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The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Mika’ilu Abdulkarim, a resident of Tsirma Village of Jigawa State for allegedly defiling an 8-year-old girl, Hafsat Babagana of Garin Alkali, Bursari local government area. Spokesman of the Yobe State Command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, in a statement in Damaturu, said the arrest followed a report […]
The Presidency has reaffirmed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s re-election prospects, declaring that no politician currently has the capacity to challenge him in the 2027 general elections. Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during a strategic engagement with over 100 pro-Tinubu support groups from across […]
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke on Tuesday, intercepted a vehicle conveying substances suspected to be illicit drugs during a routine stop-and-search operations at a checkpoint in Akwanga, Nasarawa State. A statement by the Acting Media Information Officer, Operation Whirl Stroke, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu, said the interception occurred on Tuesday 14 October, 2025, around Anguwan Malama […]
Nigeria has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24), pledging to amplify the voices of developing nations and champion inclusive global economic reforms. The country will formally take office as chair of the influential coalition on November 1, 2025, according to a statement released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) […]
Over 707 ethnic nationalities youth leaders across Nigeria have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office, while calling for the amendment of the Constitution to introduce a single seven-year tenure for all elective officeholders. The demand, according to the youths, would help stabilise governance, reduce political tension, and […]
The Kano State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed the transfer of convicted Islamic scholar, Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara, to a custodial facility under federal control. In a statement issued to journalists, the Command’s spokesperson, Musbahu K/Nassarawa, explained that the relocation was a routine administrative exercise conducted in line with the Nigerian […]
Kenyan opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80 while receiving medical care in India, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. Indian police said Odinga collapsed suddenly while walking with his sister, daughter, and personal doctor during a health visit in Kerala. “An Indian police security officer and a Kenyan […]
The Labour Party’s leadership crisis took a fresh twist on Tuesday after the faction led by Senator Nenadi Usman accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of “aiding impersonation” by recognising Julius Abure as the party’s National Chairman at a consultative meeting with political parties in Abuja. In a statement issued by Ken Eluma Asogwa, […]
The Nigerian Army troops of 2 Division/Sector 3 Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued another nine kidnap victims from Kwara State in Kogi State. The acting deputy director, Army Public Relations, 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Polycarp Okoye, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Ilorin, Kwara State. Okoye said the kidnap […]
The Special Foundation has concluded its 2025 Special Summer School programme, impacting over 24,500 lives across 14 learning centers in nine states. The program ran from July 28 to September 4, 2025, across 14 learning centers in underserved communities in 9 States. The initiative provided children with access to learning opportunities, mentorship, and creative activities […]