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- University of Jos Student Reunited With Family After Ten Million Naira Ransom Payment Ends Torture Ordeal
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Africa
John Arum Azi, a student at the University of Jos, has regained his freedom after being held captive for two weeks and moved across state lines by abductors. His family confirmed t...
- Security Operatives Apprehend Suspect with 100 Ammunition Rounds Concealed in Motorcycle Near Zamfara Border
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Africa
A 30 year old man, Umar Sani, was arrested at a security checkpoint while transporting 100 rounds of live ammunition from Abuja to Zamfara State. Operatives discovered the 7.62mm r...
- Senator Kabiru Marafa Defects to African Democratic Congress in Major Political Realignment in Zamfara State
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Africa
The Zamfara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has officially welcomed Senator Kabiru Marafa and his supporters following their defection to the party. Publicity Secr...
- Zamfara State House of Assembly Suspends Local Government Chairmen Over Financial Mismanagement and Contempt
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
The Zamfara State House of Assembly has suspended the chairmen of Kaura Namoda and Bukkuyum local government areas following allegations of fund misuse. The legislative action was...
- Nigerian military neutralizes 65 militants in Zamfara as mass kidnappings surge across northern states
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigerian Armed Forces conducted a major seven hour offensive in Zamfara State, killing at least 65 members of criminal gangs following a series of deadly raids on local village...
- Zamfara Counter-Terrorism Unit Rescues Five Commuters After Repelling Bold Highway Ambush by Bandits
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA successfully foiled a bandit attack on the Sabon Gida–Anguwan Rogo axis in Gusau, Zamfara State. Following a fierce gun battle, security forces res...
- Northern Governors Fintiri and Lawal Defect to APC Reshaping 2027 Political Landscape for Key Cabinet Ministers
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
Governors Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara have officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for the ruling All Progressives Congress. These strategic defecti...
- Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Defects to APC Amid Surging Northwest Insecurity and Federal Funding Allocation Disputes
Published: Mar 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Governor Dauda Lawal has officially joined the All Progressives Congress, ending his tenure as a high profile member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. The move comes as t...
- Northern APC Peace Agenda Declares Matawalle and Lawal Alliance a Catalyst for Zamfara State Stability
Published: Mar 26, 2026
Section: Africa
The Northern APC Peace Agenda has formally endorsed the reconciliation between Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal and Minister of State for Defense Bello Matawalle as a strategic s...
- Vice President Shettima Dismisses African Democratic Congress as Empty Bone During Major Gusau Political Rally
Published: Mar 25, 2026
Section: Africa
Vice President Kashim Shettima launched a sharp critique of the African Democratic Congress, warning Nigerian voters against supporting the opposition party in the lead-up to the 2...
- Socio-Economic Crisis and Insecurity Drive Surge of Out-of-School Almajirai into Nigeria’s Capital
Published: Mar 19, 2026
Section: Africa
A growing wave of children from the traditional Almajiri Islamic schooling system is infiltrating Abuja, fleeing regional instability and systemic poverty in Northern Nigeria. Whil...
- Governor Dauda Lawal’s Strategic Defection Drives Massive E-Membership Surge for APC in Zamfara State
Published: Mar 16, 2026
Section: Africa
The All Progressives Congress has recorded a dramatic increase in its digital membership following the defection of Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal to the party. Official data c...