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target=_blank>Protest in Sokoto over renewed bandits’ attacks
By Salim Ashir Mahuta, Sokoto Residents of communities in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Friday took to the streets to protest incessant attacks and kidnappings, demanding urgent deployment of security personnel to their communities. The protesters, who were said to have come from several villages displaced by bandit attacks, blocked the Tambuwal-Jega
target=_blank>Police mourn 4 officers, villagers killed in Benue attack
The Police in Benue State on Friday confirmed that four police officers were killed while repelling an attack by suspected armed bandits on Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area of the state. Our correspondent reports that the command also confirmed the recovery of seven civilian bodies following the attack, which began at about 6:12pm
target=_blank>APC Campaign Council: God chose me, says Yari
Director-General of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 campaign council, Senator Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar, has said God chose him to lead the campaign. Yari spoke Friday in Gusau, Zamfara State capital, during a consultation meeting with party leaders and other stakeholders as part of his mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections. He said although
target=_blank>Uba Sani Meets ASUU’s Demand, Urges Lecturers To End Strike
Governor Uba Sani has approved the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government–Academic Staff Union of Universities (FGN–ASUU) Salary Agreement for academic staff of Kaduna State University (KASU), effective from October 2026. The Commissioner of Education, Prof Abubakar Sani Sambo, who disclosed this in a press briefing on Friday, said the ‘’approval follows the report and
target=_blank>Angry followers kill man who stabbed Sokoto Cleric After Juma’at Prayer
Tension gripped Sokoto metropolis on Friday after an Islamic cleric, Malam Musa Lukwa, was stabbed shortly after leading the Juma’at prayer at his mosque in Mabera area of the city. The cleric was allegedly attacked twice in the neck by a young man who was among the worshippers at the mosque. Sources said the suspect
target=_blank>4 policemen, 8 villagers shot dead in fresh Benue attack
Four mobile policemen and eight villagers were reportedly killed Friday morning when armed invaders attacked Ayilamo community in Tombo Ward of Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. Locals said the attackers, allegedly numbering over 200, invaded the farming community through Alufu road in the neighbouring Taraba State and advanced towards Ayilamo, where they shot
target=_blank>Nigeria, B/Faso to deepen trade, investment ties
Nigeria and Burkina Faso have moved to deepen economic relations, targeting increased trade, investment, transportation, manufacturing, logistics and digital-economy cooperation. Nigeria’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Syndoph Endoni, and leaders of the General Confederation of Faso Enterprises (COGEF), made the commitment in Ouagadougou. Endoni in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja said the meeting
target=_blank>Rufai Oseni and the burden of objectivity
After reading my intervention on last week’s incident on Arise Morning Show, a friend, who is one of the leaders of public relations practice in Nigeria sent me a message. “What’s your professional view about Rufai Oseni?” They had asked. I replied as follows: “I think he’s bright, patriotic and objective. But he gets too
target=_blank>Abiodun: Governors, not Tinubu, should account for subsidy gains
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said state governors, rather than President Bola Tinubu, should be held responsible for explaining how funds accruing from the removal of petrol subsidy are being spent. Abiodun said the removal of the subsidy had increased allocations to state governments, making governors better positioned to account for how the additional
target=_blank>Kano Governor, KASITDA Win Top Honours at 2026 eGovernment Excellence Awards in Lagos
Kano State has received two major recognitions at the 2026 Nigeria eGovernment Summit and Excellence Awards in Lagos, with the Executive Governor of Kano State, His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the Kano State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (KASITDA) honoured for their contributions to digital governance and innovation. At the prestigious awards
target=_blank>Alia nominated for The Sun Governor of the Year Award
The management of The Sun Newspapers has nominated Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, for its 2026 Governor of the Year award. The nomination was conveyed to the governor on Friday when the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of The Sun, Onuoha Ukeh, presented the letter at the Benue State Government House in Makurdi. Speaking after receiving the nomination, Alia expressed delight
