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In what has been said to be a landmark ruling, a 22-year-old man, Rabilu Sani, has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for the rape of a four-year-old girl (names withheld) in Jakusko Local Government Area, Yobe State. The Magistrate’s Court 1 in Injiwaji, Damaturu, presided over by Magistrate Ahmed Mohammed Bahuya, found Sani guilty of the offence and convicted him after finding the evidence against him “conclusive.” The Magistrate’s court, which handed down the sentence to the culprit, gave no option of a fine. Meanwhile, court officials seized the opportunity of the hearing to address circulating rumours about the…

The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, confirmed Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota as the substantive Kano State Head of Civil Service on Wednesday. Her confirmation as a substantive Head of Civil Service in Kano State is sealing her rise to one of the most powerful administrative positions in the state and signaling a new phase in the ongoing reform of the public service. This was contained in the statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, which came on the heels of a high-profile event marking the unveiling of the sixth tranche of payments aimed…

President Tinubu’s visit to Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, marks an important occasion as he is set to inaugurate several state projects. This visit is likely aimed at showcasing the government’s commitment to development in the region and addressing local needs. The inauguration of these projects could include infrastructure improvements, social services, or economic initiatives aimed at benefiting the residents of Bayelsa State. During his visit, the President may also engage with local leaders, stakeholders, and citizens to discuss ongoing challenges and opportunities for growth in the area. Details Shortly…

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap, has temporarily relieved the commanding officers of the affected commands along the Lagos-Seme border corridor of their duties following online reports alleging extortion by personnel of the service. Nandap also ordered an immediate investigation into the incidents. The service, in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, on Friday, said Nandap “unequivocally condemns the actions depicted in these reports, as such conduct is unacceptable and stands in direct violation of the core values, ethics, and operational standards of the Service.” The statement did not specify the number…

Yobe State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Muhammad Gadaka, has declared that the party will remain in power for 100 years. Gadaka spoke during the Yobe Leadership and Innovation Summit, 2026. The event, organized by the Centre for Leadership and Good Governance–Yobe, took place in Damaturu. Gadaka expressed confidence in the country’s future under APC leadership, emphasizing that the party’s impactful policies and programmes position it to shape Nigeria’s political space for decades, potentially as long as 100 years. Speaking through the State Party Youth Leader, Muhammad Musa Gulani, Gadaka explained that the APC aims to sustain governance…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has said former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, can’t give him instructions because he is the leader of the party in the state. Yusuf, who made the remark in response to criticisms trailing his defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, to the APC, said he did not betray the the Kwankwasiyya Movement. He stressed that his defection followed the internal crisis within the NNPP. Speaking during a meeting with his political supporters, the governor said: “I want to reaffirm that in breaking away from our former movement, we did…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a specialised internet fraud academy in the Federal Capital Territory and arrested 31 suspects in a major sting operation. The facility, located in Becki Estate, Karu, was reportedly used to train “interns” in various cybercrime techniques. Among those apprehended were two suspected kingpins identified as the proprietors of the academy. Investigations by the anti-graft agency revealed a grim operation where recruits were lured from Benue State with the promise of legitimate employment. Upon arrival, however, their mobile phones were seized, and they were confined within the estate to undergo mandatory fraud…

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has confirmed the midnight terror attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State. This confirmation was disclosed in a statement issued by defence spokesperson Micheal Onoja. Fighters of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), attacked three military bases in Borno, including Benisheikh, where a commanding officer, Oseni Braimah, was reported killed. The Defence Headquarters did not comment about the reported attack on the other military formations in Pulka and Mungono. Noting that some soldiers lost their lives during a gunfight, Mr Onoja said the attack was repelled by troops of Operation Hadin Kai, a joint…

Global crude oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the United States, Israel and Iran, easing concerns over supply disruptions. Brent crude dropped by about $15 or 13.54 per cent, to $94.47 per barrel as of 6:16 p.m. Nigerian time, falling below the $100 benchmark after days of sustained increases. The decline followed an announcement by US President Donald Trump that the parties had agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The agreement came shortly before a deadline issued by the US to Iran over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global…

Panic and grief have hit the Okitipupa community of Ondo State after a 28-year-old man named Femi Agbeye macheted his three siblings to death. The incident that happened on Tuesday generated tension in the area as neighbours gathered to mourn the deceased. The father of the suspect and the victims had reported to the police that the suspect attacked his three siblings with a machete in his absence, resulting in their untimely deaths. The deceased have been identified as Bose Agbeye (20 years), Dupe Agbeye (7 years), and Blessing Agbeye (5 years), all of the same family. “Upon receipt of…