The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru, has passed away. Zuru died on Monday night at a hospital in Egypt, where he had been undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness. Sources close to the Kebbi State Government confirmed the development, though no official
Flight operations at the domestic terminal of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja were disrupted following a malfunction in baggage screening equipment. In a statement issued on Monday, Air Peace confirmed that the fault has slowed baggage processing and aircraft loading, resulting in delays for some departing flights. The airline explained that the disruption
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested five individuals following a tragic incident in Borno State where a stray bullet claimed the life of a 15-year-old girl in the Gomari area of Maiduguri. The development was confirmed in a statement by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North East), Sani Uba, who […]
At least four people, including three farmers and a herder, have been killed in renewed attacks across communities in Plateau State, heightening concerns over persistent insecurity in the region. The incidents occurred in Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas, just three days after Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited the state following the deadly assault on […]
A 20-year-old woman identified as Blessing has been killed by a stray bullet during a suspected cult-related attack in Bayelsa State. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, April 2, in Amassoma community, where gunmen reportedly attempted to attack a young man at a laundry shop. According to a police source, the intended target noticed the […]
Paul Biya, Cameroon’s long-serving leader, has appointed his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, as Vice President of the Republic and Head of the Armed Forces, placing him at the heart of the nation’s political and military leadership. The appointment was confirmed in an official presidential decree dated April 4, 2026, which also named Franck Biya as […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan to clear long-standing debts in Nigeria’s power sector, in a move aimed at restoring stability and boosting electricity supply nationwide. The approval, announced in a State House statement, forms part of the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme, designed to resolve legacy financial
The Lagos State Government has evacuated over 230 students of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) following rising security concerns in Plateau State, which led to the closure of the institution and suspension of academic activities. In response, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through the Lagos State Ministry of Tertiary Education, deployed a convoy of buses accompanied by […]
The Kwara State Government has taken custody of a newborn abandoned by her mother, said to be a student, and brought to the Ministry of Women Affairs on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to protecting orphans and vulnerable children in the state. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs, Opeyemi Oluwakemi, disclosed that the baby, who was […]
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed that the relatives of 16-year-old Alex Ansol, who was earlier found wandering in Dadin Kowa village in Doguwa local government area of the State, have been identified and reunited. The teenager was initially found wandering after he allegedly lost contact with his relatives while travelling from Abuja to […]

























