforms dominated by major technology companies. The organisation also warned against the growing threats to digital privacy posed by the dominance of a few Big Tech companies over the global digital space.
- [Jigawa OGP Mourns Boat Tragedy, Calls for Swift Implementation of Safety Measures](https://stalliontimes.com/jigawa-ogp-mourns-boat-tragedy-calls-for-swift-implementation-of-safety-measures/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Open Government Partnership (OGP) Non-State Actors in Jigawa State have expressed deep sorrow over the recent boat accident that claimed more than 40 lives, calling on the state government to urgently implement approved safety interventions to prevent future tragedies. In a statement issued on Thursday by its Co-Chair, Isah Mustapha, the Non-State
- [Governor Sule Sacks Six Commissioners in Nasarawa Cabinet Reshuffle](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-sule-sacks-six-commissioners-in-nasarawa-cabinet-reshuffle/) - Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has relieved six commissioners of their appointments in a cabinet reshuffle aimed at repositioning his administration and enhancing service delivery. The decision was announced on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Labaran Magaji, while briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting in Lafia. The affected
- [KSCHMA Honours Kano District Heads as Healthcare Scheme Ambassadors](https://stalliontimes.com/kschma-honours-kano-district-heads-as-healthcare-scheme-ambassadors/) - The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has conferred the honorary title of KSCHMA Ambassador on District Heads across Kano State in recognition of their strategic role in advancing grassroots mobilisation for the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Scheme. The honour was bestowed during a one-day advocacy engagement organised in collaboration with the Clinton Health
- [Governor Yusuf Inaugurates Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-inaugurates-multi-agency-task-force-on-drug-abuse/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Wednesday inaugurated the Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and signed an Executive Order aimed at curbing thuggery and related criminal activities across the state. According to a statement issued by the Governor's Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf described drug abuse as one of the greatest
- [Somalia, South Korea Hold Talks to Deepen Maritime Security, Development Cooperation](https://stalliontimes.com/somalia-south-korea-hold-talks-to-deepen-maritime-security-development-cooperation/) - Somalia and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties following high-level talks in Mogadishu focused on maritime security, institutional development, and capacity building. Somalia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hassan Mohamed Ali, met with Park Ji-Hyun, South Korea’s Ambassador to Somalia, on Wednesday to discuss ways to expand cooperation
- [CDC Reveals Massive Behind-the-scenes Public Health Operation That Kept FIFA World Cup Fans Safe](https://stalliontimes.com/cdc-reveals-massive-behind-the-scenes-public-health-operation-that-kept-fifa-world-cup-fans-safe/) - The World Cup tested not only the players on the pitch, but the Trump administration's large public health operation to safeguard the public as fans from all over the world moved across the United States. Amid the fandom, as 11 American cities hosted 39 teams and 78 matches, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- [Israeli UN Envoy Blasts Mamdani as 'clown' Over Call to Arrest Netanyahu](https://stalliontimes.com/israeli-un-envoy-blasts-mamdani-as-clown-over-call-to-arrest-netanyahu/) - Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations on Wednesday blasted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a "clown" for demanding federal authorities arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when Netanyahu arrives in the city. Danny Danon’s remarks came after Mamdani accused Netanyahu of being a "war criminal" and the "architect of a horrific genocide" against
- [NPC Begins Digital Birth, Death Registration in Kwara](https://stalliontimes.com/npc-begins-digital-birth-death-registration-in-kwara/) - The National Population Commission (NPC) has commenced the full digital registration of births and deaths across Kwara State, describing the initiative as a major step toward guaranteeing legal identity for residents and improving the quality of demographic data for planning and governance. Speaking at a press briefing in Ilorin, the Federal Commissioner representing Kwara State
- [IGP Unveils SEEPCO-Donated CNG Buses](https://stalliontimes.com/igp-unveils-seepco-donated-cng-buses/) - The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Riliwan Disu, on Wednesday unveiled two Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses donated to the Nigeria Police Force by Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) to enhance personnel welfare and operational efficiency. The unveiling ceremony, held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, was attended by senior police
- [Senate Moves to Regulate Foreign Aid, Donor Funds, NGO Financing](https://stalliontimes.com/senate-moves-to-regulate-foreign-aid-donor-funds-ngo-financing/) - The Senate on Wednesday commenced legislative action on a far-reaching bill aimed at overhauling the management of foreign aid and donor-funded interventions in Nigeria by placing billions of naira channelled through non-governmental organisations (NGOs), development partners and sub-national entities under stricter government regulation and parliamentary oversight. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo
- [Kano is Ready for State Police - Governor Yusuf](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-is-ready-for-state-police-governor-yusuf/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that Kano State is fully prepared to establish State Police, describing the initiative as a vital step towards strengthening internal security, enhancing community policing, and safeguarding citizens' lives and property. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Governor's Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf
- [President Trump Lauds Tinubu's Decisive Leadership Against Terrorists](https://stalliontimes.com/president-trump-lauds-tinubus-decisive-leadership-against-terrorists/) - U.S. President Donald Trump has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive leadership “on behalf of the Nigerian people.” In a letter to President Tinubu, President Trump applauded Tinubu’s resolve “to tackle the issues plaguing Nigeria, especially the violence affecting Christian communities.” According to Trump: “It is a true honour to stand with you
- [Governor Yusuf Receives Multiple Awards at 40th Kano State Executive Council Meeting](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-receives-multiple-awards-at-40th-kano-state-executive-council-meeting/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Wednesday, received multiple awards and honours in recognition of his visionary leadership and his administration’s achievements in advancing the State's socio-economic development. The awards were presented during the 40th Kano State Executive Council Meeting held at the Council Chamber, Government House, Kano, a statement issued by the Governor’s
- [Olodo Uprising: The Disconnected Narratives Of City Boys Movement, Bad Governance And The Political Economy Of Ignorance](https://stalliontimes.com/olodo-uprising-the-disconnected-narratives-of-city-boys-movement-bad-governance-and-the-political-economy-of-ignorance/) - Iduh Onah The Inspiration for today’s article began in the church, Christ the King Catholic Church (CKC), Kurudu, Abuja, on Sunday, July 12, 2026, when the Parish Priest, Very Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Chike Dim, in his sermon to celebrate the parish’s Cultural Day, reflected on, among other issues, the trending ‘Olodo Uprising’ amongst the youth
- [The Reform Paradox: Why Tinubu's Bold Policies Must Be Matched by a Leaner Government](https://stalliontimes.com/the-reform-paradox-why-tinubus-bold-policies-must-be-matched-by-a-leaner-government/) - Olu Allen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has earned a reputation—and even a measure of grudging respect—for confronting some of Nigeria's deepest economic distortions. The removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market were not ordinary policy decisions; they were politically costly reforms that successive administrations either postponed or avoided altogether.
- [Showcase What You Will Do Not Baseless Opposition…Tinubu Projects In The North Are Traceable - Kwankwaso](https://stalliontimes.com/showcase-what-you-will-do-not-baseless-oppositiontinubu-projects-in-the-north-are-traceable-kwankwaso/) - The Forum of Federal Government appointees from Kano under Senator Bashir Garba Lado, has strongly challenged opposition Leaders to showcase what they have on stock that they will do better than President Tinubu clear Developmental Projects, rather than negative criticism. Speaking in a released, the Spokesperson of the Forum of the Federal Government appointees, Dr
- [An Open Letter to Governor Yusuf: Winning Workers’ Support, Surest Route to 2027 Victory](https://stalliontimes.com/an-open-letter-to-governor-yusuf-winning-workers-support-surest-route-to-2027-victory/) - Your Excellency, One of the most important political constituencies in every democracy is the working class. Throughout history, workers have shaped elections, influenced public policy, and determined the success or failure of governments. Their votes, together with those of their families, friends, and communities, often form one of the largest and most influential voting blocs.
- [NYC Mayor Mamdani Calls on U.S. to Execute ICC Warrant for Netanyahu](https://stalliontimes.com/nyc-mayor-mamdani-calls-on-u-s-to-execute-icc-warrant-for-netanyahu/) - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on the federal government Tuesday night to execute an international arrest warrant against "war criminal" Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a man he called "the architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people." Netanyahu, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court on allegations of war crimes and
- [France Becomes First EU Nation to Ban Social Media for Under-15s](https://stalliontimes.com/france-becomes-first-eu-nation-to-ban-social-media-for-under-15s/) - France banned children under 15 from using social media on Tuesday, becoming the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on the platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids. Both chambers of the Parliament voted in favor of the measure, a flagship initiative of
- [Zelenskyy Fires Army Chief After Protests, Names a Replacement](https://stalliontimes.com/zelenskyy-fires-army-chief-after-protests-names-a-replacement/) - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces following days of mass protests in Kyiv, the country's capital, and other cities nationwide demanding his removal. Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new army chief, according to a statement on social media. "Our shared wish is one — victory over
- [Waiya Tasks Information Officers on Effective Reporting of Government Activities](https://stalliontimes.com/waiya-tasks-information-officers-on-effective-reporting-of-government-activities/) - The Kano State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has charged Information Officers posted to Local Government Areas, Ministries and Parastatals to redouble their efforts in discharging their assigned responsibilities. Comrade Waiya gave the charge on Tuesday while chairing an engagement meeting with Information Officers at the Ministry’s Premises. The Commissioner
- [KCPC Launches Investigation into Complaints Over Substandard Solar Panels](https://stalliontimes.com/kcpc-launches-investigation-into-complaints-over-substandard-solar-panels/) - The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC) has received complaints from members of the public regarding the sale of solar panels that do not meet the power output specifications indicated on their labels. Speaking on behalf of the complainants, Mallam Yusuf Sani stated that they visited the Council to express their concern over the activities
- [Governor Yusuf Appoints 8,588 Teachers to Strengthen Basic Education](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-appoints-8588-teachers-to-strengthen-basic-education/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has presented letters of appointment to 4,900 permanent and pensionable teachers and formally engaged 3,688 Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) teachers to improve educational quality across all levels in the state. Governor Yusuf announced this during the official flag-off ceremony for the distribution of appointment letters to
- [Mutfwang Flags Off 1.5MW Solar Mini-Grid Project in Plateau](https://stalliontimes.com/mutfwang-flags-off-1-5mw-solar-mini-grid-project-in-plateau/) - Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has flagged off the construction of a 1.5-megawatt interconnected hybrid solar mini-grid in Pankshin Local Government Area, describing the project as a major step towards expanding access to reliable electricity, driving industrial growth, and boosting the state's economy. The project, funded by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) under the Federal
- [Kano Holds Stakeholder Engagement on BERAP Progress Report Ahead of 2027 Action Plan](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-holds-stakeholder-engagement-on-berap-progress-report-ahead-of-2027-action-plan/) - Isiyaku Ahmed Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business, attracting investment and driving sustainable economic growth. The commitment was reiterated on 25 June 2026 during a two-day stakeholders' engagement on the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) Program and the Business Enabling Reforms
- [IGP Disu Launches Skills Empowerment Program for Wives of Junior Police Officers](https://stalliontimes.com/igp-disu-launches-skills-empowerment-program-for-wives-of-junior-police-officers/) - The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday flagged off the maiden Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Program for spouses of junior police officers, describing the initiative as a strategic investment in the welfare, stability and economic empowerment of police families. The program, organised by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) in collaboration with
- [Beyond the Pitch: Harnessing Football for Youth Development and Peace in Nigeria](https://stalliontimes.com/beyond-the-pitch-harnessing-football-for-youth-development-and-peace-in-nigeria/) - Abdullahi Yakubu Muhammad Football is more than Nigeria's most popular sport; it is one of the few institutions that consistently unites people across ethnic, religious, political, and regional divides. From bustling urban centres to the smallest rural communities, the game inspires dreams, fosters friendships, and provides moments of collective national pride. Yet, despite its enormous
- [Sudan Rejects US Sanctions Over Alleged Use of Chemical Weapons](https://stalliontimes.com/sudan-rejects-us-sanctions-over-alleged-use-of-chemical-weapons/) - Sudan has strongly rejected US sanctions imposed over allegations that its military used chemical weapons during the country’s war, describing the measures as “unilateral and unlawful,” based on unsubstantiated claims and driven by “purely political motives.” In a statement, the Foreign Ministry accused Washington of bypassing the relevant international mechanisms and disregarding procedures set out
- [Putin Extends Visa-free Travel for Chinese Citizens to 2027](https://stalliontimes.com/putin-extends-visa-free-travel-for-chinese-citizens-to-2027/) - Chinese citizens will be able to enter Russia without a visa until 31 December 2027, following a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin. The new directive, published on Russia’s official legal information portal, took effect on July 20. Previously, the simplified entry procedure was set to expire on 14 September 2026. According to the new
- [Sokoto Warns Against Fertiliser Diversion as Kebbe Farmers Receive 3,600 Free Bags](https://stalliontimes.com/sokoto-warns-against-fertiliser-diversion-as-kebbe-farmers-receive-3600-free-bags/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has intensified efforts to safeguard its agricultural support programme, issuing a strong warning against the diversion of fertiliser meant for farmers as Kebbe Local Government Area received 3,600 bags of free fertiliser for distribution during the 2026 wet farming season. The warning was delivered during the allocation exercise
- [FIFA Opens Investigation into Brawl After Spain Defeated Argentina in World Cup Final](https://stalliontimes.com/fifa-opens-investigation-into-brawl-after-spain-defeated-argentina-in-world-cup-final/) - Argentina will face an investigation into the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final, FIFA has confirmed. FIFA's disciplinary committee has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to assess what happened after the final whistle at MetLife Stadium. Any player or coach involved in the fracas could face suspension, while the Argentine
- [Kwankwasiyya-Shekarau Forum Backs Governor Yusuf, Rebrands Ahead of 2027 Elections](https://stalliontimes.com/kwankwasiyya-shekarau-forum-backs-governor-yusuf-rebrands-ahead-of-2027-elections/) - The Kwankwasiyya-Shekarau Unity Forum on Monday declared its total support for the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and changed its name to 'Abba Gida-Gida – Shekarau Unity Forum' ahead of the 2027 General elections. The Forum made the declaration during a solidarity visit by its members to the Honourable Commissioner of Information and Internal
- [First Call with New UK PM Burnham Went 'very well' - Trump](https://stalliontimes.com/first-call-with-new-uk-pm-burnham-went-very-well-trump/) - President Donald Trump said Monday that he spoke with Britain's new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, shortly after he took office, calling the conversation "very good." Trump added that he and Burnham plan to meet in the "not too distant future" to discuss issues of mutual interest. During the call, the leaders touched on the longstanding
- [Andy Burnham Takes Over as UK Prime Minister](https://stalliontimes.com/andy-burnham-takes-over-as-uk-prime-minister/) - New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham assumed power Monday morning, vowing to move authority away from London as his new government confronts economic strain, political instability and potential friction with Washington. "We will change politics, to make it more collaborative, more about problem-solving than point scoring," Burnham said outside 10 Downing Street. "And we will
- [NNGF Chairman Inuwa Yahaya, Governor Yusuf Hold Closed-Door Meeting in Gombe](https://stalliontimes.com/nngf-chairman-inuwa-yahaya-governor-yusuf-hold-closed-door-meeting-in-gombe/) - The Chairman of the Northern Nigeria Governors' Forum (NNGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has received his Kano State counterpart, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, at the Government House, Gombe, where both leaders held a closed-door meeting, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the Director-General (Press Affairs), Gombe Government House, disclosed on Monday. During a brief
- [Tinubu Appoints Fayose, Bindawa, 24 Others to Key Federal Agencies](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-appoints-fayose-bindawa-24-others-to-key-federal-agencies/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced 26 new appointments into 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, with former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, emerging as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and Major General Junaid Bindawa as chairman of the National Salary and Wages Commission. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President
- [AfDB Approves $110m Financing for Ethiopia's 300-MW Wind Project](https://stalliontimes.com/afdb-approves-110m-financing-for-ethiopias-300-mw-wind-project/) - The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a financing package of up to $110 million (EUR 96.2m) for the 300-MW Aysha wind project in Ethiopia, set to become the largest wind farm in the East African country, the lender said. The project, with an estimated total cost of $508 million, will be developed, owned
- [Dangote Granite Mines Awards Bursaries to Ogun Host Community Students](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-granite-mines-awards-bursaries-to-ogun-host-community-students/) - Dangote Granite Mines, a subsidiary of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), at the weekend further stamped its commitment to educational advancement and sustainable community development with the presentation of annual bursary awards to 60 students from various institutions drawn from its host communities in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State. The beneficiaries, comprising 40 tertiary institution students and 20
- [Troops Arrest Six Suspected Terrorist Logistics Suppliers in North-East](https://stalliontimes.com/troops-arrest-six-suspected-terrorist-logistics-suppliers-in-north-east/) - Troops of Sector 1, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have arrested six suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and intercepted a large consignment of materials believed to be destined for terrorist groups operating in the North-East. The intelligence-led operation was carried out at about 4:00 p.m. on July 19, along a suspected terrorist supply route, where troops mounted
- [Between Asiwaju’s Self-branding and Edifice Complex: Any Lessons from Churchill?](https://stalliontimes.com/between-asiwajus-self-branding-and-edifice-complex-any-lessons-from-churchill/) - Ahmed Yahaya-Joe “Necessity is what impels men to take action, and once necessity is gone, only rot and decay are left.” - Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince (1532) Will history be kind to President Bola Tinubu? One thing is certain, though: Nigeria will one day be prefixed BT/AT – Before Tinubu/After Tinubu. Whether or not it
- [At Least 930 People Dead in DR Congo Ebola Outbreak](https://stalliontimes.com/at-least-930-people-dead-in-dr-congo-ebola-outbreak/) - At least 930 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak, the country’s health ministry said. The deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday night. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours in one of the highest single-day totals. The Ebola outbreak that
- [Sokoto Road Crash Kills Nine Youths Travelling to Lagos for Better Opportunities](https://stalliontimes.com/sokoto-road-crash-kills-nine-youths-travelling-to-lagos-for-better-opportunities/) - Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto A wave of grief has enveloped Sokoto State following the tragic death of nine young men from Yabo Local Government Area who lost their lives in a fatal road accident while travelling to Lagos in search of economic opportunities and a brighter future. The heartbreaking incident has drawn widespread sympathy across the
- [Catching Up On The Graft War](https://stalliontimes.com/catching-up-on-the-graft-war/) - Rekpene Bassey For years, Nigeria's anti-corruption conversation revolved around one enduring political claim: that the late President Muhammadu Buhari represented the country's most determined assault on official graft. The former military ruler who later became a civil president built both his presidential campaigns and his subsequent governing philosophy on personal integrity, promising to confront corruption
- [IPMAN Blames Fuel Price Uncertainty for Temporary Closure of Filling Stations](https://stalliontimes.com/ipman-blames-fuel-price-uncertainty-for-temporary-closure-of-filling-stations/) - The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has attributed the temporary closure of several filling stations to uncertainty surrounding petrol prices following the suspension of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) loading at the Dangote Refinery. Speaking on the development, IPMAN Western Zone Chairman, Chief Oyewole Akanni, said the refinery halted PMS loading about four days
- [Fire Service Rescues Worker Trapped in Collapsed Wall During Demolition in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/fire-service-rescues-worker-trapped-in-collapsed-wall-during-demolition-in-kano/) - The Kano State Fire Service has rescued a construction worker who was trapped under a collapsed fence wall during a demolition exercise at Kofar Mata Zango in Kano Municipal Local Government Area. The incident occurred at about 8:49 a.m. on Sunday after the Fire Service's Emergency Response Unit received a distress call from one Naziru
- [5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Peru's Andes Region, Kills at Least 6 People](https://stalliontimes.com/5-5-magnitude-earthquake-hits-perus-andes-region-kills-at-least-6-people/) - A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people, injuring more than 30 and displacing 300, authorities said Sunday. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake struck on Saturday at 9:24 p.m., with its epicenter located 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) west-southwest of the city of Sicaya in Huancayo province.
