By: Zagazola Makama Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State was thrown into mourning on Tuesday as at least eight local hunters lost their lives in a deadly confrontation with armed bandits who stormed rural communities in a fresh wave of violence.According to credible sources, the heavily armed bandits launched their assault on Hunyo/Sabon WuriContinue reading "Eight Hunters Fall in Fierce Gun Battle as Bandits Strike Niger Communities"
Your Vote, Your Voice: Northern CAN Urges Nigerians to Embrace Ongoing Voter Registration
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory has called on Nigerians to rise to their civic duty by actively participating in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).In a strongly worded statement issued on Wednesday, the ChairmanContinue reading "Your Vote, Your Voice: Northern CAN Urges Nigerians to Embrace Ongoing Voter Registration"
Ganye’s Choice: Hon. Misa Musa Jauro Embarks on Gratitude Tour, Promises Purposeful Representation
The newly elected Honourable Member for Ganye Constituency in the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Misa Musa Jauro, has assured his constituents of a new dawn of purposeful representation and inclusive development following his victory at the just-concluded bye-election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Jauro, who secured the mandateContinue reading "Ganye’s Choice: Hon. Misa Musa Jauro Embarks on Gratitude Tour, Promises Purposeful Representation"
Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment: Tinubu Assures Swift Action, Pledges Support for Victims
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged urgent intervention and full support for victims of the Abuja–Kaduna train derailment, which occurred on Tuesday, disrupting one of Nigeria’s busiest passenger rail corridors and rekindling concerns over railway safety in the country.The President, who is currently on a state visit to Brazil, revealed that he has been receivingContinue reading "Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment: Tinubu Assures Swift Action, Pledges Support for Victims"
Royalty in Chains: US Court Jails Osun Monarch Over $4.2m COVID-19 Fraud
A United States District Court has delivered a damning verdict against the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Oba Joseph Oloyede, sentencing the monarch to 56 months in prison over a multimillion-dollar COVID-19 relief fund fraud.The judgment, handed down on Tuesday by Judge Christopher Boyko of the Northern District of Ohio, has sent shockwaves throughContinue reading "Royalty in Chains: US Court Jails Osun Monarch Over $4.2m COVID-19 Fraud"
Nigeria’s Youth and the Battle for Political Space: Beyond “Not Too Young to Run”
By Reuben Nathan IbrahimAdamawa State, Nigeria The phrase “Not Too Young to Run” has become more than just a slogan in Nigeria—it is now a rallying cry for a new generation demanding political inclusion, accountability, and innovation in governance. For decades, Nigeria’s political landscape has been dominated by an older ruling class, leaving many youngContinue reading "Nigeria’s Youth and the Battle for Political Space: Beyond “Not Too Young to Run”"
“We Will Hunt Them Down”: Ribadu Declares Total War on Criminal Networks as 128 Hostages Regain Freedom in Zamfara
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has vowed that terrorists, bandits, and criminal gangs will find no safe haven anywhere in the country, declaring that the federal government will intensify its relentless onslaught until peace is fully restored. Ribadu made the declaration in Abuja on Tuesday while handing over 128 hostages rescued fromContinue reading "“We Will Hunt Them Down”: Ribadu Declares Total War on Criminal Networks as 128 Hostages Regain Freedom in Zamfara"
FAAN Elevates Air Travel Experience: Wheelchair Services and Special Assistance Rolled Out for Passengers in Need
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has unveiled a new era of inclusivity and comfort in Nigeria’s aviation sector with the launch of enhanced wheelchair services and special assistance for passengers with disabilities, the elderly, and others requiring mobility support at airports nationwide.In a statement issued on Monday via its official X (formerly Twitter)Continue reading "FAAN Elevates Air Travel Experience: Wheelchair Services and Special Assistance Rolled Out for Passengers in Need"
Looming Storm: ASUU Warns Tinubu Government As Strike Threatens To Shut Down Universities
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised alarm over what it described as the Federal Government’s reckless disregard for the plight of Nigerian lecturers, warning that a nationwide strike may soon cripple academic activities across the country if urgent action is not taken.The Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Akure Zone, Professor Adeola Egbedokun, issuedContinue reading "Looming Storm: ASUU Warns Tinubu Government As Strike Threatens To Shut Down Universities"
Deadly Love Triangle: Adamawa Man Slaughters Rival Over Alleged Affair With Wife
By: Zagazola Tragedy struck in Adamawa State as a suspected case of infidelity spiraled into bloodshed, leaving one man dead and another on the run.The Adamawa State Police Command has launched a full-scale manhunt for one Hamman Shomo, who allegedly butchered a fellow villager, Hammadu Shagari, during a violent altercation in Wuro Bakumbo, Demsa LocalContinue reading "Deadly Love Triangle: Adamawa Man Slaughters Rival Over Alleged Affair With Wife"
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