Kano govt house under guard as Gov Yusuf eyes APC

A massive security operation has taken over the Kano State Government House and its environs as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reportedly prepares to defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party…

Kogi state mourns as three APC chieftains pass away

The Kogi State Government has officially announced the passing of three prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing their deaths as a “profound loss” to the state and…

Between Kano’s Desperate Godson and “Priceless” Godfather

By Abubakar Siddiq Ibn Usman The political landscape of Northern Nigeria is currently witnessing a seismic shift as the alliance between Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his mentor, Senator Rabiu…

DSS rescues 25 abducted travellers in Plateau state

The Department of State Services (DSS) has successfully rescued 25 travellers who were abducted by suspected kidnappers in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, the state government has announced.…

FG disputes KPMG analysis of new Tax laws

The Federal Government has pushed back against a recent assessment by global audit firm KPMG on Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws, saying most of the concerns raised lack substance. Responding…

Tinubu names new leadership for petroleum regulators

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of 21 nominees to the Senate for confirmation as board members of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream…

Tinubu launches manhunt for Niger market terrorist

President Bola Tinubu has directed the military, police and the State Security Service to hunt down those responsible for the attack on Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State, where at…

Bandits kill 30, abduct many in Niger market attack

Suspected bandits believed to be operating from the Kainji Lake National Park attacked a village market in Kabe District, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing at least 30…

NIRSAL backs over N100bn agric loans in 2025

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) Plc says it approved credit guarantees of more than N100 billion for agricultural loans and investments in…

Troops capture Maiduguri mosque bombing mastermind

Nigerian troops of Joint Task Force North East ‘Operation HADIN KAI’ (OPHK) have arrested a suspect who is alleged to have masterminded the bomb explosion that killed five persons and…