- [Spain Beat Argentina 1-0 to Win World Cup](https://stalliontimes.com/spain-beat-argentina-1-0-to-win-world-cup/) - Spain have become world champions for the second time in their history, Luis de la Fuente’s men beating Argentina 1-0 in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final in New York, New Jersey. Although Spain dominated the game from start to finish, they had to wait until the 106th minute to finally find a way past
- [Bago Urges End to Tribal Bigotry, Sets Up Peace Committee Over Borgu Communal Clashes](https://stalliontimes.com/bago-urges-end-to-tribal-bigotry-sets-up-peace-committee-over-borgu-communal-clashes/) - Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has called on residents of the state to shun tribal bigotry and embrace peaceful coexistence, describing ethnic divisions as a major threat to unity and development. Bago appealed during a condolence visit to the Emir of Borgu, Muhammad Sani Haliru Dantoro Kitoro III, where he commiserated with representatives of
- [AEAN Kogi Inaugurates New Executives, Appeals to Ododo for N85m Office Complex](https://stalliontimes.com/aean-kogi-inaugurates-new-executives-appeals-to-ododo-for-n85m-office-complex/) - Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja The new executives of the Kogi State chapter of the Association of Estate Agents in Nigeria (AEAN) were formally inaugurated on Saturday in Lokoja, alongside the launch of plans for its proposed office complex in Lokoja, with a direct appeal to the state government for financial and logistical support. Speaking at the
- [Governor Radda Flags Off Statewide 2027 Budget Town Hall Meeting](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-radda-flags-off-statewide-2027-budget-town-hall-meeting/) - Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has launched the second round of statewide ward-level town hall meetings aimed at gathering citizens’ input for the preparation of the 2027 budget, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and participatory budgeting. The exercise was flagged off on Saturday at Radda Ward in Charanchi Local Government Area,
- [CSOs Condemn Alleged Allocation of 1,540 Plots, N100m to APC Leaders in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/csos-condemn-alleged-allocation-of-1540-plots-n100m-to-apc-leaders-in-kano/) - The League of Civil Society Organisations in Kano State has condemned the alleged distribution of 1,540 plots of land and N100 million in public funds to grassroots leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the action as an abuse of public trust and a violation of constitutional and electoral laws. In a statement issued
- [England 6-4 France: World Cup 2026 Third Place](https://stalliontimes.com/england-6-4-france-world-cup-2026-third-place/) - England set the tone early and never looked back in the opening 45 minutes. Declan Rice struck in the 3rd minute and then set up Ezri Konsa for 2-0 on 18 minutes. Bukayo Saka took over before the break with goals on 37 minutes and 45+1, with assists from Marcus Rashford and Eberechi Eze. The
- [NDLEA Intercepts 1.63m Tramadol Pills Hidden in Trucks Bound for Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/ndlea-intercepts-1-63m-tramadol-pills-hidden-in-trucks-bound-for-kano/) - The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 1.63 million pills of tramadol (250mg) concealed in specially fabricated compartments of two articulated trucks. According to a statement by the Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, the intelligence-led operation followed the seizure of 558,900 tramadol pills recovered from a truck on the
- [Of Banditry and a Shared Sovereignty (3)](https://stalliontimes.com/of-banditry-and-a-shared-sovereignty-3/) - Hassan Gimba This is the concluding part of this series. The first two editions were published two weeks ago. Although the article was originally written in 2022, its message remains as timely and relevant today as it was then. With insecurity continuing to ravage every region of the country, leaving citizens in constant fear and
- [Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 52 Houses in Lagos](https://stalliontimes.com/court-orders-final-forfeiture-of-52-houses-in-lagos/) - Justice Alexandra Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, ordered the final forfeiture of 52 terrace and maisonette units located in the Lekki area of Lagos. The properties, located at Mercyville Estate, Covenant Way, off New Road, Ilasan, Lagos, were recovered from Fielddreams Limited, Ifeanyi Nweke and
- [FIFA Introduces World Cup Champions’ Rings for 2026 Winners](https://stalliontimes.com/fifa-introduces-world-cup-champions-rings-for-2026-winners/) - FIFA will award championship rings to the 2026 World Cup winners for the first time in tournament history, with 30 custom pieces reserved for the champions alongside the trophy and gold medals. The governing body will produce 2,026 rings to mark the tournament year and release the remaining 1,996 as “official merchandise.” Spain and Argentina
- [Ya Kamata Gwamnan Kano Ya Duba Hukuncin HISBAH na Haramta Sana'ar Downloading](https://stalliontimes.com/ya-kamata-gwamnan-kano-ya-duba-hukuncin-hisbah-na-haramta-sanaar-downloading/) - Ahmed Ilallah Lokaci na shudewa, zamani na chanjawa, kowane zamani ya na zuwa irin nasa nishadin, yanayin tattalin arzikin sa, tayadda jama'a ke yin sana'oin su domin su rayu. Kamar yadda zamani ya shafe sana'oin sayarwa da yin recording na kasset da CD, sabo da ci gaban technology. Babu yadda za a ce kawai, saboda
- [UNICEF Chief Commends Sokoto’s Commitment to Child Welfare](https://stalliontimes.com/unicef-chief-commends-sokotos-commitment-to-child-welfare/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto. The Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) worldwide, Catherine Russell, has lauded the Sokoto State Government for its commitment to improving the welfare of children, saying the state has the potential to emerge as a national model in healthcare, education and child development. Russell made the commendation on
- [Egypt's 'Garbage City' Recyclers Reap Gains from Iran War Plastic Squeeze](https://stalliontimes.com/egypts-garbage-city-recyclers-reap-gains-from-iran-war-plastic-squeeze/) - In the labyrinthine alleyways of Cairo's Garbage City, recycling specialist Peter Romany finds himself fielding calls from factories scrambling for plastic to plug supply shortfalls caused by the Iran war. The 25-year-old is among the hundreds of recyclers and manufacturers across Egypt benefiting from a war-driven surge in demand ever since the United States and
- [Trump Threatens Canada with Higher Tariffs Over Wildfire Smoke](https://stalliontimes.com/trump-threatens-canada-with-higher-tariffs-over-wildfire-smoke/) - President Trump on Friday threatened additional tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days, blaming the U.S.' northern neighbor for failing to contain the blazes. "We are holding Canada responsible for the fact that they are not properly maintaining their Forests, and
- [Court Jails Fake Prophet for N136.4m Fraud in Enugu](https://stalliontimes.com/court-jails-fake-prophet-for-n136-4m-fraud-in-enugu/) - The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentence of one Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya (a.k.a Prophet Sunday Koboko) before Justice H. O. Eya of the Enugu State High Court, sitting in Independence Layout. The convict was prosecuted on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining by false
- [Governor Yusuf to Establish Cottage Industry Hubs Across Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-to-establish-cottage-industry-hubs-across-kano/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced plans to establish Cottage Industry and Cottage Enterprise Hubs across strategic locations in the state to accelerate industrialisation, promote local production and create more employment opportunities. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday. According to a statement
- [Tinubu Signs Executive Order to Regulate Virtual Assets](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-signs-executive-order-to-regulate-virtual-assets/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, to harmonise the regulation of virtual assets, strengthen cooperation among the nation's financial, revenue and capital markets agencies, protect citizens from fraud, and safeguard the integrity of the financial system while enabling responsible innovation. The President signed the Order pursuant
- [The Almajiri System of Education Discussion and the Realities of Our Time](https://stalliontimes.com/the-almajiri-system-of-education-discussion-and-the-realities-of-our-time/) - Kabir Hamisu Kura, PhD. The emotional argument for preserving the Almajiri system is understandable, particularly in light of the historical, cultural, and religious significance it holds in many parts of Northern Nigeria. Equally compelling is the recognition that the hardships experienced by Almajiri children have been exacerbated by entrenched poverty, weak governance, and decades of
- [Neptune Prime Unveils Institute of Journalism, Begins Sale of Application Forms](https://stalliontimes.com/neptune-prime-unveils-institute-of-journalism-begins-sale-of-application-forms/) - Applications will soon be opened for the September 2026 intake into the Neptune Prime Institute of Journalism (NPIJ).Driven by the vision of veteran journalist Dr Hassan Gimba, ANIPR, Publisher and CEO of Neptune Prime Network Nigeria Limited, publishers of one of Nigeria's leading online newspapers, Neptune Prime (English and Hausa), Neptune Prime Institute of Journalism
- [Bago Hails Niger Pilgrims Board's NAHCON Discipline Award](https://stalliontimes.com/bago-hails-niger-pilgrims-boards-nahcon-discipline-award/) - Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has congratulated the State Pilgrims Welfare Board for emerging as the best State in discipline and conduct at the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) 2026 Hajj review and reform summit. In a congratulatory message through his Chief Press Secretary Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer governor described the feat attained as highly
- [Kano Strengthens Accountability as Ma'aji Sumaila Briefs Karaye Emirate on N18bn Development Projects](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-strengthens-accountability-as-maaji-sumaila-briefs-karaye-emirate-on-n18bn-development-projects/) - To deepen transparency, accountability, and community participation in governance, the Kano State Ministry for Public Procurement, Project Monitoring and Evaluation (MPPPME) has briefed the Karaye Emirate on the status of 18 ongoing and completed developmental projects valued at over N18 billion in Karaye Local Government Area. The briefing is part of the Ministry's community engagement
- [U.S. Strikes Bridges Around Key Port in Iran, Expanding Battle Over Hormuz](https://stalliontimes.com/u-s-strikes-bridges-around-key-port-in-iran-expanding-battle-over-hormuz/) - The United States (U.S.) attacked bridges and other key infrastructure in southern Iran overnight into Friday, capping nearly a week of strikes aimed at intensifying pressure on Tehran to give up control of the Strait of Hormuz. The latest expansion of this campaign appeared targeted at cutting off the main port city of Bandar Abbas
- [Mutfwang Pledges Stronger Partnership with Immigration Service on Border Security](https://stalliontimes.com/mutfwang-pledges-stronger-partnership-with-immigration-service-on-border-security/) - Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to deepening collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to strengthen border management, intelligence gathering, and internal security across Plateau State. Governor Mutfwang gave the assurance on Thursday while receiving the Plateau State Comptroller of the Nigerian Immigration Service, CIS Mary U. Abang,
- [U.S. Unveils Visa Policy Targeting Alleged Far-left Terrorists](https://stalliontimes.com/u-s-unveils-visa-policy-targeting-alleged-far-left-terrorists/) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a new policy to impose visa restrictions on alleged far-left terrorists, as the Trump administration promotes far-left political violence as a growing threat not only to the United States but also to the world. The visa-restriction policy, announced Thursday, targets members of far-left terrorist groups and other aligned organizations
- [Kano Pilgrims Board Wins NAHCON Award for Best Administrative Efficiency](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-pilgrims-board-wins-nahcon-award-for-best-administrative-efficiency/) - The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has been honoured by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) with the Award for Best Administrative Efficiency in recognition of its outstanding performance during the 2026 Hajj operations. The award was presented to the Board under the leadership of its Director General, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, during the
- [FAAC Shares June 2026 N2.550trn Revenue Among FG, States, LGs](https://stalliontimes.com/faac-shares-june-2026-n2-550trn-revenue-among-fg-states-lgs/) - The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N2.550trillion June 2026 revenue among the federal government, state’s and local government councils in the country. The revenue was shared during the July 2026 FAAC meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday. The Director of Press in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, disclosed
- [WHO Warns Ebola Spreading at Record Pace in DRC](https://stalliontimes.com/who-warns-ebola-spreading-at-record-pace-in-drc/) - The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Ebola is spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo more quickly than during any previous outbreak of the deadly virus. More than 2,000 cases, including 796 deaths, have been confirmed in the DR Congo since the outbreak was declared two months ago, making it "now the third-largest
- [ICC Rules Libya War Crimes Suspect Must Stand Trial](https://stalliontimes.com/icc-rules-libya-war-crimes-suspect-must-stand-trial/) - Judges at the International Criminal Court have ruled that a 48-year-old suspect accused of running one of the most notorious prisons in Libya could be charged with multiple crimes, paving the way for his trial. Khaled Mohamed Ali Al Hishri has been charged with 17 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including persecution,
- [History Matters: Development Should Not Be Rebranded](https://stalliontimes.com/history-matters-development-should-not-be-rebranded/) - I have always believed that governments should be applauded for genuine achievements. But I am equally convinced that no administration earns public trust by taking credit for projects it did not initiate. The historical record on the Kano Northern Bypass and the Bagwai (Watari) Irrigation Scheme is clear. The Northern Bypass was initiated in 2007
- [Kano Commences Two-Day School Training on Emotional and Character Development](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-commences-two-day-school-training-on-emotional-and-character-development/) - The Kano State Ministry of Education, in collaboration with Phemia Consults and Integrated Services, has commenced a two-day training program on Emotional and Character Development for students and teachers drawn from various secondary schools across the state. The Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, disclosed in a statement on Thursday. Declaring the training open,
- [Benue Shines with Perfect 100% Score in Nigeria’s Q1 2026 Fiscal Transparency Ranking](https://stalliontimes.com/benue-shines-with-perfect-100-score-in-nigerias-q1-2026-fiscal-transparency-ranking/) - Benue State has emerged as one of Nigeria's top-performing states in fiscal transparency after recording a perfect score of 100 per cent in the States Fiscal Transparency League Table for the first quarter of 2026 by BudgIT. The latest ranking places Benue alongside Adamawa, Anambra, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Jigawa, Kaduna, Ogun and Ondo as the only
- [EU Orders Google to Share Data, Android with Competitors](https://stalliontimes.com/eu-orders-google-to-share-data-android-with-competitors/) - The European Commission has ordered Google to share its Android features and search data with competitors on Thursday. The European Union has placed these requirements on Google under the Digital Markets Act. It said that Google sharing features and data with competitors will allow fair competition for third-party AI developers. "Today's decision will ensure that
- [Yusuf Receives BusinessDay Governor of the Year Award](https://stalliontimes.com/yusuf-receives-businessday-governor-of-the-year-award/) - Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has been honoured with the BusinessDay Newspaper 2026 Governor of the Year Award in recognition of his administration’s achievements in governance, economic development and investment readiness. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. The award was presented on
- [Iran Calls on Houthis to Prepare to Cut off Red Sea Gateway](https://stalliontimes.com/iran-calls-on-houthis-to-prepare-to-cut-off-red-sea-gateway/) - Iran has reportedly instructed Yemen’s Houthi terrorists to prepare to close a critical Red Sea gateway if the United States attacks Iranian power infrastructure, Reuters reported, a threat experts warn could sharply disrupt global shipping even if the group cannot completely seal the waterway. "This threat should be taken seriously," Nadwa Al-Dawsari of the Middle
- [Chile Declares Emergency Across 10 Regions Ahead of Severe El Niño Storm](https://stalliontimes.com/chile-declares-emergency-across-10-regions-ahead-of-severe-el-nino-storm/) - Chile declared a preventive state of emergency across 10 of its 16 administrative regions as authorities warned that an exceptionally severe weather system linked to El Niño could bring life-threatening conditions, widespread flooding and significant property damage. President José Antonio Kast's government issued the emergency declaration ahead of a powerful frontal system expected to trigger
- [Appeal Court Validates INEC Guidelines On 2027 Elections, Dismisses High Court Judgment](https://stalliontimes.com/appeal-court-validates-inec-guidelines-on-2027-elections-dismisses-high-court-judgment/) - The Court of Appeal in Abuja has validated the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the conduct of the 2027 general elections. In a unanimous judgment, the appellate court voided and set aside the May 20 judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which nullified the guidelines and barred their implementation.
