*…Congratulates Ex- Gov Ortom on BOT Inauguration A National Chairmanship hopeful of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Engr. Utaan Terhide Conrad, FNSE, MNIEEE, yesterday, congratulated immediate past governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, the Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State on his inauguration as a distinguished member of the Board […]
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Kogi State Moves to Hold Landlords Accountable for Renting to Internet Fraudsters
The Kogi State Government has announced plans to address the issue of property owners renting to individuals involved in internet fraud, popularly known as Yahoo Boys. Hon. Abanika Taiye, the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, disclosed this initiative during a press briefing in Lokoja on Tuesday. This comes ahead of a two-day stakeholders’ symposium […]
Lakurawa: Rising Terror Threat in Northwestern Nigeria Following Niger Coup
The Nigerian military has recently identified Lakurawa, a relatively new terror group, as a growing threat infiltrating Sokoto and Kebbi states from the Niger Republic, particularly after the recent coup in Nigeria’s neighboring country. Despite the recent attention, reports indicate that Lakurawa, linked to al-Qaeda, has been active since before last year’s political upheaval in […]
Bandits Destroy Over 200 Bags of Maize in Kaduna, Leaving Farmers Devastated
Farmers in Kaduna’s Birnin Gwari Local Government Area are reeling after suspected bandits invaded multiple farms, setting ablaze over 200 bags of harvested maize. The attack, which took place on Sunday night in Kwaga village and Unguwar Zako, destroyed the anticipated yields of numerous farmers. Local reports, including a video by Daily Trust, depict the […]
Fire Destroys FCT Minister of State’s Residence in Asokoro
A devastating fire engulfed the private residence of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Mariya Mahmoud, on Sunday afternoon in Asokoro, Abuja. The blaze, which took place at No. 9, Justice Roseline Ukeji Close, left the property entirely destroyed, with no items salvageable from the ruins. Confirming the incident, Austine Elemue, media aide […]
Borno Jailbreak: 278 Inmates Remain Missing Two Months After Flood Incident
Two months after heavy flooding damaged the Maiduguri correctional facility in Borno State, 278 inmates are still unaccounted for. The flooding on September 10 led to extensive destruction across the region, including roads, bridges, hospitals, and the medium-security custodial center, enabling the escape of 281 inmates. The spokesperson for the Nigeria Correctional Service, Abubakar Umar, […]
NiMet Predicts Dust Haze and Rainfall Across Nigeria Over the Next Three Days
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted a mix of dust haze and scattered rainfall across various parts of Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday. According to the agency’s report, the northern region will see slight dust haze on Monday, with visibility limited to between 2 and 5 km. Similar hazy conditions are expected in North […]
Herdsmen Allegedly Invited Lakurawa Terrorist Group to Sokoto: New Details Emerge
New Details: Herdsmen Allegedly Invited Lakurawa Terrorist Group to Sokoto A new terrorist group, Lakurawa, has reportedly taken root in Sokoto, allegedly invited by local herdsmen for protection against banditry. The group, composed of militants from Mali, Niger, Libya, and Algeria, is believed to have begun operations in Gongono Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area, as […]
New Terrorist Group”Lakurawas” Seizes Control Over Five Sokoto Local Governments
A newly formed terrorist group, identified as “Lakurawas” or the Mujahidin, has reportedly taken control over five local government areas in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Sources reveal that the group has been imposing zakat and other levies on residents in Tangaza, Gada, Illela, Silame, and Binji. Witnesses describe the militants as heavily armed, often arriving in […]
Chad Army Air Strikes Eliminate Scores of Boko Haram Militants
The Chadian military has confirmed successful air strikes that killed and wounded numerous Boko Haram terrorists following recent attacks by the group near Chad’s border with Nigeria. President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, who was directly involved in the response, stated that these operations were launched after Boko Haram’s deadly assault last month, which left around […]