The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two suspected Boko Haram members believed to have been involved in the recent attack on Garkida town in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects, Abubakar Mohammed, 22, and Abubakar Usman, 20, both residents of Lawanti area in Akko Local […] More
A fierce battle erupted between rival terrorist factions in Borno State on Friday as fighters loyal to the Bakoura-led Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati Wal-Jihad (JAS) launched a coordinated assault on Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) strongholds in Abadam Local Government Area (LGA). Impeccable sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack, which began in the […] More
A man in his early 30s, identified as Michael, is now in the custody of the Rivers State Police Command for allegedly stabbing his friend, Uchemna, to death after accusing him (Uchemna) of stealing his (Michael’s) phone. It was learnt that the incident occurred at Egede Street, Mile 2 Diobu Port Harcourt, Rivers State, last […] More
A disturbing video has surfaced showing a young boy, reportedly no older than 10 years, confessing to undergoing arms training alongside at least 30 other children in a forest near Ajiri, Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. The video, recorded on Jan. 22, 2025, captured the boy demonstrating his knowledge of handling firearms. During […] More
Rivers State Governor, Sinminalayi Fubara, has directed local government councils to commence the payment of N85,000 minimum wage to their workers. Fubara gave the directive after inaugurating the chairmen and members of the Local Government Service Commission, and Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission at the Government House in Port Harcourt, on Friday. The […] More
A United States lawmaker, Scott Perry, has accused the U.S. Agency for International Development, USAID, of funding terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram, ISIS, and Al-Qaeda. Perry, a Republican from Pennsylvania, made these claims on Thursday during the first hearing of the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, DOGE, The Economist reported. The session, titled “The […] More
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that the death toll from the fatal crash involving a truck beneath the Muhammadu Buhari Interchange Flyover in Hotoro, Kano, has risen to 23, while 48 others sustained various degrees of injuries. The accident, which occurred at approximately 9:50pm on Thursday night, involved a DAF model trailer […] More
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have shot dead a 46-year-old private health worker, Akinola Oyabiyi in Akure, the Ondo State capital. A source who revealed the incident to LEADERSHIP said the tragic incident occurred around 8pm on Tuesday in the Akure Airport area of Akure North Local Government. The deceased, a father of four, was […] More
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, arraigned 11 Chinese nationals before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over allegations of cybercrime, romance scams, and security breaches The defendants, alongside their company, Genting International Company Limited, were docked before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke on separate charges. The defendants included Li Niu, Xiao Qinyun, […] More
Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan drew angry reactions from the Federal Government and two members of the House of Representatives yesterday after alleging that National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu and three Reps demanded a $150 million bribe from him during the investigation of his company in Nigeria. Information and national Orientation Minister Mohammed Idris said […] More
IN spite of the efforts of the governments at various levels and stakeholders to fight insecurity, Nigeria has remained a killing field. In the first six weeks of 2025, no fewer than 805 lives have been lost to violence and insecurity across the country. Among the dead are 28 soldiers, five police officers, and an […] More
An Extract From Nnamdi Kanu’s Broadcast On June 10, 2020 Jonathan was toppled by a black man Barack Obama. And he did so to protect the white supremacy. Gowon was in it too by killing Murtala Muhammad, today, he is a prayer warrior. I want blacks to understand this, all over the world. A white […] More