Written by Niger State is in northcentral Nigeria. Armed gunmen numbering about 60 have allegedly stormed Rafi Local Government Council of Niger State and invaded the palace of the Emir of Kagara. Reports gathered, however, reveal that the Emir, Alhaji Ahmed Attahiru (II) has been away for almost two weeks. The armed gunmen stormed the palace … Continue reading “Gunmen Attack Niger, Storm Palace Of Emir Of Kagara”
A map of Kano, a state in north-west Nigeria. The Federal Government has released no fewer than 31 inmates from the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Kano State. Spokesman of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. He said the release … Continue reading “31 Inmates Of Kano Correctional Centre Regain Freedom”
FILE: President Muhammadu Buhari presides over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on August 18, 2021. President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Bichi, Kano State, called on emerging leaders in the country to rid the nation of divisiveness and unite the people. This is according to a statement signed by presidential spokesperson … Continue reading “Buhari Preaches Unity At Emir Of Bichi’s Coronation”
Several persons are feared dead following a clash between motorcycle riders at Ibeshe, Yewa North local government area of Ogun State. The Police Public Relations Officer of the DSP, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the incident, however, was not certain about the casualty figure. It was gathered that the clash started on Monday when motorcycle … Continue reading “Several Feared Dead As Motorcyclists Clash In Ogun”
A file photo of the Egyptian national flag. An Egyptian court on Thursday sentenced 24 Muslim Brotherhood members to death for the killing of police officers in two separate cases, a judicial source said. The Damanhour Criminal Court, north of the capital Cairo, convicted the group of several crimes, including the alleged bombing of … Continue reading “Egypt Sentences 24 Muslim Brotherhood Members To Death”
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle is raising alarm over the level of criminality in the state. Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has attributed the escalation of banditry and kidnapping in the state to unresolved lingering conflict between herders and farmers by past administrations. Matawalle also inferred that the failure of some states in … Continue reading “Killing Of Prominent Fulani Leader Escalating Banditry In Zamfara – Matawalle”
A file photo of a man carrying a gun. No fewer than 48 people have been killed and over 300 houses burnt down by gunmen suspected to be bandits in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The gunmen were said to have carried out the coordinated attacks in a stretch of one … Continue reading “Bandits Kill 48, Raze Over 300 Houses In Kaduna In One Week”
Muslims in Nigeria have joined their counterparts across the globe to celebrate the 2021 Eid-El-Adha also known as Eid-El Kabir. In the nation’s capital, Muslims converged on the Abuja National Eid Ground to observe the three Rak’at. The prayers were observed with strict adherence to the COVID-19 protocols. Before going into the Eid ground, worshippers … Continue reading “Eid-El-Kabir: Muslims Observe Rakat Prayers At Eid Grounds”
Kano Pillars and Nasarawa United have intensified their chase for the Nigeria Professional Football League top position with vital victories on matchday 33. The result also reduced Akwa United’s lead at the top of the table to just three points. At the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna, Pillars captain, Rabiu Ali scored his 13th … Continue reading “NPFL 21: Kano Pillars, Nasarawa Utd Win To Reduce Akwa Utd’s Lead”
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These six helicopter pilots were winged by the Nigerian Air Force on July 16, 2021. The Nigerian Air Force on Friday winged six new helicopter pilots who recently completed their basic flying training at Draken Helicopter Academy in the United Kingdom. This is according to a statement signed by air force spokesperson Edward Gabkwet. … Continue reading “Air Force Wings Six New Helicopter Pilots After UK Training”