At least 11 people have been killed after suspected bandits carried out a reprisal attack on communities in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State. Police said the attackers struck around midday on Sunday, invading Jeka da Kolo and Kwalgoro villages where they opened fire on residents before being...
By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Kurudu, Abuja, has declined jurisdiction to entertain a suit filed against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and others, seeking to restrain the Commission from carrying out its statutory investigative functions. The Applicants, Mr. Adediran Seyi and...
Fresh cracks have emerged within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) following the appointment of a 13-member interim National Working Committee (NWC) by the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) led by Senator Adolphus Wabara. The decision, which underscores the deepening leadership tussle within the opposition party, comes in the wake...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a fresh extension of deadlines for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for aspirants ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The party also revised its screening timetable, offering more flexibility to prospective candidates still completing their documentation. According...
Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has posted improved operational and financial performance in its Monthly Report Summary for March 2026, highlighting steady growth in oil and gas output alongside a sharp increase in profit. According to the report released on Monday, crude oil and condensate production climbed to...
Federal government has lauded the Victor Attah Airport in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State for setting the pace in the aviation sector following its launch of an international flights. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus keyamo who described the Airport as a transit hub, remarkably unique, and a...
A leading governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State and former Minister of Power, Engr. Saleh Mamman, has explained why he declined to attend a meeting convened by Governor Agbu Kefas at the Government House in Jalingo. Speaking to journalists on Monday, Mamman said his...
Borno State Arabic and Sangaya Education Board (BOSASEB), in collaboration with the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), has officially flagged off the second phase of the Huffaz Training and Certification Programme at Babagana Wakil Centre. The programme, which comprises of over 200 Huffaz for the 2026/2027...
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has carried out a major cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of several commissioners and his Chief of Staff, many of whom are preparing to contest elective positions. In a move aimed at ensuring continuity in governance, the governor approved the immediate redeployment of members...
International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, has called for urgent and sustained efforts to protect journalists in Nigeria, as it joined the global community to commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2026. The day, marked annually on May 3, was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1993 to...
An 83-year-old grandfather, Pa John Ofiel and a 78-year-old grandpa, Ogunjobi Samuel were among suspects arrested in ongoing nationwide crackdown on illicit drug traffickers and dealers by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has charged intending Muslim pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj to uphold national values that positively reflect Nigeria, and act as positive ambassadors of the country during their spiritual journeys. He described them as representatives of the country on the global stage who must portray...
Nigeria Police Force has dismissed an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Nuhu Usman, alongside four other officers over the unlawful killing of a suspect in Effurun, Delta State. Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, who confirmed the development on Sunday while addressing newsmen in Abuja, said the affected officers will...
Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and ex-Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have officially become members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s evolving opposition landscape. The duo were presented with membership cards shortly after a closed-door meeting with top figures of the party,...
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA in a series of operations conducted between 1–3 May 2026 in successfully neutralized 9 terrorists including 2 kingpins and recovered 4 AK-47 rifles , 9 motorcycles across Katsina and Zamfara States. Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Army / Sector...
Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud has called on Nigerian pilgrims embarking on the 2026 Hajj to uphold discipline, patience, and exemplary conduct as worthy ambassadors of the nation. Mahmoud made the call while speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the inaugural flight and...
As the international community marks World Press Freedom Day, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have called on the government of President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s state governors, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike to urgently ensure...
Manchester United are back in the UEFA Champions League after a 3-2 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, a result that also sealed a league double over their rivals for the first time in 10 years. It was a game that swung back and forth, with...
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has commended the Federal Government and troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) for their sustained offensive against insurgents, which has led to the rescue of some of the 416 abducted residents of Ngoshe village in Gwoza...