A Kebbi State High Court has sentenced Ibrahim Isah to five years imprisonment for attempting to rape a 10-year-old girl. Justice Maryam Abubakar Kaoje delivered the judgment. Read the full details.
France's agriculture minister urges farmers to trust government's cattle culling and vaccination plan to control lumpy skin disease, as protests block roads. Read the full story.
Federal Workers Forum pledges full support for NLC's December 17 protest over insecurity, poor governance, and unpaid wages. They demand settlement of 3-month arrears by year-end.
Former Information Minister Lai Mohammed insists no massacre occurred at Lekki Tollgate during EndSARS, claiming soldiers were issued blank ammunition. Details from his TV interview.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) threatens to join ongoing protests by unpaid local contractors and pensioners. The party condemns the APC-led Federal Government's staggering debts, calling it insensitive governance.
Federal pensioners in Nigeria plan a dramatic nationwide n@ked protest on December 8 to demand payment of N32,000 increment and N25,000 palliative arrears. Read their urgent plea.
Federal pensioners in Nigeria plan a nationwide naked protest on December 8 to demand payment of N32,000 increment and N25,000 palliative arrears approved in 2023. Read details.
An expert reveals how major societal disruptions like #EndSARS protests and the Twitter ban transformed news consumption in Nigeria, eroding trust in traditional media and empowering citizen journalism.
Idima Abam community in Abia State protests the arrest of their leader, Ezeogo Chukwu Jonah, detained in Abuja. They petition state lawmakers, alleging a kingship tussle and injustice. Read the full story.
Indigenous contractors block the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, demanding payment of N760 billion for completed 2024 projects. The protest disrupts government activities as financial distress deepens.
An edtech organization offers a two-year full scholarship to students rescued from kidnappings in Niger and Kebbi states, aiming to support their recovery and return to school. This initiative highlights the ongoing education crisis in Northern Nigeria.
Indigenous contractors protest at Nigeria's Finance Ministry over ₦500 billion unpaid debts, accusing the government of reneging on promises. They demand payment to save jobs and businesses.
MTN Nigeria alerts customers to a service disruption affecting 2G, 3G, and 4G networks in Kebbi, Zamfara, and Sokoto states due to a fibre cut. Engineers are working to restore connectivity. #MTN #NetworkOutage #Nigeria
Bello Musa sentenced to death by hanging for poisoning Shamsiyya Usman in a Birnin Kebbi hotel. Court convicts on charges of homicide, conspiracy, and cheating. Read the full details.
Youths in Ifon community protest the 5-year delay in installing a new monarch after Oba Israel Adewusi's death. They demand Governor Aiyedatiwa's urgent intervention to fill the leadership vacuum hindering development.
Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem's Facebook and Instagram accounts suspended following release of politically charged song 'Open Letter to Donald Trump'. Learn about the controversy and his history of protest music.
Hundreds demonstrated at Nigerian embassy in Madrid over mass abductions of schoolchildren. Parents protest government inaction as over 250 students remain captive. International pressure mounts.
Parents of 300+ abducted students from St. Mary's Catholic School protest government negligence. Eight days later, children remain captive as international concern grows.
Nigerian Movement for Actionable Change storms National Assembly, demands immediate release of 253 abducted pupils and declaration of state of emergency on insecurity.
Kebbi State confirms 24 rescued Maga schoolgirls show no signs of sexual abuse after 8-day captivity. Medical reports confirm safety as parents reunite with children. Read the full story.
Apostle Michael Olowookere criticizes Nasarawa police for arresting Evangelist Daniel Ukpo who exposed alleged herdsmen attack during crusade. Christians demand immediate release.
Kebbi Government confirms all 24 rescued Maga schoolgirls are medically cleared with no sexual abuse. Governor and President collaborated on successful rescue operation after 8-day ordeal.
Nigerians react to video of released Kebbi students, raising questions about their calm demeanor and unusual rescue circumstances. Read their detailed observations.
Security guards paralyze services at Abuja hospitals over 4 months unpaid salaries. Patients stranded as entrances blocked. FCT Administration urged to intervene immediately.
Ogun State Government has reaffirmed commitment to rehabilitating major roads in Ota following NBA protest. Government warns against political blackmailers while revealing HIV/AIDS progress.
Hundreds of Plateau APC women protest Governor Caleb Mutfwang's alleged plan to join their party, endorsing Tinubu's second term. Leader Elizabeth Samson Yerse warns against welcoming him.
Breaking: 24 schoolgirls kidnapped from Government Girls Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi state have been rescued. Security sources confirm their freedom. Full details emerging.
Plateau State APC women wing protests Governor Caleb Mutfwang's alleged plans to join their party, endorsing Tinubu's second term bid. Read full details of the political showdown.
Mexican farmers block key US border bridge in protest against water reforms. Learn how this impacts trade and the ongoing national strike across 16 states.
Kebbi State Police confirm arrest of suspect in brutal murder of 14-year-old Qur'anic student. Investigation ongoing to determine motive behind the attack.