10 h. ago 2027: Group Says Hashim Olawepo Northern Christian’s Best Bet

National coordinator of Young Christian Democrats (YCD), Mr Ezekiel Dinfa, has declared that only a president who is a northern Christian can protect Christians in the region from Islamist extremism and terrorism which is currently engulfing Northern Nigeria and threatening the over 250 northern minorities who have for centuries, maintained their identities. Dinfa said this […]

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14 h. ago How unsuccessful peace deals fuel banditry in Northern Nigeria — Report

A new report by SBM Intelligence has exposed how repeated peace agreements between northern state governments and armed bandit groups read more How unsuccessful peace deals fuel banditry in Northern Nigeria — Report

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16 h. ago Northern Nigeria’s agriculture revival key to beating country

Nigeria must address the challenges limiting agricultural productivity in the North in order to effectively combat hunger and avert a read more Northern Nigeria’s agriculture revival key to beating country-wide hunger

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68 h. ago Plastic bottle homes: Builders offer insights on construction, cost

Plastic bottle homes are, increasingly, becoming common features of Nigerian cities. Besides the northern state of Kaduna, particularly around the read more Plastic bottle homes: Builders offer insights on construction, cost

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69 h. ago Malaria Advocate Ilobanafor Honoured With Sir Ahmadu Bello Platinum Award

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CEOAFRICA, Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, has been honoured with the Sir Ahmadu Bello Platinum Award by the Council of Northern Youth Advocates of Nigeria (CNYAN) in recognition of his contributions to national unity, youth empowerment, and social development. The event, held on Saturday in Abuja, celebrated Ilobanafor as […]

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5 d. ago Insecurity: Terror as banditry, kidnapping onslaught ravages Nigeria’s northwestern states

By Sandra Simon   The northern regions of Nigeria, comprising states like Zamfara, Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, Benue, Kogi, Kebbi, Jigawa, Kano, and Plateau, have reportedly become hotspots for violence and insecurity. As of October 2025, armed robbers and groups operating under the guise of bandits have been perpetrating mass kidnappings, cattle rustling, village raids, and […] The post Insecurity: Terror as banditry, kidnapping onslaught ravages Nigeria’s northwestern states appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Bloodshed In North Shows Urgent Need For Transformative Action – Dogara

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has expressed deep concern over the rising insecurity and poverty in northern Nigeria. He warned that the scale of killings has placed the region under what he described as a “spiritual curse.” Speaking on Tuesday,  during a panel session at the Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit […] The post Bloodshed In North Shows Urgent Need For Transformative Action – Dogara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Kwara Killings: ‘Northern Nigeria Sliding Into War’, Olawepo

A presidential hopeful, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has warned that Northern Nigeria risks sliding into war if urgent and coordinated national action was not taken to stem the growing wave of terrorism and banditry. Olawepo-Hashim, in a statement, extended condolences to the families of victims of the recent bandit attack in Oke Ode in Ifelodun local […]

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8 d. ago Insecurity: Governors Should Stop Shifting Blame, We Have Enough Funds To Combat It – Nasarawa Gov

  Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has called on his fellow northern governors to assume full responsibility for the security of their states, emphasizing that the unprecedented financial resources now available leave no room for excuses. Speaking on Monday at the 2025 Northern Nigeria Investment and Industrialization Summit in Abuja, Sule highlighted that monthly […] The post Insecurity: Governors Should Stop Shifting Blame, We Have Enough Funds To Combat It – Nasarawa Gov appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago “Northern Leaders Must Unite, Speak With One Voice” – Gov Lawal

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has called on leaders of the 19 northern states to adopt a binding framework. He said the framework would enable the region to speak with one voice on security and economic matters. The governor made the appeal on Monday,, while chairing the opening session of the Northern Nigeria Investment and […] The post “Northern Leaders Must Unite, Speak With One Voice” – Gov Lawal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago North Must Speak With One Voice On Security, Economy, Says Zamfara Governor

