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Mining Marshals Arrest Five for Illegal Mining, Impersonation in Abuja

Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- The Mining Marshals have arrested five suspects over alleged illegal mining activities and impersonation of security personnel at Kabi Mangoro, Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capi... Read More


One Dead, 87 Injured as Overloaded Trailer Overturns in Yobe State

Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- The incident occurred around 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Potiskum entrance roundabout in Potiskum Local Government Area, when a trailer conveying passengers to the Potiskum cattle... Read More


Seven Journalists Killed in Fatal Gombe Road Crash

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- Seven journalists have been confirmed dead following a lone road traffic accident that occurred on Monday evening in the Gombe South area of Gombe State. The accident happened as t... Read More


Bomb Explosion Rocks General Hospital in Kebbi, No Casualties Recorded

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- A bomb explosion on Tuesday rocked the General Hospital in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State, triggering panic among residents of the community. The Kebbi State Police Co... Read More


Study Finds Toxic Heavy Metals in Drinking Water Linked to Kidney Disease in Yobe

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- A preliminary report from an investigation into the rising cases of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Yobe State has revealed the presence of toxic heavy metals in drinking water con... Read More


BREAKING: Court Affirms LGs as Autonomous, Grants Direct Access to UBE Funds

Nigeria, Dec. 29 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that local governments are an independent, autonomous tier of government, nullifying provisions of the 2004 Universal Basic Education (UBE... Read More


Your Days Are Numbered -Nigerian-Born U.S. Soldier Fires Back at Sheikh Gumi

Nigeria, Dec. 29 -- A Nigerian man serving in the United States Army has triggered widespread reactions on social media after issuing a stern warning to Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, amid reports ... Read More


Kebbi State Graduates 819 Forest Guards to Strengthen Security in Forest Reserves

Nigeria, Dec. 28 -- Kebbi State has strengthened its security architecture with the graduation of 819 National Forest Guards trained to protect forest reserves and curb criminal activities across the ... Read More


Seven Killed, Four Injured in Fatal Motor Accident Along Potiskum-Badejo Road

Nigeria, Dec. 27 -- The Yobe State Police Command has confirmed the death of seven persons and injuries to four others following a fatal motor accident along the Badejo axis in Potiskum Local Governme... Read More


Army Chief Meets Sultan of Sokoto Amid US Airstrikes on ISIS Enclaves

Nigeria, Dec. 27 -- The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday paid a courtesy visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar, in a move aimed at strengthening... Read More