COAS Pledges Normalcy Amid Calls for State Policing
Army Chief Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu reassures on tackling terrorism. Nextier report warns Tinubu's security emergency needs state police & forest guards to succeed. Bombs found in Niger State.
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Boat Capsizes in Yobe, Claims 29 Lives
A tragic boat accident in Yobe State has claimed 29 lives, including two sisters. The canoe capsized while traveling from Jigawa. Read the full details and community impact.
29 Dead in Yobe Boat Mishap, Search for 11 Continues
Governor Mai Mala Buni mourns 29 victims of the Nguru boat capsizing. Rescue teams search for 11 missing persons. Read the latest on the tragic accident and state response.
Buni Empowers 2,000 Youths with Tricycles, GSM Kits
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni launches a 2026 empowerment drive, distributing tricycles and GSM repair kits to 2,000 youths to fight poverty and boost employment in the state.
Yobe Boat Accident Death Toll Rises to 29
Death toll in Yobe boat accident rises to 29. Governor Mai Mala Buni orders strict new safety rules for river travel and provides support for victims' families. Read the latest updates.
Yobe Boat Accident Death Toll Rises to 29
The death toll from the Yobe boat accident has risen to 29. Search and rescue efforts continue as authorities cite overloading and structural defects as causes. Read the full report.
Boat Capsize on Yobe-Jigawa Border Claims 25 Lives
A tragic boat accident on the Kumadugu/Yobe River has left 25 feared dead and 14 missing. Overloading and poor visibility are blamed. Read about the ongoing rescue efforts.
Anambra Youths Beg Soludo for Emergency Over Lilu Killings
Youths in Lilu, Anambra, issue an SOS to Governor Soludo, demanding a state of emergency to end daily killings and abductions. They also call for localizing the 'One Youth, 2 Skills' scheme.
25 Dead, 14 Missing in Yobe State Boat Accident
A devastating boat accident in Yobe State's Nguru LGA has claimed 25 lives, with 14 passengers still missing. Rescue operations continue as Governor Buni mourns the loss.
25 Dead, 14 Missing in Yobe Canoe Tragedy
A canoe carrying 52 capsized in Yobe State, leaving 25 dead and 14 missing. Search operations continue. Read the full report on the Nguru waterway tragedy.
NiMet Forecasts Dust Haze, Sunshine for Three Days
NiMet predicts dust haze, sunshine, and thunderstorms across Nigeria from Saturday to Monday. Residents, especially in the North, advised to take precautions. Check full forecast.
Buni Signs N515.53bn Yobe 2026 Budget
Governor Mai Mala Buni has signed Yobe's N515.53bn 2026 budget into law, focusing on economic growth and infrastructure. Read details of the allocations.
Lagos GNI Building Fire: Death Toll Rises
The Lagos State Government confirms another body recovered from the GNI building fire site on Lagos Island. Get the latest updates on casualties and the ongoing investigation.
Yobe Hisbah bans male-female contact in vehicles, gatherings
Yobe State Hisbah Commission prohibits physical interaction & private chats between men and women in tricycles, at events to uphold Sharia. Details inside.
Lagos Sanitation Agency Warns Against Attacks on Officers
Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC/KAI) warns officials will defend themselves if attacked. Major General Olaniyi Cole announces tougher enforcement against street trading from January 2, 2026.
Boko Haram Bomber Paid N100k for Maiduguri Attack
A captured Boko Haram suicide bomber reveals he was paid N100,000 to bomb worshippers in Maiduguri, detailing the chilling Gamboru Market Mosque attack. Read the full confession.
DSS 2025 Reforms Under DG Tosin Ajayi Reshape Security
Under DG Oluwatosin Ajayi, Nigeria's DSS in 2025 shifted to proactive intelligence, improved inter-agency cooperation, and strengthened rule of law. Discover the reforms reshaping internal security.
Heavy Metals Found in Yobe Water, Linked to Kidney Disease
A new report reveals dangerous levels of cadmium, lead, and arsenic in Yobe water samples, driving a decades-long kidney failure crisis. Researchers urge immediate action.
Yobe LG Chairman Dies in Egypt After Prolonged Illness
Alhaji Baba Abba Aji, Chairman of Yusufari LGA in Yobe State, has passed away in a Cairo hospital. Get the full details on his death and burial according to Islamic rites.
Supreme Court Cemented President's Emergency Powers - SAN
Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN, analyzes the Supreme Court's ruling on Section 305, warning it encourages civilian dictatorship. Read the full critique of the court's 'considered discussions'.
Supreme Court Rejects Suit on Rivers State Emergency
The Supreme Court declines jurisdiction over 11 states' challenge to the Rivers State emergency declaration. Analysts warn of dangers to democracy and federalism. Read the full analysis.
ISWAP Attacks Yobe Communities After US Airstrikes
ISWAP terrorists launched fresh attacks in Yobe State, injuring a village head and looting a health centre, just two days after US airstrikes targeted their enclaves in Sokoto. Details on the raid and official reactions.
7 States Need US Airstrikes, Says Security Analyst
Policy analyst AbdulRasheed Hussain identifies Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, Zamfara, Niger, Plateau, and Benue as priority states for foreign military intervention to curb Nigeria's escalating insurgency.
Buni Emerges APC Conflict Resolution Committee Chair
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has been appointed Chairman of the APC's new Conflict Resolution, Strategy and Mobilisation Committee. Discover the committee's mandate and members.
Fire guts storey building in Ibadan's Sango area
A swift response by Oyo State and Federal firefighters prevented a major disaster after a fire broke out in a Sango, Ibadan residential building. No lives were lost. Learn crucial fire safety tips from officials.
7 Killed in Yobe Highway Crash Caused by Tyre Burst
A tragic road accident in Yobe State has left seven dead, including children, after a bus tyre burst. Police urge motorists to prioritise vehicle maintenance to prevent such disasters.
3 Dead, 6 Injured in Yobe Road Crash
A tragic accident on Potiskum Road, Yobe State, has left three dead and six injured. Authorities cite a tyre burst as the cause. Read more and see safety tips.
7 Killed in Yobe Bus Crash After Tyre Burst
A fatal accident in Yobe State claims seven lives, including two children, after a Sharon bus tyre burst. Police urge motorists to maintain vehicles and avoid speeding.
4 Oil Theft Suspects, Vessel Handed Over in Delta
Tantita Security Services arrests four oil thieves, intercepts vessel MT Thor in Delta. Handover to Inter-Agency Task Force marks a key step in curbing economic sabotage in Niger Delta. Read details.
Nigeria's Climate: From 27°C Average to 45°C Extremes
Explore Nigeria's diverse climate zones, from Lagos's humid coast to Maiduguri's scorching heat. Learn about rising temperatures, regional patterns, and practical adaptation strategies for 2025 and beyond.
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