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Many injured as two buses collide in Plateau

Many passengers were injured on Thursday morning in a road crash involving two commercial buses in Plateau State, north central Nigeria. The accident happened near the permanent site of the University of Jos.​ The crash involved a Sharon bus and an 18 seater bus belonging to the University of Jos. Witnesses said the two vehicles collided, leaving several occupants with varying degrees of injury.​ Emergency responders and good Samaritans rushed the victims to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact number of injured passengers.​ The cause of the accident has not been officially established, but residents blamed speeding and reckless driving. They called on drivers to obey traffic rules and on security agencies to enforce road safety laws more strictly. Road safety officials in Plateau have repeatedly warned motorists to avoid speeding and overloading, especially on […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 19, 2026

Freed worshippers return after mass kidnapping in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna State
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All 166 Kidnapped Worshippers Released After Kaduna Church Attack

All 166 people abducted during a violent attack on Kurmin Wali village in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria, have been released, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The victims were kidnapped last month when armed men stormed the village and its churches, forcing residents and worshippers into the surrounding forest. Reverend John Hayab, chairman of CAN’s northern chapter, confirmed the release on Thursday, saying every abducted person had safely returned. He did not disclose whether a ransom was paid or how negotiations were conducted, Reuters reported. Governor to Receive Freed Victims CAN’s Kaduna State chairman, Reverend Caleb Maaji, also confirmed the development, saying he had just returned from the Kaduna State Government House, where preparations were underway for the governor to officially receive the freed worshippers. “The stage is set for them to be brought. His Excellency will meet […]

Ahmad February 6, 2026

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NAFDAC clarifies sachet alcohol ban, says no company shut

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has clarified that it has not shut down any alcohol producing company while enforcing the ban on alcoholic drinks in sachets and small containers below 200 millilitres.​ The agency said the enforcement, backed by a recent Senate resolution and the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, is aimed at protecting public health, especially children, adolescents and young adults, from harmful alcohol use.​ NAFDAC Director General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, explained that the action targets only alcohol packaged in sachets and containers smaller than 200ml, not manufacturers themselves. “NAFDAC did not close down any company that makes alcohol. The agency only bans alcohol in sachets and small containers less than 200ml,” she said.​ She stressed that the policy is a public health intervention, not a punishment. “This ban is not punitive; […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 29, 2026

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Alleged medical negligence: Sanwo Olu orders probe into death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu has ordered an immediate investigation into alleged medical negligence linked to the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 21 month old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. The child reportedly died on January 6 at a private hospital in Lagos after a brief illness.​ The state government said it had received a formal complaint from Adichie detailing her account of what happened at the facility. In a widely shared statement, the author accused the hospital and an anaesthesiologist of reckless conduct during and after a medical procedure on her son.​ Adichie alleged that her son was given too much propofol, became unresponsive and was later placed on a ventilator in the intensive care unit. She further claimed that he was not properly monitored and that his oxygen was switched off at one point while he was being moved.​​ […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 11, 2026

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Tinubu orders massive manhunt for Niger terrorists

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to hunt down terrorists who killed and abducted civilians during coordinated attacks on communities and a market in Niger State. He condemned the killings and kidnappings in Agwarra and Borgu Local Government Areas, describing the raids as a grave assault on innocent Nigerians and a direct test of the country’s resolve.​ In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector General of Police and the Director General of the DSS to track down the attackers and ensure the immediate rescue of abducted victims. He ordered security agencies to scale up operations around vulnerable communities, especially those close to forests like Kainji Lake National Park that are used as terrorist hideouts.​ The […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 5, 2026

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Abbas mourns victims of Niger attack, Yobe boat mishap

House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has condemned the deadly attack on Kasuwan Daji market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, and the recent boat mishap in Yobe State. He described both incidents as tragic losses and extended his condolences to the families of the victims, the governments of Niger and Yobe states, and the affected communities.​ Abbas called the Niger attack, in which more than 30 people were killed and many others abducted by suspected terrorists who also set the market ablaze, a cruel assault on innocent citizens and a serious threat to peace and livelihoods. He urged security and intelligence agencies to swiftly implement President Bola Tinubu’s directive to hunt down the perpetrators, rescue those kidnapped and prevent further attacks.​ On the Yobe tragedy, where a passenger boat capsized on the Yobe River in […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 5, 2026

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CDS hails troops for sacrifices at Christmas

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, says Nigeria owes frontline troops an immeasurable debt of gratitude for their courage and sacrifice. He praised them for staying vigilant across various theatres of operation while citizens celebrate Christmas with their families. In a special tribute to troops, Oluyede said their discipline, professionalism and selfless service represent the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. He noted that they continue to confront diverse threats to the country’s peace and security at great personal risk. The CDS thanked Nigerians for their resilience, patriotism and continued support for the military despite the multiple security challenges facing the nation. He said Christmas is a season of love, sacrifice, hope and renewal, and a time to reflect on shared humanity and national responsibilities. Oluyede stressed that citizens’ belief in the Nigerian project is a […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 25, 2025

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Shettima says Borno mosque attack will not shake Nigeria’s security resolve

Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned the bomb attack that killed about five people and injured several others at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State, calling it a despicable assault on innocent citizens and national peace. In a statement issued on Thursday by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered an immediate boost in security operations in Borno to prevent further attacks and ensure those behind the bombing are arrested. He explained that additional tactical security teams are being deployed to the Gamboru Market area of Maiduguri to track and apprehend the perpetrators of the terror attack. The Vice President warned that the Federal Government will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the peace and security of Nigeria and stressed that security agencies are working around the clock to bring the attackers to […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 25, 2025

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Police deploy 1000 officers after Maiduguri mosque bombing

The Borno State Police Command has deployed more than 1,000 officers across Maiduguri and other key locations in the state after the bomb attack on a mosque that killed five people and injured 35 others. The explosion happened on Wednesday evening at Al Adum Mosque in the Gamboru Market area of Maiduguri while worshippers were observing the Maghrib prayer. On Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer in Borno, ASP Nahum Daso, said the command had stepped up security measures in response to the attack. He explained that although security arrangements were already in place, the new deployment was meant to make security more effective during the festive period. Daso said police and other security and emergency agencies would maintain a strong presence at worship centres, major roads, known flashpoints and recreational areas. He noted that security personnel would be on […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 25, 2025

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Two in critical condition as four survive Imo airport plane crash

A Cessna 172 aircraft operated by Skypower Express crash-landed on approach to Runway 17 at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, on Tuesday evening. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau said the incident occurred at about 6:58 p.m. after the crew declared an in-flight emergency and diverted from their original route.​ The light aircraft, with registration 5N-ASR, was reportedly flying from Kaduna International Airport to Port Harcourt International Airport before diverting to Owerri due to the emergency situation. Authorities confirmed that four people were on board at the time of the crash.​ An aviation source quoted in local reports said all four occupants survived the crash but two of them sustained very serious injuries. Those two were described as being in critical condition and were rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent treatment, while the other two […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 17, 2025

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