In a harrowing incident that has shaken the community of Gidan Tama in Kwaturu Ward, Kachia Local Government, Hon. Daniel Samaila’s family became the latest victims of a series of kidnappings plaguing the region. On a quiet evening, as the sun began to set, a group of armed kidnappers stormed the area, seizing five individuals…
The All Progressives Congress in Zamfara State has been thrown into turmoil following allegations of betrayal levelled against Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar over the conduct of the party’s ward and local government congresses. A chieftain of the party from Birnin Magaji Local Government Area, Ibrahim Lawal, in a statement on Monday described the exercise as a…
By Abubakar Yusuf Rt Honorable Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali Halims has risen to prominence as a national figure from North Central Nigeria, embodying the shifting political landscape of the current era. As the House Leader in the 10th Assembly, he was instrumental in the recent signing of the much-awaited Electoral Act by President Bola Ahmed…
In a startling turn of events, former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday evening, just moments after being released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). El-Rufai had been in EFCC custody since Monday, facing serious corruption allegations. Witnesses reported that El-Rufai was…
The capital city of Abuja recently witnessed the launch of three transformative books authored by Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, shedding light on the critical importance of documentation in driving national development. The titles—Evolution and Development of a Federal Capital Territory(Second Edition), When the Spirit Whispers, and Steward of the Nation: The Role of Civil Servants…
The family of Bege Timothy Suchet, a Kaduna-based teacher and activist, is sounding the alarm over his prolonged disappearance, now entering its fourth year. This troubling situation arose following a police raid conducted by the Inspector-General of Police’s Intelligence Response Team (IRT) on March 30, 2022, which sought to apprehend him. The Raid: A Disturbing…
As the holy month of Ramadan unfolds, Alhaji Lukman Abdullah Atanda, President of the Ilorin Likeminds Foundation (ILMF), has issued a heartfelt reminder to Muslims: adherence to the regulations governing the Ramadan fast is essential for attaining the full blessings and rewards of this sacred period. In a statement released by Mohammad Abdulkadri, the Foundation’s…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, on Tuesday declared that the health of Nigerian service members must remain a top priority, stressing that access to comprehensive healthcare for troops and their families is non-negotiable. He described health insurance as a critical pillar in reducing the financial burden of medical care on…
The police command in Niger has arrested four suspects over alleged criminal conspiracy, armed robbery and murder in Minna. The command’s spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Mr Abiodun said that on Thursday, at about 4:00 p.m., police received a report concerning Umar Bingel, 32, of Dadin-Kowa, Kontagora. He said…
Turkish ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, says Türkiye intends to scale up its current trade volume of $2 billion with Nigeria to $5 billion. According to the Turkish envoy, during the recent visit of President Bola Tinubu to Türkiye, agreements were signed aimed at deepening Turkish-Nigerian relations in various fields. Speaking on Tuesday during…
