Katsina shuts down public schools following rising security fears
Katsina State has ordered the immediate closure of all public schools due to escalating security threats and banditry attacks.
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Insecurity Crisis: Atiku tells Tinubu to declare state of emergency now
Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on insecurity following the abduction of over 50 students and staff from a secondary school in Niger State.
“My body belongs to Ekiti state” — Fayose issues strict burial instructions in new video
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has issued detailed instructions for his burial, stating that the Ekiti State Government should take charge of his remains and inter him within four weeks of his death.
Katsina earmarks N341bn for social sector in 2026 budget
The Katsina State Government has earmarked over N341 billion for policies and programmes in the social sector in the 2026 fiscal year.
How Buhari responded to Trump’s “killing christians” question
The encounter took place during Buhari’s first term at a one-on-one meeting in the Oval Office of the White House.
South-East to get sixth state as NASS committee endorses proposal
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Constitution Review has approved the creation of an additional state in Nigeria’s South-East region to ensure equity among the country’s six geo-political zones.
Niger conducts mass burial for 39 tanker fire victims, donates ₦10m to survivors
The Niger State Government has conducted a mass burial for victims of the Essan tanker explosion, which killed 39 people, and donated N10 million in medical support to survivors.
Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu to be buried October 18 in Anambra
Arise TV has announced that late journalist Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who was killed during a robbery in Abuja, will be buried on October 18 in her hometown in Anambra State.
Jonathan denies alleging Buhari’s ties to Boko Haram
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says his comments on Boko Haram were misrepresented, stressing that he never accused Muhammadu Buhari of having ties with the insurgent group.
No truth in Jonathan’s Boko Haram claim against Buhari — Garba Shehu
Garba Shehu has refuted ex-President Jonathan’s claim that Boko Haram once nominated Muhammadu Buhari as a peace negotiator, calling it false and politically driven.