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The Commissioner of Police in Katsina State, Bello Shehu, has directed the Coordinator of the School Protection Squad to activate all security mechanisms aimed at safeguarding students and staff across schools in the state. The directive was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer,…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the coalition-backed party he is widely expected to champion in the run-up to the 2027 presidential race. Atiku made the announcement on Monday via his X account, posting a photo of himself proudly holding his ADC membership…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on allegations of cybercrime to February 4, 2026. Justice Mohammed Umar shifted the commencement of trial after the matter, slated for Monday, could not proceed due to his absence. The case had earlier failed to hold…

Photo: Govs Makinde with other SW governors after a past meeting By Didimoko A. Didimoko, Ibadan Amid Nigeria’s rising insecurity, governors of the South-West states will on Monday converge in Ibadan for an emergency meeting aimed at addressing the growing security threats affecting the region. The high-level session, hosted by…

The Catholic Church has released the names of students and staff of St Mary’s Catholic School abducted by suspected terrorist. The list released by the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora said the students and teachers were abducted from St Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area…

Photo: Dan Gaske Mai Masara and his ‘killer’ bride A shocking tragedy has rocked Tashar Aibo in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State after a newlywed groom, Dan Gaske Mai Masara, was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife—just days after their weddin The couple had tied the knot…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigerian fintech company Paystack has terminated the appointment of its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following a suspension triggered by resurfaced allegations of sexual misconduct. Olubi, who has been instrumental to Paystack’s technological growth since its establishment in 2015, confirmed his dismissal in a public…

By Deborah Nnamdi The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over what he described as an alarming escalation of insecurity and institutional decay across Nigeria in recent days. In a post shared on his official X account on Monday, Obi said the…

By Deborah Nnamdi A 31-year-old man, Abdullateef Seriki-Sanma, has died after jumping into a surface well early Sunday morning at Bolarinwa Compound in the Centre Igboro area of Ilorin, Kwara State. Abdullateef, said to be under the influence of banned substances, was the only surviving child of the late Madam…

A major controversy has erupted in the Bayelsa State Civil Service following the decision of the Head of Service (HoS), Dr Wisdom Sawyer, to bar about seven non-indigene directors from participating in a scheduled competency test held over the weekend in Yenagoa. The affected directors were reportedly already seated at…