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Five injured in IED explosion in Zamfara

Five people were seriously injured after a motorcycle hit a suspected IED on a road in Zamfara's Bukkuyum LGA. Security has cordoned off the area. Read more for details.

APC Chieftain Freed After 39 Days in Captivity

Wale Oriade, an Oyo APC chieftain, shares his harrowing 39-day kidnap ordeal. He was abducted in Ibadan, blindfolded, and driven around. Read his full story and plea for forgiveness.

N300m Katsina Budget for Bandits Exposed

A Katsina ADC chieftain claims a local council budgeted N300m to pay bandits in 2026, questioning peace deals amid ongoing attacks. Read the full exposé.

APC Dismisses Claim Linking Matawalle to Zamfara Arrest

Zamfara APC denies Defence Minister Bello Matawalle's involvement in the arrest of the governor's aide, Saleem Abubakar. Party alleges the arrest by NSA's Special Forces is linked to terrorism and cybercrime.

Bandits Kill Police Officer, 5 in Zamfara Attack

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed an Assistant Superintendent of Police and five villagers in Farin Ruwa, Zamfara. Several others were abducted. Read the full report on the escalating insecurity.

APC's Igbokwe Slams Igbo 'Empty Lagos' Claims as 'Stupidity'

APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe condemns social media posts by some Igbos claiming Lagos was left 'empty' after their Christmas travel. He calls it petty, ignorant, and urges his people to focus on rebuilding Igboland. Read his full open letter.

Zamfara PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC, Fault Leadership

Six PDP members of Zamfara State House of Assembly defect to APC, citing constitutional disregard, insecurity, and a 'dead' party. Read their full statements and the implications for state politics.

Bassa Students Hail PDP's Austin Okai for Contributions

The National Association of Bassa Students in Kogi state has expressed gratitude to PDP chieftain Usman Okai Austin for his support and purposeful leadership. Read more about the visit and his political stance.

Fresh Explosion Kills 9 in Zamfara State

A deadly explosion has rocked Dansadau road in Zamfara, claiming at least nine lives. This is the second such incident in the state within a week. Get the latest details.

Zamfara: 6 PDP Assembly Members Defect to APC

Six PDP lawmakers in Zamfara State House of Assembly defect to APC, citing constitutional disregard and the legislature's role as a rubber stamp for Governor Dauda Lawal. Read the full details of the political shift.

6 PDP Lawmakers in Zamfara Defect to APC

Six members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have officially defected from the PDP to the APC, citing unresolved internal crises and poor governance. Get the full list of defectors and their reasons.

Chinese Miners Deny Funding Terrorism in Nigeria

The China Mining Federation of Nigeria refutes allegations of funding terrorism, stating Chinese firms are victims of insecurity. Experts call for urgent action on illegal mining in Zamfara.

Bandit Leader Buzu Beheaded by CJTF in Zamfara

CJTF and local vigilante groups eliminate notorious bandit leader Kachalla Isuhu Buzu in Zamfara, sparking celebrations. Read the full story on the security breakthrough.

Yoruba Youths Oppose Title for Ex-Governor Yari

The Yoruba Youth Council opposes the Alaafin of Oyo's plan to honour former Zamfara Governor Abdulaziz Yari with a chieftaincy title, citing his record on banditry and insecurity. Read the full story.

APC Schedules National Convention for March 2026

Nigeria's ruling APC has released its timetable for congresses leading to the March 2026 National Convention. Get all key dates and details on the party's internal election process.

APC Chieftain Charles Idahosa Dies at 72

Edo State mourns as outspoken APC chieftain Charles Idahosa, known as Charlie Tempo, passes away at 72. His death follows that of a former Delta senator, marking a sad week for the South-South region.

Showunmi Slams NOM Leaders Over New Tax Law

PDP chieftain Otunba Segun Showunmi condemns NOM's opposition to Tinubu's tax reforms, calling for pragmatic solutions over alarmism. Read the full political analysis.

Nationwide Defections Tilt Political Balance Towards APC

A wave of defections by lawmakers and party officials to the APC signals a major political realignment. Get the full details on the moves in Rivers, FCT, Sokoto, Zamfara, and expert analysis on Nigeria's leadership crisis.

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