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target=_blank>‘Bandits attacking us’, Kano Community raises alarm
Residents of Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State have raised the alarm over the attacks on the community and surrounding villages. Addressing journalists in Kano, on Thursday, Yahaya Umar Bagobiri, Chairman of the Faruruwa Security Committee, said the community had been under attacks by bandits who crossed into Kano from neighbouring Katsina State in
target=_blank>Conduct credible elections, Tinubu charges Amupitan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday swore in Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the sixth substantive chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), The brief ceremony held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking shortly after the swearing in, President Tinubu urged the new INEC Chairman to serve with integrity
target=_blank>Fire razes over 500 stalls in Kano market
More than 500 stalls were destroyed during a fire outbreak at Shuwaki Market in Gari Local Government Area of Kano State. According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the incident occurred around 3:25pm on Wednesday. Abdullahi said the fire service control room received
target=_blank>Labour Party kicks over invitation extended to Abure by INEC
The Labour Party under the leadership of its Interim National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, has called for the arrest of Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, former Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for allegedly colluding with Julius Abure against the interest of the party. The case in contention is the invitation extended to Abure
target=_blank>PHOTOS: Amupitan takes charge at INEC
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has assumed office. Amupitan is currently holding meetings with Directors, National Commissioners, Staff of the Commission and members of the Press Corps, at the Headquarters in Abuja. He was earlier Thursday sworn in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He succeeds Professor Mahmud Yakubu
target=_blank>Bago rules out negotiation with bandits, asks residents to defend selves
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has ruled out any form of negotiation or ransom payment to bandits, insisting that such actions would only embolden the criminals and worsen insecurity across the state. Bago made the declaration during a condolence visit to Rijau and Magama local government areas, where several communities were recently attacked
target=_blank>Kwankwaso: I won’t respond to those saying I handle Kano contracts
Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed claims that he is interfering in the running of the Kano State government or handling contracts on behalf of the administration. Kwankwaso, who spoke during an interview with BBC Hausa, described such allegations as baseless,
target=_blank>Defection: Okowa still under Probe – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says investigation into the alleged corruption of a former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, still remains active, debunking the allegation that he is being shielded because he defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The anti-graft agency said justice will be served on his case, emphasising
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target=_blank>Top Travel Industry Developments You Need to Know This Year
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target=_blank>Yahoo boys have killed romance in Nigeria – Erigga
Ace rapper Erigga has claimed that internet fraudsters, otherwise known as Yahoo boys, contributed significantly to the transactional nature of relationship in the Nigerian society nowadays. Speaking in an interview with Yanga FM Lagos, the rapper explained that Yahoo boys’ extravagant speeding on women has made it difficult for other men, who can’t afford speeding
Yahoo boys have killed romance in Nigeria – Erigga
target=_blank>Anambra town unions council denies allegation of being forced to fund Soludo’s campaign
Town union leaders in Anambra State under the aegis of Anambra Town Unions Council (ASTUC) has reacted to allegations that it’s leadership was imposing levies on them to fund the campaign of the governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo. A letter circulating on the internet, which was titled; Support For Mr. Governor (Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, CFR), and
Anambra town unions council denies allegation of being forced to fund Soludo’s campaign
target=_blank>UCL: ‘You don’t need to worry about him’ – Maresca names special Chelsea star
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has named Estevao Willian as a ‘special player’ in the Blues’ squad, insisting that there are no worries about the youngster being carried away. This is as the teenager has continued to shine for the Blues since arriving at Stamford Bridge over the summer. The 18-year-old after agreed a deal to
UCL: ‘You don’t need to worry about him’ – Maresca names special Chelsea star
target=_blank>Fire raises over 500 shops in Kano
The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed a massive fire outbreak that destroyed more than 500 shops at Shuwaki Market in Gari Local Government Area of Kano State. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Service’s spokesperson, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the incident occurred around 3:25 p.m of Wednesday. The report said the
Fire raises over 500 shops in Kano
target=_blank>Troops kill over 50 terrorists, foil multiple attacks in Borno, Yobe
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully repelled coordinated attacks by terrorists on multiple fronts in Borno and Yobe states, killing more than 50 insurgents and recovering a cache of weapons. In a statement on Thursday, the Nigerian Army said the attacks occurred between midnight and 4 a.m. in Dikwa, Mafa, Gajibo, and Katarko
Troops kill over 50 terrorists, foil multiple attacks in Borno, Yobe
target=_blank>Why we arrested Sowore – Police
The Nigeria Police Force have revealed the reason it arrested the human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore. The Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, in a media conference on Thursday said they arrested Sowore for luring protesters into a restricted area to protest in contravention of an order of a court. “Sowore has been arrested by
Why we arrested Sowore – Police
target=_blank>Four killed as Nupe, Fulani clash turns deadly in Niger community
At least four people have been killed and several others displaced following a violent clash between Nupe and Fulani residents in Ezhigi village, Edati Local Government Area of Niger State. According to zagazola makama, the conflict reportedly began on October 21, 2025, after an argument broke out between a Nupe man from Ezhigi and a
Four killed as Nupe, Fulani clash turns deadly in Niger community
target=_blank>15 suspects arrested in Niger State for various crimes
The Niger State Police Command has arrested no fewer than 15 suspects in connection with various crimes, including thuggery, motorcycle theft, conspiracy, receiving stolen property, escaping from custody, and armed robbery in the state. . According to SP W. A Abiodun, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in a statement, said the arrests were made
15 suspects arrested in Niger State for various crimes
target=_blank>Okowa’s defection to APC won’t stop his corruption probe – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says the defection of former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, will not stop it from probing his corruption allegations. The Director of legal and prosecution of the EFCC, Sylvanus Tahir, made this known on Thursday during a press briefing to mark
Okowa’s defection to APC won’t stop his corruption probe – EFCC
target=_blank>I’m lucky I met my girlfriend before riches, fame – Odumodublvck
Popular Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, known as Odumodublvck, has relished meeting his girlfriend before becoming rich and famous. Speaking in a recent episode of the Thoughts In A Culli podcast, Odumodublvck said he is lucky he met his girlfriend before he became rich, stressing that she was a gift from God. “My girlfriend is the
I’m lucky I met my girlfriend before riches, fame – Odumodublvck
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