A building under construction along Sir Kashim Road in the GRA area of Bauchi was reported to have collapsed, leaving six construction workers trapped beneath the debris. The incident led to an urgent response by emergency personnel, and rescue operations were immediately initiated.
A crane was deployed to carefully lift heavy concrete and metal materials as rescue efforts progressed. After…
It was declared by the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) that it had never endorsed any amnesty programme or payment to terrorists or bandits. The claim, which had gained traction through a circulating video, was described as “truncated, taken out of context, and deliberately manipulated.”
In the statement issued, it was clarified that remarks attributed to the Forum’s chairman, Bashir…
A church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State was attacked by armed gunmen during Sunday service, resulting in the abduction of the pastor and his wife as well as other members of the congregation.
The worship session at the newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church was disrupted when the assailants opened fire. Worshippers were forced to flee in panic as gunshots rang…
A strategic meeting has been convened by the leaders of Nigeria’s northern states in Kaduna to address mounting insecurity across the region. It was announced that the 19‑state Northern Governors will meet to develop a unified response to growing threats from banditry, terrorism, kidnappings, and communal violence.
During the meeting, support was expressed for the expansion of security…
A road accident has been reported to have involved Dikko Umaru Rada governor of Katsina State and his deputy while they were travelling along the Daura–Katsina highway on official duty.
It was confirmed that the vehicle conveying the governor was involved in a minor crash along the highway. The governor was reported to have sustained only minor injuries and was described as being in stable…
A vaccination campaign has been launched in Sokoto State under the support of UNICEF, with 1.5 million children targeted for immunisation.
As part of the broader effort to improve child health, vitamin A supplements have also been administered — with 3.1 million children reportedly reached, and an additional 285,000 provided with nutritional support.
The initiative has been described as…
A sharp response has been issued to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo by the presidency, following his call for foreign intervention to address Nigeria’s growing insecurity under current leadership. The reply declared that terrorism had already taken root during Obasanjo’s own time in office — a period when extremist groups were allowed to form and expand their networks.
It was asserted…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has questioned the reported ₦17.5 trillion spent by Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in a single year on pipeline security under Bola Tinubu’s administration.
According to Atiku, the massive expenditure was described as “one of the most brazen financial scandals in our nation’s history.” The amount was compared to the roughly…
The police in Sokoto State broke up a dangerous new cult called “Sai Malam,” arresting three suspected members after acting on strong intelligence. The arrests, which the police described as a major breakthrough, targeted the group’s alleged mastermind, Usman Shu’aibu, along with two associates.
During interrogation, the suspects admitted they joined the group through a private WhatsApp…
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…