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The governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, has denied holding a secret meeting with Atiku Abubakar, 2023 presidential candidate under People Democratic Party and a member of Action Democratic Congress, where he promised to pledged financial backing to defeat president Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 February election. According to a statement released by the governor’s spokesman, Ibrahim Addra, the government said the report is a “complete fabrication, false in its entirety and did not happen. READ MORE:Nasarawa state Judicial Commission demotes chief magistrate over Chioma Okoli’s case Nasarawa APC adopts consensus for upcoming congresses Adda further stated that his…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has defended the Federal Government’s policy of rehabilitating repentant terrorists, likening insurgents in Nigeria’s North-East to the biblical prodigal son. Mr Oluyede made the remarks during the Armed Forces inaugural lecture at the Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre (JDWC) held at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre in Abuja. Addressing concerns over Operation Safe Corridor, a government programme designed to deradicalise and reintegrate former insurgents, the CDS acknowledged public outrage over granting amnesty to individuals accused of violent crimes. “Talking about Operation Safe Corridor, so many people have asked that question: why…

A woman in Kano State, Hafsatu Yusuf, has died shortly after delivering quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, raising fresh concerns about maternal health challenges in Nigeria. Hafsatu Yusuf passed away in the early hours of Thursday, around 2am, following complications that developed after childbirth. She had given birth to five babies — three boys and two girls — in what was initially described as a successful delivery. Officials confirmed that the mother experienced severe and persistent bleeding after the birth. Despite efforts by medical personnel to stabilise her condition, she could not be saved. The Public Relations Officer of…

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has relieved Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi of his appointment as Commissioner for Investment, Commerce and Industry, with immediate effect. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, Sagagi has been directed to hand over the affairs of the ministry to the Director of Commerce pending further directives. Governor Yusuf thanked the former commissioner for his service, noting that his contributions—particularly in politics, religion, and the development of small and medium enterprises—had a measurable impact on the state. He wished him…

A driver, Mohammed Idi, 25 and his boy, Mero Umra, 21 were arrested by troops of operation Hadin Kai for reportedly supplying logistics for Boko-Haram terrorists in Yusufari local government area of Yobe State. According to Makama Zagalola, a counter insurgency publication focused on LakeChad, the troops intercepted a vehicle loaded with seven sacks filled with PMS. READ MORE: Troops repel ISWAP attack in Borno, kill 61 terrorists Troops ‘kill’ senior ISWAP commander Bako Gorgore in Borno Soldiers, CJTF members killed as troops repel ISWAP attacks in Borno Front pages of Newspapers around World — 25 March 2026 Ogun monarch,…

Niger State Police Command have confirmed the arrest of four suspected criminals and armed robbers in Gurara area of Minna, the state capital. The suspects, according to a statement released by Wasiu Abiodun, the police spokesman on Wednesday that the miscreants terrorsing Dikko and snatching phones along Dikko junction. “On 14th March, 2026 at about 12.30pm, based on reliable information received that some miscreants terrorising Dikko and snatching phones along Dikko junction were sighted in the area numbering about five, and the Police Patrol team attached to Tafa Div was alerted and mobilized to the area”, Wasiu’s statement reads. The…

The governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, has directed all political appointees vying for elective post in 2027 general election to resign their appointments in line with the provisions of the electoral act. This decision was contained in a statement released and posted by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the media aide to the governor on his verified Facebook page on Wednesday that the secretary to the state government issued the directive in an official circular. “The directive was conveyed in an official circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, emphasizing the need for…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai under the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected informants linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. The suspects were apprehended during an early morning operation on March 23, according to a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency platform focused on developments in the Lake Chad region. Arrest During Routine Patrol The two suspects, identified as Musa Alhaji Isah, 28, and Akona Alhaji, 30, were arrested at about 5:30 a.m. by troops of the 25 Brigade while conducting routine security operations. Both men are said to be natives…

Residents in Niger State are digging the ground to survive, as a worsening water crisis forces families to rely on muddy, unsafe water for daily use. On 5th March 2026, under the scorching sun, Abigail Anthony, a 26-year old mother, struggled to scoop brownish water from makeshift ditches at her Jindau community in Niger state. Sweat streamed down her face as she carried her iron bucket, digging tirelessly to fetch water for her household. “We suffer a lot. When there are plenty of people in ditches, I scoop one bucket a day. It is not all places dug that we…

The Bauchi Police Command has strongly condemned the assault on a journalist working with a private radio station, Albarka radio in the state, pledging to probe the alleged involvement of its officer who allegedly brutalized the reporter. The police spokesman, SP Nafiu Habib on Monday released a statement that the police commissioner, Sani-Omolori in the state met the leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), correspondents’ chapel. READ MORE: Bauchi police command arrests drug dealers, uncovers conspiracy Rivers police arrest kidnappers after N6.9m ransom, murder According to the statement that Omolori met with the leadership of the Nigeria Union of…