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Six Zamfara PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC, Accuse Assembly of Being Governor's Rubber Stamp

Zamfara: 6 PDP Assembly Members Defect to APC

Six PDP lawmakers in Zamfara State House of Assembly defect to APC, citing constitutional disregard and the legislature's role as a rubber stamp for Governor Dauda Lawal. Read the full details of the political shift.

Notorious Bandit Leader Gayama Arrested in Benue by Army Troops

Army Arrests Notorious Bandit Leader in Benue

Nigerian Army troops have captured Fidelis Gayama, a high-value bandit leader terrorising the Benue-Taraba axis. Details of the operation and his links to wanted criminal Aka Dogo revealed.

Notorious Bandit Leader Kachalla Isuhu Buzu Beheaded in Zamfara Operation

Bandit Leader Buzu Beheaded by CJTF in Zamfara

CJTF and local vigilante groups eliminate notorious bandit leader Kachalla Isuhu Buzu in Zamfara, sparking celebrations. Read the full story on the security breakthrough.

12 Miners Laid to Rest in Plateau After Deadly Herdsmen Attack

12 Miners Buried in Plateau After Herdsmen Attack

Tears flowed as 12 miners killed by suspected herdsmen were buried in Plateau State. The attack in Atosoh community has left many missing. Read the full report on the tragic incident.

Zamfara Tension: Angry Youths Attack Lawmaker Kabiru Mikailu Over Poor Representation

Zamfara Youths Attack Lawmaker Over Neglect

Angry residents of Dansadau, Zamfara, attacked state lawmaker Kabiru Mikailu, accusing him of poor representation and neglect amid banditry. Governor Lawal announced new projects during the tense visit.

Zamfara Lawmaker Attacked by Angry Constituents Over Alleged Neglect

Zamfara Lawmaker Assaulted by Angry Constituents

Residents of Dansadau, Zamfara, attacked their representative, Kabiru Mikailu, accusing him of poor performance and neglect. The incident occurred during a governor's visit. Read the full story.

12 Killed, 3 Abducted in Suspected Herdsmen Attack on Plateau Mining Site

12 Killed in Plateau Mining Site Attack

Suspected herdsmen killed 12 artisanal miners and abducted three in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State. Community leaders urge security action amid Christmas season warnings.

Gov Lawal Chairs 58 Executive Council Meetings in Zamfara, Unveils 10-Year Plan

Zamfara's Lawal Holds 58 Executive Council Meetings

Governor Dauda Lawal has presided over 58 State Executive Council sessions since 2023, approving key projects. He also launched a comprehensive 10-year development plan for Zamfara State. Read more.

Bandits Kill 3 in Zamfara Over N3,500 Yoghurt Dispute

3 Killed in Zamfara Over N3,500 Yoghurt

Armed bandits killed three people in Danjibga, Zamfara, after a dispute over unpaid yoghurt worth N3,500. The attack forced residents to flee. Read the full report.

Bandits Abduct Sokoto Bride, 12 Others, Demand to Speak with Traditional Ruler

Sokoto Bride Kidnapped, Bandits Contact Family

Bandits abducted a bride and 12 others in Sokoto. The kidnappers contacted the family but demanded to speak only with the traditional ruler, refusing ransom talks. Read the full story.

Gunfire on Kogi Highway: Travellers Trapped as Soldiers Clash with Bandits

Kogi Highway Gun Battle Leaves Travellers Stranded

A fierce gunfight between security forces and bandits on the Oshokoshoko-Obajana highway trapped commuters for hours. This incident follows a recent church attack in the state. Read details and public reactions.

Police Neutralise Lakurawa Bandit, Recover Motorcycles in Kebbi Operation

Police Kill Suspected Lakurawa Bandit in Kebbi

Kebbi police neutralise a suspected Lakurawa bandit in Malan Yaro, recover two motorcycles. CP commends security forces' gallantry. Separate attack on Immigration checkpoint leaves three dead.

Bandits Abduct 11, Rustle Cows in Midnight Raid on Kano Village

11 Kidnapped, Cows Stolen in Kano Bandit Attack

Armed bandits stormed Unguwar Tsamiya in Kano, kidnapping 11 residents and taking two cows. The attack heightens fears in rural communities. Read for details and community impact.

Zamfara First Lady Huriyya Lawal Delivers Aid to Quadruplets' Family, Vows Sustained Support

Zamfara First Lady Pledges Support for Vulnerable Families

Hajiya Huriyya Lawal, Zamfara's First Lady, reaffirms her commitment to vulnerable families with essential supplies for quadruplets' parents and a strong stance against gender-based violence. Read her full action plan.

Bandits Kill Mother, Abduct Son Hours After He Criticized Kano Insecurity

Bandits kill mother, abduct son in Kano attack

Armed bandits storm Yankamaye village in Kano, killing a woman and kidnapping three people just hours after one victim criticized insecurity politicization. Read the full report.

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