72 m. ago Court Detains Philanthropist, 3 Others Over Killing Of PDP Chieftain

The Chief Magistrate Court III sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, on Friday ordered the remand of a frontline philanthropist, Dr Emmanuel Musa and three others in prison for allegedly killing of a PDP chieftain, Thomas Godwin Zamfara. The court presided over by Chief Magistrate Danladi Mohammed, ordered that the defendants be remanded in prison and […]

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12 h. ago Adamawa: Court remands governorship aspirant, three others over alleged murder

Tribune Online Adamawa: Court remands governorship aspirant, three others over alleged murder Chief Magistrate Uwani Danladi Mohammed, who presides over the court, ordered that the accused persons be remanded in prison custody and adjourned the case to... Adamawa: Court remands governorship aspirant, three others over alleged murder Tribune Online

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47 h. ago 2 men remanded for impregnating, difilling teenagers in Kebbi

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Magistrate Court 3,  Birnin Kebbi, presided over by Magistrate Atiku Abubakar has  remanded two men  , Faruk Malami and Aminu at the Correctional Centre  for allegedly impregnating of a teenager and difilling a child in Gwandu and Ambursa towns respectfully.   Magistrate Abubakar, remanded the accused persons in Correctional […] The post 2 men remanded for impregnating, difilling teenagers in Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Pedestrian bridge: Woman remanded for resisting arrest, assaulting officials in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore A female pedestrian, Chidinma Obishe, has been remanded in a correctional facility by a Magistrate’s Court in Bolade, Lagos for allegedly resisting arrest and assaulting Lagos State Task Force officials in Ojota area of the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab disclosed this in an X post on […] The post Pedestrian bridge: Woman remanded for resisting arrest, assaulting officials in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Defamation: Popular Islamic scholar, Kaola, remanded in Kwara prison

Tribune Online Defamation: Popular Islamic scholar, Kaola, remanded in Kwara prison However, counsel to the plaintiff, Ajasa Ademola, opposed the bail application, arguing that Alhaja Kaola was not entitled to such privilege under the law, citing her alleged involvement in a similar matter. Defamation: Popular Islamic scholar, Kaola, remanded in Kwara prison Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Tambuwal Leads Sokoto, Kebbi PDP Into Coalition Bloc Ahead Of 2027 Election

Former Sokoto State Governor and serving Senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, is reportedly spearheading a political realignment to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The development follows mounting collaboration between PDP stakeholders in Sokoto and Kebbi States and members of the newly formed All Democratic Alliance (ADA). The political shift became […] The post Tambuwal Leads Sokoto, Kebbi PDP Into Coalition Bloc Ahead Of 2027 Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Kebbi Govt confirms bandits’ attack on mobile police post in Kebbi village, cart away rifles

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Government has confirmed that a group of armed bandits attacked a Mobile Police post in Makuku, located in the Zuru Local Government Area, and made away with an undisclosed number of rifles. The Director of Security at the Cabinet Office, Abdulrahman Zagga, disclosed this to newsmen in […] The post Kebbi Govt confirms bandits’ attack on mobile police post in Kebbi village, cart away rifles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Suspected Bandits Storm Police Post In Kebbi, Cart Away Rifles

Some gunmen, suspected to be bandits have attacked a Mobile Police post in Makuku, located in the Zuru Local Government Area in Kebbi State. It was gathered that the criminal elements made away with an undisclosed number of firearms. Director of Security at the Cabinet Office, Abdulrahman Zagga, disclosed this to newsmen in Bagudo Local […] The post Suspected Bandits Storm Police Post In Kebbi, Cart Away Rifles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Kebbi govt confirms bandit attack on police post in Makuku, Zuru

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Government has confirmed that a group of armed bandits attacked a mobile police post in Makuku, located in the Zuru Local Government Area, and made away with an undisclosed number of rifles. The Director of Security at the Cabinet Office, Abdulrahman Zagga, disclosed this to newsmen in […] The post Kebbi govt confirms bandit attack on police post in Makuku, Zuru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Kebbi govt allocates three hectares land to CAN for cemetery

