88 m. ago Sokoto approves N100m for IDPs shelter, N6b in road projects

Governor of Sokoto State has approved the purchase of a N100 million property to provide permanent shelter for Internally Displaced Persons, alongside a massive N6.47 billion investment in key road infrastructure across the state. The approvals were granted during the State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday, marking a significant stride in the administration’s effort Read More

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3 h. ago Social Media Is Now A ‘Terrorist Organisation’, Sultan Of Sokoto Raises Alarm

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has described social media as a “terrorist organisation” that must be urgently dealt with to preserve national security. Speaking during the 17th executive committee meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council held in Maiduguri, […]

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3 h. ago Security challenges affecting our operations, says Customs Comptroller General, Bash

Auctions 500 jerrycans, two drums of PMS seized from smugglers in Niger From John Adams Minna The Nigerian Customs Service has expressed great concern over the growing security challenges, especially in parts of the north, saying that the activities of bandits and other insurgents is hampering its operations. The Comptroller General of the Customs Service, […] The post Security challenges affecting our operations, says Customs Comptroller General, Bash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Mi Abaga Pays Tribute To Plateau Victims, Suspends Performance

Nigerian rapper Mi Abaga has expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic loss of innocent lives in Zike Village, Bassa, Plateau State. The attack on Sunday night left several people dead—young and old alike—intensifying the grief in a state still mourning the earlier tragedy in Bokkos. Mi Abaga, who is from Plateau State, shared a […] The post Mi Abaga Pays Tribute To Plateau Victims, Suspends Performance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Plateau Gov Bans Night Grazing, Restricts Motorcycles’ Movement

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang has announced a ban on night grazing and restricted the use of motorcycles across the state following incessant attacks. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that 51 people were killed after gunmen invaded Kimakpa village, Miango district, in Bassa Local Government on Monday. The attack came barely two weeks after […] The post Plateau Gov Bans Night Grazing, Restricts Motorcycles’ Movement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago ‘Deal with social media as terrorist organisation,’ Sultan tells security agencies

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar III, has declared social media a “terrorist organisation” during a speech on Wednesday, urging security agencies to address its dangers. In the remarks, captured in a video posted by News Central, the prominent Nigerian traditional leader criticised the platform for spreading false narratives that can destabilise society. “What Read More

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6 h. ago Plateau killings: Mutfwang bans night grazing, asks communities to activate vigilance groups

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has banned night grazing and transportation of cattle after 7 pm in strategic moves to curtail incessant killings in the state. The governor has also resolved to immediately activate community vigilante to to work in synergy with conventional security to check armed banditry and all forms […] The post Plateau killings: Mutfwang bans night grazing, asks communities to activate vigilance groups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Group Debunks Alleged Killing Of 25 Villagers In Enugu By Herdsmen

A civic advocacy group, Concerned Professionals for Good Governance, has described recent reports alleging the killing of 25 persons by herdsmen in Enugu State as “completely false” and a calculated attempt to instill fear and discredit the efforts of the State Government. In a press statement titled “Debunking the Politricks of Insecurity: Enugu State on […]

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8 h. ago Tambuwal condemns Plateau killings, urges swift federal action

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has condemned in strong terms the latest round of violent attacks in Plateau State, describing them as “cruel, unjustified, and intolerable.” In a statement posted via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the former Speaker of the House […] The post Tambuwal condemns Plateau killings, urges swift federal action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Bauchi Assembly Seeks Relief Materials For Victims Of Windstorm

Bauchi State House of Assembly, has urged the state government to provide relief materials to victims of recent windstorm in Mansur, Yalo, Futuk, Digare and other neighboring villages in Alkaleri local government area. The House said this would improve the standard of living of the windstorm victims and give them a sense of belonging. Speaker […]

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20 h. ago Many feared killed in fresh herdsmen attack in Benue, 3 bodies recovered

