11 h. ago Creation of Kainji State will address insecurity in Niger, Kebbi – Ambassador Ibeto

From Jude Owuamanam The Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Movement of the Creation of Kainji State, Ambassador Ahmed Musa Ibeto, has said that the creation of the state from the current Niger and Kebbi States will address the recurring insecurity in the two states. Ibeto, who spoke at the zonal public hearing for […] The post Creation of Kainji State will address insecurity in Niger, Kebbi – Ambassador Ibeto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian army said troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN, have killed a suspected bandits and arrested one gunrunner while transporting some weapons to an unknown destination. The troops in its ongoing Op LAFIYAN JAMA’A in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, conducted offensive operations at the mountainous areas of […] The post Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. 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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5 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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7 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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7 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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7 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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7 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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9 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 Saraki Mourns As Gunmen Invade Kwara Community, Kill PDP Chieftain, Son

Some gunmen, suspected to be Bandits have invaded Mari in Lile village, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, leaving three persons dead. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lade Ward, Patigi LGA, identified as Abdullahi Shehu, and his son, Abdullahi Mohammad, including one Timothy Paul, a resident of […] The post Saraki Mourns As Gunmen Invade Kwara Community, Kill PDP Chieftain, Son appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week ago DSS Nabs Three Men, Three Women Returning From Hajj In Saudi Arabia At Kano Airport Over Alleged Links To Banditry

In a dramatic security operation, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested six suspected bandits, three men and three women at the Kaduna International Airport, shortly after they returned from the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. According to SaharaReporters, the arrests occurred at about 3:40am on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.  A top intelligence […] The post DSS Nabs Three Men, Three Women Returning From Hajj In Saudi Arabia At Kano Airport Over Alleged Links To Banditry appeared first on Information 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 Bandits Holding Kebbi Hostage While Govt. Does Nothing – Malami

Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has raised alarm over the rising wave of killings and insecurity in Kebbi State, lamenting that the government at all levels has failed to protect the people. In a statement issued on Saturday, Malami expressed deep concern over deadly attacks in the Argungu and Zuru Emirates, where […] The post Bandits Holding Kebbi Hostage While Govt. Does Nothing – Malami appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Paul Enenche Turns Down N30m Cash From Kebbi Governor, Asks That It Be Diverted To Orphanage

Paul Enenche, senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has declined a N30 million donation from Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris during a two-day healing and deliverance crusade held in Birnin Kebbi from June 17 to 18. In a viral video shared on social media on Thursday, an aide representing the governor stepped forward during […] The post Paul Enenche Turns Down N30m Cash From Kebbi Governor, Asks That It Be Diverted To Orphanage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Pastor Paul Enenche turns down N30m donation from Kebbi Governor

By Seyi Babalola Dr Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has turned down a ₦30 million contribution from Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, preferring the cash to be allocated to orphanages or other humanitarian organisations. The gesture was made during a massive outdoor evangelistic crusade recently organised by the church in Kebbi […] The post Pastor Paul Enenche turns down N30m donation from Kebbi Governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Banditry: Kebbi governor to meet Tinubu over attack on Tadurga town of Zuru Emirate

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris has said that he would meet President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over recent attacks by bandits on Tadurga town of Zuru Local Government Area of the state, where an unspecified number of people were killed and abducted. Idris stated this while speaking during a visit […] The post Banditry: Kebbi governor to meet Tinubu over attack on Tadurga town of Zuru Emirate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 26 suspected bandits arrested in connection with persistent abduction in Kogi

About 26 suspected kidnappers have been arrested in a joint operation involving the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) and security agencies. read more 26 suspected bandits arrested in connection with persistent abduction in Kogi

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