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How Kano social media influencer was killed days after reporting threat to his life

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- Days before he was killed, Ibrahim Khalil posted a video alleging a threat to his life and appealing to the Kano State Government and the police for protection. Mr Khalil, popula... Read More


NSCIA alleges bias in El-Rufai's prosecution, demands fair trial

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has broken its silence on the legal battles of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, alleging that extraneous reli... Read More


Two arrested over murder of Kano social media influencer

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The police have arrested two suspects in the violent murder of social media influencier, Ibrahim Khalil, at his residence in Gaida Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano... Read More


Kano 2027: Gawuna rejects APC overtures despite failed governorship ambition at NDC

Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- Former Kano State deputy governor and 2023 governorship candidate, Nasir Gawuna, is unlikely to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (... Read More


Nigerian man sued for divorce by Moroccan wife accuses Gumi of abducting her

Nigeria, Sept. 7 -- A Kaduna resident, Nasiru Idris, who has been sued for divorce by his Moroccan wife, Khadija Diab, has accused Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, of abducting her. However, Mrs Idris has... Read More


BREAKING: Jigawa governor appoints new Emir of Gumel

Nigeria, Sept. 6 -- The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has approved the appointment of Lawan Muhammad-Sani as the 17th Emir of Gumel. The appointee succeeds his late father, Ahmed Muhammad-Sa... Read More


2027: Imposition allegations, mass exits threaten APC's hopes in Bauchi

Nigeria, Sept. 6 -- An internal crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State has deepened, with former aspirants for governorship and legislative seats resigning from the party ahead ... Read More


Defections: Lone Kano NDC senator, former governor join APC

Nigeria, Sept. 6 -- The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has received Rufa'i Hanga, the senator for the Kano Central District. Mr Hanga was the only senator from the state in the ... Read More


JUST IN: Emir dies after 46 years on throne

Nigeria, Sept. 3 -- The Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, Ahmed Muhammad-Sani, has died at the age of 85 after a 46-year reign. According to an official statement, the traditional ruler passed away on T... Read More


JUST IN: Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara, Bello Suleiman, is dead

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- The Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara State, Bello Suleiman, is dead. A statement issued by the palace disclosed that the traditional ruler died on Monday afternoon at the Federal Medical ... Read More