A community located near Jumai Estate in Mararaba, Aso-A, a boundary area between Abuja and Nasarawa State, has been attacked by suspected herdsmen, leaving several persons dead and many others injured. It was gathered that the attack, which began yesterday morning, has so far claimed no fewer than six lives, although the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed. According to sources, the violence was triggered by an earlier clash between a farmer and a herder, which reportedly led to the death of the herder. The farmer, whose identity is yet…
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“Forget 2027, start preparing for 2031” – APC to Opposition
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has called on opposition parties to channel their energies into rebuilding their political structures and preparing for future elections, rather than challenging what it described as already concluded mandates from the 2027 polls. According to a statement issued yesterday by the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the position was in response to recent political activities and remarks made by opposition groups within the state and across the country. The statement emphasised that while opposition parties remain a critical component of democratic governance, their…
Read MoreKano: “Resign by March 31” – Gov. Yusuf orders aides seeking elective offices
Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered all political appointees in his administration who plan to contest in the forthcoming elections to resign by March 31, 2026. The directive was announced yesterday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Tofa, through an official circular signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ibrahim. The circular emphasized strict adherence to Nigeria’s electoral laws, which govern the participation of public office holders in partisan politics. According to the circular, the move aligns with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act 2026, which…
Read MoreKwara: Terrorists insist on ₦1bn ransom for abducted ECWA church members
Terrorists who abducted eight worshippers during a service at an ECWA church in Omugo, Ifelodun LGA of Kwara State, are demanding a ₦1 billion ransom for their release. The kidnappers reportedly contacted a family member of one of the victims and insisted that the ransom be collected collectively from residents across Oro-Ago. Speaking to newsmen yesterday, the pastor of the ECWA Church in Omugo, Omole Sunday Timothy, said attempts to negotiate with the kidnappers have so far failed, as they rejected an initial ₦1 million offer. The cleric added that…
Read MoreNiger: Gov. Bago arrest man for shouting: ‘no water, no light’
Niger state governor, Moh’d Umaru Bago has ordered the arrest and detention in Minna of an All Progressives Congress (APC) polling unit mobiliser in Magajiya Ward, Suleja local government area, Abdullahi Hamisu, after the man protested the lack of electricity and water supply during Eid-el-Fitr on March 20. Sources said Hamisu was first spotted among worshippers who shouted “no light, no water” at the Eid Prayer Ground in Suleja while the governor joined the Emir of Suleja, Alhaji Awwal Ibrahim, and thousands of residents for the two-rakat prayers. It was…
Read MoreKebbi: Gunmen ambush troops, kill 9 soldiers, one policeman
Gunmen have killed nine soldiers and one police officer, along with some civilians, in an ambush at Giro Masa community, in Shanga local government area of Kebbi State. The state governor, Nasir Idris, confirmed the incident while speaking to newsmen after visiting the mortuary and the Accident and Emergency unit of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin Kebbi, yesterday, where victims of the attack were taken. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday night, also saw the assailants set ablaze two military gun trucks. Reacting to the incident, Governor Idris described the…
Read More“We’re working to resolve PDP crisis” – Turaki
Factional national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki, has said all hope is not lost amid the current internal crisis rocking the party. Turaki made the assertion in a statement yesterday, speaking on the state of the reconciliation initiative to resolve the lingering issues. He said that leaders on both sides have broken the ice, and are exploring various pathways towards a lasting resolution. Turaki called on party supporters across the board to immediately de-escalate high-tempered communications and actions, so as not to jeopardise the ongoing peace…
Read More“Kaduna road projects boost Gov. Sani’s 2027 re-election prospects” – Official
The Managing Director of the Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA), Dr. Abdullahi Baba-Ahmed, has stated that ongoing road projects across the state are likely to strengthen Governor Uba Sani’s chances of winning re-election in 2027. Governor Sani, who assumed office in 2023 under the All Progressives Congress (APC), is expected to seek a second term. Speaking while hosting a youth group on Monday, Baba-Ahmed said the administration’s urban-rural renewal programme has significantly improved infrastructure and brought development closer to the people. He revealed that over 140 road projects covering approximately…
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