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Kaduna-Abuja train attack: Former Zamfara Deputy Governor among casualties as concerns mount over Bank of Agriculture boss, others’ whereabouts

By our reporters Former Zamfara State’s Deputy Governor, Malam Ibrahim Wakkala , is among high profile casualties of last night’s attack on Abuja-Kaduna train, which...

Amidst videos of casualties KDSG confirms troops secure Abuja-Kaduna train trapped by terrorists

By our reporters Amidst the emergence of disturbing videos of what appear to be casualties inside coaches of the Abuja-Kaduna train trapped by terrorists, Kaduna...

Breaking news: Bandits detonate bomb on Abuja-Kaduna railtrack

By Ismail Auwal Bandits have detonated a bomb on the railtrack of an Abuja-Kaduna train, immobilizing it. According to reports, the bandits are shooting sporadically at...

How Muhuyi Magaji escapes police siege at his home

By Ismail Auwal The embattled ex-Chairman of Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhuyi Magaji, narrowly escaped an attempt to arrest him on...

I went through hell after NYSC’s certificate scandal— Kemi Adeosun

By Ismail Auwal Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, Nigeria's former Minister of Finance, recalls how she cried every day for three months following her National Youth Service...

How bandits stage daredevil attack on Kaduna Airport

By Ismail Auwal Bandits on Saturday afternoon staged one of the most daring attacks in the country after storming Kaduna Airport killing one person in...

APC member dies on way to convention venue

By Ismail Auwal A member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) slumped and died during the party convention of Saturday. The member was on his...

The Dilemma of Nigeria

By Adamu Usman Garko The idea behind nation building in Nigeria has always been characterised by fallacies and insincere commitments from those with the leverage...

Professor Grace Alele-Williams, Nigeria’s first female vice chancellor dies aged 89

By Ismail Auwal Nigeria’s first female university vice chancellor as well as the first female doctorate degree holder, Grace Alele-Williams, has died at the age...

Police arrest suspect for killing his 80-year old grandmother

By Ismail Auwal Kano State Police Command arrested a 25-year-old Naziru Magaji for the murder of his 80-year-old grandmother.  Magaji has reportedly confessed to his crime,...

Letter: An appeal to APC to support women

Dear All Progressive Congress (APC) Delegates, By Bushrah Balogun It is with utmost humility that I write to draw your attention to the need to be...

MURIC to political parties: Don’t pick Osinbanjo or any RCCG member

By Ismail Auwal The Islamic group Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has warned political parties against picking any member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God...