Baptist pastors, theologians, and church leaders from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have cautioned the United States Senate against designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), warning that such a move could worsen insecurity and undermine the mission of the Church. In a communiqué issued at the end…
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 26 suspected kidnappers in a series of coordinated raids, recovering locally fabricated firearms, dangerous weapons, and some money paid as ransom by victims. A statement issued on Thursday by Mansir Hassan, the spokesperson of the Command, said the operation was carried out between October 3rd and 5th, 2025,…
The Women Leader of the Kaduna State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Zainab Sani, has resigned from the party. Her resignation is considered a major setback to the political camp of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai and the planned merger between the SDP and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state. El-Rufai is…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 12 suspected armed robbers linked to the attack that claimed the lives of Arise Tv presenter, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, at Unique Apartment, Gishiri village, Katampe District, Abuja. Operatives of the Scorpion Squad led by ACP Victor Godfrey…
The Council of State has unanimously approved the nomination of Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The endorsement came during a council meeting held on Thursday at the State House in Abuja, presided over by President Bola Tinubu. At…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman The Kolmani oil project, ceremoniously inaugurated in 2022, remains a subject of both hope and anxiety. For many in Gombe and Bauchi states, the discovery of oil was a dream fulfilled. Yet, three years down the line, the project has not advanced as swiftly as the public anticipated. It is natural…
