Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Katsina State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs is pleased to announce the successful rescue of 10 kidnap victims – 6 women and 4 men – who were abducted from the communities of Kiroro, Kabbi, and Dogon Marke by armed bandits. Building on credible intelligence received from community members,…
One of the largest studies of its kind has found compelling evidence linking shingles vaccination to a lower risk of dementia, offering hope in the fight against one of the world’s fastest-growing health threats. Experts examine health records of more than 280,000 individuals in Wales, UK, found that those who received the vaccine for the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Despite a Federal High Court order restraining him, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has approved the appointment of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The court, presided over by Justice Adam Muhammed, issued the injunction in Port Harcourt in suit…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has stated that the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman standing trial over the Mambilla Power Project on a 12-count charge, bordering on conspiracy to commit money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503.73 (Thirty-Three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, and the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, have raised alarm over the escalating attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP, urging the federal government and security agencies to take decisive action before the situation spirals out of control. Over the past months, communities in Borno…
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters ( DHQ) has clarified the claim that ransom was paid before the former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Mahrazu Tsiga (retired) was released, contradicting Brigadier General Ismaila Abdullahi’s account about the rescue of the kidnapped ex-DG of NYSC. The DHQ dismissed the claim by Gen….
Juliet Jacob and Rabiu Sultan Aderinsola went to the streets in Abuja and captured the mood of Muslim faithful celebrating the recent Eid-el-Fitr. Some shared how they coped with the current economic hardship in the country. As millions of Muslims across Nigeria marked the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, the usual joy, color, and communal exuberance that…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Jigawa State Government has announced an ambitious plan to provide free drugs to patients suffering from diabetes, hypertension, and sickle cell disease across the state. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to improve the health and well-being of low-income individuals who struggle to afford necessary healthcare. Dr. Abdullahi…
A young boy who became a symbol of bravery during the 2023 general elections is now facing imprisonment at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos, sparking widespread outrage and raising concerns about his treatment within the justice system. The boy, whose identity is being protected due to his age and ongoing legal proceedings, gained national…
In a bold act of defiance, citizens across several Nigerian cities flooded the streets on Monday to protest what they called a rise in authoritarian governance, zeroing in on the contentious Cybercrime Act of 2024. The demonstrations, which coincided with the government’s inaugural National Police Day, have ignited a nationwide conversation on civil liberties, freedom…
