The Kebbi State Hisbah Board has arrested a group of teenagers in Zuru Local Government Area for reportedly wearing ihram clothing and impersonating Hajj ceremonies on the Day of Arafa. Judge Surajo Usman Kamba, the Board’s Director of Sharia, confirmed the occurrence in a statement issued on Sunday, May 31, 2026. According to the statement, … Read more
Operation FANSAN YAMMA troops rescued 31 kidnapped victims and killed five suspected terrorists in separate operations in Zamfara and Katsina states. Troops from Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA destroyed terrorist camps and recovered guns, motorcycles, and ammo. Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army, made the announcement in … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has described the difficulties he faced on his path to becoming Nigeria’s president. Tinubu made the revelation on Friday in Lagos, when he hosted members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, for a Sallah homage at his Lagos mansion. He thanked several of the governors who began … Read more
The Obinolu Chukwu community in Umunneochi local government area of Abia State is experiencing conflict due to the proposed installation of a cassava processing facility on disputed community land, which violates a legitimate court order. Some community members who raised concerns about the proposed project asked the defendants in the case to accept Justice Chido … Read more
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has said that it does not seek to incite a party crisis ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Forum released the remark while removing an ultimatum issued to APC National Chairman Prof Nentawe Yilwatda. The Forum had issued an ultimatum for Yilwatda to resign within two weeks … Read more
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says President Bola Tinubu’s projected 30% popularity rating demonstrates that many Nigerians are dissatisfied with his administration ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC stated that rising food prices, unemployment, and insecurity have made life more difficult for … Read more
Dino Melaye, a former senator from Kogi West, has congratulated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on his selection as the African Democratic Congress’s (ADC) presidential candidate for 2027. Melaye compared Atiku’s triumph in the ADC presidential primaries to Arsenal’s recent success in the English Premier League. In an X post, Melaye wrote, “Boss, you did … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, of seeking to disrupt a scheduled ceremony in Abuja, where former President Goodluck Jonathan is anticipated to be confirmed as the party’s presidential candidate. In a statement issued on Friday, the party stated that the management of A Class Event Centre … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has expressed satisfaction that no state in Nigeria is suffering to pay workers’ salaries as it did before to his office on May 29, 2024. The president stated this on Friday in Lagos, where he hosted members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, for a Sallah homage … Read more
Ibrahim Kashim, former Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, has emerged as the National Democratic Congress’ governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections following a consensus agreement. Paul Daniel, Chairman of the electoral committee for the Bauchi State governorship primary election, declared Kashim’s candidature on Friday in Bauchi. Daniel stated that the decision was reached … Read more