Gunmen Kill Police Officer, 9 Soldiers in Kebbi Ambush

At least one police officer and nine soldiers have been killed in an ambush by suspected gunmen in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State, in one of the deadliest attacks on security forces in recent weeks. The attack was in the Giro Masa community, where security operatives were reportedly responding to intelligence about armed men hiding in a construction company yard. However, the team was ambushed en route, leading to multiple casualties. Two military...

UN Moves to Declare Transatlantic Slave Trade ‘Gravest Crime Against Humanity’

The United Nations General Assembly is set to vote on a landmark resolution seeking to formally recognise the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity.” The proposal, strongly backed by African nations, is being championed by John Dramani Mahama, who described it as a historic step toward justice and global acknowledgement. Addressing the UN, Mahama said the resolution “allows us as a global community to collectively bear witness to the plight of more...

Kano Governor Gives Appointees Seeking Election 7 Days to Resign

Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed all political appointees and public servants who intend to contest the 2027 general elections to resign within seven days. The directive, issued through a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, gives affected officials until 31 March 2026 to step down or retire from service. Those affected include commissioners, special advisers, directors-general, managing directors, and various categories of aides. “In line with the provisions of the...

CBN Limits Nigerians to ₦20K Mobile App Transactions on New Devices from July

The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced a ₦20,000 transaction cap for customers using mobile banking applications on newly activated devices, as part of a fresh move to tackle rising digital fraud. The directive, contained in a circular dated 12 March and signed by Musa Jimoh, Director of Payments System Policy, applies to banks, fintech firms, and mobile money operators across the country. Under the new rule, customers will be restricted to a maximum of...

VP Shettima Receives Gov Fintiri Into APC Fold

Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside some APC Governors and party officials, has officially received Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri into the APC fold following the defection of the governor from PDP. The Vice President, while welcoming Fintiri into the APC at Ribadu Square, Yola, the Adamawa State capital, during a grand reception, commended the governor’s leadership style, saying the APC would continue to build a stronger and more inclusive political platform across the country....

Minister Assures Nigerians of Improved Power Supply Within 2 Weeks

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that efforts are underway to stabilise electricity supply nationwide, even as many households and businesses continue to grapple with recurring power outages. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the assurance on Tuesday during a press briefing in which he outlined the ministry’s performance over the past three years. He acknowledged the current difficulties in the electricity sector but insisted that improvements were imminent. According to him, Nigerians should...

Labour Party Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to the South

The Labour Party (LP) has announced that it has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the southern part of Nigeria. The National Chairperson of the party, Nenadi Usman, made the declaration on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting with party stakeholders. Usman said the decision had already been concluded within the party structure and would guide the selection process ahead of the next general election. “We have one certain decision that we have taken, and...

Insecurity Giving President Tinubu Sleepless Nights, Aide Says

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North-West), Abdulillahi Yakassai, has said President Bola Tinubu is deeply affected by the worsening security situation in the country, insisting that the challenge has placed a heavy emotional and administrative burden on the presidency. Yakassai made the remarks on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, where he spoke on ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to address insecurity across different regions...

CDHR Calls For Reduction Of Working Days, Distribution Of Palliatives

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), has expressed concern over the deepening economic crisis that has plunged millions of Nigerians into unprecedented hardship, and has suggested solutions to ameliorate the sufferings. The organisation, in a statement on Tuesday, signed by its National President, Comrade Yinka Folarin, and National Secretary, Comrade Idris Afees, demanded urgent action by governments at all levels. It sought to reduce official working days for civil servants to three...

Court Jail Former Accountant-General 72 Years Without Option Of Fine

The former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, on Monday was convicted and sentenced to a 72-year jail term without an option of fine by the  Federal High Court in Abuja over N868m fraud. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had proved the nine-count money laundering charge beyond a reasonable doubt. Justice Omotosho convicted Nwabuoku on all nine counts and sentenced him to eight...

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