Former Zamfara Governorship Candidate, Shinkafi, Survives Assassination Attempt in Abuja

Nigeria, Aug. 16 -- A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Zamfara State governorship candidate, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Abuja ... Read More

Kaduna Police Arrest Suspect With N25m for Alleged Vote Buying

Nigeria, Aug. 16 -- Security operatives in Kaduna State have arrested a man accused of coordinating vote buying ahead of today's bye-elections. According to the spokesman of the Kaduna State Police Co... Read More

Bauchi Police Commissioner Visits Polytechnic After Hostel Attack, Makes Promises

Nigeria, Aug. 16 -- The Commissioner of Police for Bauchi State, Sani Aliyu, visited the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi today following a recent attack on the male hostel by suspected miscreants. During t... Read More

Governor Zulum Appoints Col. Yahaya Gambo (Rtd) as CJTF Coordinator

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of retired Army Colonel Yahaya Gambo as the new Coordinator of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). ... Read More

BREAKING: Protest in Zamfara's Adabka After Bandit Attack Leaves About 20 Dead

Nigeria, Aug. 9 -- Protest in Zamfara's Adabka After Bandit Attack Leaves About 20 Dead Residents of Adabka in Bukkuyyum Local Government Area, Zamfara State, staged a protest this morning after bandi... Read More

Phone Thieves Caught Behind Radio Kano as Residents Decry Rising Crime

Nigeria, Aug. 9 -- There was drama on Friday night in Kano when suspected phone thieves were apprehended behind the Radio Kano building. According to eyewitnesses, the suspects were caught by resident... Read More

Borno Police Reinforcing Security in Limankara, Gwoza LGA

Nigeria, Aug. 9 -- The Borno State Police Command has stepped up security in Limankara, Gwoza Local Government Area, by deploying more officers and equipment to the area. In a press release obtained b... Read More

Residents of Old Maiduguri Ward Seek Government Intervention Against Flood Threat

Nigeria, Aug. 9 -- Residents of Old Maiduguri Ward in the Khurso Bashir area of Borno State have urgently appealed to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for immediate assistance to avert another devastatin... Read More

Tension has once again returned to Yelwata community in Benue State after gunmen reportedly attacked residents early Monday morning.

Nigeria, Aug. 9 -- According to witnesses, the incident sparked a protest by women, who marched through the streets demanding that soldiers stationed in the area be withdrawn to their barracks. The a... Read More

NAF Airstrike Kills Dozens of Bandits at Zamfara Wedding Gathering

Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike on Tuesday, August 5, targeted a large gathering of armed bandits attending a wedding at Asaula Hills, Tsafe LGA, Zamfara State. The precision ... Read More

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