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has urged a binding commitment among the 19 Northern States to speak with one voice on security and economic matters. The governor spoke as chairman of the first day of the Northern Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit at the Abuja Continental Hotel on Monday. A statement by the governor’s […]

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2 w. ago Kaduna: For President Tinubu, a resounding political validation

Tribune Online Kaduna: For President Tinubu, a resounding political validation It was another journey to Kaduna by President Bola Tinubu. It was one to demonstrate the depth of friendship and showcase the value of commitment to the ties that bind. Kaduna, once the undisputed epicentre of northern Nigeria’s politics, still retains its aura as the crucible of power and influence in the region. More than […] Kaduna: For President Tinubu, a resounding political validation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Northern Governors Begin Process To Revive New Nigeria Development Company

Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has declared that his colleagues in the Northern Governors’ Forum are determined to reposition the New Nigeria Development Company Limited (NNDC) to a viable platform of regional economic growth. Governor Zulum chairs the implementation committee for the revitalisation of the company, which has governors of Kwara, Zamfara and […]

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2 w. ago “Present Northern Region Is Weak; Can’t Speak With One Voice” – Tanko Yakasai

Elder statesman Tanko Yakasai on Tuesday, stated that northern Nigeria cannot speak with one voice due to its large and diverse population. Speaking with newsmen, Yakasai emphasized that differing opinions are natural among such a vast population. “It is not possible. We are more than half of the entire population of Nigeria. “You can’t put […] The post “Present Northern Region Is Weak; Can’t Speak With One Voice” – Tanko Yakasai appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Northern Nigeria Newborn Has 15% Chance Of Dying Before Age five, Bill Gates Warns

He said the world was at a crossroads, with millions of children at risk of dying if funding drops too steeply. The post Northern Nigeria Newborn Has 15% Chance Of Dying Before Age five, Bill Gates Warns appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Delimi project empowers 150 youths to tackle conflict in Plateau, Kaduna

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Engaging Borders SRD, a peacebuilding organisation in Northern Nigeria, has unveiled the Delimi Prosper Project, a new initiative to curb recurring resource-based conflicts in Plateau and Kaduna States. The project will empower at least 150 young people, including women and persons with disabilities, through training on peace education, digital advocacy and […] The post Delimi project empowers 150 youths to tackle conflict in Plateau, Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Thunderstorms, Heavy Rains Expected Across Nigeria From Monday – NiMet

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days of rainfall and thunderstorms across the country, beginning Monday. NiMet, in its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, said the forecast covers Monday to Wednesday and includes cloudy skies, light showers, and moderate rains across northern, central, and southern regions. For the northern region, the […] The post Thunderstorms, Heavy Rains Expected Across Nigeria From Monday – NiMet appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Insecurity crisis in Northern Nigeria can be resolved through increased investment in education – Senator Kawu Samaila

… as the Barau Jibrin Foundation offers 1000 scholarships in Kano The challenge of insecurity ravaging Northern Nigeria can be read more Insecurity crisis in Northern Nigeria can be resolved through increased investment in education – Senator Kawu Samaila

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Tinubu govt’s failure emboldening bandits – Atiku

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar said bandits, terrorists and other criminal elements are occupying large swathes of land across Northern Nigeria because of failure of political leadership, especially under President Bola Tinubu and his All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government. Atiku stated this in an X post after hosting political stakeholders from Borno […] The post Insecurity: Tinubu govt’s failure emboldening bandits – Atiku appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘I’m Committed To Ahmadu Bello’s Ideals’, Says Governor AbdulRazaq

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday pledged continued propagation of the ideals of late Premier of Northern Nigeria and Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello. AbdulRazaq who is the Sardauna of Ilorin stated this when the executives of the Gamji Members Association (GAMA) paid him a courtesy visit in Ilorin. The governor thanked members […]

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