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Zamfara Killings: Former Senator Marafa Calls for Unified Effort Against Worsening Banditry Crisis

Former Senator Kabir Garba Marafa, who once represented Zamfara Central Senatorial District, has expressed profound grief over the recent spate of violent attacks carried out by armed bandits in Zauma community located in Bukkuyum Local Government Area, as well as parts of Shinkafi Local Government Area in Zamfara State. These deadly incidents have tragically resulted […]

Sheik Jingir Warns Tinubu: Support Hinges on Retaining Shettima for 2027 Re-Election Bid

Prominent Islamic scholar and National Chairman of the Ulama Council of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheik Sani Yahaya Jingir, has issued a clear warning regarding the 2027 presidential elections. He declared that his continued support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would be conditional on the president maintaining Vice President Kashim Shettima as his […]

Zamfara Government Vows to Keep Pursuing Bandit Leader Turji After Landmark Security Victory

In a significant development in the ongoing fight against armed criminal gangs in northwestern Nigeria, the Zamfara State Government has announced a decisive win against notorious bandits following a well-coordinated security operation conducted earlier this week. The statement was made public by Alhaji Ahmad Manga, Special Adviser on Security Matters to Governor Dauda Lawal, during […]

Barau Jibrin Declares Unwavering Loyalty to Tinubu, Vows to Follow Presidential Directive in 2027

Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has firmly expressed his unwavering commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating clearly that he would comply with any directive from the President, especially concerning the 2027 presidential race. His statement comes amid increasing speculation over potential choices for Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 presidential election. Jibrin’s name has […]

Gov Hope Uzodinma Details 18-Month Scorecard Before Imo Lawmakers

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has formally presented a comprehensive performance review of his administration’s achievements over the last 18 months of his second term to the Imo State House of Assembly. The governor used this platform to reaffirm his commitment to building a progressive and economically viable state. While addressing the legislators on […]

IBBU Lapai Shut Down Indefinitely Over Rising Insecurity and Student’s Death

The Niger State Government has officially ordered the immediate shutdown of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, in response to intensifying security concerns in and around the institution. This directive was made public on Wednesday in Minna, the state capital, by Abubakar Usman, who serves as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The closure […]

Taraba Police Begin Manhunt for Suspects Behind Brutal Killing of Fulani Herder in Wukari Forest

The Taraba State Police Command has officially commenced a detailed investigation into the horrifying murder of a 29-year-old Fulani herder, Nura Umaru, whose lifeless body was recently discovered in a dense forest close to Rafin Kada in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. Reports reaching Zagazola Makama reveal that Umaru had vanished on June […]

Tinubu Scores High in Political Tactics but Fails in National Governance – SDP’s Adewole Adebayo

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, asserting that while the president excels at political strategy, his performance in actual governance is deeply disappointing. During an interview with Vanguard, Adebayo questioned the potential legacy Tinubu would leave behind, considering his low scorecard […]

20 Nigerian Soldiers Killed, Numerous Bandits Eliminated in Deadly Niger State Attack

A tragic armed confrontation between suspected bandits and Nigerian security forces has led to the deaths of at least 20 military personnel, with many of the armed assailants also neutralized during the intense exchange of fire in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. Two Separate Communities Attacked Hours Apart The violent incident reportedly took […]

Colombian Army Rescues 57 Soldiers Held Hostage by Civilians in Rebel-Controlled Cauca Region

In a bold and strategically executed mission, the Colombian Army successfully rescued 57 of its personnel who had been detained by local civilians in southern Cauca, a volatile zone notorious for rebel activity and narcotics operations. The soldiers had been held hostage since the weekend in an operation suspected to be linked to dissident rebel […]

17 Nigerian Soldiers Killed in Deadly Terrorist Ambush in Niger State, Army Confirms

The Nigerian Army has officially confirmed the tragic loss of 17 soldiers in a brutal terrorist ambush on a military base situated in Bangi, within the Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. This confirmation follows a wave of online reports that surfaced a day earlier, highlighting a surprise terrorist attack that claimed the lives […]

President Tinubu’s Visit Locks Down Lafia as He Commissions Nasarawa Development Projects

Lafia, the administrative hub of Nasarawa State, experienced a complete shutdown on Wednesday following the high-profile visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The President arrived to officially inaugurate major infrastructure developments undertaken by Governor Abdullahi Sule’s administration. Despite the absence of any formally declared public holiday, schools across the city, both public and private, were […]

Transfer Update: Arsenal Submits £9.3 Million Offer for Brentford’s Christian Norgaard

Arsenal Football Club has officially submitted a £9.3 million transfer bid to acquire Brentford’s defensive midfielder, Christian Norgaard, according to reports from the UK Mirror. The North London club is actively seeking to reinforce its midfield unit ahead of the 2025/2026 campaign, and Norgaard has emerged as a financially viable target with Premier League experience […]