Gunmen Kill 13 Worshippers in Katsina Mosque Attack

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Thirteen worshippers were gunned down in the early hours of Tuesday when armed men stormed a mosque in Unguwan Mantau village, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The assailants struck around 5 a.m. during dawn (Fajr) prayers, opening fire indiscriminately on the congregation. Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, confirmed the incident, describing it as a possible reprisal attack. According to him, villagers recently ambushed a bandit gang in the area, killing several members, rescuing kidnap victims, and seizing weapons. “The victims were…

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Senator Musa’s Legacy of Intellect, Compassion and Delivery

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By Suleiman Adamu In Nigeria’s dynamic democratic landscape, where leadership often teeters between self-interest and public service, few figures emerge as true exemplars of covenantal representation. Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, CON, affectionately known as “Musa 313,” stands as a beacon of intellectual rigour, empathy, and impactful delivery. Representing Niger East Senatorial District, he has woven a legacy of legislative excellence and grassroots development that resonates far beyond the confines of his constituency, touching the heart of Nigeria’s democratic aspirations. Great leaders are not born of chance; they are shaped by discipline, preparation,…

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Cubana Chief Priest Reveals He Once Sheltered Burna Boy During Early Struggles

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Nigerian nightlife promoter and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has disclosed that he once accommodated Grammy-winning Afrobeat superstar, Burna Boy, in his home during the singer’s early career struggles. Chief Priest made the revelation during a recent livestream session with TikToker, Peller, at his mansion in Owerri, Imo State. According to him, Burna Boy—now celebrated worldwide as the “African Giant”—stayed in his house several times while trying to gain his footing in the competitive Nigerian music industry. “I have brought everybody [celebrities] here. CP no small.…

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Mother, Son Arrested for Drug Trafficking as NDLEA Intensifies Nationwide Crackdown

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 52-year-old woman, Muyibat Mumuni, and her son, Faruk Mumuni, 25, in Mushin, Lagos, for alleged drug trafficking. The duo was apprehended on Ladega Street, Mushin, on Wednesday, August 13, after operatives discovered 298 blocks of Ghana Loud, a strain of cannabis, weighing 149kg in their possession. In a related operation, another suspect, Emmanuel Samuel, was arrested two days later, August 15, in the Ajah area of Lekki, where 8.5kg of Canadian Loud was recovered from his apartment. The NDLEA also…

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10 Rescued, Over 40 Feared Dead as Boat Capsizes in Sokoto

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Tragedy struck in Sokoto State on Sunday when a passenger boat capsized in Kojiyo Ward, Goronyo Local Government Area, leaving many feared dead and several others missing. The ill-fated boat, which was carrying over 50 passengers to Goronyo Market, reportedly went under midway across the river. Residents said the vessel was overcrowded. An eyewitness, who identified himself simply as Abubakar, told reporters that several bodies had been recovered, while many passengers remained unaccounted for as search operations intensified. Confirming the incident, the Sokoto Operations Office of the National Emergency Management…

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Northern Group Apologises to Jonathan Over Boko Haram Allegations

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A coalition of youths from the North-East under the banner of Bring Back Our Goodluck has tendered an unreserved apology to former President Goodluck Jonathan over what it described as false allegations that he sponsored Boko Haram insurgents during his administration. The group said the narrative, which was widely circulated in the build-up to the 2015 elections, contributed to Jonathan’s removal from office. It has now resolved to mobilise a one-million-man march to the former President’s hometown in Bayelsa State to urge him to contest the 2027 presidential election. Speaking…

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Security Agencies Capture Two Al-Qaeda Kingpins Behind Kuje Prison Break

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Nigeria’s security forces have arrested two top terrorist commanders believed to be masterminds of the 2022 Kuje prison attack and several high-profile abductions across the North. The suspects, identified as Abu Baraa and Mahmuda, both leaders of the al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru group, were captured in a joint operation involving the military, police, Department of State Services (DSS), and other agencies. National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, announced the breakthrough on Saturday at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Abuja, where he addressed journalists alongside service chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and…

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Fire Guts Yinka Ayefele’s Music House, Fresh FM in Ibadan

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A fire outbreak on Friday evening gutted the Music House, the sprawling business complex of gospel singer, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The building, located in the Challenge area of the city, houses several of Ayefele’s enterprises, including the Merry Makers’ Band, Tiwantiwa Radio, Blast FM, and the widely listened-to Fresh FM station. The blaze, which reportedly started around 7:30 p.m., disrupted live broadcasts and other activities, throwing staff and residents of the area into panic. An eyewitness, Samuel Ibikunle, who raised the alarm, urged immediate intervention by…

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Veteran Nollywood Actor Olusegun Akinremi ‘Chief Kanran’ Is Dead

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Veteran Nollywood actor, Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, has passed away. The news of his death was confirmed on Saturday by close associates in the Yoruba movie industry, though details surrounding the cause of his death remain sketchy as of press time. Akinremi, whose career spanned decades, was a household name in the Yoruba film industry, known for his powerful stage presence, versatility, and memorable roles that endeared him to audiences across generations. He featured in several classics, portraying both comic and dramatic characters with a unique style…

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Okonjo-Iweala Tells Tinubu: Nigerians Need Social Safety Nets Amid Rising Hardship

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Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged President Bola Tinubu to provide social safety nets for Nigerians grappling with the worsening effects of his administration’s economic reforms. Okonjo-Iweala, who spoke to journalists after meeting with the President on Thursday in Abuja, said while reforms such as subsidy removal and naira float were aimed at stabilising the economy, they had pushed millions of Nigerians deeper into poverty. “You cannot really improve an economy unless it’s stable, so he has to be given credit for that. The…

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