- [Governor Yusuf Commissions NWDC, Pledges Continued Support](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-commissions-nwdc-pledges-continued-support/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned and handed over a fully furnished office complex to serve as the headquarters of the Northwest Development Commission (NWDC), urging the Commission to commence full operations and address the region's developmental challenges. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the
- [Sankara Promotes Agricultural Mechanization at BUK, Urges Youth to Embrace Modern Farming](https://stalliontimes.com/sankara-promotes-agricultural-mechanization-at-buk-urges-youth-to-embrace-modern-farming/) - Bayero University Kano (BUK) hosted an Agricultural Mechanization Sensitization Programme organised by Sankara Nigeria Limited to encourage young Nigerians to embrace agriculture as a viable business and career. The programme brought together students, academics and industry experts to discuss how innovation and mechanization can enhance food security, create employment and drive national development. Speaking at
- [KCTC Calls for Early Detection, Prompt Diagnosis of Rare Cancer](https://stalliontimes.com/kctc-calls-for-early-detection-prompt-diagnosis-of-rare-cancer/) - The Chief Executive Officer of the Kano Cancer Treatment Centre (KCTC), Dr. Nafisa Abdu, has called on members of the public to seek prompt medical evaluation at the nearest healthcare facility if they notice persistent lumps, unexplained swelling, prolonged bone pain, or any lump larger than five centimetres, noting that early detection and diagnosis are
- [Governor Idris Approves N2.11bn for Payment of Gratuities, Death Benefits to 772 Beneficiaries](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-idris-approves-n2-11bn-for-payment-of-gratuities-death-benefits-to-772-beneficiaries/) - Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved the release of N2,110,403,965.83 for the payment of gratuities and death benefits to state and contract staff, as well as retirees from the Local Government Service and Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs). This was contained in a statement issued by the Head of Service, Malami Shakari,
- [Kano Inaugurates Education Data Coordination Unit to Strengthen Planning, Policy Implementation](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-inaugurates-education-data-coordination-unit-to-strengthen-planning-policy-implementation/) - Kano State Government has inaugurated the State Data and National Education Management Information System (DNEMIS) Coordination Unit as part of efforts to improve education data management and promote evidence-based planning across the sector. The Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, inaugurated the committee and presented its Terms of Reference, stating that the unit
- [Muslim, Christian Couples to Wed in Kebbi's Mass Wedding](https://stalliontimes.com/muslim-christian-couples-to-wed-in-kebbis-mass-wedding/) - Kebbi State Government, in collaboration with the Nafisa Nasir Charity Development Foundation (NANAS), has fixed July 27, 2026, for an inclusive mass wedding involving both Muslim and Christian couples drawn from the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. However, prospective couples must fulfil the criteria set by the organising committee to qualify for the
- [Argentina Rally Past England 2-1 to Reach World Cup Finals](https://stalliontimes.com/argentina-rally-past-england-2-1-to-reach-world-cup-finals/) - Argentina staged a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 and book their place in a second straight FIFA World Cup final. England took the lead in the 55th minute through Anthony Gordon, but the defending champions responded in the closing stages. Enzo Fernández levelled the score with a powerful long-range strike in the 85th
- [MHWUN Demands N550,000 Living Wage, Seeks Stronger Security, Gender Inclusion for Health Workers](https://stalliontimes.com/mhwun-demands-n550000-living-wage-seeks-stronger-security-gender-inclusion-for-health-workers/) - The Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) has renewed its demand for a N550,000 National minimum wage, insisting that Nigerian workers deserve a living wage that reflects the Country’s current economic realities. The Union also called for improved security, better welfare packages, increased investment in healthcare and greater inclusion of women in leadership
- [Our economy is on steady growth, says Tinubu to Deloitte Africa](https://stalliontimes.com/our-economy-is-on-steady-growth-says-tinubu-to-deloitte-africa/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Abuja, received commendations from Deloitte Africa for the ongoing financial and fiscal reforms in the country and was encouraged to pursue a stronger partnership that supports investments, youth training, and employment. Tinubu, who received a delegation from Deloitte Africa, led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ruwayda Redfearn,
- [Governor Yusuf Commissions Pensioners’ Corporate Headquarters in Abuja](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-commissions-pensioners-corporate-headquarters-in-abuja/) - Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned the Comrade Godwin Abumisi Pensioners’ Legacy House, the corporate headquarters of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), in Abuja, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to protecting the welfare and dignity of retired public servants. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature
- [South Africa's Judiciary Still Not Fully Independent, Chief Justice Maya Warns](https://stalliontimes.com/south-africas-judiciary-still-not-fully-independent-chief-justice-maya-warns/) - More than three decades into South Africa’s constitutional democracy, Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has warned that the Judiciary remains without full institutional independence, saying fragmented administration, resource constraints and delays in reform implementation are undermining efforts to create a single judicial system. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Judiciary Conference in Durban on Tuesday,
- [AfDB Approves $878m Funding for Algerian Railway Project](https://stalliontimes.com/afdb-approves-878m-funding-for-algerian-railway-project/) - The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved $878.09m in financing for Algeria to support the second phase of the Laghouat-Ghardaïa-El Meniaa railway line, covering a 495km route in southern Algeria. Approved by the bank’s Board of Directors, the funding will support Algeria’s Ministry of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure in developing a key section
- [A Simple But Complicated Question For Benue South](https://stalliontimes.com/a-simple-but-complicated-question-for-benue-south/) - Iduh Onah BY THE TIME the 2027 National Assembly elections arrive, the people of Benue South may need more than campaign posters, jingles and rice-branded souvenirs to decide who should represent them in the Senate. They may require aspirin, a microscope and perhaps a spiritual retreat. The emerging contest involving Abba Moro, Francis Ottah Agbo
- [FG Inaugurates Ministerial Advisory Committee to Deepen Reforms, Accelerate Inclusive Growth](https://stalliontimes.com/fg-inaugurates-ministerial-advisory-committee-to-deepen-reforms-accelerate-inclusive-growth/) - The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, on Tuesday inaugurated the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC), a high-level body of distinguished professionals drawn from the public and private sectors, academia, finance, industry, and development to provide strategic advisory support in advancing Nigeria's fiscal and macroeconomic reform agenda. Speaking at the
- [35 KAROTA Personnel Benefit From MD’s Scholarship Scheme in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/35-karota-personnel-benefit-from-mds-scholarship-scheme-in-kano/) - Rahab Yusuf A total of 35 personnel of the Kano State Roads Traffic Agency (KAROTA) have completed advanced studies under a special scholarship scheme. The human capital development initiative was introduced by the Managing Director (MD) of the agency, Faisal Mahmud Kabir, as part of strategic reforms since assuming office three years ago. The beneficiaries
- [No Moon Sighted: Safar 1448 AH to Start Thursday - Sultan](https://stalliontimes.com/no-moon-sighted-safar-1448ah-to-start-thursday-sultan/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Thursday, 16 July 2026, as the first day of Safar 1448AH following the non-sighting of the new crescent moon across Nigeria. The announcement was conveyed in an official statement issued on
- [Kano Assembly Abolishes KNUPDA](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-assembly-abolishes-knupda/) - The Kano State House of Assembly has passed the Kano State Physical Planning and Development Control Bill, 2026, repealing the law establishing the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) and replacing it with two new agencies to oversee physical planning and development across the state. The bill scaled its second and third readings
- [Qadiriyya National Leader Pays Historic Solidarity Visit to Governor Yusuf](https://stalliontimes.com/qadiriyya-national-leader-pays-historic-solidarity-visit-to-governor-yusuf/) - The Spiritual Leader of the Qadiriyya Islamic Movement, Sheikh Qaribullah Sheikh Nasiru Kabara, on Tuesday paid a historic solidarity visit to the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, in Abuja, marking the first official meeting between the two leaders. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin
- [Spain Cruise Past France 2-0 to Reach First World Cup Final](https://stalliontimes.com/spain-cruise-past-france-2-0-to-reach-first-world-cup-final/) - Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final for the first time since winning the title in 2010 after a commanding 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday's semifinal in Arlington, Texas. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro secured the win as the European champions dominated possession and neutralised France's attacking threat throughout
- [Yusuf Felicitates French Government on National Day, Seeks Stronger Kano-France Partnership](https://stalliontimes.com/yusuf-felicitates-french-government-on-national-day-seeks-stronger-kano-france-partnership/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the Government and people of France on the occasion of the country’s National Day, reaffirming Kano State’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with France in key development sectors. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Governor's spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf made the
- [Bago Presents Vehicles to Niger's 25 LG Vice Chairmen](https://stalliontimes.com/bago-presents-vehicles-to-nigers-25-lg-vice-chairmen/) - Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, has presented vehicles to all the Vice Chairmen of the twenty-five Local Government Councils of the State. The farmer-Governor, who presented the vehicles at the Government House in Minna, said the gesture fulfils his administration's promise and is aimed at enhancing the officials' capacity to discharge their duties
- [Abia Launches Sexual Offenders Register](https://stalliontimes.com/abia-launches-sexual-offenders-register/) - The Abia State Government has launched a Sexual Offenders Register to publicly identify persons convicted of sexual offences as part of efforts to curb sexual and gender-based violence across the state. The government also announced the conviction and sentencing of two sexual offenders by the Abia State Family Court in Umuahia for separate cases involving
- [Niger Bans Graduation Ceremonies in Private Schools, Introduces Speech, Prize-Giving Events](https://stalliontimes.com/niger-bans-graduation-ceremonies-in-private-schools-introduces-speech-prize-giving-events/) - The Niger State Government has banned private schools from holding graduation ceremonies, directing all private educational institutions to replace them with Speech and Prize-Giving Ceremonies to recognise students' academic achievements and exemplary conduct. The directive, issued by the Niger State Private Schools Board, aims to standardize end-of-session activities and curb the growing trend of elaborate
- [The Governor's Gamble or Nigeria's Bigger Security Question?](https://stalliontimes.com/the-governors-gamble-or-nigerias-bigger-security-question/) - Olu Allen The public conversation surrounding Governor Seyi Makinde's call for the United Nations and international human rights organisations to examine the Oriire school abduction has largely revolved around politics. Some see it as a vote of no confidence in the Federal Government; others dismiss it as political theatre. Perhaps we are asking the wrong
- [Journalists, Researchers, Development Experts Call for Greater Focus on Impact Storytelling](https://stalliontimes.com/journalists-researchers-development-experts-call-for-greater-focus-on-impact-storytelling/) - Journalists, filmmakers, researchers and development communication experts have called for a fundamental shift in how development is documented in Africa, urging media practitioners and development actors to move beyond reporting project implementation and focus on the tangible impact interventions have on people’s lives. The call was made during The ISDI Founding Conversation, convened by the
- [Trump Proposes 20% Toll on Cargo Through Strait of Hormuz](https://stalliontimes.com/trump-proposes-20-toll-on-cargo-through-strait-of-hormuz/) - President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. will impose fees in the Strait of Hormuz “at the rate of 20% on all cargo shipped,” after declaring America the “guardian” of the major oil shipping route. Trump, in a Truth Social post, also said the U.S. will reimpose its blockade of Iranian ports near the
- [Alleged N27b Fraud: Witness Reveals How N1.8b Meant for Christmas Grains in Taraba was Siphoned](https://stalliontimes.com/alleged-n27b-fraud-witness-reveals-how-n1-8b-meant-for-christmas-grains-in-taraba-was-siphoned/) - The third prosecution witness (PW3) in the trial of former Taraba State Governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku, and the state's former Permanent Secretary in the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bello Yero, on Monday told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja how N1.8 billion earmarked for the purchase of Christmas grains
- [Governor Yusuf Hosts Federal Political Appointees](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-hosts-federal-political-appointees/) - Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Sunday hosted federal political appointees from Kano State and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Government House Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. According to a statement on Monday by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the meeting, held under the Tinubu Renewed Hope Appointees Forum, Kano State
- [Ukrainian Prime Minister Resigns in Zelenskyy Shake-up](https://stalliontimes.com/ukrainian-prime-minister-resigns-in-zelenskyy-shake-up/) - Ukraine's wartime government is getting another shake-up after Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down Sunday, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying he has offered her a "new, important" role as he reshapes his administration during the ongoing war with Russia. Svyrydenko announced her resignation in a statement on social media, saying she was "proud to have
- [Court Bars INEC From Recognising Mark-Led ADC Congresses](https://stalliontimes.com/court-bars-inec-from-recognising-mark-led-adc-congresses/) - In a split decision of two-to-one, the Court of Appeal, Abuja, has affirmed the judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing or participating in any state congresses organised by committees appointed by the David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a lead verdict delivered by Justice Okon Abang,
- [Sokoto ADC Leadership Crisis: Court Fines Defence Counsel N500,000, Adjourns Case](https://stalliontimes.com/sokoto-adc-leadership-crisis-court-fines-defence-counsel-n500000-adjourns-case/) - Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The protracted leadership dispute within the Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) witnessed another dramatic courtroom twist on Monday as the Federal High Court in Sokoto imposed a N500,000 fine on a defence counsel and adjourned the matter to 22 July 2026. The ruling followed heated legal arguments among
- [FG Suspends Proposed 2027 WAEC, NECO Registration Fee Hike](https://stalliontimes.com/fg-suspends-proposed-2027-waec-neco-registration-fee-hike/) - The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination(NECO), pending wider consultations with stakeholders. A statement issued on Monday by the Federal Ministry of Education, said the 18 June 2026 letter conveying the proposed
- [Redefining Nigeria's Counter-Kidnapping Security Doctrine](https://stalliontimes.com/redefining-nigerias-counter-kidnapping-security-doctrine/) - Rekpene Bassey It took 56 days longer than expected. Perhaps due its delicate nature. But even so, the eventual successful rescue of the abducted Oriire students and teachers announced by the Presidency on July 10, by all measurable standards, is another remarkable security operation. Indeed it represents an important test of Nigeria's evolving counter-kidnapping doctrine.
- [Governor Yusuf Nominates Garo as Running Mate for 2027 Re-election Bid](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-nominates-garo-as-running-mate-for-2027-re-election-bid/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially announced the nomination of his Deputy, Murtala Sule Galadima Garo, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election bid. He made the announcement during a strategic meeting with Federal Political Appointees of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held at the Kano Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, the Governor's
- [APC Sweeps Edo LG Polls, Wins All 18 Chairmanship, 192 Councillorship Seats](https://stalliontimes.com/apc-sweeps-edo-lg-polls-wins-all-18-chairmanship-192-councillorship-seats/) - The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has declared candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winners of all 18 chairmanship seats and the 192 councillorship positions contested in Saturday’s local government election. Announcing the results at a news conference in Benin on Sunday, EDSIEC Chairman, Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, said the election was successfully conducted across
- [CHRICED Condemns Lagos Relocation Policy, Calls for Rights-Based Social Welfare Reforms](https://stalliontimes.com/chriced-condemns-lagos-relocation-policy-calls-for-rights-based-social-welfare-reforms/) - The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) expresses profound concern over the recent announcement by the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, regarding the relocation of Nigerians labelled as “beggars” from Lagos to their states of origin. On Tuesday, 7 July 2026, the Commissioner stated via
- [UN Warns Drone Attacks Worsen Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan's Kordofan](https://stalliontimes.com/un-warns-drone-attacks-worsen-humanitarian-crisis-in-sudans-kordofan/) - The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned Sunday that continued drone attacks are deepening the humanitarian crisis in Sudan’s Kordofan region, where a worsening cholera outbreak and severe water shortages are compounding civilian suffering. According to OCHA, local sources reported that a drone strike targeted a civilian vehicle near Al-Shaatut village
- [Europe Recorded 10,000 Excess Deaths During Severe Heatwave](https://stalliontimes.com/europe-recorded-10000-excess-deaths-during-severe-heatwave/) - European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that engulfed the west of the continent in late June, official data showed. The vast majority, more than 9,000, were among people aged 65 and above, according to data published by EuroMOMO, a network backed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and
- [Governor Yusuf Reaffirms Commitment to Sustaining Education Reforms as UK-Funded PLANE Program Ends](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-reaffirms-commitment-to-sustaining-education-reforms-as-uk-funded-plane-program-ends/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining the education reforms introduced under the United Kingdom-funded Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) program, describing education as the foundation for the state’s future development. The Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in a statement on Saturday, said Governor Yusuf’s
- [Celebrating Progress, Sustaining the Momentum: Kano’s Maternal Health Success Story](https://stalliontimes.com/celebrating-progress-sustaining-the-momentum-kanos-maternal-health-success-story/) - Abdullahi Yakubu Muhammad Every maternal death is more than a tragic statistic; it is the loss of a mother, a caregiver, and often the backbone of a family. Therefore, when the Commissioner for Health of Kano State announced a remarkable decline in pregnancy-related deaths, it was not merely another government briefing. It was a powerful
- [ADC Shahuci Ward Reaffirms Expulsion of Naja’atu Muhammad, Rejects Claims on Kano Party Structure](https://stalliontimes.com/adc-shahuci-ward-reaffirms-expulsion-of-najaatu-muhammad-rejects-claims-on-kano-party-structure/) - The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Shahuci Ward, Kano Municipal Local Government Area, has reaffirmed its decision to expel Hajiya Naja’atu Muhammad from the party, maintaining that the resolution duly adopted by the Ward Executive Committee remains valid, binding, and in full force. The Ward leadership stated that, following her expulsion, Hajiya
- [Dangote Cracks Down on Illegal Haulage, Offers N500,000 Reward for Whistleblowers](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-cracks-down-on-illegal-haulage-offers-n500000-reward-for-whistleblowers/) - Dangote Industries Limited has intensified efforts to combat illegal haulage activities involving its trucks by unveiling a public whistleblowing initiative that offers a cash reward to individuals who provide credible information leading to the arrest of offenders or the interception of unauthorized goods and transportation of persons. The company said the initiative, which will reward
- [Kano Fixes N8m Initial Deposit for 2027 Hajj](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-fixes-n8m-initial-deposit-for-2027-hajj/) - The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced an initial deposit of N8 million for intending pilgrims participating in the 2027 Hajj exercise. The Director-General of the Board, Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, disclosed this during a press conference held at the Board's headquarters in Kano on Sunday. Matawalle said the deposit was arrived at after extensive
- [IHRC Urges FG to Reverse Proposed N50,000 NECO Fee Hike](https://stalliontimes.com/ihrc-urges-fg-to-reverse-proposed-n50000-neco-fee-hike/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The International Human Rights Commission–Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT), Nigeria Chapter, has urged the Federal Government to withdraw the proposed increase in the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) registration fee to N50,000, warning that the policy could deny thousands of children access to education. In a statement issued on
- [FG Approves N50,000 NECO Examination Fee from 2027](https://stalliontimes.com/fg-approves-n50000-neco-examination-fee-from-2027/) - Rahab Yusuf The Federal Ministry of Education has approved an upward review of the examination fee for the National Examinations Council (NECO) to N50,000, effective from the 2027 examination. The directive was contained in a letter dated 18 June 2026, signed by the Director of Senior Secondary School Education, Adeniji Ibrahim, on behalf of the
- [SERAP Sues INEC Over ‘Failure to Probe Alleged N800b FAAC Diversion for Campaign Funding’](https://stalliontimes.com/serap-sues-inec-over-failure-to-probe-alleged-n800b-faac-diversion-for-campaign-funding/) - Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “over the failure to investigate the allegations that governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted N800 billion for political and campaign purposes.” According to reports, APC governors are allegedly making monthly contributions from their Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocations
- [Mutfwang Commissions Gangare Projects, Reaffirms Commitment to Education, Healthcare](https://stalliontimes.com/mutfwang-commissions-gangare-projects-reaffirms-commitment-to-education-healthcare/) - Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has commissioned the Gangare Development Projects in Jos North Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration's commitment to expanding access to quality education, healthcare and other essential social services. According to Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, in a statement on Saturday, said the projects,
- [NDLEA Arrests South African Woman with 5.75kg Heroin at Abuja Airport](https://stalliontimes.com/ndlea-arrests-south-african-woman-with-5-75kg-heroin-at-abuja-airport/) - A 38-year-old South African lady, Ms. Will Jessica Ann has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja after she was found to have concealed 14 large blocks of heroin weighing 5.75 kilograms in her luggage, using her three-year-old son as a cover
- [Of Banditry and a Shared Sovereignty (2), by Hassan Gimba](https://stalliontimes.com/of-banditry-and-a-shared-sovereignty-2-by-hassan-gimba/) - The Arbiter This piece was first published in May 2022. It remains as pertinent today as it was then, given the worsening insecurity currently facing the country. Sovereignty, this eleven-lettered word, is a political concept. The concept defines dominant power. Or the supreme authority. Wikipedia says “it is the defining authority within individual consciousness, social
- [Alvarez Fires Argentina Past Switzerland Into World Cup Semifinals](https://stalliontimes.com/alvarez-fires-argentina-past-switzerland-into-world-cup-semifinals/) - Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while another goal by Lautaro Martinez with seconds left in extra time only served to make the 3-1 victory look a whole lot easier than it was Saturday night. Alexis Mac Allister also scored
- [Kano Pilgrims Board Leadership Pays Courtesy Visit to Emir of Karaye](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-pilgrims-board-leadership-pays-courtesy-visit-to-emir-of-karaye/) - The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Yusuf Lawan, on Saturday led members of the board's management team on a courtesy visit to the Emir of Karaye, His Royal Highness Alhaji Muhammad Mahraz Karaye. The visit was to warmly welcome
- [US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran After Tehran Closes Strait of Hormuz](https://stalliontimes.com/us-launches-fresh-strikes-on-iran-after-tehran-closes-strait-of-hormuz/) - The US launched a new wave of military strikes early on July 12 against Iran after Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, and Iranian forces struck a Cyprus-flagged container ship, sharply escalating tensions in one of the world's most strategically important waterways. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it had begun a third round of
- [Over 3000 Students Sat for Common Entrance Examination in Jigawa Community](https://stalliontimes.com/over-3000-students-sat-for-common-entrance-examination-in-jigawa-community/) - Musa Muhammad Hadejia No fewer than 3,550 primary school final year students sat for common Entrance Examination in Kaugama local Government area. The candidates that drawn from various schools across the local government area of Kaugama sat for the examination for transition to Secondary School level. The Secretary, Local Education Authority, Ibrahim Muktar Kazaure, said,
- [When Due Process Becomes Optional](https://stalliontimes.com/when-due-process-becomes-optional/) - Olu Allen Let me confess something unfashionable: I am less frightened by Nasir El-Rufai than I am by the growing enthusiasm for a justice system that bends according to the popularity of its target. The true measure of a democracy is not how it treats its saints. Saints rarely need constitutional protection. The real test
- [The Missing Commissioner: Unraveling the Controversy Behind the Arewa Media Summit](https://stalliontimes.com/the-missing-commissioner-unraveling-the-controversy-behind-the-arewa-media-summit/) - Shariff Aminu Ahlan It is outrageous, disturbing, unimaginable, undeserved, and simply difficult to comprehend how such a high-profile and well-attended event, organized to celebrate media excellence and promote discussions on strengthening media platforms that advance the Northern agenda, could deliberately exclude the Commissioner for Information of the host state, a man widely acknowledged as one
- [Governor Yusuf Pays Homage to Shettima, Congratulates him on Emergence as Tinubu’s Running Mate](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-pays-homage-to-shettima-congratulates-him-on-emergence-as-tinubus-running-mate/) - Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has paid a homage to the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, following his emergence as the running mate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election. During the visit on Friday night at Aguda House, Presidential Villa, Abuja, Governor Yusuf congratulated the Vice President
- [Late Merino Strike Sends Spain Past Belgium Into World Cup Semifinals](https://stalliontimes.com/late-merino-strike-sends-spain-past-belgium-into-world-cup-semifinals/) - In an outcome that felt inevitable for most of the game, Spain beat Belgium 2-1 with a late goal from a familiar face on Friday. Mikel Merino, the matchwinner in the round of 16 against Portugal, pounced on a spilled save by Belgium backup Senne Lammens to finish into the roof of the net at
- [Troops, Security Agencies Rescue 44 Kidnapped Pupils, Teachers After Month-Long Operation in Oyo](https://stalliontimes.com/security-agencies-rescue-44-kidnapped-pupils-teachers-after-month-long-operation-in-oyo/) - Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued 44 pupils and teachers who were abducted by terrorists in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after a month-long intelligence-driven operation. The victims were kidnapped on 15 May 2026, and were freed on July 10 following a coordinated operation led by
