Malami to Appeal Court-Ordered Asset Forfeiture
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has announced plans to appeal the Federal High Court judgment ordering the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to him. The decision follows Wednesday’s ruling by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which granted the Economic and Financial Crimes […]
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 48 Malami-Linked Assets
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a final court order forfeiting 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered the judgment on Wednesday, ruling that the EFCC had established […]
NYSC Seeks Relocation of Kebbi Orientation Camp
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kebbi State has requested the relocation of its orientation camp from Bausara in Jega Local Government Area to Birnin Kebbi, citing security concerns at the current site. State Coordinator Bala Dabo-Kagarko disclosed this during an interaction with journalists at the camp, saying security assessments identified the location as […]
Kebbi Governor Inspects Flood-Damaged Roads in Dandi
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris on Thursday visited Dandi Local Government Area to assess roads damaged by recent heavy rainfall in the area. The inspection focused on the Kingakwai–Fana–Dakingari Road and the Fana Township Road, both of which serve as major links between Fana town and neighbouring communities. A statement issued by the governor’s Special […]
Two Customs Officers Killed in Kebbi Terror Attack
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have killed two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service in an early morning attack on a checkpoint in Gendene community, Bagudu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The attack occurred around 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday when armed men reportedly stormed the duty post and opened fire on the officers. A resident, Bello […]
Catholic Diocese Reports 24 Killed in Kebbi Attack
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has raised concern over worsening insecurity in parts of Kebbi State, reporting that 24 people were killed in an attack on Debe village in Shanga Local Government Area on Easter Sunday. The Diocese said the incident is part of a wider pattern of violence affecting border communities between Kebbi and […]
ADC Criticises Tinubu Over Repeated Security Assurances
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what it described as repeated assurances on insecurity that have yet to translate into improved safety across the country. In a statement posted on Tuesday via his X account, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said presidential responses to attacks on communities […]
Troops Arrest Five Suspected Rustlers in Kebbi
Troops have arrested five suspected cattle rustlers and recovered 31 cattle during a security operation in Kebbi State, according to a security update shared on Saturday. Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed in a post on X that troops of 1 Battalion (Rear) carried out the operation on April 2 following intelligence reports on criminal and […]
Communal Clash in Kebbi Kills Three, Displaces Residents
At least three people have been killed and several others displaced following a communal clash between Hausa and Fulani residents in the Alwasa community of Argungu Local Government Area, Kebbi State. Reports indicate the incident began with a dispute between youths from both groups over reckless motorcycle riding, which quickly escalated into violence. Sources said […]
Kebbi Teacher Suspended After Criticising Ramadan Palliative
A school teacher in Kebbi State, Abduljalal Usman, has been suspended for three months after posting a video on social media criticising Ramadan food support distributed by the state government. Usman, who works under the state government, shared the video on his Facebook page on Wednesday, expressing dissatisfaction with the quantity of food items given […]
