Muhammad Shehu

The Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna, has alerted the Kaduna State Government and relevant security agencies over a possible breakdown of law and order following an alleged plan by some union members to storm the hospital premises on Monday. The hospital’s spokesperson, Usman Haruna, revealed this on Sunday in Kaduna READ ALSO NDLEA arrests […]

The Bauchi State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general elections, Saddique Baba Abubakar, has quit active politics. Abubakar disclosed this on Saturday, attributing his to personal reasons, saying it was difficult and apologised to his supporters. READ ALSO Osoba’s son picks fourth term ticket Ogun Hypertension rising sharply among […]

Amb. Yerima Shettima has formally withdrawn from the Kaduna Central Senatorial race and reaffirmed his loyalty and support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidates ahead of the forthcoming elections. Shettima announced his withdrawal during in Kaduna saying the decision followed extensive consultations and reflection on the interest of the party. READ ALSO […]

Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to China, Amb. Abdulrahman Dambazau says Nigeria’s relationship with China and other global powers will continue to be guided by national interest and strategic cooperation. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that increasing interest of major global powers such as China, the U.S., Russia, and the United Kingdom in […]

The Federal Government has repatriated another batch of 329 stranded Nigerian migrants from Agadez in Niger Republic, reinforcing ongoing efforts to support vulnerable citizens and strengthen migration management through coordinated humanitarian interventions. The returnees arrived in Kano on Sunday after undertaking a road journey from Agadez in six buses. READ ALSO Landslide at Angola illegal […]

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has denied claims that domestic carriers are indebted to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The AON, in a statement, described the claims as “factually inaccurate,” noting that all cost recovery services rendered by the NCAA to domestic airline operators are paid for in advance on a cash-before-service basis. […]

A former Director of Defence Information (DDI), Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd), and his wife have been kidnapped in Katsina State. In what security sources described as a daring attack along a major route in the state, it was learnt that the retired General and his wife were travelling through Matazu Local Government Area on […]

A suspected notorious terrorist leader, Ali Bahago Danakulu, and his fellow fighters in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been arrested. The state Police spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said the arrest took place when the criminal gang was terrorising residents of Kasuwan Daji and surrounding communities. READ ALSO NDLEA uncovers illicit drug […]

A Saudi-designated Nigerian Hajj carrier, Flynas, says it will begin the airlift of Ogun and Kebbi states pilgrims back to Nigeria from Thursday, June 4, 2026. The was announced in a statement signed by Mr Mahmood Muhammad Abande of the Flynas Media Office on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. READ ALSO Nigeria’s blackout defies $3.6 billion […]

The United States has reaffirmed its counterterrorism partnership with Nigeria, citing recent joint operations that dealt a major blow to the Islamic State terrorist network. The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the disclosure while speaking on U.S. foreign policy and international security cooperation. READ ALSO Court sentences four Owo church bombers to death […]