APC House Primaries Trigger Nationwide Disputes as Lawmakers Lose Tickets

The House of Representatives primaries of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 elections have sparked widespread controversy across Nigeria, with many sitting lawmakers failing to secure party nominations. Reports indicate that over two dozen incumbents lost their tickets, while several aspirants were screened out or pressured to withdraw. The process has drawn criticism […]

Lassa Fever Outbreak Worsens in Katsina with Two Confirmed Deaths

At least two people have died following a Lassa fever outbreak in Katsina State, with health authorities confirming a new case that brings the total number of infections in the state to three. A consultant in infectious diseases at the Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina, Dr Mohammed Abubakar, disclosed that the hospital is currently managing a […]

Troops Nab Militia, Seize Arms in Plateau Operation

  In a decisive operation, troops from the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven arrested a suspected militia member and recovered weapons in Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, on Friday, May 30. The early morning raid in Hura village followed credible intelligence, leading to the discovery of an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, […]

Northern Killings: Sultan-led Northern Rulers Demand Action on Escalating Killings

  The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, leading the Northern Traditional Rulers Council, has issued a stern warning to the Tinubu administration to curb the relentless killings plaguing the North. Speaking at the 7th Executive Committee Meeting in Maiduguri, themed “Enhanced Security As Panacea For Stability and Development of the North,” the […]