Tension gripped Garko in Kano State on Friday after a mob attacked the local Police Division, leaving one person dead, three officers injured, and several vehicles destroyed. According to a statement from the Police Command, trouble started when officers of the Wudil Area Command arrested three suspects over the killing of a resident. The suspects were taken to Garko Police Division for interrogation, but an angry crowd of youths stormed the station, demanding instant justice. Armed with sticks and stones, the mob attempted to lynch the suspects, setting off violent clashes that resulted in the burning of a police patrol…
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:Residents of Zamfara North Senatorial District have raised alarm over what they described as an “unprecedented digital blackout” following the total cut-off of internet services in the area for more than three months. In an open letter to the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Abdulrazak Bello Kaura, a development journalist and community leader, accused major telecom operators—MTN, Airtel and Glo—of shutting down internet services in Birnin Magaji, Kaura Namoda, Shinkafi and Zurmi Local Government Areas without any explanation to subscribers. Kaura, who is also the National President of the Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda Alumni Association, said…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to driving economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, joined global leaders at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algiers. The Fair, described as a gateway to unlocking Africa’s trade and investment potential, brought together policymakers, business leaders and development partners to discuss strategies for expanding industrial capacity and deepening intra-African commerce. On the sidelines of the event, Edun held strategic meetings with Afreximbank President, Professor Benedict Oramah, and the Chair of IATF 2025, former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Talks…
By: Abdulkarim Yakubu In the ever-turning wheel of Nigerian politics, few things are as predictable as the sudden emergence of faceless civil society groups—always conveniently timed, always politically motivated, and always funded by those who dread the dawn of accountability. The recent protest and press statement by a group calling itself the *Forum of Kano Civil Society Organisations Against Corruption* is a glaring example of this theatre of deception. While cloaking themselves in the garb of activism, their true intentions are no secret: to distract, defame, and derail the good work being done by the administration of Governor Abba Kabir…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse After more than 15 years of total blackout, 10 towns and villages in Buji Local Government Area of Jigawa State have been reconnected to the national grid, while eight other communities are being linked for the first time. Chairman of Buji LGA, Arch. Najibullah Falalu Tukur, disclosed this in a telephone interview, noting that the re-electrification was part of his administration’s drive to revive critical infrastructure and spur socio-economic development. “In fulfillment of our promise, work has commenced on the re-electrification of the Yayarin Tukur–Kafin Madaki power line, which was vandalised and abandoned for over 15…
From Umar Muhammed, Lafia Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have foiled a child trafficking attempt in Mararaba, Karu Local Government Area, rescuing three minors and arresting a female suspect. Police spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, in a statement on Friday, confirmed that the suspect, identified as Aisha Hashiru, was apprehended at Orange Market after allegedly abducting the children from their mother’s residence. According to Nansel, Hashiru lured the victims with promises of biscuits before whisking them away. She was, however, caught by members of the public who nearly subjected her to mob justice before police operatives, led by the…
**Warns: “The Day I See You With Any Aspirant, You Are Fired” By Umar Muhammed, Lafia Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has issued a stern warning to his political appointees: anyone caught pledging loyalty to governorship aspirants ahead of the 2027 elections will be sacked immediately. Speaking at a sensitization workshop for political aides in Lafia, the governor declared that his administration will not tolerate divided loyalty or premature politicking, stressing that appointees must remain focused on delivering governance. “Your loyalty is here,” Sule told the gathering. “The day I see any of you with any of the aspirants,…
By James Ojochegbe In a bold and incendiary accusation that could shake Nigeria’s political establishment, Senator Aminu Tambuwal has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of orchestrating a systematic campaign to destabilise opposition parties. Tambuwal, a former governor and leading figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, made the explosive claims during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, painting a grim picture of democracy under siege. “You don’t need a crystal ball to see what’s going on,” Tambuwal declared. “Across the board, political parties are being torn apart from within—and this government is not just watching, it’s pulling the…
By James Ojochegbe The National APC Youth Coalition (NAYC) has endorsed Ambassador Julius Stanley Aluebhosele, popularly known as the Oba of Youths, for the position of APC National Vice Chairman (South-South), describing him as “a unifying figure with the passion and capacity to amplify the voice of young people within the party.” Unveiling the endorsement at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, NAYC leaders said their decision came after wide consultations across the country, noting that Aluebhosele’s loyalty, grassroots mobilisation strength, and record of youth empowerment stood him out among contenders. Comrade Charles Osagie, the coalition’s National Coordinator, praised…
By Ben Adaji, Jalingo Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has applauded the management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jalingo, for what he described as “unprecedented infrastructural development and improved service delivery” in recent years. The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Bar. Timothy Kataps, gave the commendation during a town hall meeting in Jalingo on Thursday. He pledged the state government’s continued support to the centre, noting that FMC Jalingo under its Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr. Aisha Shehu Adamu, has become “a hospital to reckon with, capable of competing with other FMCs across the…