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target=_blank>PHOTOS: Scenes from Sokoto communities hit by US strikes
Residents of Tangaza and Tambuwal in Sokoto State were thrown into panic Thursday as the United States launched military operation on terrorist targets in the North Western part of Nigeria. President Donald Trump announced the military action in a Social Media post late Thursday. Residents of Tangaza and Tambuwal local government areas of Sokoto State
target=_blank>VP Shettima, Zulum Visit survivors of Maiduguri Mosque Bomb Blast
Vice President Kashim Shettima and Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, on Friday, paid a visit to the survivors of a bomb blast at a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State. They are currently receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) and State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri. Both Shettima and Zulum sympathized with
target=_blank>8 alleged secessionists arrested in Ogun
Police Command in Ogun State on Friday announced arrest of eight alleged secessionists for breach of public peace, unlawful assembly, obstruction of traffic, and serious assault on police officers. The suspects were reportedly arrested on Christmas Day, at Temidire Junction and Under-Bridge, Sango-Ota area of Ogun State, agitating under the aegis of “Democratic Republic of
target=_blank>Uba Sani Names Qur’anic Centre After Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
Governor Uba Sani has renamed the Centre For Qur’anic Science of Kaduna State University after Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, the late Islamic cleric that died on November 27. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Malam Ibraheem Musa, said the Governor made this known at the Maulid celebration of Fityanul Islam. The statement further
target=_blank>Panic as explosion rocks Kwara community
Offa community in Kwara State was thrown into panic late Thursday night after a series of loud explosions shook parts of the town, damaging buildings and unsettling residents. Eyewitnesses said the blasts, which occurred close to midnight, affected several residential houses and shops along Yidi and Adeleke areas, spreading fear to surrounding communities. As of
target=_blank>Kaduna Councillors back Uba Sani’s Re-Election bid
Supervisory councillors across Kaduna State have declared their readiness to take Governor Uba Sani’s message of inclusive governance directly to the grassroots, as they unanimously endorsed him for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections. Representing all 23 local government areas, the councillors said they were uniquely positioned to mobilise communities
target=_blank>Barau reacts as Kano Gov’s aide, top NNPP official join APC
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has reacted to the defection of two prominent members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP)/Kwankwasiyya Movement into the All Progressives Congress (APC). The decampees include Hon. Umar Bala Haruna, Special Assistant to the Governor of Kano State in the Office of the Head of Service
target=_blank>Northern CAN Demands Probe of Terror Financiers
The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has demanded a thorough and transparent investigation into the sponsors and financiers of terrorism in Nigeria, warning that insecurity will persist unless those funding violent crimes are exposed and punished. In its Christmas message issued by Reverend Joseph John Hayab, its Chairman, the body said the Federal Government
target=_blank>Sokoto Airstrike: US operations will make Nigeria theatre of war –Gumi
Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has called on the Federal Government to discontinue the United States military imtervention in fighting terrorism, saying it will attract anti-US forces to Nigeria and make the country a theatre of war. He advised the government to, instead, seek assistance from China, Turkey, an Pakistan in tackling terrorism. Gumi
target=_blank>National Assembly orders re-gazetting of tax laws
The National Assembly has ordered the re-gazetting of four major tax reform laws amid public controversy over alleged post-passage alterations, insisting the move is purely administrative and aimed at protecting the integrity of the legislative record. In a statement issued on Friday by the House of Representatives spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, the leadership of both chambers
target=_blank>BREAKING: New tax reforms begin January 1 – Taiwo Oyedele
The chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has reaffirmed that the implementation of the new tax reforms will commence on January 1, 2026. Oyedele assured that the reforms under the new tax laws are intended to provide relief to Nigerians and stimulate economic growth. He disclosed this while addressing
BREAKING: New tax reforms begin January 1 – Taiwo Oyedele
target=_blank>ADC slams Tinubu over U.S airstrike, demands full details of Sokoto operation
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) airstrikes carried out in Sokoto State on December 25, 2025, describing the incident as a clear sign of government failure on security. A statement issued on Thursday, signed by the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi
ADC slams Tinubu over U.S airstrike, demands full details of Sokoto operation
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Possible outcomes in Nigeria’s complaint against DR Congo
The possible outcomes for Nigeria’s case against the Democratic Republic of Congo submitted to FIFA have emerged. This was shared on X by Ikorodu City Director, Olawale Quadri, on Friday evening. Quadri wrote: “Possible outcome on DR Congo case vs Nigeria: 1. Should FIFA find the NFF’s evidence not sufficient enough. DR Congo’s World Cup
2026 World Cup: Possible outcomes in Nigeria’s complaint against DR Congo
target=_blank>Israel declares Somaliland independent, sovereign state
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has officially declared the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. Netanyahu made this declaration in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Friday. The Israeli PM disclosed that he signed the joint and mutual declaration with Foreign Minister Sa’ar, and the President of the Republic of
Israel declares Somaliland independent, sovereign state
target=_blank>US airstrikes missed target, missiles hit empty field – Ex-FRCN DG Salihu
Ladan Salihu, former Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, has criticized the United States, US, airstrike carried out on Christmas night in Jabo village, Sokoto State, saying it failed to hit its target and was not accurate. On December 25, the US carried out several airstrikes aimed at ISIS fighters in Sokoto,
US airstrikes missed target, missiles hit empty field – Ex-FRCN DG Salihu
target=_blank>Trump’s airstrikes: Gumi must be arrested – Nick Donnelly
A renowned Catholic Author, Deacon Nick Donnelly, has called for the immediate arrest of a controversial Nigerian Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi. The call followed Gumi’s remarks after the United States’ Christmas Day airstrikes against insurgents in parts of Sokoto State. DAILY POST reports that Gumi in a statement on Friday urged the Federal Government
Trump’s airstrikes: Gumi must be arrested – Nick Donnelly
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Egypt becomes first team to qualify for Round of 16 after South Africa win
Egypt has become the first country to qualify for the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. This follows their narrow 1-0 win over South Africa in a Group A fixture on Friday evening. The Pharoahs had opened their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe. Against the Bafana Bafana, Egypt scored
AFCON 2025: Egypt becomes first team to qualify for Round of 16 after South Africa win
target=_blank>Nigeria’s SGF Akume marries Queen Zaynab, Ooni of Ife’s ex-wife
Amid Nigeria’s security challenges, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, has married a new wife. The SGF’s new bride is Queen Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh, ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. Abraham Double-d Dajoh shared the announcement in a Facebook post on Friday. The post read:
Nigeria’s SGF Akume marries Queen Zaynab, Ooni of Ife’s ex-wife
target=_blank>US airstrikes didn’t infringe on Nigeria’s sovereignty – Foreign Affairs Minister Tuggar
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, says the United States military airstrikes in parts of the North-West did not violate Nigeria’s sovereignty or territorial integrity. Tuggar maintained this stance on Friday in an interview with the CNN, stressing that the operation was fully authorised by the Federal Government. The minister insisted that operation was
US airstrikes didn’t infringe on Nigeria’s sovereignty – Foreign Affairs Minister Tuggar
target=_blank>Airstrikes truly hit Lakurawa hideouts in Sokoto – Residents confirm
Residents of Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State have confirmed aerial attacks on locations believed to be hideouts of the Lakurawa armed group in the area. A local government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told our correspondent that the strikes occurred late at night in parts of Tangaza. “The attacks happened between
Airstrikes truly hit Lakurawa hideouts in Sokoto – Residents confirm
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