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CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO MAL. (DR.) IDRIS MUHAMMAD LOKO ON HIS 34 YEARS OF MERITORIOUS SERVICE AS SECRETARY, NASARAWA EMIRATE COUNCIL The Management and Staff of Ideal Reporters heartily congratulate Mal. (Dr.) Idris Muhammad Loko on the remarkable milestone of his 34th year of dedicated service as Secretary of the Nasarawa Emirate Council and as the longest-serving secretary within traditional institutions in Nasarawa State. Your decades of unwavering commitment, loyalty, and exceptional service to the Nasarawa Emirate stand as a testament to your competence, integrity, and outstanding administrative ability. Serving diligently under three successive Emirs of Nasarawa reflects the immense confidence and respect you have earned throughout the years. Beyond your distinguished role within the Emirate Council, your contributions to journalism, local administration, traditional institution building, and community development remain highly commendable.  Your wealth of exper...

Nigerian Army Arrests Suspected TikTok Bandit Sule Yellow After Alleged Ransom Collection A suspected bandit identified as Sule Ibrahim Yellow, popularly known on TikTok as “Sule Yellow,” has reportedly been arrested by troops of the Nigerian Army during an intelligence-led operation. Security sources disclosed that the suspect was intercepted while allegedly returning to a forest hideout after collecting ransom payments from relatives of a kidnapped victim. Sule Yellow had reportedly gained attention on social media, particularly on TikTok, where videos linked to his account frequently surfaced online showing displays of cash and content allegedly associated with bandit activities. According to reports, security operatives tracked the suspect’s movement before carrying out the operation that led to his arrest. Authorities are also said to be intensifying efforts to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal network linked to him. The development has generated wid...

One Year After Mokwa Flood Tragedy, Victims Still Await Relief, Accountability It has been one year since the devastating flood disaster that struck Mokwa in Niger State, leaving behind one of the darkest humanitarian tragedies in recent Nigerian history. The flood, which claimed hundreds of lives and displaced thousands of residents, continues to cast a painful shadow over survivors and grieving families who say they are yet to recover from the catastrophe. The tragedy destroyed homes, livelihoods, and entire families within hours. Survivors still recount heartbreaking moments from that day, parents losing children, children losing parents, and many victims buried without proper dignity due to the scale of the disaster. In some cases, entire family lineages were wiped out by the floodwaters. Despite the nationwide sympathy and generous interventions that followed, concerns are growing over the condition of many victims one year later. Several affected families reportedly r...

Kano Emerges Best State To Raise A Family In Nigeria — SBM Intelligence Report Kano State has been ranked as the best state in Nigeria to raise a family, according to a new report released by SBM Intelligence, a socio-political and economic research firm. The report, titled “Where Nigerian Families Actually Thrive,” assessed living conditions and quality of life across eight states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between January and May 2026. According to the findings, Kano emerged top in the overall ranking due to its strong performance in affordability, safety, electricity supply, and access to childcare services. The study was based on two separate surveys — a Quality of Life Survey involving 442 respondents and a Power Survey conducted among 191 participants. Researchers examined key indicators affecting family wellbeing, including healthcare, education, housing affordability, income levels, infrastructure, electricity supply, security, and general living condit...

One Year After: Remembering The Enduring Legacy Of HRH Alh. Halilu Bala Usman, Osu Ajiri Of Edegye Chiefdom His Royal Highness, Alh. Halilu Bala Usman, the Osu Ajiri of Edegye Chiefdom, may have departed this world on May 25, 2025, but his remarkable legacy remains deeply etched in the hearts of his people and countless others whose lives he touched across Nigeria. The news of his demise after a protracted illness threw Edegye Chiefdom into mourning. It was a painful loss not only to the traditional institution, but also to the political, educational and humanitarian landscape of Nasarawa State and beyond. One year after his transition to eternity, the memories of his selfless service, wisdom and fatherly guidance continue to resonate strongly among the people. Alh. Halilu Bala Usman lived a life defined by service, humility and compassion. His distinguished public service career saw him occupy several strategic positions with dignity and excellence. He served as former Com...

Northern Nigeria’s Education Crisis: Dan Bello’s School Renovations Shine Light On Decades Of Neglect The growing concerns over the collapse of public education in Northern Nigeria have again come to the forefront following renewed intervention efforts by popular activist and humanitarian, Bello Galadanchi, widely known as Dan Bello. Dan Bello recently unveiled another renovated public school project, drawing widespread reactions from Nigerians who see the effort as both a commendable intervention and a reflection of the deep neglect facing the education sector, especially across many northern states. For years, stakeholders have lamented the deteriorating condition of public schools in the North — from dilapidated classrooms and leaking roofs to overcrowded learning environments lacking furniture, toilets, clean water, and teaching materials. In several communities, pupils are forced to study under trees or inside unsafe structures unfit for learning. Observers say the sit...