During a routine operation in Katsina’s Danmusa Local Government Area, troops from the 17 Brigade detained a guy suspected of banditry. According to security sources, the suspect, Lawal Sani, was apprehended at 3:14 p.m. on July 15 when soldiers returning from an operation in Bakori paused momentarily in Yantumaki. According to Zagazola Malama, a security … Read more
The Plateau State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, has responded to allegations made by Emmanuel Jelan, a social critic and advocate, that approximately 16 communities in the state’s Barkin Ladi Local Government Area have been forcefully taken over and occupied by Fulani terrorists. Jelan, who raised the alarm in … Read more
Dr. Geoffrey Ijomah David Chima, Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Mali, has received his letters of credence ahead of his diplomatic appointment. The Letters of Credence were delivered to Chima by Ambassador Babagana Wakil, Chief of Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Minister. This was revealed in a post … Read more
The Nigerian government has named the 750-kilometer Lagos-Calabar coastal route after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. David Umahi, the minister of works, revealed this during a briefing on Thursday. According to him, President Tinubu had envisioned this project some 27 years ago. “By virtue of my position as Honourable Minister of Works, and after consulting with … Read more
Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated that his visit to Senator Rufai Hanga of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), a close ally of Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, was to promote peace, unity, and development in Kano State. Yilwatda made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, following a courtesy visit … Read more
On Thursday, twelve of the 14 political parties running for governor of Osun State on August 15 backed vows to peace and accountability. According to , the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) did not attend the signing ceremony in Osogbo. The Peace and Accountability Charters were signed at the Osun … Read more
for celebrating their 2-1 World Cup victory against England with a flag referencing the Falkland Islands. According to the UK Metro, the players are unlikely to face a punishment ahead of Sunday’s final against Spain. Abiceleste trailed in the semi-finals until the 85th minute, when Enzo Fernandez equalised Anthony Gordon’s opener. Lautaro Martinez then headed … Read more
The Angwan Durun-Uwa community in Plateau State’s Barkin Ladi Local Government Area was thrown into panic and uncertainty on Thursday when the headless body of a young woman was discovered in a sack at a refuse dump. Gomex Iliya, a youth leader in the town, over the phone. He claimed some residents who went to … Read more
The Nigerian Army has recovered an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and six other travellers who were seized by suspected kidnappers on Monday in Sopp village, Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State. According to a security source who spoke on the condition of anonymity, troops from Sector 6 of Operation Enduring Peace Operation, OPEP, carried … Read more
Agboola Olamilekan, a suspected cultist, was arrested by police in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara state. According to a statement issued by the state police command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, the suspect was apprehended during a combined security operation in Ilorin on Wednesday. One firearm was also confiscated. “The operation, carried out by police … Read more