The attention of National Update has been drawn to certain factual inaccuracies in our earlier publication titled “Jigawa N827m Security Gift Sparks Procurement Scandal”, which alleged irregularities in the procurement of 10 Toyota Hilux vehicles by the Jigawa State Government. In light of this development, we have withdrawn the story from all our platforms. We sincerely regret any misinformation or inconvenience the report may have caused. We remain firmly committed to upholding the highest standards of accuracy, fairness, and responsible journalism. Management National Update
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**From calcium carbide to sniper, lawmakers declare food safety crisis a national emergency From roadside fruit stalls to open-air meat markets, a deadly threat hides in plain sight on Nigerian plates. Fruits forced to ripen with calcium carbide, meat softened with paracetamol, grains preserved with sniper insecticide, and cassava soaked in bleach or detergent — these alarming practices, uncovered by a Senate investigation, have jolted the nation’s conscience. Declaring the situation a “public health emergency”, the Senate on Wednesday moved to amend existing laws and impose stiffer penalties on anyone using toxic chemicals in food production or processing across the…
***Moves to end culture of silence, restore trust in Nigeria’s campuses In a bold move against abuse of power in Nigeria’s universities, the Senate on Wednesday passed a landmark bill prescribing up to 14 years’ imprisonment for lecturers who sexually harass students. The passage of the Sexual Harassment of Students (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2025 marked a defining moment in the fight against sexual exploitation in tertiary institutions — a long-ignored issue now squarely confronted by lawmakers. Moved by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), the bill seeks to dismantle what he described as a “culture of coercion and…
***Police confirm serial robbery operation in Ibado-Akpacha community. By Friday Idachaba Lokoja Gunmen suspected to be bandits have invaded Ibado-Akpacha community in Omala Local Government of Kogi state killing two inhabitants with the third victim escaping with bullet wounds. According to reliable source from the community, the attack was reportedly carried out between Tuesday night and early hours of Wednesday. The victims of the attack whose names could not be ascertained immediately were said to be local coal miners who relocated to the village two years ago to partake in coal mining activities in the community. The source added that…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse A civic group under the aegis of the Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin-Hausa Coalition for Development (HAKCOD) has faulted the decision of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to initiate legal action against the leadership of the National Assembly, describing the move as “baseless and unfair.” HAKCOD, in a statement signed by its chairman, Comrade Abubakar Maje Ahmed, and made available to National Update in Dutse, expressed concern over what it called the “recurring misinterpretation” of comments attributed to Hon. Usman Kamfani Auyo, the lawmaker representing Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin-Hausa Federal Constituency. According to the group, the controversy traces back to August…
By Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko Hate him or like him, erstwhile Vice President of the United States of America Mr. Dick Cheney, was a man of global impacts. His sojourn on the planet earth is remarkable and eventful and not even mortality can perish the large volumes of milestones that he etched on the sands of time whilst he towered so tall as a political maverick in the World’s greatest democracy: USA. The Guardian of London saw him thus: “Dick Cheney, the divisive US vice-president under George W Bush who helped lead the country into a disastrous invasion of Iraq, died…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the Edo State Government, accusing it of gross negligence and failure to protect its citizens following the death of Emmanuel Alabi, a junior seminarian who reportedly died in kidnappers’ captivity months after his abduction. In a strongly worded statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA said Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration failed to deploy effective security mechanisms to rescue the victim or neutralize the kidnappers who have terrorized parts of the state with impunity. According to media reports, grief has engulfed Ivianokpodi community in Etsako East Local Government…
Kogi State is set for a major boost in grassroots healthcare delivery as Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo prepares to commission 80 newly revitalized Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state — the first phase of a sweeping modernization drive launched in April 2024. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, the governor will perform the flag-off ceremony on Friday at the Old Market PHC in Lokoja, signaling the beginning of a statewide exercise to transform rural health facilities into fully functional, patient-friendly centres equipped to meet the needs of local communities. Governor Ododo, who personally inspected…
By Umar Muhammed, Lafia In a decisive move to ease the perennial traffic gridlock along the Karu–Mararaba axis, the Nasarawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to completing two major flyovers and an underpass before the end of Governor Abdullahi Sule’s tenure in 2027. The state government recently secured Federal Government approval for the construction of the projects in Mararaba, Karu Local Government Area. Mr. Peter Ahemba, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Affairs, disclosed this at a bimonthly press briefing in Lafia, the state capital. Ahemba explained that the Sule administration had earmarked funds for the project…
By Abdelghaffar Amoka Abdelmalik I was about finishing my second term as the Director of Equipment Maintenance and Development Centre (EMDC), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and wanted to proceed on a sabbatical after the four-year administrative responsibility. I always find National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to be an interesting Agency and wish to spend some time at the Agency on reseach. I forwarded an application to be hired for a sabbatical appointment. I had thought that I would be assigned to Abuja when hired. Contrary to my expectation, when I recieved the appointment letter, I was posted…