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Feb

2026

Bandits Kidnap Catholic Priest, 10 Others, Kill 3 In Fresh Kaduna Attack

Bandits Kidnap Catholic Priest, 10 Others, Kill Three In Fresh Kaduna Attack Again, terrorists in Kaduna State have abducted a Catholic priest and 10 other residents while killing three persons during an attack on Karku community in Kauru Local Government Area. The Catholic Archdiocese of Kafanchan confirmed the abduction of Reverend Father Nathaniel Asuwaye, Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, who was reportedly taken alongside the other victims in the early hours of Saturday. In a statement, the Diocesan Chancellor, Very Reverend Father Jacob Shanet, expressed deep sorrow over the incident and called for prayers for the victims. “Dear…

Feb

2026

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Catholic Priest Burnt Alive Inside His Car By Armed Bandits In Taraba

Crime, Northern Nigeria, Religion

Catholic Priest Burnt Alive Inside His Car By Armed Bandits In Taraba Rev. Fr. David Tanko, who was ordained a Catholic priest in 2008 for the Catholic Diocese of Jalingo in Northeastern Nigeria, was burned alive by armed bandits together with his vehicle. This horrific attack took place in Kufai Amadu, Takum, Taraba State. He body was burnt beyond recognition. According to reports, the priest was on his way to a meeting to mediate and reconcile the Tiv and Jukun tribes when he was attacked. The residents who witnessed the ugly incident described his death as a martyr of the…

Jan

2026

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Kwankwaso Declares January 23 “World Betrayal Day” After Abba Yusuf’s Exit From NNPP

News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Politics

Kwankwaso Declares January 23 ‘World Betrayal Day’ After Abba Yusuf’s Exit From NNPP Rabiu Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), says the Kwankwasiyya movement has declared January 23 as “World Betrayal Day”. Kwankwaso spoke while addressing his supporters at his residence in Kano amid the planned defection of Abba Yusuf, governor of the state, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The NNPP leader said the Kwankwasiyya movement will begin commemorating January 23 to mark those who betrayed the group. “I saw multiple talks regarding betrayal and many more on social media,” he spoke in Hausa language.…

Dec

2025

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Angry Mob Attacks Zamfara Lawmaker Over Alleged Neglect Of Constituents

House Of Assembly, Northern Nigeria, Politics

Angry Mob Attacks Zamfara Lawmaker Over Alleged Neglect Of Constituents An angry mob in Dansadau town, Maru local government area of Zamfara State, on Wednesday, attacked a member of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Kabiru Mikailu, over allegations of poor representation and neglect of his constituents. Hon. Mikailu, who represents Maru South Constituency, was reportedly assaulted by irate residents when he accompanied Governor Dauda Lawal on an official visit to the troubled community. Eyewitnesses said the mob accused the lawmaker of abandoning them since his election, claiming that he had failed to visit the area or engage with the…

Dec

2025

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Just-In: 7 Women Protesters Killed In Adamawa

News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Security

Just-In: 7 Women Protesters Killed In Adamawa Seven women died while 11 others were injured yesterday during a protest in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State. According to Daily Trust, the women were protesting what they termed delayed response by the military to calm tensions between Bachama and Chobo communities of the LGA, when the incident occurred. The women, who were seen holding leaves blocked the movement of troops into the area, accusing security agencies of delayed responses and biased interventions in favour of the Chobo community. However, during the confrontation, sources said the military allegedly fired shots into…

Aug

2025

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Nigerian’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu Donates N1 Billion To Niger Flood Victims

FGN, Humanitarian, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Nigerian’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu Donates N1 Billion To Niger Flood Victims Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N1 billion to support victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The donation was made through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), her flagship humanitarian programme, during a condolence visit to the state on Tuesday. According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the First Lady on Media, Busola Kukoyi, via her verified X handle (@KukoyiBusola), Mrs. Tinubu also presented relief materials and a cheque to Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago at the…

Jul

2025

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2027: You Won’t Be Re-Elected Unless You Join ADC – Babachir Lawal Tells Northern Governors

News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Politics

2027: You Won’t Be Re-elected Unless You Join ADC – Babachir Lawal Tells Northern Govs LFormer Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, warns northern governors to defect to ADC to be re-elected, Babachir Lawal speak about Nigeria’s 2027 general elections Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has warned that governors and other elected officials from northern Nigeria may not secure re-election in 2027 unless they defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking on Trust TV’s Sunday Politics, Lawal declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has marginalised the North…

Jul

2025

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NNPC Resumes Oil Drilling In Northern Nigeria

News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Oil & Gas, Politics

NNPCL Resumes Oil Drilling In Northern Nigeria The Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has resumed crude oil drilling at a field in the boundary of Bauchi and Gombe states. Mr Yahaya said this at the ongoing two-day Interactive Session on Government-Citizens Engagement at the Arewa House, Kaduna. The forum, organised by the Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, was to assess President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s performance in the northern region in the first half of the administration’s term. Mr Yahaya recalled how Mr Tinubu almost missed the flag-off ceremony of the oil…

Jul

2025

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NAF Airstrikes Kill Many Terrorists In Borno, Destroy Strongholds

News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Security

NAF Airstrikes Kill Many Terrorists In Borno, Destroy Strongholds In a major blow to insurgent networks in Nigeria’s North-East, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), launched precision air strikes on 6 July against key terrorist strongholds nestled in the Mandara Mountains, located in Borno State. In a statement issued on Monday by its Director of Public Relations and Information, Commodore Ehimen Ejodame disclosed that the high-value targets, Wa Jahode and Loghpere, have long functioned as fortified strongholds for the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) faction of Boko Haram. He further stated that the locations, known…

Jun

2025

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Suicide Bomber Kills 10, Injures 7 Others In Borno Market

Crime, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Suicide Bomber Kills 10, Injures 7 Others In Borno Market A suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber on Friday night detonated an explosive device at a crowded fish market in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, killing 10 people and injuring seven others. According to a counter insurgency reporter, Zagazola Makama, the attacker infiltrated the market disguised as a civilian before setting off the explosives. The blast, which occurred around claimed the lives of the bomber and 10 civilians on the spot, while seven others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The Nigerian Army troops and emergency response teams were immediately…