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Again, villagers in Otobi community in Akpa District of Otukpo Local Government, Benue state,are currently on the run as herdsmen have reportedly besieged their community, attacking, killing innocent citizens and burning houses. Our correspondent gathered that three corpses have already been recovered from the scene as at the time of filing […] The post Many feared killed in fresh herdsmen attack in Benue, 3 bodies recovered appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Benue: Many villagers killed in fresh herdsmen attack, 3 corpses recovered

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Villagers in Otobi community, Akpa District, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, are fleeing as suspected herdsmen have attacked, reportedly killing residents and burning houses. As of this report, three corpses have been recovered. Locals said the gunmen invaded around 5:30 pm on Tuesday, killing an unconfirmed number of people, […] The post Benue: Many villagers killed in fresh herdsmen attack, 3 corpses recovered appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Northern Group Lauds DSS, Warns Against Sabotaging War Against Terrorism

  The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has lauded the Department of State Services (DSS) for its contributions to national stability and its ongoing fight against banditry and terrorism. In a statement signed by spokesperson of the group, Ibrahim Dan-Musa, the group noted what it said were indications of a campaign launched by certain […]

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24 h. ago “We’ve Failed You, Please Forgive Us” – Gov Muftwang Begs Plateau Communities Over Attacks On Villagers

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has apologized to victims’ families over failure of government and security agencies to protect them and their properties. Governor Muftwang’s appeal is coming, following the recent attack in some communities located in Bassa Local Government Area of the state. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that gunmen on Monday, […] The post “We’ve Failed You, Please Forgive Us” – Gov Muftwang Begs Plateau Communities Over Attacks On Villagers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Investment In Youths Panacea To Ending Boko Haram Insurgency, Banditry — Zulum

Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has hosted Northern Traditional Rulers Council for its 7th Executive Committee Meeting in Maiduguri on Tuesday, where he emphasised that peacebuilding and investment in the teeming youths across the North will tackle the rising insecurity plaguing the people of the region. The meeting, with the theme “Enhanced Security As […]

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29 h. ago Olubadan warns Mogajis against land grabbing, insubordination 

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has warned compound heads, popularly known as Mogajis and village heads, also referred to as Baales, against land grabbings and insubordination to elders within their families. He gave this warning on Monday during the installation of nine compound and two village heads in his Palace at Oke-Aremo in Ibadan, the Read More

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46 h. ago FG seeks stronger EU security collaboration to tackle terrorism, banditry

The Nigerian Minister of Defense, Badaru Abubakar, has announced plans to strengthen defense cooperation with the European Union to combat terrorism and banditry in the country. This development was disclosed on Monday during a meeting with the Director of Peace Partnership and Crisis Management Department of the European External Action Service in Brussels, at the Read More

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53 h. ago Many Killed, Houses Destroyed As Gunmen Invade Plateau Community

A yet to be ascertained numbers of villagers have been killed, while many houses were destroyed in a fresh attack which occurred in Zikke community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The horrible incident which happened on Monday, around 12am, left many villagers injured. Speaking with newsmen, Joseph Chudu, said that the gunmen arrived […] The post Many Killed, Houses Destroyed As Gunmen Invade Plateau Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Kebbi Holds Strategic Budget Training To Enhance Planning, Accountability

Towards improving the quality and effectiveness of its budgetary processes, the Kebbi State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has organised a high-level 3-day training workshop, aimed at strengthening capacity among key government officials. Declaring the workshop open at Dankani Hotel, Sokoto, the state commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Abba Kalgo, tasked participants […]

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57 h. ago Police Arrest Herbalist Over Alleged Ritual Killing Of Teenager In Adamawa

Police operatives have arrested a herbalist and commenced an investigation over the alleged ritual killing of an 11-year-old boy in Kodomun village, Demsa local government area of Adamawa State. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the suspect, identified as Murtala Musa, was arrested in connection with the act. Nguroje said the incident was […]

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