4 h. ago Taraba Government Wades In As Muslim Sects Fight Over Mosque

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has temporarily closed down a disputed Jumma’at Mosque that claimed two lives and left several others injured in Donga local government of the state. The governor gave the directive weekend during an expanded peace meeting with traditional rulers, Islamic scholars, community leaders, youth groups and representatives from the […]

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10 h. ago Cyber lessons from the North: What the global South must learn from recent breaches

In today’s hyperconnected age, cybersecurity is no longer optional—it is imperative. Alarming breaches across the Global North in 2025 have read more Cyber lessons from the North: What the global South must learn from recent breaches

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11 h. ago Army crushes terror cells, nabs 20 terrorists, rescues 17 kidnap victims

The Nigerian Army says its troops have, within 48 hours, crushed several terrorist cells, rescued 17 kidnap victims and apprehended 20 suspects through intensified offensive operations across the country. The Army said the operations were conducted simultaneously across the North-East, North-West, North-Central and South-South regions. According to the Army, troops of 192 Battalion, supported by […]

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24 h. ago Bashir Ahmad faults US Senator’s bill against Sharia Law in Nigeria

So a U.S. senator is now proudly declaring they will target those who helped implement Sharia law in Nigeria, as if practicing or supporting Sharia is a crime. You are free to oppose...

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26 h. ago Arteta hopeful Ødegaard, Havertz, Madueke return for North London derby

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that Martin Ødegaard, Kai Havertz, and Noni Madueke could all make their return in read more Arteta hopeful Ødegaard, Havertz, Madueke return for North London derby

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31 h. ago We’re in mess – Bashir Ahmad laments designation of Nigeria as CPC

Former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad, has strongly reacted to the decision by President Donald Trump’s government on

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32 h. ago UPDATED: Trump says Christians face existential threat in Nigeria

Puts Nigeria on same watchlist with North Korea United States President, Donald Trump, on Friday said Christianity faces an existential threat in Nigeria and announced that he was adding the nation to a watchlist of countries which violate religious freedom. “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical […]

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32 h. ago ICYMI: Fela Kuti is the only artiste greater than me — Burna Boy

In a video from the stream, Burna Boy is seen singing and dancing to Fela’s protest anthem, ‘Coffin For Head of State’, while speaking passionately about...

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41 h. ago Edo Security Squad Averts Bloodbath In Benin, Restores Peace In Tensed Communities

Swift intervention by the Edo State Security Squad has averted what could have been a major bloodbath in Benin City, following violent clashes that erupted in Ogheghe and Ohoghobi communities, Ovia North-East local government area of the State. The crisis, which broke out on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, led to the death of one Chigozie […]

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51 h. ago Davido’s concert: Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tems, others should perform in the North — Bashir Ahmad

In a post on X on Friday, Ahmad said Davido’s decision to take his 5ive Alive tour to the North was a bold move that helped dispel negative stereotypes about the region. 

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61 h. ago Customs intercepts petroleum products, drugs, other items worth N112m in Adamawa, Taraba

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, has recorded a major breakthrough in its anti-smuggling operations, intercepting petroleum products and other contraband items valued at over N112 million within two months. The Area Comptroller, Bashir Garuba, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Customs House, Yola, Adamawa State, while presenting the command’s performance […]

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2 d. ago Ekiti 2026: APC chieftain congratulates Oyebanji, mobilises support for gov’s re

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Mr. Dare Owolabi, has commended the leadership and members of the party for the endorsement of the incumbent Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji as the APC governorship candidate for the 2026 governorship election. Owolabi, a senatorial hopeful for the Ekiti North Senatorial District, gave […]

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3 d. ago ‘Pardoning Maryam Sanda Was Right Thing To Do’, Sheikh Gumi Defends Tinubu’s Decision

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has thrown his weight behind the presidential pardon earlier granted to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted and sentenced to death in 2020 for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, describing it as an act of mercy consistent with Islamic principles. Recall that President Bola Tinubu had initially granted […]

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3 d. ago Niger North Senator Extends Medical Outreach To Prison Inmates

Niger North senator and chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs,  Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, has offered medical care to inmates in the correctional centres  across his constituency. The  chairman, of Senator Abubakar Sani Bello Constituency Committee on Health Dr Fatima Goje said it is part of the  commitment  of the senator to humanity. She said, […]

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3 d. ago Kano Assembly Alleges North’s Marginalisation in Customs Recruitment

The Kano State House of Assembly has condemned the recent Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) cadet recruitment exercise, alleging gross injustice and marginalisation of northern states in the process. The lawmakers, during plenary yesterday, described the recruitment as a charade that violated the principles of federal character and called for its total cancellation. Presenting a motion […]

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3 d. ago Nigeria, EU launch transformative education project to empower youth, teachers

The Federal Government has inaugurated the national steering committee of the European Union(EU)-funded Education and Youth Empowerment in Nigeria (EISS) project, a major initiative designed to strengthen teacher capacity, promote digital learning and build a resilient, future-ready education system across six states. Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmad, speaking during inauguration of the […]

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3 d. ago Youths In Bloody Clash Over Killing Of Suspected ‘Yahoo Boy’ In Edo

Some youths in Benin City have been reportedly injured in a bloody clash between Hausa people and indeginious youths in Ogheghe community, Egor local government area of Edo State, over the killing of a suspected ‘yahoo boy’ simply identified as Chizi Benz. Chizi Benz was said to have been stabbed to death by a Hausa […]

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3 d. ago What we’re doing to get Nigeria’s refineries back on track — NNPC’s Ojulari

The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has disclosed steps taken by the company to restore full operations at...

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3 d. ago Resist Moves To Divide Nigeria, VP Shettima Tells Arewa Leaders

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has charged the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) to stand in solidarity with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. According to him, “there is no better time than now for the leaders of the North to stand together as one” in support of efforts by the Tinubu administration […]

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5 d. ago Amotekun Operative’s Pregnant Wife Stages Lone Protest Over ‘Missing Husband’ In Ondo

A middle-aged woman has staged a lone protest in Akure, the Ondo State capital, demanding to know the whereabouts of her husband, identified as Victor Temitope Akinsipe. In a video that surfaced online, shared by Oluwaseun Ogunmola, also known as OB Sugar, the woman, who appeared to be pregnant, was seen crying and carrying a […]

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