The Kano State Government has intensified pressure on security agencies to detain and investigate former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje over comments it considers inflammatory and harmful to public safety. The call followed the 34th meeting of the State Executive Council, where members reviewed Ganduje’s recent statements alongside those of Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin.
During the…
The Dangote Refinery has been credited with saving Nigeria over ₦10 billion each year in foreign exchange by replacing petroleum imports with fuel refined locally.
According to company officials, foreign‑exchange outflows have been significantly reduced since the refinery began operations. The use of locally refined products has reportedly lessened the nation’s dependence on imported…
An attack was launched on a rice farm in the Palaita community, Erena Ward, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, where 24 farmers — including pregnant women — were abducted during harvest time.
The raid occurred at about 2:00 pm on Wednesday, while workers were harvesting their crops. However, despite the farm being just five kilometres from a military base, the assailants…
The House of Representatives has asked the Federal Government of Nigeria to activate all diplomatic efforts to ensure the safe return of Goodluck Jonathan, who is currently stuck in Guinea-Bissau after a military takeover.
Jonathan was in Guinea‑Bissau as part of a joint election‑monitoring mission by the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the…
The death of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, a revered Islamic scholar and one of the most influential leaders of the Tijjaniyya order in West Africa, was announced on Thursday, marking the end of an era in Islamic scholarship. His passing at the age of 102 was received with deep sorrow across Nigeria and beyond, as tributes were poured out by followers, students, and government officials.
His life…
The Sokoto State Police Command and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) have agreed to deepen collaboration in tackling the rising cases of digital violence against women and girls. This followed an advocacy visit on Wednesday by the NHRC Sokoto Office to the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Musa, psc, at the Command Headquarters in…
Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Radda, has officially signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a total budget size of ₦897,865,078,282. The signing ceremony took place on Wednesday at Government House Katsina, marking another major step in the state’s financial planning ahead of the new year.
According to the final breakdown of the budget, ₦167,725,372,458, representing…
Twenty-five schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State have regained their freedom eight days after they were taken by armed attackers. Their release was secured through coordinated operations by national security agencies, who retrieved the girls early Tuesday morning. One student had escaped on the day of the attack, while the school’s…
A film project portraying the life and legacy of Nana Asma’u the daughter of Usman dan Fodio has been officially approved by the office of Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultanate Council of Sokoto. The authorization was communicated via a letter dated 21 November 2025, signed by the Secretary of the Sultanate Council, Sa’idu Muhammadu Maccido (Danburam Sokoto), granting permission to…
Four of the five police officers killed by bandits on Saturday in Sabon Sara village, Darazo Local Government Area of Bauchi State, have been buried.
The Bauchi State Police Command said the officers were ambushed and killed by bandits.
The slain officers are DSP Ahmad Muhammad (SID), ASP Mustapha Muhammad (10 PMF), Inspector Amarhel Yunusa (10 PMF), Inspector Idris Ahmed (10 PMF), and…