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 In a remarkable show of compassion and community service, the Private Humanitarian and Poverty Reduction Group is set to extend its outreach to widows in Angwan Rukuba today, 26th Oct. 2026. The initiative aims to bring relief, empowerment, and hope to widows who have been struggling with economic hardship and social neglect. This visit is part of the group’s broader mission to alleviate poverty and restore dignity to vulnerable individuals and families across communities. The outreach program will feature the distribution of essential food items, household supplies, and financial support, alongside motivational talks and counseling sessions. According to the organizers, the goal is not only to meet immediate needs but also to create pathways for long-term self-reliance through skill acquisition and microenterprise support . This effort, according to the group, is part of their modest contribution to augment the strides of notable figures such as Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda , whose gr...

 Meet The new Chief of Army Staff Major General Waidi Shaibu is a Nigerian Army officer who recently served as the Theatre Commander of Operation HADIN KAI, with a focus on counter-terrorism in the northeast.  He handed over command in April 2025 and is proceeding to the Defence Space Agency in Abuja. During his tenure as Theatre Commander, his forces neutralized over 567 terrorists, recovered significant arms and ammunition, and rescued over 2,225 civilians.  Key roles and career highlights Theatre Commander, Operation HADIN KAI: Served as the Theatre Commander of Operation HADIN KAI, leading counter-insurgency efforts in the northeast.  General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division: Before his appointment as Theatre Commander, he was the GOC of 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 of Operation HADIN KAI.  Other previous roles: Also served as the Deputy Commandant/Director of Studies at the National Defence College in Abuja.  Operation HADIN KAI achievements: ...

In a renewed drive to restore Plateau State’s reputation as Nigeria’s “water bed,” the Managing Director of the Jos Water Services Corporation, Engr. Appolos Samchi, is leading a quiet but profound revolution. When members of the Mangu Journalists Forum, alongside our team from NEWS HUB NG, paid a courtesy visit to Engr. Samchi at his office in Jos, it was more than a familiarization meeting—it became a revelation of how much transformation has already taken place under his watch. Engr. Samchi, who assumed leadership at a time when the corporation was struggling with outdated infrastructure and low public confidence, has since repositioned the organization into a dynamic and technology-driven service agency. Restoring Aging Infrastructure One of the standout achievements of Engr. Samchi’s administration is securing a major grant for the rehabilitation of the Yakubu Gowon Dam, a 50-year-old facility that has long required urgent attention. Similarly, the Yelwa Dam, which had been out of...

 Human rights activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore was apprehended on Thursday inside the premises of the Federal High Court in Abuja by armed policemen. Sowore had reportedly attended court for proceedings when officers moved in and took him into custody.  A close associate revealed that the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory had previously issued an invitation to Sowore, although the arrest happened suddenly and without an explicit prior warning. At this stage, details regarding specific charges or the next steps for Sowore’s case have not been publicly disclosed.

  A national leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr. Ibrahim Mani, has asserted that voter defections alone cannot determine the outcome of elections. Addressing concerns about continual defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC), he insisted that such shifts do not automatically translate into success at the ballot box.  Mani explained the ADC’s confidence despite losing members to other parties: he believes that electoral victory requires more than numbers—it demands effective organisation, grassroots mobilisation and strong policy appeal. He claimed the APC’s influx of defectors “does not intimidate” the ADC and maintained that the party will contest upcoming elections with conviction. He further emphasised that while defections are a feature of Nigeria’s political scene, they should not overshadow the significance of credible nomination processes, voter education and public trust. For Mani, parties must focus on building lasting relationships with voter...

  Nnamdi Kanu , the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), appeared today at the Federal High Court, Abuja to open his defence in the terrorism case filed by the federal government.  During the session, his senior legal team—including lead counsel Kanu Agabi, SAN , and other Senior Advocates—announced their withdrawal from the case. They stated that Kanu had opted to take over the conduct of his defence. Kanu confirmed in court that he would represent himself for the time being, declining the court’s offer of assigning new lawyers.  He then began orally challenging the jurisdiction of the court to try him, although the judge insisted the proceedings go forward. Kanu also informed the court that he intends to call 23 witnesses, divided into “ordinary but material” and “vital and compellable” witnesses under Section 232 of the Evidence Act . Among those he cited are prominent figures such as Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), Tukur Buratai (rtd), gove...

🚨 ALERT: Threat to Omoyele Sowore 🚨 Reports indicate there is a plan to arrest and rough-handle Omoyele Sowore this morning at the Federal High Court, Abuja . The DSS presence is heavy, and supporters have been prevented from accompanying Sowore to court. He is currently walking into the court with his detention bag, while his arrest is reportedly being planned within the next few hours. ✊🏾 Stay alert. Details soon.

  Abba Kabir Yusuf, Governor of Kano State, has dismissed reports of any split between him and his mentor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Speaking at a ceremony in Madobi to mark Kwankwaso’s 69th birthday, Yusuf described Kwankwaso as a “God-given leader” whose ideals continue to underpin governance in Kano. Yusuf addressed speculation that a faction within the party — known as “Abba Tsaya da Kafarka”, reportedly led by Baffa Bichi and Salisu Digol — was seeking to alter the power dynamics by promoting greater autonomy for the governor. He insisted such manoeuvres would not succeed. Reaffirming his commitment to the “Kwankwasiyya” movement, Yusuf pledged to uphold its values of discipline, service and good governance, and prayed for Kwankwaso’s long life and health so he may continue guiding their political journey. Analysts believe this renewed alliance is intended to soothe intra-party tensions ahead of the 2027 general electio...

  The Academic Staff Union of Universities has announced the suspension of its ongoing two-week warning strike . The National President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna , made this known in an ongoing press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. According to Piwuna, the decision stemmed from the meeting of the National Executive Council meeting which was held overnight and ended by 4:00 am on Wednesday. Piwuna noted that the union decided to embark on the strike due to the failure of the government to meet its demands on time. “We’ve had useful engagements with representatives of the government to consider the response to the draft renegotiation of the 2009 agreements . However, we are definitely not where we were prior to the commencement of the strike.