- [Otti Launches Farmers Support Program, Targets 18,634 Beneficiaries in Abia](https://stalliontimes.com/otti-launches-farmers-support-program-targets-18634-beneficiaries-in-abia/) - Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has launched the Abia State Farmers Support Program, a major agricultural intervention aimed at empowering 18,634 farmers across the state's 17 local government areas with improved farm inputs. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on Friday at the Umuahia Township Stadium, Otti said the initiative underscores his administration's commitment to enhancing
- [UNICODI Condemns Arrest of ABU Lecturer, Demands Immediate Release](https://stalliontimes.com/unicodi-condemns-arrest-of-abu-lecturer-demands-immediate-release/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The United Intellectuals for Community Development Initiative (UNICODI) has condemned the arrest and detention of Dr. Bashir Kurfi Babangida, a lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, and Executive Director of the Network for Justice, describing the action as an attack on freedom of expression. In a statement issued on Saturday by its
- [Mutfwang Flags Off Distribution of 500 Truckloads of Subsidized Fertilizer in Plateau](https://stalliontimes.com/mutfwang-flags-off-distribution-of-500-truckloads-of-subsidized-fertilizer-in-plateau/) - Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has flagged off the distribution of 500 truckloads of subsidized fertilizer for the 2026 farming season, reaffirming his administration's commitment to boosting agricultural production, ensuring food security and improving the livelihoods of farmers across the state. Speaking during the launch in Jos South Local Government Area on Friday, the governor
- [WHO Warns Sudan’s Cholera Outbreak May Worsen Amid Conflict, Displacement](https://stalliontimes.com/who-warns-sudans-cholera-outbreak-may-worsen-amid-conflict-displacement/) - A cholera outbreak in Sudan could get worse as war, displacement and the onset of the rainy season threaten to exacerbate a humanitarian crisis in the country, the World Health Organization warned on Friday. The cholera outbreak declared on June 27, which has killed at least 114 people and infected more than 1,300 others, is
- [Malawi VP Jane Ansah Joins Global G100 Women Leaders’ Council](https://stalliontimes.com/malawi-vp-jane-ansah-joins-global-g100-women-leaders-council/) - Malawi’s Vice-President, Dr Jane Ansah, has been appointed to the Presidents Advisory Council of G100, a global network bringing together heads of state, ministers, jurists and business leaders in support of gender equality and women’s advancement. The appointment places Ansah, a retired justice of appeal and only the second woman to serve as Malawi’s vice-president,
- [Road Safety Advocacy: Dangote wins Corporate Excellence Award](https://stalliontimes.com/road-safety-advocacy-dangote-wins-corporate-excellence-award/) - Stakeholders have applauded Dangote Group's commitment to the promotion of road safety and responsible transportation just as the conglomerate received the coveted Road Safety Corporate Excellence Award for its outstanding contributions to safer transportation and accident prevention initiatives. The Pan-African conglomerate received the commendation of road transport industry operators for its sustained support for initiatives
- [Fubara Presents N1.854tn 2026 Budget to Rivers Assembly](https://stalliontimes.com/fubara-presents-n1-854tn-2026-budget-to-rivers-assembly/) - Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has presented a proposed N1.854 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the Rivers State House of Assembly, marking his first appearance before the Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, since the political crisis that split the legislature in 2023. The session opened with Amaewhule walking into the chambers in full speaker regalia
- [Governor Yusuf Inaugurates Committee to Draft Campaign Blueprint for Kano 2027](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-inaugurates-committee-to-draft-campaign-blueprint-for-kano-2027/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated a 14-member committee to draft the blueprint for his 2027 governorship campaign, with a mandate to review the implementation of the 2023 blueprint titled My Commitment for Kano and produce Blueprint 2.0 to guide the administration’s policy direction for a second term. The Governor’s Spokesman, Sunusi Bature
- [Ebola: No Cause for Alarm, Says FG](https://stalliontimes.com/ebola-no-cause-for-alarm-says-fg/) - Rahab Yusuf The Federal Government (FG) has announced that there are no cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country, with the Presidency inaugurating a new Presidential Task Force for immediate preparedness and response. In a statement on Thursday, the Special Assistant on Media to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu
- [Stakeholders in Kannywood Declare Support for Governor Yusuf's Second Term Bid](https://stalliontimes.com/stakeholders-in-kannywood-declare-support-for-governor-yusufs-second-term-bid/) - Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with stakeholders in the Kannywood film industry to enhance public enlightenment and promote awareness of government policies, programs, and development initiatives across the state. The State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, made this disclosure on Thursday while receiving members of
- [Yobe Begins 2027 Hajj Registration, Fixes N7.5m Initial Deposit](https://stalliontimes.com/yobe-begins-2027-hajj-registration-fixes-n7-5m-initial-deposit/) - The Yobe State Pilgrims Commission has commenced registration for the 2027 Hajj exercise, announcing an initial deposit of N7.5 million for intending pilgrims. The Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mai Aliyu Usman, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Commission’s headquarters in Damaturu recently. He said intending pilgrims have only three months to complete
- [Police Impose Movement Restrictions for Edo LG Polls](https://stalliontimes.com/police-impose-movement-restrictions-for-edo-lg-polls/) - The Edo State Police Command has announced a statewide restriction of movement from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, 11 July 2026, ahead of the local government elections. The restriction, according to the Command, is part of measures to ensure a peaceful, orderly, and secure electoral process across the state. In a statement issued
- [Governor Yusuf Bags Arewa Young Lawyers' Forum Award](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-bags-arewa-young-lawyers-forum-award/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, was on Thursday honoured with the prestigious Arewa Young Lawyers' Forum Award in recognition of his outstanding commitment to promoting the legal profession and strengthening the justice sector in the state. According to a statement by the governor's spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the award was presented during the
- [Kenya, EU Unveil Five-Year Plan to Double Trade, Investment](https://stalliontimes.com/kenya-eu-unveil-five-year-plan-to-double-trade-investment/) - Kenya and the European Union have unveiled an ambitious plan to double the value of trade and investments between the two partners within the next five years. This, as they build on the strong momentum generated by the Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) that came into force in July 2024, and which has so
- [Concerns Grow as Trump Administration Misstates U.S. Export Figures](https://stalliontimes.com/concerns-grow-as-trump-administration-misstates-u-s-export-figures/) - The Trump administration erroneously touted export numbers for an American staple while the real numbers spark concern, per a report. Reuters reported that the U.S. Department of Agriculture had to revise beef export sales and slash numbers by 90 percent compared to the incorrect number offered for a sales period ending in late June. The
- [Mbappé, Dembélé Fire France into World Cup Semi-finals](https://stalliontimes.com/mbappe-dembele-fire-france-into-world-cup-semi-finals/) - Second-half strikes from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé earned France a 2-0 win against Morocco in the first quarter of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday. Mbappe has now tied Argentina captain Lionel Messi on eight goals in the tournament. The French team also accounted for Morocco’s ouster at the 2022 World Cup thanks
- [Insecurity: Senate Approves N403.1bn Police Trust Fund Budgets For 2025, 2026](https://stalliontimes.com/insecurity-senate-approves-n403-1bn-police-trust-fund-budgets-for-2025-2026/) - The Senate has approved a total of N403.1 billion for the Nigerian Police Trust Fund to strengthen policing and support the fight against terrorism, kidnapping, and other security challenges across the country for two consecutive years. The upper chamber approved N170.1 billion for the Police Trust Fund’s 2025 fiscal year and N233 billion for the 2026
- [Police Arrest Suspected Vandals, Drug Dealers, Cattle Rustlers in Jigawa](https://stalliontimes.com/police-arrest-suspected-vandals-drug-dealers-cattle-rustlers-in-jigawa/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Jigawa State Police Command has recorded fresh operational successes in its sustained crackdown on crime, arresting suspected vandals, thieves, cattle rustlers and drug dealers in separate intelligence-led operations across the state. The Command said the operations underscored its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, maintaining law and order, and denying criminal elements
- [Dangote Cement GMD Champions Net-Zero Cement Production at Global CEO’s Summit](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-cement-gmd-champions-net-zero-cement-production-at-global-ceos-summit/) - The Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak, has declared that Africa is well-positioned to lead the next phase of sustainable industrial growth by accelerating decarbonization while expanding cement production to meet the continent’s rising infrastructure needs. Pathak spoke after joining global industry leaders at the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) CEO
- [Kogi NUJ Information Chapel Gets New Executive With a Charge to be United, Professional](https://stalliontimes.com/kogi-nuj-information-chapel-gets-new-executive-with-a-charge-to-be-united-professional/) - The newly elected Executive Committee of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), State Information Chapel, has been inaugurated with a charge to embrace diligence, unity and commitment to their course. Kogi State Council Treasurer of the NUJ, Comrade Sunny Adebija, made the call while presiding over the election of the new officials at the NUJ
- [SWAN, Byblos Seal Partnership For Reduced International, Domestic Airfare Costs](https://stalliontimes.com/swan-byblos-seal-partnership-for-reduced-international-domestic-airfare-costs/) - The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has signed a strategic agreement with Byblos Travels and Tours Nigeria Limited, aimed at providing affordable travel opportunities and logistics support for sports journalists. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Abuja, is expected to significantly reduce the financial burden on sports journalists through discounted airfares, visa advisory
- [Kano Commissioner for Education Flags off 2025/2026 Annual School Census](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-commissioner-for-education-flags-off-2025-2026-annual-school-census/) - Kano State Commissioner for Education, Gwani Dr. Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, has officially flagged off the 2025/2026 Annual School Census (ASC), reaffirming the State Government's commitment to strengthening education planning through the provision of accurate, reliable and up-to-date data. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony at the Ministry's Conference Hall, the Commissioner described the Annual School
- [Ododo Donates 10 Electric Patrol Motorcycles to FRSC, Reaffirms Commitment to Road Safety](https://stalliontimes.com/ododo-donates-10-electric-patrol-motorcycles-to-frsc-reaffirms-commitment-to-road-safety/) - Abah Benjamin Eneojoh, Lokoja Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to making Kogi one of Nigeria's safest corridors for road users, calling for stronger collaboration between governments and road safety stakeholders while donating 10 electric patrol motorcycles to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to enhance its operational efficiency. He
- [CAJA Calls for Transparent, Independent Probe into Alleged Sexual Harassment at MAAUN](https://stalliontimes.com/caja-calls-for-transparent-independent-probe-into-alleged-sexual-harassment-at-maaun/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Centre for Awareness on Justice and Accountability (CAJA) has called on the management of Maryam Abacha American University (MAAUN) to immediately set up an independent investigative committee to probe allegations of attempted sexual harassment involving a lecturer and a female student reportedly under his academic supervision. In a statement issued on Thursday
- [Niger Delta Group Backs President Tinubu for 2027](https://stalliontimes.com/niger-delta-group-backs-president-tinubu-for-2027/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been described as a visionary leader and the only viable choice for the sustained development, growth, and progress of Nigeria at this time of its nationhood. The assertion was contained in a statement issued by the Conference of Niger Delta Coastal/Riverine People, a body of multi-sector professionals from the coastal
- [Fuel Prices Driven by Market Forces, Not Government Orders, NMDPRA Declares](https://stalliontimes.com/fuel-prices-driven-by-market-forces-not-government-orders-nmdpra-declares/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has clarified that the pricing of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, is now determined by market forces under the deregulated petroleum sector, dismissing suggestions that marketers are operating under any government-approved uniform pricing template. The State Coordinator of NMDPRA
- [Arewa Media Summit: A Missed Opportunity for the North](https://stalliontimes.com/arewa-media-summit-a-missed-opportunity-for-the-north/) - Tijjani Sarki The recently concluded Arewa Media Summit in Kano was presented as a platform to redefine the role of the media in Northern Nigeria. In my view, it fell short of the expectations of a summit and felt more like a political jamboree than a strategic forum for regional renewal. A summit that claims
- [Unanswered Questions in Adeyemi's Allegations](https://stalliontimes.com/unanswered-questions-in-adeyemis-allegations/) - Rekpene Bassey There are scandals that disgrace individuals. There are scandals that embarrass governments. Then there are scandals so extraordinary that they expose the architecture of the state itself. The controversy surrounding Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew belongs squarely in the third category. The State House statement issued on July 1, 2026, by presidential spokesman, Bayo
- [CBN Warns Against Rejection of Standard N100 Note](https://stalliontimes.com/cbn-warns-against-rejection-of-standard-n100-note/) - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned members of the public, businesses and financial institutions against rejecting the standard N100 banknote, insisting that it remains legal tender and must be accepted for all transactions across the country. The apex bank issued the warning on Wednesday following reports that some individuals and businesses had refused
- [Trump Moves to Remove Syria From U.S. Terrorism Sponsor List](https://stalliontimes.com/trump-moves-to-remove-syria-from-u-s-terrorism-sponsor-list/) - President Donald Trump informed Congress on Wednesday of his intent to rescind Syria's decades-old designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, another crucial step signifying Damascus' transition from international pariah toward diplomatic acceptance. "This is yet another historic step by President Trump to give the Syrian people a chance at greatness," Secretary of State Marco
- [Northern Governors Launch Security Trust Fund, Commit N1bn Monthly to Tackle Insecurity](https://stalliontimes.com/northern-governors-launch-security-trust-fund-commit-n1bn-monthly-to-tackle-insecurity/) - The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has launched the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund (NNSTF), with each of the 19 northern states committing N1 billion monthly for one year to strengthen the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes across the region. The initiative was unveiled on Wednesday in Kaduna during the Forum’s
- [Governor Yusuf Congratulates Shuaibu Gano on House of Representatives Inauguration](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-congratulates-shuaibu-gano-on-house-of-representatives-inauguration/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated Hon. Shuaibu Rabiu Gano on his swearing-in as the Member representing Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, describing his inauguration as a well-deserved mandate to serve the people with dedication and integrity. The Governor's spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, disclosed in a statement on
- [The Fragile North: When Democracy Became a Catastrophe Rather Than a Beacon of Hope](https://stalliontimes.com/the-fragile-north-when-democracy-became-a-catastrophe-rather-than-a-beacon-of-hope/) - Ahmed Ilallah Democracy is widely defined as government by the people, a system in which citizens determine how they are governed through free, fair, and credible elections. At its core, democracy is founded on the principles of justice, accountability, participation, and the rule of law. The primary purpose of democratic governance is to provide responsible
- [Senate Awaits ICPC Probe Before Acting on PFIPC Budget Controversy](https://stalliontimes.com/senate-awaits-icpc-probe-before-acting-on-pfipc-budget-controversy/) - The Senate has resolved to await the outcome of an investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) before taking action on the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and its inclusion in the 2026 Appropriation Act. The decision followed a motion sponsored by Senator Suleiman Abdulrahman Kawu
- [Actress Uche Ogbodo Confirms Marriage Crash With Bobby Maris](https://stalliontimes.com/actress-uche-ogbodo-confirms-marriage-crash-with-bobby-maris/) - Actress Uche Ogbodo has finally confirmed the crash of her marriage to her younger husband, Bobby Maris. This came after the duo unfollowed themselves on Instagram. The rumours intensified when the couple and the actress’s younger sister started sharing cryptic posts on their Instagram story. However breaking silence amid the controversy, Uche Ogbodo in a
- [Coroner Orders Witnesses to Testify in Pelumi's Death Inquest as Autopsy Report Nears Completion](https://stalliontimes.com/coroner-orders-witnesses-to-testify-in-pelumis-death-inquest-as-autopsy-report-nears-completion/) - The Coroner Court investigating the death of Mr Pelumi Onifade, a young journalist with Gboah TV, who was reportedly shot and arrested while covering the #EndSARS protests on 24 October 2020, has directed that key witnesses begin testifying at the inquest, despite the continued delay in the release of the autopsy report, in a move
- [Edo LG Poll: NSCDC to Deploy 1,300 Personnel](https://stalliontimes.com/edo-lg-poll-nscdc-to-deploy-1300-personnel/) - The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,300 operatives across Edo’s three senatorial districts to provide security for Saturday’s local government elections. The commandant in Edo, Saidi Akintayo, disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement by the command’s spokesman, Efosa Ogbebor. Akintayo said that the command had concluded all security arrangements to
- [Why State Police Frighten Nigerians](https://stalliontimes.com/why-state-police-frighten-nigerians/) - Iduh Onah EVERY nation eventually arrives at defining moments when the issue before it is no longer what ought to be done, but whether those entrusted with doing it are worthy of the people’s trust. Nigeria’s recurring debate over state police belongs squarely in that category. Just yesterday, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, President Tinubu inaugurated
- [Trump Says Interim Accord with Iran to End War is "Over"](https://stalliontimes.com/trump-says-interim-accord-with-iran-to-end-war-is-over/) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of ​understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict ‌was "over", adding he didn't want to engage with Tehran. The interim ceasefire agreement signed between Washington and Tehran, under the mediation of ​Pakistan, was intended to provide a 60-day window ​for negotiations on a permanent
- [Yusuf Joins APC First-time Governors to Declare Support for President Tinubu](https://stalliontimes.com/yusuf-joins-apc-first-time-governors-to-declare-support-for-president-tinubu/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has joined other first-term governors in declaring total support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the continuation of the Renewed Hope Agenda beyond 2027. In a communiqué issued after the meeting of 15 first-term governors in Birnin Kebbi and read by the host Governor, Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu, the
- [Argentina Stuns Egypt 3 -2 to Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals](https://stalliontimes.com/argentina-stuns-egypt-3-2-to-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals/) - Argentina produced a comeback for the ages to edge Egypt in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko had Hossam Hassan’s Pharaohs on the cusp of one of the competition’s greatest upsets at Atlanta Stadium, but late goals form Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez transformed
- [Egypt Condemns Attacks on Qatari, Saudi Vessels in Strait of Hormuz](https://stalliontimes.com/egypt-condemns-attacks-on-qatari-saudi-vessels-in-strait-of-hormuz/) - Egypt on Tuesday condemned what it described as Iran's attacks on Qatari and Saudi vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying the incidents violated international law and threatened maritime security and global energy supplies. In two statements, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry reaffirmed Cairo's rejection of actions that threaten regional security and stability or endanger freedom
- [U.S. Launches Strikes on Dozens of Iranian Targets After Strait of Hormuz Ship Attacks](https://stalliontimes.com/u-s-launches-strikes-on-dozens-of-iranian-targets-after-strait-of-hormuz-ship-attacks/) - The U.S. military said late Tuesday that it struck dozens of targets in Iran in response to Iran attacking three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks were "to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway," U.S. Central Command said in a social media
- [Tinubu Inaugurates Presidential Working Group on National Policing Bill](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-inaugurates-presidential-working-group-on-national-policing-bill/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill to prepare the legal framework for the implementation of state police across the country. President Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, inaugurated the panel at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The inauguration followed the National Assembly’s
- [Rano Emir Backs CITAD's Telecom Infrastructure Protection Initiative](https://stalliontimes.com/rano-emir-backs-citads-telecom-infrastructure-protection-initiative/) - The Emir of Rano, Muhammadu Isah Umaru, has pledged his support for efforts to protect telecommunications infrastructure in the emirate, saying his palace would back initiatives aimed at promoting development and safeguarding critical national assets. The monarch gave the assurance while receiving a delegation from the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) at his
- [Tinubu Orders ICPC to Investigate  'Presidetial Intervention Promotion Council'](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-orders-icpc-to-investigate-presidetial-intervention-promotion-council/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to conduct a thorough investigation into the activities of a “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” (PFIPC) and all related matters. The President directed that the investigation be concluded and a comprehensive report submitted to him within 30 days. The
- [Kano Fire Service Records 30 Fire Incidents, Saves N481.8m Property in June](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-fire-service-records-30-fire-incidents-saves-n481-8m-property-in-june/) - The Kano State Fire Service has disclosed that it responded to 30 fire outbreaks across the state in June, saving property worth N481.8 million while property valued at N120.45 million was destroyed by fire. The operational report, released on Tuesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, highlighted
- [Ghana Rejects Ramaphosa State Visit Over Xenophobic Attacks](https://stalliontimes.com/ghana-rejects-ramaphosa-state-visit-over-xenophobic-attacks/) - The Ghanaian government has declined a request for a state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing heightened concerns over recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa that have affected Ghanaian nationals. According to Daily Graphic's diplomatic sources in Accra and Pretoria, the decision followed a surge in anti-foreigner violence in parts of South Africa
- [France's Right-wing Leader Marine Le Pen Cleared to Run in 2027 Election](https://stalliontimes.com/frances-right-wing-leader-marine-le-pen-cleared-to-run-in-2027-election/) - Marine Le Pen has been cleared to stand in the French presidential election in 2027, despite an appeals court upholding a 2025 embezzlement conviction against her. But she can only do so wearing an electronic tag — something she previously said was "not possible." She was originally sentenced last year to five years of ineligibility
- [Belgium Crush USA 4-1 to Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals](https://stalliontimes.com/belgium-crush-usa-4-1-to-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals/) - American hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the U.S. defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. “It stinks,” Tyler Adams said. “This was a moment to have an opportunity to advance
- [Spain Knock Out Portugal to Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals](https://stalliontimes.com/spain-knock-out-portugal-to-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals/) - After Sunday saw England knock out Mexico and Norway eliminate Brazil, Monday brought two more heavyweight matchups in the World Cup Round of 16, and it started with an Iberian showdown between Spain and Portugal. Spain has looked like one of the tournament's most complete teams and thoroughly dominated Portugal on Monday, but La Roja
- [Kano Judicial Commission Retires Judge, Court Official Over Bribery, Certificate Forgery](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-judicial-commission-retires-judge-court-official-over-bribery-certificate-forgery/) - The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has compulsorily retired a Sharia Court judge and a senior court official over allegations of bribery and certificate forgery, reaffirming its commitment to sanitising the state's judiciary. The commission also imposed sanctions on other judicial officers over various acts of misconduct following its 90th meeting held on July
- [Kebbi Disburses N160m Cash, N10m Grains, Empowers 20,000 Under Zakat, Waqf Programs](https://stalliontimes.com/kebbi-disburses-n160m-cash-n10m-grains-empowers-20000-under-zakat-waqf-programs/) - Kebbi State Ministry of Religious Affairs says it has disbursed N160 million in cash and grains worth N10 million as Zakat to vulnerable persons across the state. The Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Arc. Sani Aliyu, disclosed this on Monday during an Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Ministry of Information and Culture, Bola Tinubu Ultra-Modern
- [Plateau Procures 500 Truckloads of Fertilizer, Slashes Price to N20,000](https://stalliontimes.com/plateau-procures-500-truckloads-of-fertilizer-slashes-price-to-n20000/) - Plateau State Government has procured about 500 truckloads of fertilizer for the 2026 farming season and reduced the price of a 50kg bag to N20,000, in a major intervention aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, enhancing farmers’ incomes and strengthening food security across the state. The subsidized rate represents a significant drop from the prevailing market
- [Philippine Senate Opens Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte](https://stalliontimes.com/philippine-senate-opens-impeachment-trial-of-vice-president-sara-duterte/) - The Philippine Senate on Monday opened the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, kicking off a process that is likely to dominate the country’s politics in the second half of 2026. In May, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to impeach Duterte for a range of transgressions, including corruption, misuse of government funds, and
- [Sudan: El Obeid Families Dying in Drone Strikes as Hunger Spreads](https://stalliontimes.com/sudan-el-obeid-families-dying-in-drone-strikes-as-hunger-spreads/) - The city, increasingly encircled, is facing drone attacks and growing fears of a wider assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and partners had warned two weeks ago that atrocities could follow such a move. But reports from the ground show that for many families still inside, the nightmare is already unfolding. “In El Obeid, families are starving while dodging indiscriminate
- [Nigeria: A Country with Resilience or Madness?](https://stalliontimes.com/nigeria-a-country-with-resilience-or-madness/) - Abdullahi Yakubu Muhammad Every day, millions of Nigerians navigate a difficult reality marked by rising living costs, unemployment, insecurity, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to quality healthcare and education. These challenges have prompted a growing national conversation: are Nigerians simply resilient, or has the country become accustomed to conditions that should never be considered normal?
