36 m. ago Emir Confirms Killing Of Army Captain, Soldier, 3 Terrorists In Fresh Borno Attack

The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, has confirmed the killing of an army captain and a private soldier when some suspected terrorists attacked the Izge community in the Gwoza local government area of Borno State. The incident, which took place at about 1 am on Wednesday, also left three terrorists suspected to be […]

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6 h. ago FG signs $158.15m deal for Northern Nigeria agricultural value chain programme

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Wednesday signed a $158.15 million financing agreement for the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN), targeting Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara to enhance agricultural value chains and farmers’ incomes. Co-funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the French Development […] The post FG signs $158.15m deal for Northern Nigeria agricultural value chain programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Boko Haram Terrorists Invade Borno Village, Kill Two Soldiers

At least two soldiers have been killed, following an attack by Boko Haram terrorists in Izge community, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. It was gathered that the deadly invasion happened around 1 am on Wednesday when the gunmen infiltrated the village. Speaking with newsmen, Emir of Gwoza, Mohammed Shehu Timta, said that the terrorist […] The post Boko Haram Terrorists Invade Borno Village, Kill Two Soldiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Army Officer, Soldier, 3 Terrorists Killed As Security Agents Repel Fresh Borno Attack

An Army Captain as well as a private soldier were killed as the troops engaged invading Boko Haram terrorists in Izge Community of Gwoza local government area of Borno State on Wednesday. The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta confirmed the killings after some suspected terrorists who also suffered casualties, invaded the community. The […]

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16 h. ago Zamfara: Buratai’s Foundations mark Emir’s 5th anniversary with free medical services

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Tukur & Tukur Foundation, alongside with TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation have marked the 5th anniversary of the throne of the Emir of Kaura Namoda, Major (Dr) Sanusi Muhammad Ahmad Asha (Rtd) with free medical services to over 500 beneficiaries in Zamfara State. The Grand Patron of both Foundations, Lieutenant […] The post Zamfara: Buratai’s Foundations mark Emir’s 5th anniversary with free medical services appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Kano: Newly wedded bride stabs husband to death days after wedlock

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Another matrimonial tragedy has exploded in the ancient city of Kano following the murder of a 30 year old man ,Salisu Idris, by his newly wedded bride. The tragedy, which occurred barely nine days after wedlock saw the new bride, one Saudat stab her husband with a sharp knife in the […] The post Kano: Newly wedded bride stabs husband to death days after wedlock appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Kano Police Nab Suspect In Fatal Robbery Attack, Recover Weapon

The Kano State Police Command has taken a 20-year-old into custody over allegations of armed robbery and culpable homicide. SP Abdullahi Haruna, the command’s public relations officer, confirmed the suspect’s arrest in a statement issued on Tuesday. He stated that the suspect was arrested on Monday at Danbare Quarters within the Kano metropolis. READ MORE: […] The post Kano Police Nab Suspect In Fatal Robbery Attack, Recover Weapon appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago 6 Delta Reps dump PDP for APC, 2 LP members join PDP in Enugu

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Six members of the House of Representatives from Delta State have dumped the Peoples  Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The six members, who announced their defection, at yesterday’s plenary, in separate letters to the speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, are Nnamdi Ezechi, Ukodhiko Jonathan, Victor Nwokolo, Julius Pondi, Nicholas […] The post 6 Delta Reps dump PDP for APC, 2 LP members join PDP in Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago APC Will Consider Kwankwaso’s Return To Safeguard His Political Career – Ganduje

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has said the ruling party might consider welcoming former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, into its fold to help revive his dwindling political relevance. Ganduje made the remarks on Tuesday at the APC national secretariat in Abuja, after a closed-door meeting with the Minister […] The post APC Will Consider Kwankwaso’s Return To Safeguard His Political Career – Ganduje appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Bride Nabbed For Allegedly Killing Husband 9 Days After Wedding In Kano

Security operatives in Kano State have apprehended one Saudat, a newly wedded bride, for allegedly stabbing her husband, Salisu, to death just 9 days after their wedding. The tragic incident reportedly took place in Farawa community of Kano on Monday night, days after the couple’s wedding which held on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Reports by […]

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57 h. ago Kano Local Gov’ts Ordered To Contribute N670m For Emirate Council’s Vehicles

