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target=_blank>BREAKING: Suicide bomber attacks mosque in Maiduguri
Many worshippers have been reported killed as suicide bomber detonated explosives at Gambarou Jumu’at mosque in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Some of the worshippers, who escaped the attack, said the assailants sneaked into the mosque and detonated the bomb during the Maghrib congregational prayer. “The bomber detonated when the first raka’at of the Maghrib
target=_blank>Kano Assembly members die hours apart
The Kano State House of Assembly has lost two of its members. The deceased lawmakers are Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo, who represented Ungogo Constituency, and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, who represented Kano Municipal Constituency. Both of them died on Wednesday. Ungogo’s death was announced by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s Special Adviser on Information, Ibrahim Adam. “May
target=_blank>Jos abattoir shut down over unhygienic practices
The Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) has shut down an abattoir located at Fillin-Ball community of Jos North Local Government Area of state. The agency described the abattoir as illegal and unhygienic, capable of causing harm to the public. Mr. Samuel Nathaniel, Director General of the agency, gave the order during an inspection
target=_blank>Efforts underway to rescue 28 travellers abducted in Plateau –Police
The Plateau State Police Command says efforts are underway to rescue 28 travellers kidnapped on their way from Zak community in Bashar District, Wase Local Government Area of the state. The victims, including men, women, and teenagers, were kidnapped on Sunday, while travelling to attend Maulud Nabbiy celebration in Sabon Layi village in the district.
target=_blank>After Daily Trust Report, warring Adamawa communities Sign Peace Accord
Barely nine days after Daily Trust reported the lingering crisis between Bachama and Chobo communities in Adamawa State, the warring neighbours have finally signed a peace accord. Daily Trust had reported the pronged tug of war, peaking at the ongoing court cases, and traditional mediation process, which had made several peace dialogues failed in the
target=_blank>PDP leaders consider Saraki’s model for crisis resolution
Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are reportedly considering a return to the reconciliation model earlier proposed by former Senate President Bukola Saraki to resolve the crisis that has polarised the party. Sources in the party’s two factions said the renewed interest in the Saraki formula followed correspondence from the Independent National Electoral Commission
target=_blank>Reps panel to conclude tax laws ‘alterations’ probe soon
The House of Representatives Adhoc Committee investigating alleged discrepancies in the gazetted Tax Reform Acts has resolved to conclude its assignment and submit its report to the House within the shortest possible time. The committee, chaired by Muktar Aliyu Betara (Borno, APC) met for the first time on Tuesday, December 23, to deliberate on a
target=_blank>Atiku: Tinubu playing politics with Supreme Court Judgement on LG autonomy
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately kickstart the implementation of the local government autonomy delivered by the Supreme Court. Atiku in a post on his social media platforms on Wednesday accused President Tinubu of playing politics with the Supreme Court judgement, saying that his refusal to act
target=_blank>Soldiers foil kidnap attempt, rescue 24 travellers in Benue
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have reportedly foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Otukpo–Enugu Expressway in Benue State, rescuing 24 passengers and forcing the assailants to flee. Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu, in a statement on Wednesday, noted that the incident occurred around 10:00pm on December
target=_blank>Shops destroyed as fire guts Jos Main market
A fire outbreak on Tuesday night at Terminus Market in Jos, the Plateau State capital, destroyed about 25 shops, traders and market officials have confirmed. Witnesses said firefighters from both the Federal Fire Service and the Plateau State Fire Service responded promptly and were able to contain the blaze before it spread to other sections
target=_blank>Bomb explosion kills worshippers inside Maiduguri market mosque
Several worshippers were killed on Tuesday when an explosive device went off inside a mosque at Gamborun Market in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The explosion occurred while worshippers were observing prayers, triggering panic and confusion within the densely populated market area. Eyewitnesses told Zagazola Malala that the blast ripped through part of the mosque,
Bomb explosion kills worshippers inside Maiduguri market mosque
target=_blank>BREAKING: Many feared dead as bomb explodes in Borno
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have detonated an improvised explosive device, IED, at a Juma’at Mosque in Gamboru Ward, around the Customs area in the heart of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The incident occurred on Wednesday while Muslim worshippers were observing the Maghrib prayer. At The time of filing this report, information on the incident
BREAKING: Many feared dead as bomb explodes in Borno
target=_blank>Gov Mbah signs N1.62trn Enugu 2026 budget into law, says N870bn IGR target realisable
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has signed the Enugu State 2026 Appropriation Bill into Law, restating his administration’s resolve to redouble the transformations recorded across every sector so far. Appending his signature to the document at the Executive Chamber, Government House, Enugu, on Wednesday, Mbah thanked Members of the Enugu State House of
Gov Mbah signs N1.62trn Enugu 2026 budget into law, says N870bn IGR target realisable
target=_blank>NNL expels Sporting Supreme, bans officials
Sporting Supreme have been expelled from the Nigeria National League, NNL, DAILY POST reports. The league body confirmed Sporting Supreme expulsion in a statement on its official website. According to the statement, the disqualification was necessitated after Sporting Supreme failed to honour two consecutive matches against Jigawa Golden Stars and Ranchers Bees respectively. Sporting Supreme
NNL expels Sporting Supreme, bans officials
target=_blank>Wike’s PDP faction appoints Caretaker Committee in Oyo
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Working Committee, NWC, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointment of a Caretaker Committee in Oyo State. A statement by Umar Bature, the National Organising Secretary of the Caretaker Committee, named Prof Abdulrahman Akinoso as Chairman and Biola Olanipekun as
Wike’s PDP faction appoints Caretaker Committee in Oyo
target=_blank>Christmas: Be conscious of our shared humanity – Fintiri tells Nigerians
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has asked Nigerians to always be conscious of the common humanity and shared values that bind them to unity. He told Christians in particular that Christmas signifies hope and salvation brought to the world in need of redemption. Fintiri, in a statement released on Wednesday, signed by his Chief
Christmas: Be conscious of our shared humanity – Fintiri tells Nigerians
target=_blank>Katsina Police arrest 20 over alleged rape, other crimes
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 20 people over alleged rape and other offences as part of efforts to reduce crime in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, made the revelation during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Katsina. The briefing was presented by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP
Katsina Police arrest 20 over alleged rape, other crimes
target=_blank>Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue 24 passengers on Benue highway
Troops of the Nigerian Army have thwarted a kidnapping attempt along the Otukpo–Enugu Expressway in Benue State, rescuing 24 passengers made up of 20 adults and four minors. The rescue operation followed an attempted abduction of passengers travelling in two commercial buses by suspected armed bandits. The incident occurred on December 22, 2025, at about
Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue 24 passengers on Benue highway
target=_blank>PDP crisis deepens as pro-Wike NWC sets up caretaker committee in Lagos
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, faction aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated a 19-member State Caretaker Committee to oversee the party’s affairs in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that the inauguration followed a fresh twist in the PDP’s ongoing national leadership crisis, after the
PDP crisis deepens as pro-Wike NWC sets up caretaker committee in Lagos
target=_blank>Kaduna Budget: Why N100 million was allocated to each ward – Commissioner
Governor Uba Sani’s decision to earmark N100 million for each of the 255 wards in Kaduna State in the 2026 budget, is the first in history and it is in line with his grassroots development drive. The Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Hon Mukhtar Ahmed Morovia, made this clarification during a post-budget press briefing, after
Kaduna Budget: Why N100 million was allocated to each ward – Commissioner
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