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi The Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) Kebbi State chapter have expressed their excitement as Government allocated three hectares of land to the Association of Birnin Kebbi branch for the cemetery. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development,TPL Abubakar Ahmad confirmed the allocation during the official handing over of […] The post Kebbi govt allocates three hectares land to CAN for cemetery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Romania to establish mining company in Yauri, Ngaski – Kebbi Gov

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Government is to enter into collaboration with the Government of Romania on the establishment of a mining company in Yauri and Ngaski Local Government Areas, Yauri Emirate. Governor Nasir Idris, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to him by the Emir of Yauri, Dr. Muhammad Zayyanu Abdullahi, […] The post Romania to establish mining company in Yauri, Ngaski – Kebbi Gov appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago The passing of Ngugi Wa Thiong’o – Iconic African writer and activist

I was a teenager at Queen of Apostles College in Kaduna when I read the first novel of African literary read more The passing of Ngugi Wa Thiong’o – Iconic African writer and activist

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8 d. ago 2027: Crisis deepens between Gov Idris, APC chieftain Nataro over Shettima

Tribune Online 2027: Crisis deepens between Gov Idris, APC chieftain Nataro over Shettima A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State, Mallam Salihu Isa Nataro, has told the Kebbi State Governor, Dr Idris, to focus on delivering the dividends of democracy to Kebbi instead of involving himself ... 2027: Crisis deepens between Gov Idris, APC chieftain Nataro over Shettima Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Kebbi releases N422.101m for registration of students in UDUS, FUBK 2024/2025 academic session

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State government has released N422,101,955.30 for the payment of 2024/2025 academic session registration fees for 6,127 Kebbi State indigenes studying at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) and Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK). Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar Tunga, confirmed this while speaking with newsmen in his […] The post Kebbi releases N422.101m for registration of students in UDUS, FUBK 2024/2025 academic session appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Kebbi To Punish Bandit Collaborators With Death Penalty – Gov Idris

Kebbi State Governor, Nasiru Idris, has announced a proposal to amend state laws to include the death penalty or life imprisonment for individuals found guilty of aiding bandits as informants. The announcement was made on Tuesday during the governor’s visit to Tadurga village in Zuru and Kyebu in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Areas. The visit followed […] The post Kebbi To Punish Bandit Collaborators With Death Penalty – Gov Idris appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Insecurity: Kebbi govt proposes death penalty, life imprisonment for bandit informants

Tribune Online Insecurity: Kebbi govt proposes death penalty, life imprisonment for bandit informants “We will not fold our arms while criminal informants continue to aid those who bring death and destruction to our communities. Insecurity: Kebbi govt proposes death penalty, life imprisonment for bandit informants Tribune Online

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1 week ago Ngaski LG leaders laud Bagudu for facilitating 76.5km road construction in Council 

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Leaders in Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State have commended Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, for facilitating the repairs of the 76.5-kilometre Malando-Ngaski-Wara-Auna Road, which links Kebbi and Niger states, serving as a vital corridor between Northern and Southern Nigeria. The Federal Government, through […] The post Ngaski LG leaders laud Bagudu for facilitating 76.5km road construction in Council  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago I Rejected N30m From Kebbi Governor To Maintain My Integrity – Pastor Enenche

Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has revealed why he declined a N30 million donation from Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris at a recent crusade held in the state. While delivering a Sunday sermon at the church’s headquarters in Abuja, Enenche stated that he has a personal principle against accepting money from […] The post I Rejected N30m From Kebbi Governor To Maintain My Integrity – Pastor Enenche appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Why I rejected N30m donation from Kebbi gov – Pastor Enenche

By Seyi Babalola Dr. Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has stated why he rejected a N30 million donation from Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris during a recent crusade in the state. The cleric, speaking at a Sunday sermon at the Dunamis headquarters in Abuja, explained that the decision was founded on […] The post Why I rejected N30m donation from Kebbi gov – Pastor Enenche appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Group Counters Malami’s Claims On Kebbi Banditry, Denounces Media Statement

A civic group, Zuru and Tadurga Concerned Patriots, has condemned a recent statement attributed to the media office of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, describing it as “misleading, inflammatory, and politically motivated.” The controversial statement, titled “Kebbi State Failed to Respond to Bandits Attack – Why They Are Attacking Malami for Speaking the […]

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