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target=_blank>Xenophobia: Tinubu reports South Africa to AU, demands action
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally reported the xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, warning that the incidents undermine the continent’s solidarity, unity and peaceful coexistence. The President also requested immediate action from African leaders, including the placement of the issue on the agenda for
target=_blank>Farmers Killed in Fresh Attack on Sokoto Communities
Suspected bandits have killed five farmers and injured five others in a fresh attack on two communities in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, barely two days after security operatives reportedly ambushed and killed scores of bandits in the area. A security source told our reporter that the
target=_blank>2027: APM Demands Release of FBI Report on Tinubu
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has called on the United States authorities to make public the findings in the report of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on the drug-trafficking records allegedly linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. APM said the US authorities can release aspects of the report that will not “endanger lives, expose
target=_blank>Plateau resident: I lost 2 grandchildren to Diphtheria in one week
As diphtheria continues to claim the lives of many Nigerians, a grandmother in Jos, the Plateau State capital, Fatimatu Abdullahi, has explained how the disease took the lives of her two grandchildren within a week. The grandmother, who resides in the Bauchi Road community, described the deaths of her grandchildren as unforgettable, considering how the
target=_blank>Inside Tinubu’s Plan to Cut Transport Fares
This video examines the Tinubu administration’s plan to reduce transport fares from October 1 through the use of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG. It explains how the removal of the petrol subsidy increased transportation costs and how the government plans to reduce fuel expenses for transport operators by expanding CNG conversion and refuelling infrastructure. The video
target=_blank>Why Borgu And Other Niger Kingdoms Are Falling Under Jagaban
This video examines the growing insecurity in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, a region where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu holds the traditional title of Jagaban Borgu. It looks at recent terrorist attacks on communities in the area, including the abduction of worshippers, women and children. The video also traces the history of insecurity
target=_blank>FACT CHECK: Is Nigeria’s National Assembly World’s Busiest Parliament?
This video fact checks the claim that Nigeria’s National Assembly is the busiest parliament in the world. It examines the figures cited by the Clerk to the National Assembly, including more than 14,000 personnel, 469 lawmakers and visitors, and about 3,500 bills passed in the first three years. The video finds that there is no
target=_blank>Drug abuse: Kano to establish rapid response centre, rehabilitate 10,000 users
The Kano State Government has commenced plans to establish a rapid response centre and take at least 10,000 drug users off the streets for rehabilitation within one year as part of efforts to tackle drug abuse and its links to violent crime. The Chairman of the Kano State Multi-Agency Taskforce on Drug Abuse and Illicit
target=_blank>Diphtheria: Kano gov’t takes active case search to communities with reported deaths
The Kano State Government has taken its diphtheria response directly to communities in Rano Local Government Area following reports of child deaths in Rurum Ward. The move comes after widespread claims that 50 children had died from the disease, a figure later debunked by the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC). A
target=_blank>Plateau: Troops neutralise suspected terrorist, recover rifles, ammunition
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have neutralised a suspected terrorist and recovered weapons and other military-related items during an intelligence-led operation in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation, conducted by troops of Sector 2 deployed at Zak village on Saturday, followed ongoing offensives aimed at disrupting criminal activities and denying terrorist elements
target=_blank>Abia LGA Chairmen’s tenure won’t terminate in November 2026 – Governor Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti says the tenure of the current Chairmen and Councillors in the 17 LGAs of the State will end in 2028, not in November 2026. The Governor made the explanation on Thursday during his media chat with Abia people, while reacting to the trending speculation on the fate of the Executive Chairmen and their
Abia LGA Chairmen’s tenure won’t terminate in November 2026 – Governor Otti
target=_blank>Dangote Refinery to ban fuel sales to petrol importers, marketers
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has said it is considering restricting the sale of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS to major marketers that continue to import petrol into Nigeria, amid concerns over product quality, market transparency and the integrity of products supplied under the Dangote brand. The proposed measure, which could take effect as early
Dangote Refinery to ban fuel sales to petrol importers, marketers
target=_blank>Atiku’s subsidy plan could revive fuel queues, weaken wage payments — Yilwatda
Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has warned that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s plan to restore the petrol subsidy could bring back fuel queues and make it harder for governments to pay the current minimum wage. Yilwatda spoke in Abuja while receiving a delegation of economic stakeholders who visited him to
Atiku’s subsidy plan could revive fuel queues, weaken wage payments — Yilwatda
target=_blank>27 motorists prosecuted for traffic offences in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police Command has prosecuted 27 motorists arrested for allegedly violating various road traffic laws under its ongoing Operation Velvet. This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam. He said the offences committed by the affected motorists included overloading, driving without
27 motorists prosecuted for traffic offences in Jigawa
target=_blank>Police dismantle bandit camps in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command says it has dismantled bandit camps during a clearance operation in Makarfi Local Government Area. The police said the operation was carried out on August 29, 2026, by its operatives working with the Kaduna State Vigilance Service in Makarfi. According to the command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, the security team
Police dismantle bandit camps in Kaduna
target=_blank>Tinubu urges AU action on Xenophobic, Afrophobic attacks in South Africa
President Bola Tinubu has raised concerns with the African Union (AU) over repeated xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other foreign nationals in South Africa. Tinubu urged African leaders to take collective action and include the issue on the agenda of the AU’s 40th Ordinary Session, scheduled for January 2027. The president’s position was
Tinubu urges AU action on Xenophobic, Afrophobic attacks in South Africa
target=_blank>“We are losing citizens to Benin Republic over insecurity” – ADC chieftain, Dantoro
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, House of Representatives candidate for Borgu/Agwara Federal Constituency, Prince Murtala Haliru Dantoro, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government to urgently deploy a permanent and sustained security presence to Borgu Emirate, Niger State, warning that residents are living under siege. Dantoro made the call on Sunday at a
“We are losing citizens to Benin Republic over insecurity” – ADC chieftain, Dantoro
target=_blank>Taraba moves to arrest, prosecute owners of straying livestock in Jalingo
The Taraba State Government has announced plans to arrest and prosecute livestock owners whose animals are allowed to roam freely within Jalingo metropolis, warning that the practice poses serious environmental, sanitation and traffic risks. The State Environmental and Sanitation Agency disclosed this on the weekend during the monitoring of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise across the state
Taraba moves to arrest, prosecute owners of straying livestock in Jalingo
target=_blank>Fityanul Islam a partner in peaceful coexistence – Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that collaboration between members of Fityanul Islam First Aid Group and security agencies across the country, has enhanced peaceful coexistence in Nigeria. Speaking at the national seminar and award ceremony of the Group on Sunday, he also noted that members of the First Aid Group are always
Fityanul Islam a partner in peaceful coexistence – Uba Sani
target=_blank>Young innovators shine at NCC hackathon, showcase accessible technology solutions
SORA emerged as the overall winner of the fourth edition of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Hackathon Live Show 2026, clinching the N3 million grand prize. Clear Signal and IKOR secured second and third places, receiving N2 million and N1 million, respectively, in the competition designed to develop innovative technology solutions for persons with disabilities
Young innovators shine at NCC hackathon, showcase accessible technology solutions
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