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AU denies genocide label as Boko Haram violence hits both Religion

‎The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Youssouf, has publicly rejected the narrative of a “Christian genocide” in northern Nigeria, stating...

Insecurity

Deadly protests erupt over insecurity in northern Nigeria

Violent protests erupted in Katsina State, after a series of deadly bandit attacks, resulting in the reported deaths of at least two protesters....

Insecurity

Notorious bandit leader Turji frees over 100 hostages in Zamfara State

Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has released more than 100 hostages in Zamfara State, a fresh effort to broker a peace agreement. The...

Security

North-East is more secure now, says Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar

The Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force, North-East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, emphasized the improvement in security across the...

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INEC, Amupitan and the Northern rumble

By; Abdull-Azeez Ahmed Kadir Between 1964 and now, the Nigerian electoral body with its metamorphosis in nomenclature and name is producing thirteen chairman,...

Insecurity

Four soldiers killed as Boko Haram attacks military base in Ngamdu, Borno State

‎Four Nigerian soldiers lost their lives, and five others were wounded during a Boko Haram attack on a military post located in Ngamdu...

Public Health

One in six children in Northern Nigeria may die before age five, says Bill Gates

American philanthropist Bill Gates has expressed deep concern over the alarming child mortality rate in northern Nigeria, revealing that approximately one in every...

Politics & Governance

Ulamas in Kano hold prayers for Tinubu’s second term and Barau’s 2027 governorship bid

Spiritual leaders and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from across Kano State gathered Thursday for prayers and sacrifices seeking success for...