Day: October 3, 2025

Let’s Unite, Shun Extremism, Sultan And Kukah Appeal To Nigerians

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar and Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, have called on Nigerians to unite, irrespective of their religious backgrounds, to make the nation better. The prominent clerics revealed this while speaking at the Abuja launch of retired General Lucky Irabor’s book, ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum,’ on Friday, October 3, 2025 The Sultan urged Nigerians to work as one big family with different backgrounds to forge ahead. He, however, dismissed the perception that Islam is aimed at capturing power.…

Jonathan Admits Chibok Abduction Remains Permanent Scar Of His Presidency

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The Former President Goodluck Jonathan says the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls in 2014 remains a permanent scar on his administration and personal life. The ex-president made the remarks on Friday, October, 3rd in Abuja at the public presentation of ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum’, a book written by Lucky Irabor, retired chief of defence staff. “It (the abduction) is a scar I will die with. But perhaps later, more details may become known, and that too has to do with Boko Haram,” he said. Jonathan recalled…

One victim killed was hit by police gunfire as they shot the attacker, chief constable

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In an update, Greater Manchester Police says that two victims of yesterday’s attack have been found to have gunshot wounds. The statement in full from the chief constable: “The Home Office Pathologist has advised that he has provisionally determined that one of the deceased victims would appear to have suffered a wound consistent with a gunshot injury,” a statement reads. “It is currently believed that the suspect, Jihad Al Shamie, was not in possession of a firearm and the only shots fired were from GMP’s Authorised Firearms Officers as they worked…

Police Corporal Among Seven Arrested Over Cultism in Rivers Crackdown

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The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspected cultists during an operation at the University of Port Harcourt on Friday, September 26. Among the suspects was Onwukwe Godswill, a police corporal attached to the Elimgbu division. Another suspect was named as Ifeanyi Israel, a 200-level Biomedical Technology undergraduate at the university. The suspects were apprehended by the university’s internal security team ahead of a potential clash between rival cult groups on campus. The police Anti-Cultism Unit (ACU) took the suspects into custody. Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson…

Bandits Seize Two Zamfara Councillors, Chief Imam

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The Zamfara State Police spokesperson, Yazid Abubakar, confirmed that the councillors, representing Gidan Gona and Tsibiri wards in Maradun LGA, alongside the community imam, were kidnapped on Wednesday night in front of their houses after prayers. Tsauni community, located behind the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) sector command headquarters in Gusau, also hosts internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by banditry. Abubakar said police operatives have been deployed to the area and efforts are underway to rescue the victims. He urged residents to provide timely information to aid security efforts. Sanusi…

Bauchi Governor Lays Groundwork for Investment Summit

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar In preparation for the upcoming Bauchi State Economic and Investment Summit, Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating an investor-friendly environment in the state. Speaking at a Community Engagement Interactive Session in Bauchi on Thursday evening, the Governor emphasized the summit’s potential to showcase Bauchi’s economic prowess and attract investments. The one-on-one engagement, popularly known as the Bauchi Roadshow, aims to highlight the state’s vast economic potential, promote private sector growth, and integrate Bauchi’s economy into national and global markets. The Governor…