Author: Yunusa Umar

Troops of 1 Division of the Nigerian Army have rescued 11 kidnapped victims in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State following a coordinated operation along the Kaduna-Abuja road axis. Security sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama, a counter security expert based in LakeChad, said the rescue was carried out late on January 26 after troops deployed at a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Doka, after sighting armed terrorists moving with captives along a bush track between Gidan Duna and Amale in Kachia LGA. “The troops immediately mobilised and pursued the suspects. On sighting the approaching security vehicles and motorcycles,…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has commenced court-martial proceedings against 16 officers following the conclusion of investigations into alleged acts of indiscipline and breaches of military regulations, including claims of plotting to overthrow the government. The Director of Defence Information, Major-General Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. READ MORE: Shettima leads Nigeria’s delegation as ECOWAS deliberates on Benin attempted coup, others Coup: Senate backs Tinubu’s request to deploy military to Benin Uba recalled that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) had announced the arrest of the officers in October 2025, adding that investigations into their…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, is set to rejoin the All Progressive Congress, on Monday after his resignation from New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) last Friday. In a statement released by Yusuf’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin on Sunday that his principal would rejoin the party tomorrow, explaining that Yusuf joined the party in 2014. READ MORE: NNPP slams Yusuf’s defection as betrayal, Kwankwaso loyalists resign Gov Abba Yusuf didn’t quit NNPP, only left Kwankwasiya movement — Party founder The statement further stated that Yusuf first joined the APC in 2014 when he won the party’s primary election for…

Thousands of supporters from Nasarawa Local Government Area have paid a solidarity visit to former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, at his residence in Kano. This was posted by Kwankwaso on his verified X handle on Sunday, commending the visitors for their steadfastness and courage despite recent political challenges. READ MORE: NNPP slams Yusuf’s defection as betrayal, Kwankwaso loyalists resign Gov Abba Yusuf didn’t quit NNPP, only left Kwankwasiya movement — Party founder “I deeply appreciate your unwavering courage and determination. In the face of trials that have tested the faith of…

The Kano State House of Assembly has released the names of 22 lawmakers who have defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in solidarity with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The development was announced in a statement issued on Saturday by the Speaker’s spokesperson, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai. READ MORE:Gov Abba Yusuf didn’t quit NNPP, only left Kwankwasiya movement — Party founder NNPP secretary says Kwankwaso’s influence in Kano overrated, won’t affect Tinubu’s 2027 votes According to the statement, the affected lawmakers formally resigned their membership of the NNPP in support of the governor’s recent political decision and have pledged continued…

At least five suspected Boko Haram terrorists and three local vigilantes were killed on Friday following an ambush along the Ngoshe–Pulka Road in Gwoza Local Government Area. Sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication that the attack occurred at about 2:30 p.m. when unknown gunmen engaged members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and Hunters Group on a routine patrol. READ MORE:Gov. Abiodun, let Kingmakers, Oracle decide new Awujale, says Fusengbuwa ruling house bokoPresident Tinubu approves posting of four ambassador-designates In the ensuing gun battle, five terrorists were killed, while three CJTF members Yunusa Ali Ananicha, Adamu Zakari, and…

Hon. Sunusi Surajo Kwankwaso has tendered his resignation as special adviser to governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on political affairs, citing unresolved political disputes and anomalies within the ruling political movement. Kwankwaso who announced his resignation in a notification dated Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, addressed to the Executive Governor of Kano State through the Secretary to the State Government. READ MORE:Kano gov Abba Yusuf resigns from NNPP amid internal crisis NNPP expel Kano state chairman barely two weeks after re-election In the letter, he said his decision followed “political disputes, chaos and anomalies that contravene the political ideologies of the Kwankwasiyya…

On a scorching Saturday morning in Tuluku community, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, 38-year-old Jummai Tanko bent over a muddy puddle, scooping brown, lukewarm water into a blue plastic bowl. The water is cloudy, foul smelling, and shared with animals has become the village’s main source of survival as climate change, insecurity, and neglect deepen an already dire water crisis. With ebbing rain and extreme heat drying up streams, residents say access to safe water has become nearly impossible. Fear of armed bandits’attack is built on residents’ mind, forcing families mostly women and children to rely on unsafe…

A Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has convicted AAC Consulting Limited for stealing over ₦30.5 million belonging to contract staff of Chevron Nigeria Limited. Justice Rahman Oshodi delivered the judgment on Friday, January 23, 2026, after finding the firm guilty of dishonestly converting ₦30,564,635.81 meant for Chevron’s contract staff. READ MORE:EFCC arraigns businessman, firm in Lagos over alleged $550,000 fraud EFCC investigates man for undeclared $59,000 at Lagos Airport The company was prosecuted by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an amended one-count charge of stealing, contrary to Section…

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing prolonged internal disputes and legal challenges within the party. The resignation, which took effect from Friday, January 23, 2026, was conveyed in a letter addressed to the chairman of the NNPP in Diso–Chiranchi Ward, Gwale Local Government Area. READ MORE:Kwankwaso ally, Mustapha Shu’aib, resigns from NNPP NNPP urges Abba Yusuf, others to reconsider alleged plan to defect to APC In a statement issued on Friday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor said the decision followed “careful reflection” and was…