• Director Dismissed: The university’s Governing Council has dismissed Isah Yusuf Tsafe, the Director of ICT, following findings of gross misconduct, negligence, and failure to account for university assets.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Staff Demotion: In an additional disciplinary move, ICT staff member Abdullahi Mohammed Adamu was demoted by one grade level and is barred from any promotions for the next five years. This penalty stems from his unauthorized involvement in admission-related activities and engaging in financial transactions with the parents of admission seekers.

  • Asset Recovery: Management has been instructed by the Council to either recover the university property involved in these cases or surcharge the responsible individuals for the value of the assets.

  • Commitment to Accountability: These actions were announced by Jamilu Magaji, the Head of Information and Public Relations, as part of the Council’s efforts to enforce discipline, merit, and professionalism throughout the institution.

In a decisive operation on June 27, troops from Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, successfully neutralized two suspected Lakurawa terrorists in the Sabarumawa area of Kebbi State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Lt.-Col. Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force, announced in a statement on Sunday that the operation was prompted by actionable intelligence regarding an impending attack on the Sabarumawa community. Responding rapidly, soldiers from the Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion 7 established a tactical ambush along the terrorists’ projected route.

When the insurgents encountered the ambush, they were met with superior firepower. The intense firefight caused the remaining terrorists to flee into the nearby forest, leaving two of their members neutralized. During the operation, the troops secured two AK-47 rifles, two magazines, 143 rounds of ammunition, and a motorcycle.

Lt.-Col. Danja reiterated that Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains dedicated to dismantling criminal networks and protecting citizens across the North-West. He further encouraged the public to continue providing security agencies with timely intelligence to bolster counter-terrorism efforts in the region.

The Presidency has stepped forward to defend First Lady Remi Tinubu following criticism of her recent suggestion that Nigerians engage in small-scale businesses, such as selling roasted corn or bean cake (akara). Some members of the public had previously challenged the First Lady to involve her own family in such ventures in response to her comments.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a recent interview on the Mic-On podcast, Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, offered his perspective:

• Dare shared his own personal experience, noting that his mother supported his upbringing by selling akara, oranges, and bananas in Jos, Plateau State, and emphasized that there is no shame in such labor.

• He highlighted the importance of Nigeria’s informal sector, noting that the resilience of these small-scale entrepreneurs continues to support the nation’s economy.

• He defended the legitimacy and significance of small businesses, such as the sale of akara and kuli-kuli, which are prevalent across the country, including in the North.

• Regarding the First Lady’s intent, Dare clarified that her core message was to encourage citizens to pursue some form of entrepreneurial activity rather than remaining idle.