The Kano State Executive Council approved N54.7 billion to fund development projects across key sectors. The council aims to accelerate development and improve service delivery. Projects Target Infrastructure, Education, Health, and Security The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi-Waiyya, told journalists that the council ratified submissions from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies totaling N54.8…
The Kogi State Police Command has dismissed reports of an alleged bandit invasion in the Zango, Crusher, and Felele communities in Lokoja metropolis. Commissioner Warns Against Spreading False Information The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Kankarofi, described the rumours, which caused panic among residents, as “fake news” designed to create unnecessary tension in the state….
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian Air Force to expand air surveillance across remote forests in Kwara State, where terrorists are believed to be hiding. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, announced the directive on his X handle on Tuesday. The presidential order also covers Kebbi and Niger…
Armed bandits abducted ten residents of Tsanyawa Local Government Area in Kano State on Monday night. They launched coordinated attacks on Biresawa and Tsundu villages around 10 p.m., taking five people from each community. Kabiru Usman, a Biresawa resident whose family members were kidnapped, said the bandits arrived on foot, heavily armed. He explained, “They…
A patrol team in Bauchi State came under a deadly ambush by bandits, killing five policemen and injuring two others. Consequently, the attack highlights the growing security challenges in northern Nigeria and the dangers law enforcement officers face in regions plagued by organized criminal networks. Escalating Violence Across Nigeria The brazen nature of the ambush…
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno announced that the state’s security has improved significantly, declaring that “the worst is over.” He made the statement during a meeting with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, in Maiduguri on Wednesday. The governor said that, although attacks still occur, the overall security landscape has improved compared…
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa-Kwankwaso, has raised concern over increasing bandit attacks in several Kano border communities. He warned that the situation could worsen without decisive action from the Federal Government. Speaking at the 4th Convocation Ceremony of Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) in Kano on Saturday, Kwankwaso highlighted recent attacks in Tsanyawa, Shanono, and…
Sheikh Gumi has dismissed renewed calls for his arrest, insisting he did nothing wrong by engaging bandits during peace missions. He said critics prefer outrage to reason and have refused to examine Nigeria’s rising insecurity with honesty. Moreover, he argued that dialogue remains an essential tool in conflict resolution. According to the cleric, those demanding…
The Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has offered a fresh interpretation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments on Nigeria’s security situation. Trump had threatened to cut off U.S. aid and hinted at possible military intervention over what he described as the “slaughter of Christians” in Nigeria. His statement drew mixed…
President Bola Tinubu has declared an emergency on police and security training institutions across Nigeria. According to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, the move aims to strengthen national security and modernize training standards. Speaking at the Police Training College in Ikeja, Lagos, Mbah said the decision followed the president’s proposal during the 152nd National Economic…