Alia nominated for The Sun Governor of the Year Award
target=_blank>FIFA clears air on picking Casablanca to host 2030 World Cup final
FIFA has clarified that they have not picked a venue to host the final of the 2030 World Cup final. The tournament will be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal. Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu and a planned 115,000-seat stadium in Benslimane, near Casablanca, are viewed as the leading contenders. The head of Morocco’s soccer federation, Fouzi
FIFA clears air on picking Casablanca to host 2030 World Cup final
target=_blank>Insecurity: Sokoto residents protest recurring attacks, kidnappings
Residents of Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Friday protested the recurring attacks, kidnappings and worsening insecurity in the area. The protest followed multiple attacks by suspected armed bandits in parts of the state, including the recent attack on Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area, where one person was killed and an INEC staff
Insecurity: Sokoto residents protest recurring attacks, kidnappings
target=_blank>EPL: Shearer predicts Man Utd vs Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea fixtures
Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has predicted some of the Game Week 4 fixtures that will be played in the Premier League this weekend. After the three previous rounds, Manchester City sit top of the table, ahead of Arsenal on goals scored. City travel to Manchester United on Sunday, looking to maintain their perfect start to the
EPL: Shearer predicts Man Utd vs Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea fixtures
target=_blank>Kebbi APC challenges ADC over Malami’s alleged 48 properties
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kebbi State has challenged the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to explain the source of properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, before questioning the state government’s finances. The APC acting chairman in the state, Adamu Mudi-Augie, made the statement on Friday while responding
Kebbi APC challenges ADC over Malami’s alleged 48 properties
target=_blank>NDC Taraba crisis deepens as legal adviser rejects chairman’s removal
The Legal Adviser of the Taraba State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), , K.M. Chiroma, has declared the purported vote of no confidence in the state party chairman, Amb. Charles Tiuda, and the subsequent appointment of Richard Dauda Achiaregе as interim chairman unconstitutional, and of no legal effect. Chiroma, in a statement issued
NDC Taraba crisis deepens as legal adviser rejects chairman’s removal
target=_blank>EPL: ‘Stop playing him there’ – Neville sends message to Carrick over Yoro’s position
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has sent a message to manager Michael Carrick regarding defender Leny Yoro’s position in his squad. Speaking on The Overlap, Neville urged Carrick to stop deploying the 20-year-old Frenchman as a right-back for Man United. Carrick had played Yoro as a right-back during Man United’s Premier League draw at Everton
EPL: ‘Stop playing him there’ – Neville sends message to Carrick over Yoro’s position
target=_blank>Champions League: UEFA reveals Team of the Week Full list
UEFA has unveiled the Champions League Team of the Week after the fixtures in Match Day 1. Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, is between the sticks despite conceding a goal in the 2-1 win over Inter Milan. The defence is made up of Pau Torres (Aston Villa), Marc Bartra (Barcelona), Dest (PSV) and Archie Brown
Champions League: UEFA reveals Team of the Week Full list
target=_blank>LaLiga: ‘Vinicius will return’ – Mourinho assures critics
Real Madrid boss, José Mourinho has said that Vinicius Junior is being heavily criticised because of the quality he has. The Brazilian has recently suffered criticisms over his lack of form but Mourinho has shown faith in the Brazilian. Addressing the press ahead of Real Madrid clash against Rayo Vallecano, the Portuguese said that Vinicius
LaLiga: ‘Vinicius will return’ – Mourinho assures critics
target=_blank>LaLiga: ‘I saw him defending like animal’ – Mourinho speaks on Mbappe being Real Madrid’s problem
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho has responded to the criticism directed at Kylian Mbappe, asserting that the French player has become more of a problem than a solution for the club. Mbappe ascended to joint-fifth place on the all-time Champions League scoring list after he scored the opening goal in a 2-1 win against Inter
LaLiga: ‘I saw him defending like animal’ – Mourinho speaks on Mbappe being Real Madrid’s problem
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