By Rafiyat Sadiq Armed bandits have killed 38 abducted residents of Banga village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, despite collecting a ransom of ₦50 million from the community. Chairman of the local government, Mannir Haidara Kaura, confirmed the development, stating that 56 villagers were initially taken hostage during a raid, but …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled the former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and imposed a 30-year ban on him from participating in any activity related to the party. The decision was announced on Sunday by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), which said the action was taken in line with …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Zamfara Good Governance Forum (ZGGF) has demanded the immediate resignation of Governor Dauda Lawal, following the killing of 35 villagers in Banga, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, despite a ₦50 million ransom paid for their release. In a statement issued in Gusau on Monday, the group described the killings as an …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Youths across Plateau State have raised alarm over the rising wave of deadly attacks in several communities, demanding urgent government intervention and justice for victims. In the past three months, over 300 people have died in coordinated assaults across Riyom, Bokkos, and Mangu local government areas. More than 50,000 residents have fled …
By Rafiyat Sadiq An infant was among at least 15 Palestinians who died of hunger-related complications within 24 hours across the Gaza Strip as the humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory worsens. Health officials at al-Shifa Hospital confirmed the deaths on Monday, bringing the total number of starvation-related fatalities to 147 since Israel launched its …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it will not tie its 2027 presidential ambition to zoning arrangements, stressing the party's focus on building a strong political structure across Nigeria. Speaking in an interview, the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ADC is committed to transforming Nigeria’s political …
By Esther Ososanya The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians, urging them not to sell their National Identification Number (NIN) or any personal data for financial inducement as low as ₦1,500 or ₦2,000. The caution, issued in a statement on Sunday by NIMC spokesperson Kayode Adegoke, follows rising incidents …
By Esther Ososanya In a strategic push to improve Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector, the Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) will establish new drug research and quality control centres in Kano, Anambra, and Lagos. These centres will be located in coordinated pharmaceutical wholesale zones. They aim to serve as central hubs for drug distribution …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s Super Falcons will receive $1 million in prize money after securing their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in a dramatic 3–2 comeback win over hosts Morocco on Saturday night. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) had earlier announced a 45 per cent increase in the tournament prize pool, …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket campaign with a ruthless 92–45 demolition of Rwanda, sending an early warning to their continental rivals. Led by head coach Rena Wakama, the defending champions took control from tip-off and never looked back. The Nigerian side closed the first half with a comfortable 45–25 …