The Kano State Government has directed the 44 local government areas (LGAs) in the state to contribute about N15.2 million each—totalling N670 million—for the purchase and refurbishment of vehicles for the Kano Emirate Council under the leadership of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. According to a letter dated March 25, 2025, and now circulating on social […]

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58 h. ago Ebonyi communal war: Nwifuru begins demarcation of disputed land

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru will, on Thursday this week, commence the process of demarcating the disputed land in Effium, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state. The people of Effium and Ezza-Effium have been at war since 2021 with many lives lost and properties worth billions of naira destroyed. Last […] The post Ebonyi communal war: Nwifuru begins demarcation of disputed land appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Kano FRSC appoints Mohammed Bara’u Bature as new Sector Commander

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has appointed Corps Commander Mohammed Bara’u Bature as the new Sector Commander for Kano State, replacing Corps Commander Umar Matazu Masaudu, now redeployed to Jigawa State. The announcement came on Monday, May 5, via a statement by CRC Abdullahi Labaran, the Command’s Public Education Officer. […] The post Kano FRSC appoints Mohammed Bara’u Bature as new Sector Commander appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Property Dispute: Coalition Writes NJC, CJN Over Conduct Of Niger State Judge

  The Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), representing over 75 civil society groups, has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) to probe alleged judicial misconduct by Justice Bilkisu Yusuf of the Niger State judiciary. National secretary of the coalition, Alhaji Ali Abacha, expressed concern over […]

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66 h. ago Emir of Kaura Namoda celebrates 5 years of reign, tasks royal fathers on transparent leadership

From John Bassey, Gusau On Sunday, May 4, 2025, the Emir of Kaura Namoda, HRH Major Dr Sanusi Mohammed Ahmad Asha, Khadimul Qur’an, marked his fifth anniversary as Sarkin Kiyawa. He urged royal fathers across Nigeria to lead with transparency and efficiency. The event took place at the Ahmad Asha Auditorium Hall, Federal Polytechnic, Kaura […] The post Emir of Kaura Namoda celebrates 5 years of reign, tasks royal fathers on transparent leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Gov. Yusuf dismisses graft allegation, aligns with Kwankwaso’s next political movement

•Directs LG chairmen to involve councillors in project execution From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf,  has dismissed allegation of corruption levelled against his administration and the leader of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso by the former Secretary to the Kano State Government, Abdullahi Baffa Bichi Speaking during […] The post Gov. Yusuf dismisses graft allegation, aligns with Kwankwaso’s next political movement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Gov. Yusuf dismisses corruption allegation against his govt, Kwankwaso

aligns with Kwankwaso’s next political movement   From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has dismissed the allegation of corruption levelled against his administration and the leader of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP). Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso by the former Secretary to the Kano State Government, Abdullahi Baffa Bichi. Speaking on Sunday […] The post Gov. Yusuf dismisses corruption allegation against his govt, Kwankwaso appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Concealed In Chocolate Tins, Seizes Opioids Worth N3.4bn

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized illicit drugs valued at over N3.4 billion in a series of coordinated operations across Rivers, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Anambra, Edo, and Niger States. A joint operation involving NDLEA, Customs, and other security agencies at the Onne Ports Complex in Port Harcourt on Saturday, led to the […] The post NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Concealed In Chocolate Tins, Seizes Opioids Worth N3.4bn appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FG, CSOs Urge States To Domesticate Women’s Empowerment Policy

The federal government in collaboration with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has called on state governments to prioritise the domestication and implementation of the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) policy to advance inclusive growth and gender equality. The call was made yesterday at a stakeholders’ retreat on the Kano Women’s Economic Empowerment (Kano WEE) Policy, supported by […]

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3 d. ago Emirate dispute: Sanusi, Bayero appoint, turban separate Galadiman Kanos

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The drama surrounding the emirate crisis in Kano continued at the weekend following the appointments of separate personalities as Galadiman Kano by Emir Aminu Ado Bayero and Emir Muhammadu Sanusi. While Emir Bayero appointed Sunusi Lamido Ado Bayero as the Galadiman Kano, Emir Sanusi appointed Munir Sanusi Bayero as the Galadiman […] The post Emirate dispute: Sanusi, Bayero appoint, turban separate Galadiman Kanos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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