- [Kano Assembly Committee Seeks Stronger Mining Sector, Improved Revenue Generation](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-assembly-committee-seeks-stronger-mining-sector-improved-revenue-generation/) - Kano State House of Assembly Committee on Mineral Resources has pledged legislative support to strengthen the state's mining sector and boost revenue generation through effective oversight and collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Usman Abubakar Tasi'u, who is also the Minority Leader and member representing Kiru Constituency, made the pledge on Monday
- [Merino Sinks Portugal as Spain Reach Quarter-Finals](https://stalliontimes.com/merino-sinks-portugal-as-spain-reach-quarter-finals/) - Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career on Monday. The European champions will face the United States, the only one of the co-hosts remaining, or Belgium on Friday in Los Angeles. In front of an expectant
- [Taraba Governor Commissions N3.7bn Sokoto Road, Praises Aliyu's Infrastructure Drive](https://stalliontimes.com/taraba-governor-commissions-n3-7bn-sokoto-road-praises-aliyus-infrastructure-drive/) - Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, on Monday commissioned a N3.7 billion road project in Sokoto State, praising Governor Ahmed Aliyu for what he described as a remarkable commitment to infrastructure development and people-oriented governance. The project, located in the Buzaye area of Sokoto metropolis, forms part of the Sokoto State
- [FG Urges Ogun, Ondo Communities on Total Support for Dangote Industrial City, Deep Seaport Project](https://stalliontimes.com/fg-urges-ogun-ondo-communities-on-total-support-for-dangote-industrial-city-deep-seaport-project/) - The Federal Government has called on host communities in Ogun and Ondo states to give maximum support to the proposed Dangote Industrial City and Deep Seaport project, describing it as a transformative initiative that will create opportunities for economic growth and community development. Representing the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, at the combined Environmental and
- [ADC Dissolves Kano Exco, Appoints Caretaker Committee](https://stalliontimes.com/adc-dissolves-kano-exco-appoints-caretaker-committee/) - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dissolved its Kano State executive committee and constituted a caretaker committee to oversee the affairs of the party pending the conduct of future congresses. The announcement was made on Monday in Kano by the party's Deputy National Chairman (North West), Hajiya Najaatu Muhammad, during a press briefing at the
- [Tinubu Directs FCCPC to Investigate Big Techs](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-directs-fccpc-to-investigate-big-techs/) - The Federal Government has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms operating in Nigeria over allegations of anti-competitive practices, unlawful use of news content, and other unfair market conduct. The directive followed a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by the
- [Police Impound 81 Vehicles in Crackdown on Covered, Fake Number Plates in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-police-impound-81-vehicles-in-crackdown-on-covered-fake-number-plates-in-kano/) - The Kano State Police Command has impounded 81 vehicles for violating vehicle registration regulations as part of its ongoing "Operation Clean Plates," an enforcement campaign aimed at tackling the use of covered, defaced, and unregistered number plates across the state. Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this on Monday during a press briefing attended
- [UEFA Hits Out at FIFA After Balogun Ban Is Lifted](https://stalliontimes.com/uefa-hits-out-at-fifa-after-balogun-ban-is-lifted/) - The 2026 World Cup is sliding into a major diplomatic and institutional crisis. FIFA's unprecedented decision to suspend the sanction against American striker Folarin Balogun — sent off with a straight red card against Bosnia but ultimately cleared to play in the round of 16 against Belgium following political intervention reportedly from Donald Trump —
- [Daushe Re-elected SCIAN Kano Chairman, Government Reaffirms Disability Commission Pledge](https://stalliontimes.com/daushe-re-elected-scian-kano-chairman-government-reaffirms-disability-commission-pledge/) - Abdulrahman Uba Daushe has been re-elected as Chairman of the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN), Kano State Chapter, for a second term. Daushe emerged unopposed during the association's election and swearing-in ceremony held on Sunday, July 5, 2026, following the successful completion of all constitutional electoral processes. The election, described as peaceful and
- [Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 3,342](https://stalliontimes.com/venezuela-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-3342/) - The death toll from the double-tap earthquake that struck Venezuela last month has risen to 3,342, officials reported Sunday. In addition to the deaths, the number of injured has soared to 16,740, President of the Venezuelan Parliament Jorge Rodríguez said in a social media post. He also reported that 6,462 people have been rescued and
- [World Cup 2026: Balogun Cleared to Face Belgium After Trump Intervention](https://stalliontimes.com/world-cup-2026-balogun-cleared-to-face-belgium-after-trump-intervention/) - U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday. Balogun, the American leader with three goals, received a red card for stepping awkwardly on the right ankle of Tarik Muharemović
- [Haaland Fires Norway into World Cup Quarter-Finals](https://stalliontimes.com/haaland-fires-norway-into-world-cup-quarter-finals/) - Erling Haaland dumped Brazil out of the World Cup at the last-16 stage as his brilliant late double secured a 2-1 win for Norway to set up a quarter-final against England or Mexico. The Manchester City striker broke the deadlock in the 79th minute when he towered above Arsenal nemesis Gabriel to head beyond Alisson,
- [Governor Idris Launches 33kV Solar Power Project in Kebbi](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-idris-launches-33kv-solar-power-project-in-kebbi/) - Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has flagged off the groundbreaking ceremony for the development of Lot 7 – Design, Supply, and Installation of a 33kV Power Infrastructure Project in the state. The ceremony, held on Sunday, in Ambursa, is aimed at strengthening the state’s electricity network and ensuring a more reliable power supply
- [Dangote Cement Unveils Sustainability Milestones, Targets 20% Emissions Cut, 80M TPA Capacity by 2030](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-cement-unveils-sustainability-milestones-targets-20-emissions-cut-80m-tpa-capacity-by-2030/) - Dangote Cement Plc has unveiled a robust sustainability scorecard that underscores its commitment to responsible growth, as the company positions environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles as being the heart of its drive towards becoming Africa’s most sustainable and globally competitive cement manufacturer. The Company, before its shareholders and other stakeholders reaffirmed its commitment to
- [Trump Holds Separate Calls with Putin, Zelenskyy on Ending War in Ukraine](https://stalliontimes.com/trump-holds-separate-calls-with-putin-zelenskyy-on-ending-war-in-ukraine/) - President Trump held separate calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, which is now in its fifth year. The calls took place as a Ukrainian attack on Crimea left one person dead, according to officials installed by Moscow in the Russian-occupied territory.
- [FG Denies Spending N8tn Outside 2026 Budget](https://stalliontimes.com/fg-denies-spending-n8tn-outside-2026-budget/) - The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent more than N8 trillion, equivalent to about two per cent of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), outside the approved 2026 budget, describing the allegations as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo
- [PFIPC Scandal: CHRICED Demands Independent Investigation, Immediate Suspension of the Chief of Staff](https://stalliontimes.com/pfipc-scandal-chriced-demands-independent-investigation-immediate-suspension-of-the-chief-of-staff/) - Nigeria stands today at a dangerous crossroads. A nation already buckling under the weight of spiralling insecurity, kidnapped children languishing in forest dens, and a collapsing social contract now confronts yet another scandal, one that strikes at the very heart of governance, accountability, and public trust. When the Presidential Candidate of the Social Democratic Party
- [OGP-NSA Urges Jigawa to Fast-Track Completion of Ongoing Projects, Sustain Good Governance](https://stalliontimes.com/ogp-nsa-urges-jigawa-to-fast-track-completion-of-ongoing-projects-sustain-good-governance/) - The Open Government Partnership (OGP) Non-State Actors (NSA) Forum, Jigawa State, has called on the Jigawa State Government to expedite the completion of ongoing capital projects across the state to sustain the state's long-standing culture of continuity in governance and prudent management of public resources. The Forum noted that Jigawa State has built a reputation
- [SERAP Asks Akpabio, Abbas to Explain N1.3bn Allocation to ‘Fictitious Presidential Council’](https://stalliontimes.com/serap-asks-akpabio-abbas-to-explain-n1-3bn-allocation-to-fictitious-presidential-council/) - The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to “urgently disclose certified copies of all documents relating to the consideration and approval of the allocation of over N1.3 billion (N1,302,978,784) to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC)/Presidential
- [NDLEA Arrests Nigerian-British Grandmother with 13kg Cocaine Hidden in Plantain Peels](https://stalliontimes.com/ndlea-arrests-nigerian-british-grandmother-with-13kg-cocaine-hidden-in-plantain-peels/) - A 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandma Mrs. Mary Yetunde Barek have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following the discovery of 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed in peels of plantain which appeared as real plantains and packed among other food items in her luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA)
- [Of Banditry and a Shared Sovereignty (1)](https://stalliontimes.com/of-banditry-and-a-shared-sovereignty-1/) - The Arbiter Hassan Gimba This piece was first published in May 2022. It remains as pertinent today as it was then, given the worsening insecurity currently facing the country. In the book The Impact of Banditry on Nigeria’s Security in the Fourth Republic: An Evaluation of Nigeria’s Northwest by Rosenje, Musharafa Olapeju (PhD) and Adeniyi,
- [Nigerian Government will Continue to Partner with Religious Leaders to Promote Peace, Tolerance - Tinubu](https://stalliontimes.com/nigerian-government-will-continue-to-partner-with-religious-leaders-to-promote-peace-tolerance-tinubu/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday in Abuja, reaffirmed his administration's commitment to prioritising interfaith dialogue and promoting peace, harmony, and tolerance among Nigeria’s diverse religious communities. The President made this statement while receiving in audience Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations of the Holy See, at his
- [SSU Produces 42 First-Class Graduates at 8th Combined Convocation After Seven-Year Hiatus](https://stalliontimes.com/ssu-produces-42-first-class-graduates-at-8th-combined-convocation-after-seven-year-hiatus/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto Sokoto State University (SSU) on Saturday produced 42 First-Class graduates as it held its 8th Combined Convocation Ceremony, ending a seven-year hiatus and celebrating academic achievements across five academic sessions. The historic ceremony combined the university’s 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th convocation exercises, with graduates drawn from the Faculties of
- [Kano Housing Transformation Earns National Recognition as KSHC MD Secures 2nd AHCN VP Term](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-housing-transformation-earns-national-recognition-as-kshc-md-secures-2nd-ahcn-vp-term/) - The Managing Director of the Kano State Housing Corporation (KSHC), Abdullahi Rabiu, has been re-elected as the Vice President of the Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN) during the Association's 49th Annual General Meeting, held in Calaber, Cross River State. The re-election of Abdullahi Rabiu is a clear demonstration of the confidence reposed in
- [Governor Aliyu Flags Off Free Fertiliser Distribution, Warns Against Diversion](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-aliyu-flags-off-free-fertiliser-distribution-warns-against-diversion/) - Governor Ahmed Aliyu has flagged off the free distribution of fertiliser and other agricultural inputs to farmers across Sokoto State's 23 local government areas, warning that anyone found diverting the items will face prosecution. Speaking at the launch of the 2026 wet season farming support programme, the governor disclosed that the state government procured 157,800
- [Fact Check: No Evidence Paris University Ranked Kano West Africa’s Highest Education-Spending State](https://stalliontimes.com/fact-check-no-evidence-paris-university-ranked-kano-west-africas-highest-education-spending-state/) - Claims circulating on social media that a "University of Paris" ranked Kano State as the highest-spending sub-national government on education in West Africa have been found to be false following independent fact-checks. The viral claim alleged that Kano topped a 2026 education spending index purportedly released by a "University of Paris." However, investigations found no
- [Kano, FG Strengthen Partnership to Transform Livestock Sector](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-fg-strengthen-partnership-to-transform-livestock-sector/) - Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the Federal Government and private investors to modernize the livestock sector, with plans to establish a modern abattoir and improve livestock value chains across the state. The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Sule Garo, pledged yesterday, Friday, at the Government House, Kano, while receiving
- [Tijjaniyya Shura Council Declares Support for Governor Yusuf’s Re-election Bid](https://stalliontimes.com/tijjaniyya-shura-council-declares-support-for-governor-yusufs-re-election-bid/) - The Chairman of the Shura Council of the Tijjaniyya Sect, Sheikh Sani Shehu Maihula, has declared the support of the Islamic group for the re-election of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Friday. Sheikh Sani Shehu Maihula made the
- [Nigeria Police Secure Terrorism Conviction in Katsina Arms Trafficking Case](https://stalliontimes.com/nigeria-police-secure-terrorism-conviction-in-katsina-arms-trafficking-case/) - The Nigeria Police Force has secured the conviction of two men for terrorism-related offences after they were arrested in a major arms trafficking operation in Katsina State, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against terrorism and illegal arms proliferation. According to a statement on Friday by the Force spokesperson, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu,
- [Egypt Wins in World Cup Knockout Round Debut with 4-2 Penalty Shootout](https://stalliontimes.com/egypt-wins-in-world-cup-knockout-round-debut-with-4-2-penalty-shootout/) - No matter what Mohamed Salah decides about his future with Egyptian soccer, more World Cups or not, the star striker can say he was the captain for the country's first victory in the knockout round. Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the elimination round of the
- [INEC Extends Continuous Voter Registration by Two Weeks, Introduces Online Self-Service Registration](https://stalliontimes.com/inec-extends-continuous-voter-registration-by-two-weeks-introduces-online-self-service-registration/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks, giving eligible Nigerians additional time to register ahead of future elections. It also announced the introduction of a new online self-service voter registration platform that will allow eligible first-time voters to complete their registration process, including
- [Kano: Dr. Mani Tsoho Empowers Gwarzo Women with N50,000 Business Grants](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-dr-mani-tsoho-empowers-gwarzo-women-with-n50000-business-grants/) - Hundreds of women in Gwarzo Local Government Area received N50,000 business grants under the Kano State Government's Women's Economic Empowerment Program, an initiative aimed at boosting small businesses, reducing poverty and cushioning the effects of economic hardship. On Friday, the Zonal Information Officer, Gwarzo Zone, Auwalu Musa Yola, reports that the distribution ceremony, held at
- [Kano Emerges Highest Education Spending Ranking in West Africa](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-emerges-highest-education-spending-ranking-in-west-africa/) - Kano State has emerged as the highest-ranked sub-national government in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for education spending, according to the latest Sub-National Education Spending Index developed by the University of Paris. The ranking places Kano first among 209 first-level sub-national governments across 15 ECOWAS member countries, highlighting the state’s sustained investment
- [FG, Rivers Government Step Into Bille Gas Bubble Challenge](https://stalliontimes.com/fg-rivers-government-step-into-bille-gas-bubble-challenge/) - Constance Meju In response to mounting pressures by a coalition of civil society activists and community women and youths, to urgently address the incidents of gas bubbles in Bille, a community in Degema Local Government of Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Federal Government have kick-started actions which may help put an end to
- [Sokoto: Bodinga Residents Protest Deadly Bandit Attacks, Demand Urgent Action](https://stalliontimes.com/sokoto-bodinga-residents-protest-deadly-bandit-attacks-demand-urgent-action/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto Residents of Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Friday staged a massive protest following fresh bandit attacks that reportedly left several people dead, displaced hundreds of residents and forced entire communities to flee their homes. The protesters blocked the busy Sokoto–Jega–Yauri highway, a critical route connecting Sokoto with Kebbi,
- [Pilex Center, RDI to Conduct Study on Local Communities' Access to Environmental Justice](https://stalliontimes.com/pilex-center-rdi-to-conduct-study-on-local-communities-access-to-environmental-justice/) - The Pilex Centre for Civic Education Initiative (Peoples Advocates) and the Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) have announced plans to undertake a participatory assessment of the implementation of environmental rights and the extent to which Nigerian communities can access environmental information and justice when their rights are violated. A release to that effect dated July1, 2026,
- [Governor Yusuf Commends Tinubu for Federal Government’s Agricultural Support to Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-commends-tinubu-for-federal-governments-agricultural-support/) - Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the Federal Government’s continued support to the agricultural sector in Kano State, following the delivery of 33 trucks of subsidized fertilizer to boost food production and enhance farmers’ productivity. He made the commendation on Thursday while flagging off the distribution of the
- [UN Rights Chief Issues Red Alert Over Atrocity Fears in Sudan's el-Obeid](https://stalliontimes.com/un-rights-chief-issues-red-alert-over-atrocity-fears-in-sudans-el-obeid/) - UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has raised a "red alert" over possible atrocity crimes in and around el-Obeid in central Sudan, urging world leaders to act to stop the bloodshed in the country’s war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva
- [Poor Governance, Unemployment Hindering Nigeria's Progress - Adesina](https://stalliontimes.com/poor-governance-unemployment-hindering-nigerias-progress-adesina/) - Former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s socio-economic decline, blaming poor leadership, corruption, weak infrastructure and unemployment for the country’s inability to reach its full potential, Akelicious reported on Friday. The report cited that Adesina made the remarks while delivering a paper
- [Oyarzabal, Porro Fire Spain into World Cup Round of 16](https://stalliontimes.com/oyarzabal-porro-fire-spain-into-world-cup-round-of-16/) - Spain advanced to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 202 as two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro's first for his country secured a convincing victory over Austria in Los Angeles. Spain’s success was their first in the knockout rounds of the World Cup since their triumph in South Africa in
- [Dangote Cement Pays N3.3tr as Dividend in 15 Years](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-cement-pays-n3-3-trillion-as-dividend-in-15-years/) - Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc are set to receive a record dividend of N45 per share for the 2025 financial year, representing a 50 per cent increase over the previous payout and further reinforcing the company’s position as one of the most rewarding investments on the Nigerian capital market. The company has now distributed over
