Katsina bandit peace deal shaky as kingpin warns “kill 10 of us, 20 will rise”
By IDNN Security Desk A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Ummaru, has warned that killing his men will only produce more recruits, undermining ongoing peace deals......
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Uba Sani vows no borrowing, prioritises projects in Kaduna State
Kaduna Governor Uba Sani has assured that his government will not borrow to fund development, pledging to complete inherited projects and deliver new infrastructure....
Fubara pledges Rivers people’s interests after triumphant return
Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Friday promised that his government would remain firmly committed to serving Rivers people’s interests, following his dramatic return to the state......
Rivers State emergency rule ends, but Fubara delays return to office
The end of Rivers State emergency rule sparked anticipation for Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s return, but his absence left supporters stranded and politics unsettled....
Lagos Inferno: Afriland Tower Fire Claims Seven Lives, FIRS and UBA Staff Among Dead
Seven lives were lost in the Afriland Tower fire on Lagos Island, including four Federal Inland Revenue Service staff and unnamed UBA employees. The Tuesday blaze forced desperate escapes, left dozens injured, and paralysed Broad Street. Billionaire Tony Elumelu cut short his U.S. trip to mourn, as questions mount over Nigeria’s urban fire safety....
Kano Governor Sacks Two Senior Aides Over Drug Baron Bail and Palliative Diversion
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has dismissed two senior aides over their roles in securing bail for a suspected drug baron and diverting palliative grains. Abubakar Umar Sharada was implicated in facilitating the bail, while Tasiu Adamu Al’amin Roba faces theft charges. The governor vowed zero tolerance for corruption in his administration....
Wike Cautions Governor Okpebholo Against Probing Obaseki: ‘Focus on Development’
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has warned Governor Monday Okpebholo against probing former governor Godwin Obaseki, urging him to prioritise development over political vendetta....
PDP Screens Aspirants for Edo By-Elections, Dismisses ‘Fake’ Caretaker Committee
As the Independent National Electoral Commission prepares for legislative by-elections in Edo State, the PDP has completed aspirant screenings and dismissed a rival faction it called an impostor caretaker committee....
Devastating Floods Destroy Over 500 Homes in Kogi and Kebbi, Displace Thousands
More than 500 homes were destroyed as floods and rainstorms struck communities in Kogi and Kebbi states, displacing families and crippling livelihoods....
Wike Demands Release of NDDC Forensic Audit, Accuses Amaechi’s Wife of ₦4bn Monthly Payments
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has reignited a storm over the NDDC audit, demanding its release and accusing Amaechi’s wife of receiving ₦4bn monthly payouts....