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Insecurity: Mattawale vows to demolish houses harbouring informants, weapon suppliers. 

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By Ahmed Attahir Gusau

 

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has vowed to demolish any house that is harbouring informants and weapon suppliers in the state.

Governor Mattawale made this known while responding to the Sokoto State governor, Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal who was in Gusau to commiserate with the government and people over the recent bandits’ attack in some parts of the state.

Governor Matawalle said he has instructed for serious punitive measures including the demolition of any house where informants, weapons suppliers and people who are aiding banditry activities in the State.

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In a statement issued by the Director-General Media and enlightenment  Mallam Yusuf Idris Gusau, on Wednesday, said the action became necessary in order to fully address the resurgence of armed banditry activities in some parts of the state which is being aided by the people who are living mostly in the cities and providing information to the bandits in the forest.

He further said the activities of the informants is creating a lot of problems in the ongoing fight against banditry in the state and called for the support of citizens in the state in order to win the fight.

He also urged traditional rulers in the state to keep vigil and monitor the activities of landlords in giving out houses for rent, directing them to report any suspicious movement to security agencies for immediate action.

The governor explained that if actions like monitoring movements of suspicious characters are taken seriously, the killing of innocent souls will reduce significantly in the state.

Earlier on, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of sokoto State said he was in Gusau, the State capital to commiserate with the government and people over the recent unfortunate killing of innocent souls in some of the state which he described as “devastating and tragic.”

Tambuwal noted that killings of innocent souls is a serious calamity which he prayed for the repose of the souls of those who were lost during the attacks.

Governor Tambuwal said they were happy with the kind efforts taken by Matawalle in handling banditry activities which decimated killings and other crimes since the coming of Matawalle’s administration and will not accept the sudden sad resurgence of the banditry.

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DSS Arraigns former AGF Abubakar Malami, Son on Terrorism Financing Charges

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday arraigned a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, alongside his son, Abdulazeez Malami, before the Federal High Court in Abuja.

They face a five-count charge bordering on terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms.

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Justice Joyce Abdumalik presided over the arraignment, as reported by Channels Television.

The arraignment follows the recent grant of bail to the former minister, his wife, and son by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a separate, ongoing money laundering case.

The court proceedings will determine the next steps in this new case as the charges are heard.

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Exam Malpractice Soars by 32% in 2025 NECO SSCE; Supervisors, Centres Blacklisted

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially announced the results of the 2025 External Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).

The Registrar, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, made the announcement at the Council’s headquarters in Minna, outlining key statistics, performance highlights, and concerning trends in examination malpractice.

He said that sixteen subjects were examined and a total of 96,979 candidates registered for the examination.

This figure comprises 51,823 male candidates, representing 53.43 percent, and 45,156 female candidates, representing 46.56 percent.

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He stated that 95,160 candidates eventually sat for the examination. Of this number, 93,425 candidates sat for English Language, out of which 73,167 candidates, representing 78.32 percent, obtained credit and above.

Similarly, 93,330 candidates sat for Mathematics, with 85,256 candidates, representing 91.35 percent, securing credit and above.

According to him, 68,166 candidates, representing 71.63 percent, obtained five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics.

The Registrar further disclosed that 82,082 candidates, representing 86.26 percent, recorded five credits and above irrespective of English Language and Mathematics.

He revealed that 9,016 candidates were booked for various forms of examination malpractice, indicating an increase of 31.7 percent compared to the 6,160 cases recorded in 2024.

Professor Wushishi also announced that five supervisors—two from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and one each from Kano, Adamawa, and Ondo States, were recommended for blacklisting for aiding and abetting examination malpractice.

In addition, four centres two from Niger State and one each from Yobe and Kano States found to have been involved in whole-centre malpractice were recommended for de-recognition.

Professor Wushishi reaffirmed NECO’s commitment to upholding the integrity of the national examination system and cautioned candidates and officials against engaging in malpractice.

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Governor Yusuf Approves Automatic Employment for Kano Indigene Doctors Working In Neighbouring States

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Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved automatic employment for qualified medical doctors who are indigenes of the state but currently working in neighbouring states. The initiative is aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery in Kano’s secondary health facilities and encouraging doctors to return home to serve their communities.

In a statement signed by Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, and released by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Information, Ibrahim Adam, the government confirmed that the employment package comes with full implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS), in line with federal standards. Importantly, doctors will retain the same grade level they attained with their previous employers, ensuring continuity in career progression.

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The Governor also announced additional incentives, including access to the Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) and opportunities for in-house residency training in key specialties such as:
– Internal Medicine
– Family Medicine
– Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
– Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Dr. Nagoda emphasized that more incentives would follow, underscoring the administration’s commitment to improving healthcare services and retaining skilled professionals within the state.

Eligible doctors are urged to report immediately to the Kano State Hospitals Management Board Headquarters for documentation and absorption into the system.

The Special Adviser on information Ibrahim Adam added that the policy reflects Governor Yusuf’s broader vision of revitalizing Kano’s healthcare sector, addressing manpower shortages, and ensuring that residents have access to quality medical care.

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