The Zamfara Good Governance Forum has accused Governor Dauda Lawal Dare of orchestrating politically driven evictions at Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara. In a statement on Friday, the Forum described the removal of three staff members from the Rima River Basin Development Authority Staff Quarters as “unlawful, vindictive and a gross abuse of power.”…
Supporters of the All Progressives Congress in Zamfara State have asked the party’s national leadership to immediately expel Wamban Shinkafi, accusing him of persistently working against the APC. The demand was conveyed by the group’s Secretary, Comrade Mubarak Musa Shanawa Shinkafi, who warned that Shinkafi’s continued stay in the party threatens unity, discipline and…
The Arewa Concerned Citizens Forum has accused Governor Dauda Lawal Dare of prioritising political battles over the worsening security crisis in Zamfara State. The group said the state was “bleeding” under the weight of kidnappings, killings and mass displacement, yet the government appeared more concerned with silencing critics and engaging in propaganda. Addressing journalists…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed a notorious terrorist hideout at Arra in the Sambisa general area of Borno State. The airstrike was launched following a directive by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) to neutralise terrorists’ threats after a deadly ambush on troops in Borno State. NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame,…
The Nigerian Super Falcons have cemented their place as the dominant force in African women’s football after being officially crowned the CAF National Team of the Year for 2025 at a glittering awards ceremony celebrating excellence across the continent. The award serves as a crowning moment for a team whose resilience, flair and fighting spirit…
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N2.094 trillion as revenue for the month of October to the Federal Government, states and Local Government Councils (LGCs). The allocation was announced at the FAAC meeting for November held on Wednesday in Abuja, according to a communiqué issued by the Office of…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu is deeply disturbed by the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the killing of Brig.-Gen. Musa Uba alongside the vice principal of their school. Shettima delivered the message on Wednesday during a visit to Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, on the president’s directive. The visit followed Tuesday’s…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for stronger collaboration among election stakeholders to ensure informed and non-violent voter participation ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Election scheduled for Feb. 21, 2026. FCT Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mallam Aminu Idris, made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja during an implementation meeting on…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has clarified that the widespread killings and displacement in Nigeria’s North-West are driven by economic interests, not religion, dismissing claims of a coordinated genocide against Christians. In a detailed statement on Wednesday, Akume stressed that both Muslims and Christians have suffered equally from…
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has urged state governments to fully implement the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), stressing that the success of pension reforms depends on adoption at the sub-national level. Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, Director-General of PenCom, made the call on Wednesday in Benin during the Second Run of the 2025 Consultative Forum for States…
