A fresh controversy over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity has drawn attention to alleged links between influential individuals and notorious bandit networks, after a man identified as Hassan publicly named a northern senator in connection with claims involving wanted bandit kingpin Dogo Gide. Hassan’s allegations, which have circulated widely online, have not been established by a court. […]
ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assertion that Northern Nigeria stands to be the biggest beneficiary of his administration’s economic reforms has triggered a sharp disagreement among major Northern interest groups, exposing a wider debate over whether Nigeria’s improving macroeconomic indicators are translating into meaningful gains for ordinary citizens. While the presidency and the All […]
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The Jigawa State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Buji Local Government Area, Najibullahi Falalu Tukur, following allegations of gross misconduct and misappropriation of public funds. The suspension was announced during plenary after lawmakers adopted the recommendations of the House Committee on Local Government concerning the allegations against the council chairman. The development […]
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Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has predicted a major improvement in President Bola Tinubu’s electoral fortunes in Kaduna in the 2027 presidential election, saying the president could receive between 70 and 80 per cent of votes cast in the state. Sani made the projection during an interview with Channels Television while discussing the emerging political […]
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has intensified preparations for the 2027 general elections after its vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, led the coordination and formal submission of the party’s candidates across the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory. Kwankwaso presented the names of the candidates to NDC National Leader and former Bayelsa State […]
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The Kebbi State Government has intensified efforts to address emerging security concerns after Governor Nasir Idris convened an emergency meeting with key stakeholders responsible for maintaining law and order across the state. The high-level meeting focused on assessing the current security landscape, identifying potential threats, and reinforcing collaboration among security agencies to improve public safety […]
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The Yobe State Police Command has arrested four suspects in separate criminal investigations involving the alleged theft of a goat, assault, criminal conspiracy, and the recovery of stolen building materials worth millions of naira. The latest operations, carried out in Damaturu, highlight ongoing efforts by security agencies in Yobe State to respond quickly to reported […]
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Heavy rainfall has triggered flash flooding across several communities in Yobe State, leaving many families displaced and causing significant damage to residential properties as emergency officials continue to assess the full extent of the disaster. The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) confirmed that the flooding followed intense rainfall recorded in different parts of the […]
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As political conversations around Nigeria’s 2027 general election continue to gather momentum, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has argued that the opposition still faces a major challenge in securing widespread support across Northern Nigeria. Speaking during a public event in Kano over the weekend, Ganduje maintained that the […]
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Rescue Teams Search for Survivors After Boat Accident in Ringim Emergency responders and local volunteers are continuing rescue operations in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State following a tragic canoe accident that has left at least 30 people feared dead, according to preliminary reports. The incident happened on Sunday evening at Malamawar Yandutse village, […]
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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has revealed that armed bandits once abducted his brothers and demanded a ransom of ₦300 million, but he refused to negotiate or make any payment, arguing that paying kidnappers only fuels more criminal activities. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, the governor said the incident reinforced his long-standing position against […]
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Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has expressed a strong position against offering leniency to bandits involved in violent crimes, describing them as terrorists who have caused severe damage to communities through killings and abductions. The governor made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday, where he discussed insecurity and […]
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Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has emphasized that Northern Nigeria holds the key to resolving the nation’s challenges. Speaking at a National Political Consultative Group meeting in Abuja, which included notable figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Obi highlighted the North’s potential as Nigeria’s greatest asset. He attributed the region’s issues […]
