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10 feared killed as explosions rock Zamfara
No fewer than 10 people were feared killed as implosive devices, suspected to be bombs, exploded along Magami-Dansadau road, causing panic in the area. An eyewitness who was en route to the area, Mallam Yunusa, said the explosion rocked three places along the road, involving a trailer loaded with grains. According to him, they were […]
Four hikers found dead in Greece
Four hikers have been found dead in Greece’s Vardousia Mountains after being swept away by an avalanche on Christmas Day. According to the Greek state broadcaster, ERT, the hikers — three men and one woman — were tragically found dead on Friday evening after a large-scale search in the mountainous region of Fokida. Fire service […]
Nasarawa Governor Frees 32 Inmates
Governor Abdullahi Sule has granted pardon to 32 inmates serving various jail terms in custodial centres across Nasarawa. The governor disclosed this on Saturday during a visit to the Lafia Custodial Centre as part of activities marking his 66th birthday. Mr Sule urged the beneficiaries to live responsible lives and conduct themselves in ways that […]
FG graduates 7,000 forest guards across seven states
The Federal Government has announced the graduation of more than 7,000 newly recruited forest guards drawn from seven frontline states after completing a three-month training programme under the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative. The graduation ceremonies were held on December 27, 2025, in Borno, Sokoto, Yobe, Adamawa, Niger, Kwara and Kebbi states. The initiative, launched in […]
ADC slams Tinubu over US airstrikes, demands casualty report
The African Democratic Congress has weighed in on the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) airstrikes in Sokoto State, emphasising the urgent need for Nigeria to address its domestic security challenges. Spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress, Bolaji Abdullahi wrote on X on Friday, “President Bola Tinubu has outsourced his most important constitutional responsibility, effectively taking a […]
Gombe governor sacks aides over attack on councillor
Gomber governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has sacked four of his aides over physical assault on Hon. Abdulrahman Abubakar Sheriff, the Councillor representing Shamaki Ward in Gombe Local Government Area of the state. The attack on Sheriff captured on video had gone viral on the internet some days ago. Yahaya sacked the aides based on the […]
INEC Fixes Date For Rivers Bye-Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 21, 2026 for bye-elections into the Ahoada East II and Khana II State Constituencies of Rivers State. Disclosing this in a statement, chairperson of the Information, Voter Education, and Publicity Committee of INEC, Mohammed Haruna, said the date was announced after an extraordinary meeting of the […]
Imo assembly passes N1.43 trillion appropriation bill for 2026
The Imo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, passed the appropriation bill for the 2026 fiscal year, totalling over N1.43 trillion. The bill, presented by Gov. Hope Uzodimma, on Monday, received accelerated consideration by the Committee of the Whole. Majority leader of the House, Kanayo Onyemaechi, described the budget as a “people’s oriented budget”. He […]
Yuletide: Defence Hq launches Operation Ember Guard in South-West
The Defence Headquarters on Tuesday launched Operation Ember Guard to curb criminal activities and enhance safety across Nigeria’s South-West during the festive period. Rear Adm. Abubakar Mustapha, Theatre Commander of Joint Task Force South West Operation, launched the operation at the AWATSE Headquarters in Apapa, Lagos State Mustapha said the operation would run from Dec. […]
Governor Mbah swears in two new commissioners
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Tuesday, swore in two new commissioners, saying the move was part of his administration’s renewed momentum in the delivery of good and impactful governance. The new commissioners are Osinachi Nnajieze and Charles Egumgbe. Mr Nnajieze, who was the special adviser on legal matters before his appointment, replaces Kingsley […]