Hundreds flee from Niger state to Benin Republic as bandits attacks intensify
Hundreds of residents have reportedly fled Borgu Local Government Area after fresh bandit attacks forced communities to abandon their homes. Lawmaker Abdurrahman Bala Gambo confirmed the incident, saying armed attackers stormed Konkoso town and drove villagers away before setting parts of the area ablaze. Speaking to BBC Hausa, the representative explained that most residents escaped […]
ICPC takes El-Rufai into custody after release by EFCC
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai has been taken into custody by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission after earlier being released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He was moved to the commission’s Abuja office after spending about two days with the EFCC. Earlier reports suggested he had been arrested by […]
Body of missing former Kajuru LG chairman found after bandit attack
The body of former Kajuru Local Government chairman Ibrahim Gajere has been discovered after he was declared missing during a deadly bandit attack in Kajuru. The incident had earlier left several residents dead while others were abducted, throwing the community into fear and uncertainty. Sources said the family was notified after the remains were found, […]
Electoral Act: Anti-democratic, betrayal of Nigerians – PDP knocks NASS
The Peoples Democratic Party has criticised the National Assembly’s approval of amendments to the Electoral Act, calling the decision unfair and harmful to democracy. The opposition party said the move weakens public confidence in elections and ignores citizens’ demand for transparent voting processes. Party spokesman Ini Ememobong argued that lawmakers reversed earlier support for mandatory […]
Transmission Company of Nigeria warns of brief outages and schedules maintenance at Niger Substation
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a planned maintenance exercise at the Niger Substation, warning residents and businesses to expect short power interruptions. The company said the work is necessary to improve network efficiency and prevent unexpected system faults. According to officials, the temporary outage will affect some communities connected to the substation while […]
Release Nnamdi Kanu or return him to Kenya – South East monarch tells Tinubu
A South-East monarch, Eze Lawrence Agubuzu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to release detained Nnamdi Kanu or send him back to Kenya, where he was arrested. He made the request during a national summit held at the State House Abuja, warning that tension in the South-East is rising. Agubuzu said the continued detention of […]
Address security challenges not Hisbah Bill – Boys Brigade tells Niger Assembly
The Boys Brigade Nigeria, Niger State Council, has urged the Niger State House of Assembly to focus on insecurity and economic hardship instead of pursuing the controversial Hisbah Bill. The group said the proposed law could deepen division and distract leaders from urgent challenges affecting residents. In a statement issued after a meeting in Minna, […]
Police in Kano unveil enhanced security measures for Ramadan
Nigeria’s Kano Police Command has announced strengthened security arrangements across Kano as Muslims begin the Ramadan fast. Authorities say the measures are designed to keep residents safe during prayers, night gatherings, and other religious activities throughout the holy period. In a statement signed by police spokesperson Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the command said the plan is […]
2027: Details of Senate’s dramatic Tuesday plenary over election date, electronic transmission
Nigeria’s Senate held a tense plenary Tuesday as lawmakers reopened debate on the Electoral Act amendment bill to avoid a clash between the 2027 general elections and major religious seasons like Ramadan and Lent. The chamber agreed to reconsider the legislation after consultations with Independent National Electoral Commission over its February 2027 election timetable. Senate […]
EFCC arraigns man over alleged N21m theft
The EFCC has arraigned Nosakhare Osarobo Olawale before Justice O. A. Okunuga of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, for allegedly stealing N21 million. The arraignment took place on February 18, 2026. Olawale faces a two-count charge of theft, with the EFCC reaffirming its commitment to fighting economic and financial crimes across Nigeria. The commission’s […]