admin On Tuesday, a terrible fire swept through parts of a popular market in Kwara State, damaging shops and commodities worth millions of naira. The event, which occurred in Ilorin, caused alarm among traders because the fire apparently spread quickly before emergency responders could extinguish it. According to eyewitnesses, the fire began in one of the … Read more
Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) personnel successfully liberated two people who were kidnapped along the Ochumekwu-Ugbobi road in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State after responding quickly to an emergency alarm. Security sources told Zagazola that the event occurred at 0800 hours on May 10, 2026. Troops from Sector 2 OPWS, stationed in Ochumekwu, were … Read more
The Nasarawa State Police Command has reported the arrest of two suspected kidnappers in connection with the abduction of students from the Faculty of Engineering at Nasarawa State University’s Gudi Campus, while also verifying the victims’ safe release. According to a statement made on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, the … Read more
Candidates vying for political positions have swamped the Labour Party’s National Headquarters in their efforts to fulfil the deadline. Notable candidates that obtained forms on Tuesday include Peter Agada, who received the Presidential Nomination Form, and Gazo Jonathan Gbefwi, who is running for Governor of Nasarawa State. Prince Chioma Chinwo, a Rivers State gubernatorial candidate, … Read more
Faizu Alfindiki, a former chairman of Kano Municipal Council, has stated that former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso lacks the political clout to influence presidential election outcomes in Kano State. Alfindiki spoke on Tuesday in Kano to APC social media influencers, dismissing suggestions that Kwankwaso may win a big number of votes in the … Read more
The leadership issue in the Enugu State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, worsened on Tuesday, with the party insisting that Dr. Johnpaul Anih remain the party’s legitimately elected chairman in the state. The NDC state Publicity Secretary, Emmanuel Ugwueze, issued a statement dismissing assertions made by Engr. Ibuchukwu Obetta, who purportedly reaffirmed his … Read more
There are indications that prominent PDP stakeholders in Oyo State have backed Dr. Debo Akande for the party’s governorship ticket in the 2027 general elections. Earlier reports said that two additional governorship candidates, Bimbo Adekanmbi and Shared Akinade Fijabi, received support from party officials and other stakeholders at a high-level consultative meeting in Ibadan. However, … Read more
Some Nasarawa State University, Keffi, NSUK, students who were abducted by unknown gunmen have been released after being held captive for several days. The development was confirmed on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Keffi, Nasarawa State, following concerted efforts by security personnel and community members. The institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, confirmed the … Read more
On Monday night, gunmen stormed the Yankamaye hamlet in Kano’s Tsanyawa Local Government Area, killing three people and forcing many others to escape their homes. Residents reported that the attackers invaded the community late at night, shooting sporadically and caused panic throughout the region. Sani Bala, a member of the House of Representatives for Ghari … Read more
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has received Leader Andrew Leneke’s nomination from Demsa LGA for screening and confirmation as commissioner. Leader is a lawyer and a renowned Master of Ceremony, or MC, who organises exclusive celebrations throughout the state. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri forwarded the leader’s name to the Assembly in a letter, which was … Read more