- [U.S. Warned Iran About Israel’s Aims to Assassinate Leaders](https://stalliontimes.com/u-s-warned-iran-about-israels-aims-to-assassinate-leaders/) - US officials indirectly warned Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf during negotiations earlier this year that Israel might try to assassinate them, The New York Times reported on Thursday. The report, which cites current and former US officials, alleges that some officials believed Israel may have been planning to
- [CSO Petitions Kano Assembly, Seeks Probe of Ex-Deputy Governor Over Alleged N308m Diversion](https://stalliontimes.com/cso-petitions-kano-assembly-seeks-probe-of-ex-deputy-governor-over-alleged-n308m-diversion/) - A leading Kano-based Non-Governmental Organization, One Kano Agenda (OKA), has filed a petition before the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly requesting the lawmakers to investigate the alleged diversion of 308 million Naira by the former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo. The NGO in a petition signed by its
- [Vatican Excommunicates Six SSPX Bishops Over Unauthorized Consecrations](https://stalliontimes.com/vatican-excommunicates-six-sspx-bishops-over-unauthorized-consecrations/) - The Vatican announced Thursday that six bishops associated with the ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) have been excommunicated following the unauthorized consecration of four new bishops the previous day in Écône, Switzerland. The consecrations were carried out without the approval of Pope Leo XIV. Under Catholic canon law, only the pope can authorize
- [FG Flags Off Phase II of Babban Lamba–Sharam Road Rehabilitation in Plateau](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-flags-off-40km-babban-lamba-sharam-road-project/) - The Federal Government has flagged off the rehabilitation of the second phase of the Babban Lamba–Sharam Road in the Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State, a landmark infrastructure project expected to transform transportation, boost agriculture, improve security and stimulate economic activities across the North-Central and North-East corridors. The project, flagged off on behalf of
- [Dangote Refinery Cuts Fuel Prices Again, Signals Further Moderation](https://stalliontimes.com/dangote-refinery-cuts-fuel-prices-again-signals-further-moderation/) - Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced another reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), marking its fourth price cut within a month as the company said it continues to pass lower production costs to consumers despite still processing crude oil purchased at significantly higher international prices. The latest N50 per litre
- [Kano Flags Off Distribution of 90,000 Subsidised Fertiliser Bags to Farmers](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-flags-off-distribution-of-90000-subsidised-fertiliser-bags-to-farmers/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has flagged off the distribution of 90,000 bags of subsidized fertilizer to farmers across the state, reaffirming his administration's commitment to agricultural development in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. The fertilizer, transported in 150 trucks, will be distributed across Kano's 44 local government areas and
- [Tinubu Urges Team Nigeria to Win with Honour at Glasgow 2026](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-urges-team-nigeria-to-win-with-honour-at-glasgow-2026/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday charged Nigerian athletes representing the country at the forthcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, to compete with courage, honour, integrity, discipline, and patriotism, urging them to make the nation proud by excelling through fair competition. According to Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy),
- [USA, Belgium Advance Through World Cup Knockouts](https://stalliontimes.com/usa-belgium-advance-through-world-cup-knockouts/) - The United States Men's National Team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, while Belgium had a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal at Seattle Stadium, sending both teams through the round of 32 knockout stage on Wednesday. The USMNT will now face Belgium in Seattle for a spot in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals for the
- [Court Affirms David Mark's Leadership of ADC](https://stalliontimes.com/court-affirms-david-marks-leadership-of-adc/) - The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday affirmed Sen David Mark's leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Justice Musa Liman, in a judgment, also dismissed the suit filed by Rep. Leke Abejide challenging Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as national chairman and national secretary of the party for lacking merit. Justice Liman upheld
- [CP Bakori Reaffirms Commitment to Criminal Justice Reform, Backs Duty Solicitor Scheme](https://stalliontimes.com/cp-bakori-reaffirms-commitment-to-criminal-justice-reform-backs-duty-solicitor-scheme/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Kano State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the administration of criminal justice with renewed support for the effective implementation of the Police Duty Solicitor Scheme (PDSS), a key initiative aimed at safeguarding suspects' rights and reducing prolonged pre-trial detention. The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu
- [The Fragile North: How Poor Leadership Accelerated Substance Abuse and Insecurity](https://stalliontimes.com/the-fragile-north-how-poor-leadership-accelerated-substance-abuse-and-insecurity/) - Ahmed Ilallah Over two decades into Nigeria's democratic journey, Northern Nigeria has suffered profound social and economic setbacks. Rather than investing in human capital development and creating sustainable opportunities for young people, many state governments in the region have failed to provide the visionary leadership needed to address the North's growing challenges. Today, Northern Nigeria
- [U.S., Iran Hold Separate Meetings in Qatar, Agree to Continue Discussions](https://stalliontimes.com/u-s-iran-hold-separate-meetings-in-qatar-agree-to-continue-discussions/) - U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with "positive progress made," and they agreed to continue discussions, host Qatar said. The next meeting will be scheduled "at the earliest possible time" after the funeral of Iran's previous supreme leader, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Majed al-Ansari, a spokesman for
- [ICPC Confirms Arrest Of Ex-Minister, Uche Nnaji, Over Certificate Forgery Allegations](https://stalliontimes.com/icpc-confirms-arrest-of-ex-minister-uche-nnaji-over-certificate-forgery-allegations/) - The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the arrest of a former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, over certificate forgery allegations. In a statement on its website on Wednesday evening, ICPC’s Head of Media and Public Communications, Okor Odey, said Nnaji was arrested “following the execution of a bench
- [Governor’s Aide Accuses Ex-Kano Deputy Governor of Siphoning N308m Collected in Clerics’ Names](https://stalliontimes.com/governors-aide-accuses-ex-kano-deputy-governor-of-siphoning-n308m-collected-in-clerics-names/) - The Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Tsangaya Education, Sheikh Musa Falaki, has accused former Kano Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, of allegedly siphoning N308 million meant for special prayers across the 44 local government areas of the state. Falaki made the allegation in a video interview circulated by Hikima Radio. According
- [Somalia Marks 66th Independence Anniversary with National Celebration](https://stalliontimes.com/somalia-marks-66th-independence-anniversary-with-national-celebration/) - Mogadishu marked the 66th anniversary of 1 July with a national celebration attended by the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, commemorating the country’s independence and unification. The date marks the independence of Somalia’s southern regions and their union with the northern regions, an event that led to the establishment of
- [Alia Condemns Deadly Benue Attack, Orders Prompt Security Deployment](https://stalliontimes.com/alia-condemns-deadly-benue-attack-orders-prompt-security-deployment/) - Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has condemned the deadly attack on Saai community in Mbajir Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, describing the incident as a "senseless assault on innocent citizens" and directing security agencies to launch an immediate manhunt for the perpetrators. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of 1
- [U.S., Lebanon, Israel Sign Trilateral Framework](https://stalliontimes.com/u-s-lebanon-israel-sign-trilateral-framework/) - Lebanon, Israel, and the United States have signed the Trilateral Framework - marking another major milestone in President Donald Trump’s effort to bring lasting peace and stability to the Middle East. Israel and Lebanon are the inheritors of ancient civilizations that date back to the time of the Bible. These two countries produce some of
- [Northwest University Kano Expels 34 Students for Examination Malpractice](https://stalliontimes.com/northwest-university-kano-expels-34-students-for-examination-malpractice/) - Northwest University Kano has expelled 34 students for their involvement in examination malpractice, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining academic integrity and discipline. The decision was approved during the University Senate’s 66th statutory meeting held on Wednesday, 17 June, and Thursday, 18 June 2026, following recommendations from the Senate Committee on Examination Misconduct arising from the
- [ASUU Demands Implementation of 2025 FG-ASUU Pact in Ondo Tertiary Institutions](https://stalliontimes.com/asuu-demands-implementation-of-2025-fg-asuu-pact-in-ondo-tertiary-institutions/) - The Akure Zonal Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has called on the Ondo State Government to implement the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement in all state-owned tertiary institutions.‎‎‎The varsity lecturers decried the alleged failure of the state government to implement the financial components of the agreement, six months after the pact came into
- [CISLAC’s Rafsanjani Receives Global Anti-Corruption Honour](https://stalliontimes.com/cislacs-rafsanjani-receives-global-anti-corruption-honour/) - The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Head of Transparency International (TI) Nigeria, Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani, has received the Transparency International Amalia Award for Individual Professional Excellence, one of the organisation’s highest honours, recognising outstanding leadership, expertise, and commitment to the global fight against corruption. The award was presented
- [Borno Government Delegation Visits Victims, Families Affected by Lassa School Attack](https://stalliontimes.com/borno-government-delegation-visits-victims-families-affected-by-lassa-school-attack/) - A high-powered delegation from the Borno State Government on Wednesday continued its engagement in Lassa, Askira Uba Local Government Area, with visits to victims, affected families, and community leaders to assess the situation and reaffirm the government's commitment to providing support. The delegation, led by the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan
- [World Cup 2026: England Survive DR Congo Scare to Reach Last 16](https://stalliontimes.com/world-cup-2026-england-survive-dr-congo-scare-to-reach-last-16/) - England survived a major scare as they came from behind to beat Congo DR and reach the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta. Thomas Tuchel’s team trailed from the seventh minute, when Brian Cipenga opened the scoring, until the 75th minute when Harry Kane equalised, with the England skipper then blasting
- [CBN Revokes Operating Licences of 46 Microfinance Banks](https://stalliontimes.com/cbn-revokes-operating-licences-of-46-microfinance-banks/) - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday announced the revocation of the operating licences of forty-six microfinance banks. According to a statement signed by the apex bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, the move takes immediate effect. “The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of forty-six (46) Microfinance
- [Fubara Assures Bille Residents of Decisive Action on Gas Leak](https://stalliontimes.com/fubara-assures-bille-residents-of-decisive-action-on-gas-leak/) - Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents of Bille Community in Degema Local Government Area that more decisive actions will be taken in the coming weeks to address the gas leak affecting the area. He gave the assurance after a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Port Harcourt with the Minister of State
- [Education Specialist Commends Yusuf's Perm Sec Appointments, Seeks Career Advancement for Senior Civil Servants](https://stalliontimes.com/education-specialist-commends-yusufs-perm-sec-appointments-seeks-career-advancement-for-senior-civil-servants/) - An education development specialist, Abdullahi Yakubu Muhammad, has commended Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for appointing seven education professionals as Permanent Secretaries, describing the move as a significant step toward strengthening the state's civil service. In an open letter titled "Kano Must Rise: A Call to Collective Responsibility," Muhammad said the appointments would improve
- [No Christianwood, No Muslimwood:  Kaduna AGN Chairman Calls for Unity, Inclusion, Professionalism](https://stalliontimes.com/no-christianwood-no-muslimwood-kaduna-agn-chairman-calls-for-unity-inclusion-professionalism/) - Patience Robinson, Kaduna The new Vhairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Kaduna State chapter, Toka Mcbaror, has called for a renewed era of unity, inclusion, and professionalism as he unveiled his administration’s vision for the state’s film industry. Delivering his inaugural address yesterday at the Polo Signature Hotel in Kaduna, Mcbaror issued a
- [Nigeria's Wicked Problems: Why Unity, Not Blame, Is the Only Way Forward](https://stalliontimes.com/nigerias-wicked-problems-why-unity-not-blame-is-the-only-way-forward/) - There is a peculiar comfort Nigerians take in assigning blame. Insecurity is "a Northern problem." Environmental degradation is "a Niger Delta problem." Economic hardship is "a government problem." Each crisis gets filed neatly into someone else's box, someone else's region, someone else's failure. It is a comforting habit, and it is precisely why, after decades
- [Kano Line Trains Staff, Recruits 100 Casual Workers](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-line-trains-staff-recruits-100-casual-workers/) - The Kano State Transport Authority (Kano Line) has organised a capacity-building workshop for its personnel as part of efforts to enhance staff efficiency, improve service delivery and strengthen the state's public transportation system. Declaring the workshop open in Kano, the Commissioner for Transportation, Barrister Haruna Isa Dediri, urged participants to take full advantage of the
- [Why Has The NLC Been Unusually Passive?](https://stalliontimes.com/why-has-the-nlc-been-unusually-passive/) - Iduh Onah THERE was a time when the mere hint of a nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) could send governments scrambling to the court as well as the negotiating table. The Congress, as the NLC is popularly called by its affiliates, was not merely a trade union centre; it was the conscience
- [Kano Trains Journalists for Digital Era, Reaffirms Commitment to Media Professionalism](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-trains-journalists-for-digital-era-reaffirms-commitment-to-media-professionalism/) - Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a highly skilled, professional and digitally competent media workforce as Radio Kano commenced a five-day capacity-building workshop for reporters and editors to strengthen journalism practice in the digital age. Declaring the workshop open at Gidan Bello Dandago, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim
- [Court Fixes July 7 for Hearing in Wabara, PDP Faction's Suit Against INEC](https://stalliontimes.com/court-fixes-july-7-for-hearing-in-wabara-pdp-factions-suit-against-inec/) - The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 7 for definite hearing in a suit filed by Senator Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Kabir Turaki faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Justice Salim Ibrahim set the date to allow all parties file and
- [Rights Lawyers Sue Ghana Over Third-country Deportation Deal with Trump Administration](https://stalliontimes.com/rights-lawyers-sue-ghana-over-third-country-deportation-deal-with-trump-administration/) - An international coalition of human rights lawyers and advocates sued Ghana on Tuesday, accusing the government of forcing deportees from the U.S. back to the home countries they had fled in violation of their rights. It's the latest legal case targeting an African country over a deal it signed with the Trump administration to accept deportees who aren't its own citizens.
- [Kano Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Rural Development](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-reaffirms-commitment-to-sustainable-rural-development/) - Kano State Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, has reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration to promoting sustainable rural and community development through stronger partnerships with key stakeholders. The Deputy Governor made this known on Tuesday while representing the Governor at the Kano State Rural and Sustainable Community Development Summit (RUSCODS 2026) held
- [POWA Empowers 100 Widows of Fallen Police Officers in Lagos](https://stalliontimes.com/powa-empowers-100-widows-of-fallen-police-officers-in-lagos/) - The Police Officers' Wives Association (POWA), Lagos State Command empowered 100 widows of deceased police officers with cash gifts and food items as part of activities marking the 2026 International Widows' Day. The humanitarian outreach, held on Monday at the POWA Secretariat in GRA, Ikeja, was with the theme: Justice, Dignity and Economic Power for
- [DR Congo Launches Clinical Trials for Bundibugyo Ebola Treatment](https://stalliontimes.com/dr-congo-launches-clinical-trials-for-bundibugyo-ebola-treatment/) - Africa CDC commends the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, clinical investigators, and development partners for the launch of clinical trials evaluating candidate therapeutics for Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease in Bunia this week. This marks an important milestone in the response, demonstrating the country’s commitment to generating the evidence needed to improve clinical care while contributing to the development
- [Why Some Europeans Resist Air Conditioning, Even Amid Deadly Heat Waves](https://stalliontimes.com/why-some-europeans-resist-air-conditioning-even-amid-deadly-heat-waves/) - France's record heat last week has been linked to around 1,000 deaths of mostly elderly people. Heat danger is a problem being felt across Europe, which has the oldest population of any continent and is also the world's fastest-warming continent. The continent also has more heat-related deaths per capita than anywhere else in the world,
- [U.S. Leads Venezuela Earthquake Response with $300m in Humanitarian Aid](https://stalliontimes.com/u-s-leads-venezuela-earthquake-response-with-300m-in-humanitarian-aid/) - Aftershocks continue to rattle Venezuela three days after two massive earthquakes struck the state of La Guaira, with more than 1,700 people confirmed dead as of Monday afternoon and more than 50,000 still missing. Rescue teams are still pulling people from the rubble as the United States drives the disaster response effort. The Trump administration
- [2026 World Cup: Paraguay Knock Out Germany on Penalties to Book Round of 16 Spot](https://stalliontimes.com/2026-world-cup-paraguay-knock-out-germany-on-penalties-to-book-round-of-16-spot/) - After 120 minutes, Paraguay overcame four-time world champions Germany on penalties to progress to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Gustavo Alfaro's men put in a defensive masterclass that largely nullified Germany's attack despite ceding the Europeans the lion's share of possession. Germany circulated the ball over and over in the
- [The Grand Conspiracy Against Peter Obi: A Clear and Present Danger to Nigeria's Democracy](https://stalliontimes.com/the-grand-conspiracy-against-peter-obi-a-clear-and-present-danger-to-nigerias-democracy/) - Olu Allen The Uncomfortable Questions the Establishment Doesn't Want You to Ask Let me state it plainly: there is an increasingly compelling pattern that suggests a coordinated effort to ensure Peter Obi never appears on the 2027 presidential ballot. Whether this amounts to a grand conspiracy or an extraordinary series of coincidences is for Nigerians
- [NDLEA Destroys Over 12kg of Illicit Drugs in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/ndlea-destroys-over-12kg-of-illicit-drugs-in-kano/) - Rahab Yusuf The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, on Monday publicly destroyed 12,233.946 kilograms of illicit drugs. The agency's Media and Advocacy Officer, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, said in a statement on Monday that the substances were intercepted through sustained intelligence-led operations across the state and at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport.
