The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has officially responded to the recent defection of Senator Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila to the All Progressives Congress (APC), labeling his exit as a positive turn for the party’s internal cohesion. Senator Kawu, a former Special Adviser to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, confirmed his switch to […]
Amid ongoing political defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), former Senate President Bukola Saraki has emphasized that there is no cause for concern. In a recent press statement, Saraki, who is also the Waziri of Ilorin, assured PDP supporters that the opposition party is undergoing a strategic […]
In a disturbing turn of events in Benue State, suspected armed herdsmen reportedly hijacked two commercial buses and kidnapped at least 19 passengers in the early hours of Thursday. The incident occurred in the Jor community, along the Adoka-Naka highway, located within Gwer West Local Government Area. According to eyewitnesses and local authorities, the attackers […]
In a devastating assault on Kogon Dutse village in the Old Muri district of Taraba State, a 30-year-old herdsman identified as Muazu Anaruwa was murdered by suspected armed bandits, who also made away with 40 cattle belonging to the victim’s family. According to verified information obtained by Zagazola Makama, the tragic event unfolded on April […]
Veteran Nigerian musician and social commentator, Daddy Showkey, has openly condemned the recent directive by Governor Umar Bago of Niger State instructing security personnel to apprehend individuals wearing dreadlocks. According to LMSINT MEDIA, the controversial order was issued by the governor during a high-level security meeting in Minna, the state capital, earlier this week. Governor […]
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully airlifted hundreds of Junior Airmen and Junior Airwomen from the Air Force Military School and the Air Force Girls Military School in Jos, transporting them to various locations across Nigeria. This airlift operation was part of a special mission focused on supporting NAF personnel and their families. In […]
In a significant policy shift, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the disbursement of Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) in cash for Nigerian pilgrims attending the 2025 Hajj. This move follows Vice President Kashim Shettima’s intervention. A statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, the vice president’s spokesperson, confirmed that the CBN’s decision overturns an earlier […]
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed grave concern over the alarming statistics of over 80,000 Nigerian women who lose their lives annually due to toxic smoke inhalation from traditional cooking practices, such as using firewood and kerosene stoves. During a recent stakeholders’ engagement on women’s access to clean energy in Abuja, the […]
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has officially inaugurated the new leadership of the Niger State Development Forum (NSDF), urging them to ensure that the state receives adequate compensation for its significant contributions to the creation of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Governor Bago emphasized the importance of advocating for Nigerlites working in federal […]
More than 100,000 residents in Istanbul were forced to spend the night outdoors, fearing potential aftershocks, following a powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck the city. The tremor, which occurred on Wednesday morning, originated in the Marmara Sea, just off the coast of Istanbul. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya addressed the press on Thursday, revealing that approximately […]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, recently met with protesting workers from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) in Abuja. The workers have been protesting due to inadequate working conditions. The key purpose of the meeting was to discuss the workers’ grievances, including the non-implementation of the new national minimum wage, the exclusion […]
Senator AbdulRahman Kawu Sumaila has stated that his commitment to the people of Southern Kano was the primary reason for his decision to leave the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). In an exclusive interview with BBC Hausa, Senator Sumaila clarified that his departure stemmed from his desire to secure more opportunities for growth and solutions […]
In a deeply troubling incident, seven operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and two civilians have been arrested following the alleged fatal shooting of a police officer identified as Michael Isuwa in Ibusa, located in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. Tragic Incident Unfolds in Delta The incident reportedly occurred on […]