Two Chinese Nationals Kidnapped at Kwara Road Construction Site
As at the time of this reports, the victims’ whereabouts remain unknown, and no ransom demand has been officially confirmed by the police.
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Bandits Kill Imam, Abduct Worshippers in Pre-Dawn Attack on Sokoto Mosque
According to eyewitness accounts, two people — including the imam leading the prayer — were killed, while several worshippers were abducted. The exact number of those taken remains unclear.
President Tinubu Appoints Dr. Aminu Yusuf as New NPC Chairman
A respected grassroots politician, Dr. Yusuf was the Special Adviser on Political Affairs to the Governor of Niger State from 2019 to 2023. In 2022, he played a strategic role as Assistant Director, Grassroots Mobilization (North Central) for the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council.
Broadcast Organisations Honour Gov Diri’s Spokesman
“The media is an important aspect of society and your forum is an important arm of communication that cannot be overlooked. Broadcast is a medium that comes to you at home or in the car. It is also an important channel of communicating government policies to our people.”
Residents, Travellers on Edge as Terrorists Strike Isanlu Makutu–Idofin Route Again
The rescue team successfully secured 21 passengers, identified as Moses Oladimeji, Adele Jacob, Obed Onche, Babayemi Ajayi, Funmilayo Ajayi, Samuel Olawoyin, Samuel Job, Jemima Joseph, Nanko Joseph, Enenche Paulina, and Bright Enenche.
Inmates Hail Nnamdi Kanu as “Prison President” After Arrival in Sokoto Prison
A senior correctional officer, who requested anonymity, described the atmosphere around Kanu as extraordinary. “He has practically turned his block into a kind of mini Radio Biafra. Even inmates who previously opposed him now sit quietly to hear him speak. No one compels them; his words simply draw them.”
Jonathan Safely Escorted Out After Guinea-Bissau Military Takeover
Jonathan, who was stranded along with other international observers, is now being escorted out of the country and is expected to return to Nigeria later today.
Twin Bandit Attacks Hit Sokoto, Spark Fears of Mass Displacement
Residents lament the minimal security presence across the affected communities, warning that the sustained attacks are crippling daily life and pushing schools, markets, and farmlands toward paralysis.
PANDEF Salutes Jonathan at 68 and Attah at 87
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) joins the people of the South-South geopolitical zone and all well-wishers across Nigeria in celebrating two eminent statesmen—Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah—on the occasion of their milestone birthdays. Dr. Jonathan turns 68, while Obong Attah marks an inspiring 87…