- [Kebbi Governor Joins First Lady, Northwest Governors to Commission Landmark Projects in Jigawa](https://stalliontimes.com/kebbi-governor-joins-first-lady-northwest-governors-to-commission-landmark-projects-in-jigawa/) - Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris ( Kauran Gwandu), joined his Northwest counterparts in Hadejia to witness the commissioning of landmark projects executed by Jigawa State Governor, Mallam Umar Namadi. Governor Nasir Idris, who led the delegation of Northwest governors, commended Governor Namadi for his visionary leadership and commitment to delivering impactful projects that
- [SSU to Graduate Over 6,000 Students as It Holds First Convocation in Seven Years](https://stalliontimes.com/ssu-to-graduate-over-6000-students-as-it-holds-first-convocation-in-seven-years/) - Musa Na Allah, Sokoto Sokoto State University (SSU) is set to hold its 8th Combined Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, where more than 6,000 graduates will be awarded degrees in a landmark event for the institution. The convocation, expected to attract distinguished guests and dignitaries from across Nigeria, marks the university's return to one of the
- [FOSOSSA Unveils One-Year Scorecard, Celebrates Golden Jubilee Legacy of Student Advocacy in Sokoto](https://stalliontimes.com/fosossa-unveils-one-year-scorecard-celebrates-golden-jubilee-legacy-of-student-advocacy-in-sokoto/) - Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The outgoing leadership of the Federated Organisation of Sokoto State Students' Association (FOSOSSA) has presented a comprehensive account of its one year stewardship, highlighting achievements in scholarship advocacy, student welfare, institutional reforms and stakeholder engagement, while marking the association's 50th anniversary with a call for sustained investment in education and youth development.
- [Tinubu Approves NYSC Reforms, Orders Civilian Leadership, Technology-Driven Operations](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-approves-nysc-reforms-orders-civilian-leadership-technology-driven-operations/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), introducing sweeping changes to modernize the scheme, improve the safety of corps members, and enhance its relevance to national development. As part of the reforms, the President approved a new governance structure that places the operational leadership of the
- [The Ballot or the Bench? The Dangerous Precedent That Could Kill Nigeria's 2027 Elections](https://stalliontimes.com/the-ballot-or-the-bench-the-dangerous-precedent-that-could-kill-nigerias-2027-elections/) - Olu Allen There is a dangerous assumption taking root in the Nigerian political psyche: that the ballot box is merely a suggestion box, and the real decision rests with the gavel. The refrain is increasingly common: why bother with the queues of 2027 when a panel of justices will ultimately determine who occupies Aso Rock?
- [Governor Yusuf Condoles APC National Secretary Over Mother's Death](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-condoles-apc-national-secretary-over-mothers-death/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, over the death of his beloved mother, Alhaja Sidikat Basiru, who passed away at the age of 92. This was contained in a condolence message issued by the Governor's Spokesperson,
- [MSME Awards Reflect President Tinubu's Commitment to Economic Growth – Information Minister](https://stalliontimes.com/msme-awards-reflect-president-tinubus-commitment-to-economic-growth-information-minister/) - The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the 2026 National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Awards demonstrate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's unwavering commitment to positioning small businesses as the cornerstone of Nigeria's economic transformation under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking with journalists after the awards ceremony at the State House
- [Germany Pledges Sh7.8bn for Kenya’s Growth Agenda](https://stalliontimes.com/germany-pledges-sh7-8bn-for-kenyas-growth-agenda/) - Kenya has secured a fresh Sh7.8 billion development cooperation package from Germany for the 2026–2028 period. This is expected to provide a major boost to the country's investment in clean energy, digital transformation, agriculture, skills development and private sector growth. The funding was announced following the conclusion of the Kenya–Germany Biennial Government-to-Government Negotiations on Development
- [Iran, U.S. Agree To Halt Attacks, Renew Talks, Says U.S. Official](https://stalliontimes.com/iran-u-s-agree-to-halt-attacks-renew-talks/) - Iran, U.S. Agree To Halt Attacks, Renew Talks Iran and the United States agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and renew talks regarding their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said on Sunday, raising hopes of saving an interim peace deal that was under pressure from days of tit-for-tat strikes.
- [IGP Flags Off Nationwide Anti-Cultism Advocacy, Sensitization Campaign](https://stalliontimes.com/igp-flags-off-nationwide-anti-cultism-advocacy-sensitization-campaign/) - The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has officially launched the nationwide advocacy and sensitization campaign of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), with activities set to commence across all State Commands of the Nigeria Police Force. The initiative is part of the Force's commitment to proactive policing, community engagement, and
- [Kano Stakeholders Advocate Stronger Fiscal Discipline, Higher IGR for Sustainable Development](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-stakeholders-advocate-stronger-fiscal-discipline-higher-igr-for-sustainable-development/) - Isiyaku Ahmed Stakeholders at a two-day Kano State Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) and Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS) workshop have called for stricter fiscal discipline, increased Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), and responsible borrowing as essential pillars for sustainable economic growth and development in the state. The workshop, organized by the Kano State Public Debt Management
- [Kano PWD Associations Urge Governor Yusuf to Fast-Track Take-off of Disability Commission](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-pwd-associations-urge-governor-yusuf-to-fast-track-take-off-of-disability-commission/) - The leadership of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) associations in Kano State has appealed to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to expedite the establishment and operationalization of the Kano State Disability Commission, while raising concerns over what they described as the poor treatment and exclusion of disability groups by the Ministry of Women Affairs, Children, and Persons
- [Now, No One, Nowhere is Safe (3), by Hassan Gimba](https://stalliontimes.com/now-no-one-nowhere-is-safe-3-by-hassan-gimba/) - This is the concluding part of this write-up, originally published on April 25, 2022. Following the publication of parts one and two over the past two weeks, I have revisited this article because its message remains as relevant and timely today as it was when it was first published. Only that it is now: "No
- [NARD Gives FG Four-Week Ultimatum, Threatens Nationwide Strike](https://stalliontimes.com/nard-gives-fg-four-week-ultimatum-threatens-nationwide-strike/) - The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a fresh warning to the Federal Government, giving authorities another four weeks to address lingering welfare and salary-related issues or risk a nationwide strike. The association said its members may be left with no option but to withdraw services if urgent steps are not taken to
- [Aliko Dangote Foundation Donates 1,000 Bags of Rice to NAPTIP to Support Victims of Trafficking](https://stalliontimes.com/aliko-dangote-foundation-donates-1000-bags-of-rice-to-naptip-to-support-victims-of-trafficking/) - The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has donated 1,000 bags of 10kg rice to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to support the feeding and rehabilitation of victims across its shelters nationwide. The donation, presented at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja, is aimed at strengthening NAPTIP’s capacity to provide essential care
- [Iran Claims Sole Control Of Hormuz Strait As Truce Frays](https://stalliontimes.com/iran-claims-sole-control-of-hormuz-strait-as-truce-frays/) - Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi claimed Tehran had regained sole control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz for the next 30 days, warning against any attempt to bypass Iranian-approved routes, as a fragile US truce looked increasingly shaky amid renewed missile, drone and air strikes across the Persian Gulf on June 28. Speaking at
- [Ugandan Army Chief Orders Closure of a Major News Platform](https://stalliontimes.com/ugandan-army-chief-orders-closure-of-a-major-news-platform/) - The offices of a major news organization in Uganda were shut down on the orders of the military chief, who warned Sunday that all media “will follow the rules" while asserting his authority as the East African country's de facto ruler. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the eldest son of President Yoweri Museveni, has served as the
- [Messi Becomes 1st to Score in 7 Straight World Cup Games](https://stalliontimes.com/messi-becomes-1st-to-score-in-7-straight-world-cup-games/) - Lionel Messi didn't have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. Argentina's superstar did it anyway as a second-half substitute. Messi made it seven straight while extending the all-time men's World Cup scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina's 3-1 victory over Jordan in a
- [Israel-Lebanon Framework Faces First Test as Hezbollah Rejects Disarmament Link](https://stalliontimes.com/israel-lebanon-framework-faces-first-test-as-hezbollah-rejects-disarmament-link/) - Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework agreement in Washington on Friday, June 26, turning months of cautious negotiations into a formal diplomatic process. But the deal’s hardest test is only beginning: whether Lebanon can impose state authority in the south while Hezbollah remains armed, powerful, and opposed to the arrangement. The agreement, signed at
- [NSCDC Busts Suspected Illegal Ethanol Syndicate, Arrests Three in Akwa Ibom](https://stalliontimes.com/nscdc-busts-suspected-illegal-ethanol-syndicate-arrests-three-in-akwa-ibom/) - The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Akwa Ibom State Command, has arrested three suspects and impounded a petroleum tanker loaded with 45,000 litres of ethanol suspected to have been illegally acquired. The State Commandant, Mrs. Geraldine Abetianbe, disclosed while briefing journalists in Uyo, saying the operation was carried out by operatives of the
- [Atiku Alleges Plot to Cripple Opposition, Condemns Court Ruling on NDC Registration](https://stalliontimes.com/atiku-alleges-plot-to-cripple-opposition-condemns-court-ruling-on-ndc-registration/) - Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned what he described as attempts to frustrate the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), alleging that the move reflects President Bola Tinubu’s determination to turn Nigeria into a de facto one-party state. Atiku’s reaction followed a ruling by
- [Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Drug Abuse, Illicit Trafficking](https://stalliontimes.com/tinubu-reaffirms-commitment-to-ending-drug-abuse-illicit-trafficking/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria's unwavering commitment to eliminating the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking through evidence-based, innovative interventions. ​The President gave this assurance on Friday in Abuja during the grand finale of celebrations, marking the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. President Tinubu was represented at
- [SERAP Urges NASS to Probe Alleged Diversion of N6.3bn Constituency Project Funds](https://stalliontimes.com/serap-urges-nass-to-probe-alleged-diversion-of-n6-3bn-constituency-project-funds/) - The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas “to urgently refer allegations that N6.3 billion in constituency project funds may have been diverted, misapplied, or remain unaccounted for to the appropriate anti-corruption agencies for investigation and possible prosecution.” SERAP urged Mr
- [Kebbi Cracks Down on ‘Yan Vocal’ Cybercrime Syndicate](https://stalliontimes.com/kebbi-cracks-down-on-yan-vocal-cybercrime-syndicate/) - Kebbi State Government has raised alarm over the activities of an emerging cybercrime syndicate known as "Yan Vocal" operating in Argungu Local Government Area, vowing to dismantle the network and bring all those involved to justice. Ahmed Idris, the governor's spokesperson, disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday, that credible intelligence indicates the criminal syndicate,
- [Algeria, Austria Reach 2026 World Cup Knockouts After 3-3 Draw](https://stalliontimes.com/algeria-austria-reach-2026-world-cup-knockouts-after-3-3-draw/) - Algeria and Austria played out an incredible 3-3 draw in Kansas City on Saturday that ensured both teams qualified for the World Cup knockout rounds and eliminated Iran. Veteran forward Marko Arnautovic put the European side in front at Arrowhead Stadium but Rafik Belghali levelled shortly before half-time, benefiting from a huge slice of luck.
- [Africa CDC, WHO Launch Continental Emergency Response Team](https://stalliontimes.com/africa-cdc-who-launch-continental-emergency-response-team/) - Ugandan Government represented by its Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), together with the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO), on Saturday officially launched the Joint Continental Incident Management Support Team (IMST), establishing a unified operational platform to strengthen Africa’s capacity
- [Central Europe Sizzles As Heat Records Are Smashed In Switzerland, Denmark, Czech Republic](https://stalliontimes.com/central-europe-sizzles-as-heat-records-are-smashed-in-switzerland-denmark-czech-republic/) - Temperatures soared to record highs from Switzerland to the Czech Republic and Denmark on Saturday, as a heat wave that baked western European countries this week moved to central and eastern parts of the continent. Unusually high temperatures were recorded even in the Nordic countries not known for sweltering summers. Denmark’s Meteorological Institute reported a
- [Calls to Scrap NYSC Unnecessary - Don](https://stalliontimes.com/calls-to-scrap-nysc-unnecessary-don/) - An educationist, Dr Elechi Owhoeke, has described calls for the scrapping or suspension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as unnecessary, saying the scheme remains a vital tool for national integration and youth development. Owhoeke, a lecturer in the Department of Industrial Chemistry and Petrochemical Technology, University of Port Harcourt, said stated this in
- [The Lokoja Judicial Earthquake: When a Court Buries Its Own Verdict, Is Democracy on Life Support?](https://stalliontimes.com/the-lokoja-judicial-earthquake-when-a-court-buries-its-own-verdict-is-democracy-on-life-support/) - Olu Allen On Tuesday, the Federal High Court in Lokoja did something that has left many lawyers and constitutional observers deeply unsettled: it set aside its own substantive judgment delivered six months earlier, reversing a legal victory previously granted to the NDC and restoring the parties to their pre-judgment positions. The court justified its decision
- [Gas Overwhelmed Bille Community Women Cry Out For Help  ](https://stalliontimes.com/gas-overwhelmed-bille-community-women-cry-out-for-help/) - Constance Meju Oil and gas activities continue to leave trails of disaster in Niger Delta host communities with government keeping a blind eye as the people languish. Since November 2025, oil and gas rich Bille Kingdom has been experiencing fire outbreaks from gas sipping to.the surface from underneath. The coastal community that is home to
- [NAWOJ, NGOs Stage Road Walk in Kano, Demand Collective Action Against Drug Abuse](https://stalliontimes.com/nawoj-ngos-stage-road-walk-in-kano-demand-collective-action-against-drug-abuse/) - The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State chapter, on Saturday joined the Coalition of NGOs Against Drug Abuse (CONADA) and other civil society organisations in a road walk to commemorate the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, calling for stronger collective action to curb substance abuse among Nigerian youths. The
- [Experts, Stakeholders Meet to Shape Kano's Debt Management Strategy](https://stalliontimes.com/experts-stakeholders-meet-to-shape-kanos-debt-management-strategy/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to prudent debt management, fiscal discipline, and sustainable economic growth, beginning with a two-day 2026 Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) and Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS) workshop. The workshop, organized by the Kano State Public Debt Management Office (DMO), began on Saturday at B. Nakowa Modern
- [Aliyu Inspects Roads, Market Projects in Gada LG, Directs Speedy Completion](https://stalliontimes.com/aliyu-inspects-roads-market-projects-in-gada-lg-directs-speedy-completion/) - Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has inspected ongoing construction work on two rural road projects and the new Gada Market in Gada Local Government Area of the state. The projects include the 9.5-kilometre Gada–Bakin Kasuwa–Tsitse–Tabanni–Ila Gari Road, awarded at a cost of N2.804 billion, with an 18-month completion timeline. The project is currently about 75
- [Kano Commits to APC’s Victory at All Levels in 2027](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-commits-to-apcs-victory-at-all-levels-in-2027/) - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that Kano State is fully committed to delivering victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) at all levels in the 2027 general elections. A statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor Yusuf made the declaration during an interactive session with
- [2026 World Cup: France Win All Three Group Games for First Time Since 1998](https://stalliontimes.com/2026-world-cup-france-win-all-three-group-games-for-first-time-since-1998/) - France have won all three group games at a FIFA World Cup™ for the first time since first winning the trophy on home soil in 1998 – and they did so thanks to a historic hat-trick by Ousmane Dembele. With both sides already qualified, the prize at stake in Boston was first place in the
- [Senegal Crushes Iraq 5-0 to Keep 2026 World Cup Qualification Hopes](https://stalliontimes.com/senegal-crushes-iraq-5-0-to-keep-2026-world-cup-qualification-hopes/) - Senegal gave themselves hope of extending their stay at the FIFA World Cup with an emphatic 5-0 win over Iraq as the two nations met for the first time on football's biggest stage in the final Group I clash in Toronto. The Lions Of Teranga could seal a last 32 spot if they finish as one
- [Kano: DG DMO Calls for Stronger Fiscal Discipline, Revenue Drive, Responsible Debt Management](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-dg-dmo-calls-for-stronger-fiscal-discipline-revenue-drive-responsible-debt-management/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Director-General (DG) of the Kano State Public Debt Management Office (DMO), Dr. Hamisu Sadi Ali, has called for stronger fiscal discipline, improved revenue generation, and more responsible debt management as key steps toward ensuring the state’s long-term economic sustainability. He made the call on Saturday while delivering his welcome address at the
- [NDC Rejects Court Verdict Reversing INEC Registration Order](https://stalliontimes.com/ndc-rejects-court-verdict-reversing-inec-registration-order/) - The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has faulted a court ruling that reversed an earlier order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party. The Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Friday, set aside its earlier judgement directing INEC to register NDC as a political party. The ruling
- [TCN Announces Blackout In Parts of Kano, Four Other States](https://stalliontimes.com/tcn-announces-blackout-in-parts-of-kano-four-other-states/) - The Transmission Commission of Nigeria (TCN) has announced electricity disruption in parts of Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Bauchi, and Yobe States, as well as Gazaoua in the Niger Republic. TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. According to the statement, the outage is due to planned maintenance at Kumbotos’ 330 kilovolt transmission substation
- [When DSS Becomes the Gatekeeper of Justice: A Dangerous Attack on Democracy, Rule of Law](https://stalliontimes.com/when-dss-becomes-the-gatekeeper-of-justice-a-dangerous-attack-on-democracy-rule-of-law/) - Yusha'u Sani Yankuzo, Esq. The viral video showing operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) restricting members of the public, including lawyers, from accessing the Federal High Court during the trial of Omoyele Sowore is not merely a matter of security arrangement; it is a disturbing reflection of the dangerous possibility of security agencies
- [Benue Set for Grand Finale of Golden Jubilee](https://stalliontimes.com/benue-set-for-grand-finale-of-golden-jubilee/) - Benue State is set to climax its week-long Golden Jubilee celebration this weekend with a grand ceremony marking 50 years of its creation, as Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia's administration highlights the state's achievements and future aspirations. The celebrations, which commenced earlier in the week with a series of commemorative activities, will culminate on Saturday
- [ASCON Training Participants Hail Kano Government, Organisers for Impactful Capacity-Building Program](https://stalliontimes.com/ascon-training-participants-hail-kano-government-organisers-for-impactful-capacity-building-program/) - Participants at the ongoing 25th Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) training program in Kano have commended the organisers for their exceptional hospitality, professionalism and the high quality of the two-week capacity-building workshop. The participants, who are senior civil servants on Grade Levels 13 and 14, described the program as one of the most impactful
- [President Tinubu Signs NIMC Act 2026 into Law](https://stalliontimes.com/president-tinubu-signs-nimc-act-2026-into-law/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday signed the 2026 National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act into law, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria's efforts to modernise identity management, enhance national security, improve public service delivery, and deepen the nation's digital economy. The signing took place at the State House, Abuja, in the presence of the
- [Kano Moves to Strengthen Climate Action with Bill Validation Workshop](https://stalliontimes.com/kano-moves-to-strengthen-climate-action-with-bill-validation-workshop/) - Rahab Yusuf Kano State Government has taken a major step towards institutionalizing climate governance by validating a draft Climate Change Bill. Stallion Times reports that the Kano State Climate Change Policy was unveiled in July 2025. The validation workshop, organized by the Ministry of Water Resource, Environment and Climate Change on Friday at the Centre
