NATION MOURNS AS RETIRED MAJOR GENERAL RABE ABUBAKAR DIES IN BANDITS’ CAPTIVITY

Katsina Government Confirms Tragic Loss, Vows Relentless Fight Against Insecurity KATSINA, June 13, 2025 — A wave of grief has swept across Katsina State and the nation following the tragic death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who passed away while being held captive by bandits.The Katsina State Government announced the heartbreaking development on Friday,Continue reading "NATION MOURNS AS RETIRED MAJOR GENERAL RABE ABUBAKAR DIES IN BANDITS’ CAPTIVITY"

MASSIVE TURNOUT ROCKS GIREI II AS VOTERS TROOP OUT EN MASSE FOR LG POLLS

By Usman Umar GIREI, ADAMAWA — Girei II Ward witnessed an impressive display of democratic participation on Saturday as voters turned out in large numbers to cast their ballots during the ongoing Adamawa State Local Government Elections.At Unguwan Lambu Polling Unit 0012, located near the community borehole, hundreds of enthusiastic residents queued patiently to exerciseContinue reading "MASSIVE TURNOUT ROCKS GIREI II AS VOTERS TROOP OUT EN MASSE FOR LG POLLS"

WALIN GANYE MOURNS FALLEN STATESMAN, SENDS HIGH-PROFILE DELEGATION TO CONSOLE FAMILY OF ZANNAN GANYE

Ganye Chiefdom was enveloped in grief as Alhaji Mohammed Sadiq, the Walin Ganye, dispatched a special delegation to pay a heartfelt condolence visit to the family of the late Elder Statesman, Chief Baba David Saraso, the revered Zannan Ganye whose passing has left a profound void in the traditional and social fabric of the Chiefdom.TheContinue reading "WALIN GANYE MOURNS FALLEN STATESMAN, SENDS HIGH-PROFILE DELEGATION TO CONSOLE FAMILY OF ZANNAN GANYE"

268 Nigerians Flee Xenophobic Violence, Arrive Lagos as Federal Government Begins Mass Evacuation From South Africa

LAGOS — In a dramatic response to renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the first batch of 268 Nigerians evacuated from the troubled country has safely arrived in Lagos, marking the beginning of a large-scale repatriation exercise by the Federal Government.The returnees touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at approximately 10:30 a.m.Continue reading "268 Nigerians Flee Xenophobic Violence, Arrive Lagos as Federal Government Begins Mass Evacuation From South Africa"

THE MAN BEHIND COUNTLESS SUCCESS STORIES: CELEBRATING ALHAJI SADIQ MOHAMMED WALIN GANYE

In every society, there are a few exceptional individuals whose influence extends far beyond titles and positions. Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed Walin Ganye, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the International Peace Commission, is undoubtedly one of such remarkable personalities.A respected elder statesman, peace ambassador, philanthropist, and political oracle, Walin Ganye has built a reputationContinue reading "THE MAN BEHIND COUNTLESS SUCCESS STORIES: CELEBRATING ALHAJI SADIQ MOHAMMED WALIN GANYE"

ETHNIC PROFILING FUELS DIVISION, NOT JUSTICE — PETER OBI CALLS FOR UNITED NIGERIA

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the growing trend of linking criminal activities to entire ethnic groups, warning that such narratives are dangerous, divisive, and a threat to Nigeria's fragile unity.In a passionate message shared via his official X account (formerly Twitter), Obi argued thatContinue reading "ETHNIC PROFILING FUELS DIVISION, NOT JUSTICE — PETER OBI CALLS FOR UNITED NIGERIA"

GANYE UNITY FARMERS ASSOCIATION RALLY MASSIVE SUPPORT FOR DANGATA, URGE VOTERS TO DELIVER LANDSLIDE VICTORY

GANYE — In a significant boost to the political fortunes of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Ganye Local Government Chairmanship seat, Purensarenso Kamsobi Daniel (Dangata) has received a resounding endorsement from the Ganye Unity Farmers Association, which has called on residents across the local government area to come out en masse andContinue reading "GANYE UNITY FARMERS ASSOCIATION RALLY MASSIVE SUPPORT FOR DANGATA, URGE VOTERS TO DELIVER LANDSLIDE VICTORY"

WORLD CUP ON THE BRINK: LOS ANGELES STADIUM WORKERS THREATEN SHUTDOWN DAYS TO KICK-OFF

The countdown to the FIFA World Cup in the United States has been thrown into uncertainty as thousands of hospitality workers at Los Angeles' iconic SoFi Stadium overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike, raising fears of major disruptions just days before the global football spectacle begins.In a decisive show of unity, 96 percent of workersContinue reading "WORLD CUP ON THE BRINK: LOS ANGELES STADIUM WORKERS THREATEN SHUTDOWN DAYS TO KICK-OFF"

NATION MOURNS AS FINTIRI GRIEVES OVER DEATH OF NYSC MEMBERS, SOLDIER IN HORRIFIC ADAMAWA CRASH

By Usman Umar Girei YOLA — Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, CON, has expressed profound sorrow and anguish over the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of several National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and a military officer in Adamawa State.In a heartfelt condolence message released on Thursday through his ChiefContinue reading "NATION MOURNS AS FINTIRI GRIEVES OVER DEATH OF NYSC MEMBERS, SOLDIER IN HORRIFIC ADAMAWA CRASH"

INFERNO ON ADAMAWA HIGHWAY: FOUR NYSC MEMBERS, SOLDIER PERISH IN HORRIFIC CRASH

By Usman Umar Girei A devastating road tragedy has plunged families, colleagues, and the nation into mourning after four members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and a military personnel lost their lives in a horrific collision along a major highway in Adamawa State.The fatal accident occurred when a military vehicle collided with aContinue reading "INFERNO ON ADAMAWA HIGHWAY: FOUR NYSC MEMBERS, SOLDIER PERISH IN HORRIFIC CRASH"