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Zamfara vows to crush terror networks after slaughter of 35 kidnapped villagers

Nigeria, July 29 -- The Zamfara State Government has vowed to intensify efforts to eliminate criminal networks operating in the state following the murder of 35 kidnapped villagers by terrorists. The... Read More


Several security agents killed in two years in Katsina anti-banditry war - Official

Nigeria, July 28 -- More than 100 members of the Katsina Community Watch Corps, over 30 police officers, and several soldiers have been killed in the ongoing fight against banditry in the last two yea... Read More


Kogi hotel shut down after death of suspect in photojournalist's killing

Nigeria, July 27 -- The authorities have shut down a hotel where a man suspected of murdering a local photojournalist reportedly took his own life. The Abidan 115 Hotel in Lokoja was sealed on Friday... Read More


Floods displace dozens, devastate farmlands in Sokoto

Nigeria, July 26 -- Flooding after hours of torrential downpour, on Wednesday night, has displaced many residents and caused extensive damage to farmlands and local businesses in many communities in t... Read More


Suspect in Kogi photojournalist murder found dead

Nigeria, July 25 -- The man suspected of gruesomely murdering a photojournalist in Kogi State earlier this week has been found dead, in what the authorities believe to be a suicide. Ayo Pelumi, the a... Read More


Three held over Okada rider's murder

Nigeria, July 24 -- Three suspects have been arrested over the brutal murder of a commercial motorcycle rider in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. According to the police, the suspec... Read More


13 students injured in Kebbi road crash

Nigeria, July 24 -- A road accident in Kebbi State has claimed the life of a driver and left 13 students of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), injured. The incident occurred near Yauri a... Read More


Kogi overhauls property tax system to remove "multiple taxation" burden

Nigeria, July 17 -- The Kogi State Government has overhauled its property tax system, repealing the existing ground rent and tenement rate laws in favour of a new, unified Land Use Charge. The move, ... Read More


Buhari's Death: Katsina declares Monday public holiday

Nigeria, July 14 -- The Katsina State Government has declared Monday a work-free day as a mark of respect for former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London Sunday afternoon. Abdullahi ... Read More


Kogi uncovers kidnappers' supply networks

Nigeria, July 13 -- Security forces in Kogi State have uncovered a network of individuals and businesses supplying food, water and fuel to kidnapping gangs operating in the region. Kingsley Fanwo, th... Read More