- [Green Belts and  Borders of Blood ](https://stalliontimes.com/green-belts-and-borders-of-blood/) - Rekpene Bassey Nigeria’s security crisis is no longer confined to battlefields in the northeast or crime-ridden highways in the northwest and northcentral. It is unfolding in forests. Forests everywhere. Across the country, vast stretches of green belts and woodland originally designated for conservation, national park, agriculture and environmental protection have evolved into sanctuaries for armed
- [Court Voids Order Registering NDC as Political Party](https://stalliontimes.com/court-voids-order-registering-ndc-as-political-party/) - A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party, effectively nullifying all actions taken pursuant to the ruling. ‎Justice Isah Dashen, who delivered the ruling on Friday, held that the court’s December 10,
- [CISLAC/TI Nigeria Warns of Abuse, Inequality in State Police Bill](https://stalliontimes.com/cislac-ti-nigeria-warns-of-abuse-inequality-in-state-police-bill/) - The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International (TI) Nigeria has raised concerns over critical gaps in the recently passed constitutional amendment bill on State Policing, warning that without stronger safeguards, sustainable funding, and effective accountability mechanisms, the reform could create new avenues for political abuse, weaken public trust, and deepen inequalities in security provision
- [Rising Food Prices: Dangote Cement Ibese Commissions Cassava Processing Plant in Ogun](https://stalliontimes.com/rising-food-prices-dangote-cement-ibese-commissions-cassava-processing-plant-in-ogun/) - Amid rising food prices and growing concerns over food security in Nigeria, Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant has commissioned and handed over a multi-million Naira state-of-the-art garri and fufu processing plant to Kajola Host Community in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. The company described the project as a strategic intervention aimed at boosting
- [Cooking Gas Price Drops 31.8% to N1,500/kg](https://stalliontimes.com/cooking-gas-price-drops-31-8-to-n1500-kg/) - The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, has dropped by 31.8 per cent from a peak of about N2,200 per kilogramme to N1,500/kg, bringing much-needed relief to Nigerian households. President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), Edu Inyang, in an interview with Daily Sun attributed the
- [NITDA Pushes for Responsible AI, Digital Sovereignty to Drive Nigeria’s Tech Future](https://stalliontimes.com/nitda-pushes-for-responsible-ai-digital-sovereignty-to-drive-nigerias-tech-future/) - The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to positioning Nigeria as a leading player in Africa's artificial intelligence (AI) economy, stressing that responsible AI adoption, digital sovereignty, and indigenous innovation are critical to the country's digital transformation. Speaking at the AI Summit Nigeria 2026 in Abuja, NITDA's Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, said
- [2026 World Cup: Japan, Sweden Advance to Knockout Stage After 1-1 Draw](https://stalliontimes.com/2026-world-cup-japan-sweden-advance-to-knockout-stage-after-1-1-draw/) - Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead, and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, helping Sweden to a 1-1 draw Thursday night that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup. Elanga’s impressive left-footed strike from just outside the right corner of the box in the 62nd minute was his second
- [2026 National Spokespersons Award: Waiya Makes Final List of Best Crisis Communicators in Nigeria](https://stalliontimes.com/2026-national-spokespersons-award-waiya-makes-final-list-of-best-crisis-communicators-in-nigeria/) - The Kano State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has been named among the three finalists for the crisis communicator category of the 2026 National Spokespersons Awards. The emergence of Comrade Waiya among finalists in Crisis Communication in Nigeria was conveyed in a letter dated June 22nd, 2026 signed by Segun
- [Makinde Extends Curfew in 10 Oyo LGAs as Search for Abducted School Children, Teachers Continues](https://stalliontimes.com/makinde-extends-curfew-in-10-oyo-lgas-as-search-for-abducted-school-children-teachers-continues/) - Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has extended the curfew imposed across 10 local government areas following the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers, as security agencies intensify efforts to rescue the victims. The extension was announced on Thursday in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, and made available to
- [Venezuela Earthquakes Leave 235 Dead, Thousands Injured as Search for Survivors Continues](https://stalliontimes.com/venezuela-earthquakes-leave-235-dead-thousands-injured-as-search-for-survivors-continues/) - Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured. “Unfortunately we have received around 235 patients who arrive without vital signs or die when they arrive at our
- [U.S. Calls for Humanitarian Ceasefire in Sudan](https://stalliontimes.com/u-s-calls-for-humanitarian-ceasefire-in-sudan/) - The United States (U.S.) continues to engage regional partners in its call for an immediate ceasefire amid escalating violence in Sudan, where a conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has raged since April 2023. “Our number one priority is to get the fighting to stop and the humanitarian
- [Kogi Launches Statewide Campaign to Boost NMCH, HPV Vaccination](https://stalliontimes.com/kogi-launches-statewide-campaign-to-boost-nmch-hpv-vaccination/) - Kogi State Government has flagged off the first round of its Integrated Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Campaign, rolling out a comprehensive package of life-saving health services across the state. The statewide campaign, officially launched on Thursday in Lokoja, brought together traditional rulers, religious leaders,
- [NPC DG Congratulates Muhuyi Rimingado on Kano Drug Task Force Appointment](https://stalliontimes.com/npc-dg-congratulates-muhuyi-rimingado-on-kano-drug-task-force-appointment/) - The Director General of the National Productivity Centre, Dr. Baffa Babba Dan’agundi, has congratulated Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado on his appointment by the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, as Chairman of the Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Dr. Dan’agundi described the appointment as a well-deserved recognition of Barrister Muhuyi’s
- [NECO Releases 2026 BECE Results](https://stalliontimes.com/neco-releases-2026-bece-results/) - The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with a total of 186,291 candidates having registered for the examination nationwide. According to NECO, the candidates sat for examinations in 12 subjects and were drawn from the 36 states of the federation, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),
- [Governor Yusuf Establishes Special Task Force to Tackle Drug Abuse in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/governor-yusuf-establishes-special-task-force-to-tackle-drug-abuse-in-kano/) - Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the constitution of a Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as part of his administration’s renewed commitment to combating the growing menace of substance abuse and drug-related crimes in Kano State. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesman Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa,
- [Ummulkhairi’s Lynching A Grave Assault On Justice, IHRC-RFT Demands Accountability](https://stalliontimes.com/ummulkhairis-lynching-a-grave-assault-on-justice-ihrc-rft-demands-accountability/) - The International Human Rights Commission–Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT) Nigeria has strongly condemned the mob killing of Malama Ummulkhairi in Mararraban Jos, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the incident as a tragic violation of human rights and a dangerous attack on the rule of law. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Country
- [Venezuela Earthquakes Kill 32 with Many More Feared Dead](https://stalliontimes.com/venezuela-earthquakes-kill-32-with-many-more-feared-dead/) - Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela near the capital, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 700, its interim President Delcy Rodríguez has said. Rescuers are searching through rubble in Caracas and the nearby seaside town of La Guaira. People can be heard calling for help from under the debris. The first 7.2-magnitude
- [Sowore Assault, Ummulkhairi Lynching Signal Erosion of Rule of Law - CISLAC](https://stalliontimes.com/sowore-assault-ummulkhairi-lynching-signal-erosion-of-rule-of-law-cislac/) - The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has condemned the alleged assault and manhandling of human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, by security operatives within the premises of the Federal High Court in Abuja. In a statement issued on Wednesday, CISLAC Executive Director and Head of Transparency International Nigeria,
- [REMASAB Clears 16-Month Allowance Arrears](https://stalliontimes.com/remasab-clears-16-month-allowance-arrears/) - The Managing Director of the Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB), Dr. Mohammed S. Khalil, has revealed that the Kano State Government has cleared the outstanding 16-month allowances owed to sanitary inspectors engaged as casual workers by the previous administration. Dr. Khalil disclosed while responding to concerns raised by a group of sanitary inspectors who
- [KPCF Hails Waiya, Lauds New Era of Government–Citizen Partnership](https://stalliontimes.com/kpcf-hails-waiya-lauds-new-era-of-government-citizen-partnership/) - The Kano Patriotic CSOs Coalition Forum (KPCF), a coalition comprising more than 451 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kano State, has commended the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, for what it described as his visionary leadership and commitment to fostering stronger collaboration between the Kano State Government and civil society
- [Police Train VCRU, Tactical Officers on Human Rights, Professional Conduct in Kano](https://stalliontimes.com/police-train-vcru-tactical-officers-on-human-rights-professional-conduct-in-kano/) - The Kano State Police Command has conducted a one-day refresher training for officers and personnel of the newly established Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) and other tactical units, aimed at strengthening professionalism, accountability, and adherence to the rule of law in policing operations. The training, held on Wednesday, was organized in compliance with the directive
- [Zimbabwe Senate Approves Bill to Extend Presidential Term](https://stalliontimes.com/zimbabwe-senate-approves-bill-to-extend-presidential-term/) - Zimbabwe's Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved controversial constitutional amendments that would keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030, giving the changes full parliamentary support after earlier consent from the lower house. The amendments are among the most contentious political issues in the country where 83-year-old Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF party holds a strong majority in parliament
- [IMF Releases Over $800m in Loans to Ivory Coast](https://stalliontimes.com/imf-releases-over-800m-in-loans-to-ivory-coast/) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday it's prepared to make "immediate disbursement" of more than $800 million to the Ivory Coast as part of several aid programs. The fund's executive board reviewed and approved three programs, allowing Abidjan to borrow approximately $832.8 million. The lender in a statement commended Ivory Coast authorities for "sustained
- [NLNG Assures Nigerians of Steady Cooking Gas Supply Despite Market Concerns](https://stalliontimes.com/nlng-assures-nigerians-of-steady-cooking-gas-supply-despite-market-concerns/) - Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has defended its periodic review of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) off-takers, insisting that the exercise is necessary to ensure the efficient distribution of cooking gas to consumers. The clarification follows concerns raised by stakeholders in the LPG sector over the recent delisting of some marketers from NLNG’s domestic LPG offtake
- [Rural Communities Rally Behind Kogi RAAMP, Pledge Full Protection of Road Infrastructure](https://stalliontimes.com/rural-communities-rally-behind-kogi-raamp-pledge-full-protection-of-road-infrastructure/) - The people of rural communities across Kogi State have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding the road infrastructure provided under the Kogi Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (KG-RAAMP), as the process of establishing community-based Road Maintenance Groups gathers momentum across project intervention areas. The development marks a significant step in RAAMP's sustainability strategy, which seeks
- [Police Debunk Viral Katsina Video, Identify Armed Men as Security Volunteers](https://stalliontimes.com/police-debunk-viral-katsina-video-identify-armed-men-as-security-volunteers/) - The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed as false and misleading claims circulating on social media that a police officer was seen interacting with armed bandits in Katsina State, clarifying that the individuals featured in the viral video are legitimate security volunteers supporting ongoing operations in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday by
- [2 Major Earthquakes Strike Northern Venezuela](https://stalliontimes.com/2-major-earthquakes-strike-northern-venezuela/) - Two major, back-to-back earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday, reducing buildings to rubble in the nearby capital of Caracas. An initial earthquake at about 6 p.m. Eastern time, a 7.2-magnitude foreshock, was followed less than a minute later by a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in the same area, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenters, which
- [France Confirms First Case of Ebola](https://stalliontimes.com/france-confirms-first-case-of-ebola/) - A doctor who traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo was being treated for Ebola at a hospital in France, French officials said Wednesday. The doctor was admitted to a special health facility and is in stable condition, the country's health ministry said in a statement. Health workers are tracing anyone who may have come
- [NAHCON Concludes 2026 Hajj Return Airlift, Commences Preparations for 2027 Hajj](https://stalliontimes.com/nahcon-concludes-2026-hajj-return-airlift-commences-preparations-for-2027-hajj/) - The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially concluded the return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise, with the final flight conveying pilgrims from Zamfara State expected to arrive in Nigeria today 23rd, June 2026. The completion of the return leg brings to a close
- [Sokoto Begins Emergency Repairs as Major Pipeline Rupture Disrupts Water Supply](https://stalliontimes.com/sokoto-begins-emergency-repairs-as-major-pipeline-rupture-disrupts-water-supply/) - Sokoto Begins Emergency Repairs as Major Pipeline Rupture Disrupts Water Supply Musa Na Allah, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has commenced emergency measures to restore potable water supply following the rupture of a major raw water pipeline linking the Kware Water Intake to the New Extension Water Treatment Plant, a development that has disrupted water
- [Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Establish State Police](https://stalliontimes.com/senate-passes-landmark-bill-to-establish-state-police/) - The Senate on Wednesday passed the landmark Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish state police across the federation, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s decades-long push to decentralise policing and tackle the country's worsening security challenges. The bill was approved after an extensive clause-by-clause consideration and secured the backing of more than two-thirds of senators
- [Kebbi APC Suspends State Chairman, Zuru LG Party Leader Over Alleged Infractions](https://stalliontimes.com/kebbi-apc-suspends-state-chairman-zuru-lg-party-leader-over-alleged-infractions/) - The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of its State Chairman, Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru, and the APC Chairman of Zuru Local Government Area, Hon. Aliyu Abubakar Abiola. In a statement signed by the State Party Secretary, Alhaji Sa’idu Muhammad Kimba, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi,
- [Wike, Power, Politics And The Thirst For Perpetual Influence; By Iduh Onah](https://stalliontimes.com/wike-power-politics-and-the-thirst-for-perpetual-influence-by-iduh-onah/) - THERE are governors, there are kingmakers, there are political godfathers, and then there are those rare figures who seem determined to occupy all three positions at once. In contemporary Nigerian politics, few personalities fit that description more comfortably than Nyesom Wike, former governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. To
- [CHRICED Unveils ‘Make It Count’ Project to Strengthen Independent Media, Human Rights Reporting](https://stalliontimes.com/chriced-unveils-make-it-count-project-to-strengthen-independent-media-human-rights-reporting/) - The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) on Wednesday unveiled the “Make It Count” Project, a new initiative aimed at strengthening independent media, promoting human rights reporting, and empowering citizens to play a more active role in Nigeria’s democratic process. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Catholic Secretariat in Abuja,
- [NDLEA Uncovers Another Industrial-scale Clandestine Meth Laboratory in Oyo Forest](https://stalliontimes.com/ndlea-uncovers-another-industrial-scale-clandestine-meth-laboratory-in-oyo-forest/) - Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have struck yet another decisive blow against transnational drug syndicates following the discovery and dismantling of a fortified, industrial-scale clandestine methamphetamine laboratory operated by a Nigerian-Mexican cartel deep within the forest of Tapa Village, Ibarapa North Local Government Area, Oyo State. The breakthrough comes barely four
- [Tamburawa Water Treatment Plant Modernization Continues as MPPPME Monitors Major Upgrade](https://stalliontimes.com/tamburawa-water-treatment-plant-modernization-continues-as-mpppme-monitors-major-upgrade/) - The Kano State Commissioner for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation (MPPPME), Comrade Nura Iro Ma’aji Sumaila, has inspected the ongoing multi-billion-naira modernization and rehabilitation of the Tamburawa Water Treatment Plant, a key project of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration aimed at restoring reliable and sustainable water supply across the Kano metropolis. The project is
- [Niger State Backs Niger Flickers Hockey Team Ahead of 2026 Super League](https://stalliontimes.com/niger-state-backs-niger-flickers-hockey-team-ahead-of-2026-super-league/) - Niger State Government has finalised arrangements and reaffirmed its full support for the Niger Flickers Hockey Team as they prepare for the 2026 Nigeria Hockey Super League. Governor Umaru Bago, popularly referred to as the “Farmer Governor,” received members of the team at the Niger State Governor’s Lodge, where he assured them of the government’s
- [Africa Launches the First Pan-African Pact for Insurance Inclusion](https://stalliontimes.com/africa-launches-the-first-pan-african-pact-for-insurance-inclusion/) - Faced with a major paradox representing nearly 19% of the world's population while accounting for less than 1% of global insurance premiums, African insurance stakeholders are mobilizing. From July 6 to 8, 2026, the Federation of African National Insurance Companies (FANAF) will organize the General Assembly on Insurance for All at the Sofitel Hotel in Cotonou, Benin,
- [From Learning to Earning: Presentation of National Framework for Enhancing Graduates' Employability in Libya](https://stalliontimes.com/from-learning-to-earning-presentation-of-national-framework-for-enhancing-graduates-employability-in-libya/) - The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, together with the Ministry of Technical and Vocational Education, the Ministry of Labour and Rehabilitation, the European Union, and Expertise France, officially announced the completion of the National Framework for Enhancing Graduates’ Employability in Libya, establishing a unified national reference to address the persistent challenge of translating education
- [DNA Test Result Confirms Previously Unidentified Body to be Late Journalist Pelumi Onifade](https://stalliontimes.com/dna-test-result-confirms-previously-unidentified-body-to-be-late-journalist-pelumi-onifade/) - It was an emotional scene on Tuesday at the Coroner's Court investigating the death of Mr Pelumi Onifade, a young journalist with Gboah TV, who was reportedly shot and arrested while covering the #EndSARS protests on 24 October 2020, as a DNA test result presented to the Court by the Lagos State DNA and Forensic
- [South African Prisons Open Art Galleries to Showcase Inmates' Work](https://stalliontimes.com/south-african-prisons-open-art-galleries-to-showcase-inmates-work/) - When most people think of prison, they picture steel bars, locked gates, and lost freedom. But at a correctional facility in Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city, visitors are greeted by something unexpected: an art gallery. The exhibition of inmates' artwork is part of the country’s effort to reduce repeat offending through rehabilitation programs behind bars.
- [Peru Right-wing Presidential Hopeful Appears Poised to Win Runoff](https://stalliontimes.com/peru-right-wing-presidential-hopeful-appears-poised-to-win-runoff/) - Peru's right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori built what may be an unassailable lead on Tuesday as vote counting for the runoff election entered its final stages, official figures showed. With 99.86 percent of ballots tallied, Fujimori held 50.12 percent of the vote, a margin of just over 43,000 over her leftist rival Roberto Sanchez, according
- [IGP Bans Unauthorized Social Media Use by Police Officers, Orders Strict Enforcement](https://stalliontimes.com/igp-bans-unauthorized-social-media-use-by-police-officers-orders-strict-enforcement/) - Isiyaku Ahmed The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed all personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to refrain from engaging in unauthorized social media activities that are capable of undermining the integrity, professionalism, and public image of the Force. CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, the Force spokesperson, in a statement on
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- [Mutfwang Receives NYSC DG, Assures Corps Members of Safety in Plateau](https://stalliontimes.com/mutfwang-receives-nysc-dg-assures-corps-members-of-safety-in-plateau/) - Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state, pledging continued support for the scheme as a vital tool for national integration and development. The governor gave the assurance on Monday while receiving the Director-General of the
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