Security
Tragedy As Bandits Kill 6 in Benue State
A recent attack by suspected bandits in Benue State resulted in the deaths of at least six individuals. The attacks occurred in two separate incidents within…
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BREAKING: Borno commissioner dies in his room
The Commissioner for Finance in Borno State, Ahmed Ali Ahmed, is dead. Details of his death are still sketchy, but sources familiar with the incident said…
Education
“No candidate under age 18 will write UTME” FG insists
The Federal Government has insisted that candidates must be 18 years old before they are admitted into tertiary institutions. Education Minister Tahir Mamman made this known…
Pastor Adeboye bags new appointment, speaks on unity
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor E.A Adeoye has been appointed as the patron of the Ecumenical Synod of Bishops,…
Security
Shiite Clash: “You killed several of us, shot your own Officers” – IMN replies Nigerian Police
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, has issued a statement on the crisis that occurred in Abuja on Sunday between its members and officers of the…
Security
Days after killing Emir, Bandits struck again, kidnapped over 150 in Sokoto state
Bandits have abducted over 150 persons and rustled over 1,000 cattle in some villages in Gobir Emirate of Sokoto State. The incident happened few days after…
Security
BREAKING: Three persons confirmed dead as police, Shiite members clash in Abuja (VIDEO)
Police officers, On Sunday, Clashed with several members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria(IMN) also known as ‘shiites’ at the Popular Wuse Market leading to the…
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Politics
BREAKING: National Intelligence Agency DG resigns from Tinubu’s cabinet [VIDEO]
The Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He…
Jigawa Woman Burns Herself Over Failed Marriage
A tragic incident occurred in Garin Mallam village, Guri local government area of Jigawa State, where a 40-year-old woman, Fatsuma Bagobiri, took her own life by…
Security
Joint Security Forces Rescue 20 Kidnapped Medical Students in Benue
Joint security forces have rescued the Twenty medical students who were kidnapped in Benue State last week Thursday. Security sources revealed this on Friday. The rescue…