By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos— Thirteen persons have been confirmed dead following separate attacks on Rachas village in Heipang District and Rawuru village in Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Chairman of the council, Stephen Pwajok, described the late-night attacks on Tuesday as “unprovoked and deeply regrettable.” Speaking during the mass […]

By Dayo Johnson Akure—Police in Ondo State have arrested a 37-year-old man, identified as Omokinwa Ademola, in connection with the death of his girlfriend, Joy Jimoh, following an alleged domestic dispute in Idanre area of the state. According to local sources, the disagreement reportedly stemmed from a financial issue involving money the suspect allegedly owed […]

KATSINA—Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has reiterated that his administration will not negotiate with bandits terrorising parts of the state but remains open to genuine peace initiatives. Radda stated this yesterday while inaugurating 100 additional members of the Community Watch Corps (C-Watch) in Katsina. He recalled that when the C-Watch initiative was launched about […]

Nigerian-born humanitarian and business leader, Dr. (Chief) Mrs. Juliet Bolaji Akinmulero, has earned rare dual recognition on two continents for her outstanding leadership and humanitarian service. Within weeks, she received two prestigious honours — one in the United Kingdom and another in Nigeria — reaffirming her status as one of Nigeria’s most accomplished global figures […]

Leading Islamic scholars and political leaders in Northern Nigeria have raised concerns over the worsening insecurity across the country, warning that Nigeria risks descending into chaos unless decisive action is taken.