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Court convicts 19 in Kebbi over terrorism, illegal firearms, cable vandalism

Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- The Federal High Court in Birnin Kebbi has convicted 19 people of offences involving terrorism, unlawful possession of firearms and electricity cable vandalism, following investiga... Read More


Gospel singer Toluwanisings is dead

Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi "Toluwanisings" Bolaji is dead. News of his death circulated on social media on Wednesday afternoon, sparking concern and uncertainty among his fans... Read More


2027: Radda chairs Tinubu campaign council in Katsina, minister named DG

Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State has appointed Governor Dikko Radda chairman of its Tinubu/Dikko 2027 Campaign Council, with the Minister of Housing and Urban D... Read More


Sokoto disburses N143 million to victims of fire incidents

Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, on Wednesday fulfilled his pledge to support victims of fire outbreaks at the Sokoto old market and central motor park in July. A total of ... Read More


Police arrest six suspects over murder, kidnapping in Niger

Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- The police have arrested six suspects in separate operations over alleged murder, motorcycle theft and kidnapping in Niger State. The police state command's spokesperson, Wasiu Ab... Read More


Bandits kill five, abduct 18 in Niger communities

Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- Suspected bandits have killed five farmers, abducted 18 people and burnt houses and shops in separate attacks in Niger State, forcing community residents to flee their homes. Acco... Read More


Police hunt truck crew over death of Kwara Polytechnic student

Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- The police in Kwara State are searching for the driver and motor boy of a Conoil truck over the death of a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, whose body was allegedly hand... Read More


2027: Tinubu pledges support for women's reserved seats bill

Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- President Bola Tinubu has pledged to support the passage of the Women's Reserved Seats Bill, which seeks to increase women's representation in Nigeria's legislative institutions. ... Read More


Atiku faults Tinubu's expanded campaign council, use of Presidential Villa

Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the expanded All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, accusing him of assemblin... Read More


Ajayi Elebire basketball camp targets more scholarships as fifth edition begins

Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- Organisers of the Ajayi Elebire Elite Basketball Camp are targeting more scholarship opportunities for young players as the annual development programme prepares for its fifth edit... Read More