Zamfara APC Chieftain Shot Dead After Minister Meeting
Hon Umar Sarkin Fada Moriki, prominent APC chieftain in Zamfara, assassinated by gunmen hours after attending reception for Defence Minister Bello Matawalle. Full details.
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APC Chieftain Killed by Gunmen in Zamfara
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed APC chieftain Umar Moriki along Gusau-Tsafe road. The party confirms the devastating loss. Read more for details.
NAF hits bandit logistics hub, neutralises many in Zamfara
Nigerian Air Force intensifies operations, destroying a key terrorist logistics hub in Zamfara and conducting strikes in Borno, Kwara. Read the latest on Nigeria's security efforts.
Matawalle Vows to Reclaim Zamfara from PDP
Defence Minister Bello Matawalle mobilizes APC supporters in Zamfara, criticizing Governor Lawal's administration and promising better governance if elected. Security tightened for political rally.
Cholera Outbreak Kills 10 in Adamawa
A deadly cholera outbreak has struck Adamawa State, claiming 10 lives and hospitalizing dozens. Health authorities race against time to contain the spread as communities face water contamination crisis.
Woman Arrested Transporting Ammo to Zamfara Bandits
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a woman allegedly transporting ammunition to bandits in Zamfara state. The suspect was caught with 756 rounds of live ammunition concealed in her luggage.
Navy rescues 11 from sinking boat in Bonny River
Quick-thinking Nigerian Navy personnel rescue 11 passengers from certain tragedy as passenger boat encounters disaster in Bonny River waters. Heroic operation prevents potential maritime tragedy.
Navy rescues 11 from sinking boat in Bonny River
In a heroic emergency operation, the Nigerian Navy rescued 11 passengers from a sinking passenger boat along Bonny River. The swift response prevented a potential tragedy in the busy waterways.
Doctor's Harrowing Tale from Bandit-Ravaged Zamfara
A Nigerian medical doctor shares chilling experiences from working in Zamfara community where bandits rule - including the tragic case of a 6-month pregnant woman assaulted and her husband murdered.
Shinkafi: 4 Nigerian States Face Carries Strike Threat
Former governorship candidate Sani Shinkafi identifies four Nigerian states facing severe security threats from Carries militants. Exclusive details on the escalating crisis and government response.
Security Forces Intercept Gunrunner in Zamfara
Nigerian security forces have intercepted a major gunrunner in Zamfara State, recovering sophisticated weapons destined for terrorist groups in a significant blow to bandit operations.
PDP slams Zamfara APC's early Tinubu endorsement
Nigeria's main opposition party PDP has strongly condemned Zamfara State APC's premature endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for second term, labeling the move as undemocratic and disrespectful to Nigerian voters.
Zamfara Governor Appoints Two New Aides
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has strengthened his administration with the appointment of two new senior aides, signaling fresh strategic direction for the northwestern state.
Coalition Seeks Review of Judgment Sacking Zamfara Rep
A coalition of civil society groups challenges court judgment removing Zamfara lawmaker for joining APC, citing constitutional concerns and political implications for Nigeria's democracy.
Court Sacks Zamfara Rep For PDP to APC Defection
Federal High Court nullifies election of Zamfara representative for defecting from PDP to APC. Legal precedent set on party defections in Nigeria's political landscape.
Court Sacks Zamfara Rep for Defecting to APC
In a groundbreaking judgment, the Federal High Court in Sokoto has removed Hon. Kabiru Maipalace from the House of Representatives for illegally switching parties from PDP to APC. This ruling sets a major precedent for Nigeria's political landscape.
Court sacks Zamfara Rep over defection, orders refund
Federal High Court delivers groundbreaking judgment, removing Zamfara House of Representatives member for defecting from PDP to APC and mandating full salary repayment.
APC Gains Majority in Zamfara State Assembly
Zamfara State witnesses significant political realignment as APC gains control of the State Assembly following defections from opposition parties, reshaping the state's governance landscape.
Kebbi Police Arrest 50-Year-Old in Traveler Murder Case
Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old man for the gruesome murder of a traveler from Zamfara. Get full details of this shocking crime and police investigation.
Zamfara PDP Blasts APC Over Economic Reform Criticism
Zamfara State PDP accuses APC of deliberate misinformation campaign to undermine Governor Dauda Lawal's economic reforms amid growing public support for recovery efforts.
Four Dead in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Truck Crash
A devastating multiple truck accident on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has claimed four lives, causing major traffic disruption and raising safety concerns about Nigeria's crucial transport corridor.
Troops neutralize bandits, recover weapons in Zamfara
Nigerian troops achieve significant victory against banditry in Zamfara State, eliminating numerous terrorists and recovering sophisticated weapons in coordinated security operations.
Zamfara PDP Condemns Lawmakers' Defection to Ruling Party
The Peoples Democratic Party in Zamfara State has strongly condemned the defection of state lawmakers to the ruling party, warning of severe political consequences and questioning the timing of their move.
Gold for Guns: How Mining Funds Terror in Northwest
Exclusive investigation reveals how bandits trade stolen gold for sophisticated weapons, creating a dangerous cycle of violence and terror across Nigeria's northwestern states.
Zamfara Assembly Member Defects from PDP to APC
In a significant political realignment, Zamfara State Assembly member Hon. Yusuf Muhammad and several PDP officials have officially defected to the ruling APC, citing governance concerns and party leadership issues.
Zamfara Farmers Get Game-Changing Agricultural Training
Zamfara Local Government Commission launches transformative training program for farmers, focusing on modern techniques to enhance productivity and combat food insecurity in Northwest Nigeria.
Zamfara Gov Meets Tinubu Amid PDP Collapse
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal makes emergency visit to President Tinubu amid mass defection of PDP members to APC, signaling potential collapse of opposition in the state.
Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica Declared Disaster Area
Hurricane Melissa's unprecedented 185mph fury has plunged Jamaica into chaos, submerging entire communities and prompting mass evacuations as the nation battles one of its worst natural disasters.
Zamfara PDP: Senator's APC defection no surprise
Zamfara State PDP reveals they anticipated Senator Hassan Nasiha's defection to APC, calling it a positive development that strengthens their party ahead of 2027 elections.
Zamfara's Tech Revolution: Gov Lawal's Digital Agenda
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal announces ambitious technology-driven agenda to combat insecurity and boost development across all sectors.
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