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Feb

15

2025

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Insecurity: SSS DG Says Communities Should Be Allowed To Own Arms For Self-defense

FGN, Northern Nigeria, Security

Insecurity: SSS DG says communities should be allowed to own arms for self-defense The Director-General, State Security Service, SSS, Oluwatosin Ajayi, says there is need to allow some level of armament for the communities so that they can serve as the first line of defence in tackling insecurity. Mr Ajayi slated this at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies, AANISS, on Thursday in Abuja. He said that Nigeria should start experimenting how it can make the community be the first line of defence, citing an incident in Azare in Bauchi State where…

Feb

10

2025

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Government To Sponsor Mass Wedding For 600 Persons

News Flash, Humanitarian, Marriage And Love, Northern Nigeria

Govt To Sponsor Mass Wedding For 600 Persons The Kebbi State Government has finalised plans to sponsor the mass wedding of 600 individuals. The wedding comprising 300 grooms and 300 brides, with the government covering a dowry payment of ₦180,000 per couple. Addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday, the Chairman of the Mass Wedding Committee, Suleman Argungu, revealed that screening committees have been set up to ensure that all selected couples meet the required criteria. According to Argungu, the screening process will include pre-marital health checks and an assessment of the groom’s employment or trade status to ensure he…

Feb

10

2025

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Soldiers Declare ‘No Mercy’ On Terrorists, Neutralize Over 50 Bandits In Zamfara

Armed Forces, Crime, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Soldiers Declare ‘No Mercy’ On Terrorists, Neutralize Over 50 Bandits In Zamfara Troops of Operation Fansan Yan Bindiga have achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism in Zamfara State, neutralizing over 50 terrorists and inflicting severe injuries on at least 25 others, including high-profile commanders loyal to Bello Turji and Sani Mai Nasara (Sani Black). The successful operation marked the first time Nigerian forces dominated the notorious Tungan Fulani Hills — a former terrorist stronghold linked to the 2019 ambush that claimed the lives of an army major and 16 soldiers Among the terrorists killed were notorious figures…

Dec

20

2024

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Bomb Explosion Rocks Nigeria State

Mishap, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Bomb Explosion Rocks Niger State A bomb explosion in Bassa community, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, reportedly claimed the life of one person and left four others seriously injured on Thursday morning. The victims, who were on their way to the farm when the explosion occurred, suffered severe injuries, with all the injured reportedly losing their legs due to the blast’s impact. Ahmed Almustapha, a relative of the victims, disclosed that three of the injured were siblings. The injured persons were rushed to the IBB Specialist Hospital for treatment. The exact type of bomb involved in the incident…

Nov

24

2024

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Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) Affirm Rejection Of Tax Reform Bill

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Northern Elders Affirm Rejection Of Tax Reform Bill The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF), on Saturday, November 23, reaffirmed its rejection of the Tax Reform Bill. NEF described it as a policy “conceived in bad faith”, adding that it threatens national cohesion. The group criticised the manner of its implementation, alleging that key stakeholders, including members of the National Economic Council (NEC), were sidelined during the process. The convener of NEF, Professor Ango Abdullahi, in a communique after the forum Board of Trustees’ second bi-annual meeting, in Abuja, warned against policies that could further marginalise the north’s resource potential. The forum…

Nov

18

2024

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Sparks Of Reactions As VP Shettima Recognizes Sanusi As Emir Of Kano

Arts And Culture, Gossips, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Sparks Of Reactions As Shettima Recognises Sanusi As Emir Of Kano Reactions have trailed the recognition of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano by Vice President Kashim Shettima. According to Daily Trust, the Vice President on his official Facebook and X accounts had addressed Sanusi as the 16th Emir, prompting reactions by social media users who took it as an endorsement of Sanusi’s legitimacy to the Kano throne. While the Kano Emirates tussle is still in courts, the state has witnessed emergence of two emirs—Sanusi and the 15th Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero. The post initially reads; “On…

Sep

18

2024

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75 Die In Kaduna Accident, Zamfara Boat Mishap

Mishap, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

75 D¡e In Kaduna Accident, Zamfara Boat Mishap Over 35 Muslims on their way to Samunaka in Kaduna State, to celebrate Maulud, died in a ghastly motor accident when the J5 bus conveying them had a head-on collision with an articulated vehicle near Samunaka, in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Although the authorities were yet to react to the incident, one of the organisers of the Maulud celebration, Malam Abdullahi told journalists in an interview, yesterday, that the accident had disorganised their plans to celebrate the Maulud. He said they had moved 35 other victims to a medical…

Sep

09

2024

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Benue Government Seals Ortom’s Oracle Business Over Tax Default

Business, Economy, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Benue Govt Seals Ortom’s Oracle Business Over Tax Default The Benue State Board of Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) weekend sealed off the premises of Oracle Business Limited, owned by former Governor Samuel Ortom over an alleged N93.5 million tax default. Also sealed in the Makurdi operation led by the BIRS acting Chairman, Mr. Sunday Odagba and Board Secretary/Legal Adviser, Mr. Ushahemba Dekaa were Jagshu Filling Station over alleged N2.1millon default and Ubgechi Filling Station also in default of alleged N2.1million. The enforcement was a sequel to an order of a Makurdi High Court empowering the Board to enforce the consequences…

Aug

17

2024

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Woman Arrested With AK-47 Hidden In Garri Sack

Crime, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Woman Arrested With AK-47 Hidden In Garri Sack Operatives of the Special Tactical Squad Have arrested a 30-year-old woman identified as Hauwa Yusuf for hiding one AK47 and four AK magazines inside a sack of garri. Yusuf was arrested along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway during a stop-and-search operation. The Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi disclosed this while parading suspects at the STS Headquarters in Abuja on Friday. Adejobi added that Yusuf confessed that a notorious Bandit terrorising Katsina State, Aminu Basullube, sent her to take delivery of the arms in the Danum Madam Camp, area of the state.

Aug

12

2024

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The Eight Years Of Buhari Was Just A Waste For The North And The Country – Shettima

News Flash, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Northern Nigeria, Politics

The Eight Years Of Buhari Was Just A Waste For The North And The Country’ – Shettima The National President of the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF), Yerima Shettima, has described the eight years in office by former President Muhammadu Buhari as a waste for the northern region and the entire country. He submitted that the North has been neglected for so long by the previous leaders and the people of the region have been pushed to the wall. Shetimma made the submission in an interview with Vanguard which was published on Sunday. He described the eight years of the…