Over 70 vigilantes have been reportedly killed in an ambush by bandits at Kukawa and Bunyum communities of Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau state. According to THISDAY, the clash occurred at about 2pm when hundreds of vigilantes from Wase Local Government Area were ambushed while on their way to the bandits’ hideouts. The Chairman…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman In a surprising turn of events, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has tendered his resignation as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), effective immediately. The leadership of the party has been handed over to the National Deputy Chairman, Dr Ali Bukar Dalori, who will serve in an acting capacity…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to go after terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatist groups threatening the nation’s peace and unity Speaking on Sunday at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration at the Murtala Square, Kaduna, Tinubu who was represented by Vice President Kashim …
Faruk Yahaya, a former Chief of Army Staff, has called on the federal government to intervene in the critical areas of equiping, governor kitting and provision of accommodation and other basic needs to the Nigerian Army. Yahaya made the call in a lecture he presented on Saturday at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, as…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has commended the Kaduna state governor, Senator Uba Sani for restoring peace in the state. Speaking when he paid a courtesy call to the governor on Friday, Oluyede said Kaduna state has become safer and more peaceful since the governor assumed office in 2023. The army…
One person has been killed in an attack on the residence of a former Sports Minister, Damishi Sango in Dakwal community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau state. Three other persons were said to have sustained injuries in the attack by suspected fulani herdsmen on Wednesday. The incident was confirmed by the Liaison Officer to Governor…
