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By our reporter A few days after fire razed shops and goods estimated at multi-millions of Naira at Iweka Road, by Ochanja Market, Onitsha, another inferno today, March 28, gutted the multi-billion Naira Main Market in the ancient commercial hub. Wikipedia describes Onitsha Main Market as "the largest market in Africa based on geographical size and volume of goods." The fire, which was said to have started at a building about 6:20am, quickly spread to a nearby building even as its cause was yet unknown. Main Market is governed by one of the most revered traders' associations in Africa, Onitsha…

By John Bassey, Gusau In preparation for the forthcoming Eid el-Fitr celebration, Zamfara State Police Command has conducted a coordinated, confidence-building patrol and show of force across Gusau metropolis,the state capital. The operation involved tactical teams, divisional officers, and sister security agencies to ensure a secure environment for residents. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Danladi Muhammad, who took charge of the initiative, directed all Area Commanders to replicate the exercise within their jurisdictions to reinforce public safety and deter criminal activities before, during, and after the festivity, tentatively billed for early next week. The operation underscored the Command’s commitment to…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), HRH Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across the country to look out for the new moon of Shawwal 1446AH tomorrow, Saturday, March 29, 2025. In a statement signed and made available to journalists on Friday, March 28, by the Waziri of Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, who also serves as Chairman of the Sultanate Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, he said the sighting of the new moon will determine the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid el-Fitr, popularly…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has commended the fast transitioning of Enugu State into a digital economy, saying the South-East Nigerian state under Governor Peter Mbah was fast becoming a standard for tech-driven societies. This was even as Gov. Mbah restated his administration's preparedness to partner the Federal Government (FG) on a number of projects and initiatives to consolidate the gains of the past 22 months. The Minister spoke during a working visit to Enugu State Government House on Thursday,March 27. “Enugu is fast becoming a benchmark for how subnational governments…

By Idibia Gabriel, Kaduna Kaduna State Government said it has been making significant strides in transforming the state's primary healthcare (PHC) through a series of impactful initiatives. To bolster human capital, the State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved the immediate recruitment of 2,000 health personnel, comprising 1,800 permanent staff and 200 temporary staff. "This effort aims to enhance the state’s healthcare delivery system", according to statement anchored by a non-governmental organization (NGO), Kaduna Maternal Accountability Mechanism (KADMAM), led by Isah Gidado, who is the body's Co-chair. In addition, the Sani administration has established health Centers of Excellence in each of…

Fourteen-year-old Joseph Majesty Ojochegbe from Government Day Secondary School Karu has triumphed in the second season of Nigeria Info's "I Beg to Differ" competition! He walked away with the grand prize of one million naira after a nail-biting final against Helen Abu Francis. The students tackled the contentious topic, "Nigeria is the Giant of Africa," and a new segment called "The Nigerian Dream". The debate sparked lively discussions across Nigeria Info's social media platforms, proving just how passionate listeners were about the issues. A visibly excited Joseph described the experience as "thrilling and adventurous." Despite initial doubts, he gained confidence…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan The last lap of traditional rites (Oro Ipebi) for the Alaafin-elect, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, held last night at the Sango Shrine, Koso, Oyo town. A statement by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin of Oyo, Bode Durojaiye, said Alaafin Owoade was accompanied by members of the traditional council, the Oyo Mesi, princes and princesses from all the royal families, traditional religion priests, baales (village heads) and a cross section of residents of the town. It stated that the royal father slept over at the shrine where he would be crowned with…

By John Bassey, Gusau Police in Zamfara State, North West Nigeria, said they have neutralized a long-sought bandit kingpin, identified as Dan Isuhu Mudale, who had been terrorizing parts of the state as well as neighbouring states. A statement by Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the State Police Command, Yazid Abubakar, on Thursday night, March 27, disclosed this. Abubakar said Mudale was neutralized in a gun battle with police operatives. The statement read: "As part of the Zamfara State Police Command's efforts to rid the state of crime and restore confidence among its citizens, a joint operation was conducted…