The newly appointed Chairman, Caretaker Management Committee of Karasuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, Hon. Lawan Gana, has died, less than a day to his swearing-in. Daily Post reports that he passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 after a brief illness. Gana had been admitted at Federal Medical …

She reportedly slumped on Thursday evening and was rushed to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. A student of the Yobe State University (YSU) Damaturu, Maryam Lawan Goroma, has passed away shortly after writing an examination. Maryam, who was studying Chemistry in the varsity, reportedly slumped on Thursday evening, April 27, and …

    Police capture two associated executioners with Islamic researcher in Yobe.

Islamic scholar shot dead in Yobe

Islamic researcher shot dead in Yobe.

Househelp and three others arrested over the murder of a banker in Yobe

Boko Haram killed my husband right in front of me – Wife of Yobe politician shares heartbreaking story

Ramadan: Boko Haram distributes food items, cash to Borno, Yobe residents

Boko Haram shares N20k per household to Yobe residents in new recruitment drive

Boko Haram attack hometown of Acting IG of Police in Yobe

18-year-old teen who reportedly died during sex romp in Yobe government lodge has been identified as Bilikisu Ali. Recall that the 18-year-old teen who completed her secondary school education last year reportedly had foam coming out of her mouth when her body was discovered in the lodge last week. A man …

Governor Mai Mala Buni has fired back at his critics who have accused him of being largely absent from the state since he took over as the caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).   The Yobe State Governor in an interview with BBC, stated that he has been discharging …

A trending photo of a little boy drawing a gun on a wall in Damturu, Yobe state has elicited sad reactions from Nigerians on social media. Kano-based lawyer, Bulama Bukarti, shared the photo via his Twitter account and stated that his school teacher saw the boy drawing the assault rifle …

A Yobe State indigene has made Nigeria proud at the World Chemistry competition, where he defeated candidates from many countries to secure the second position. Umar Usman Dagon, from Gashua town of Yobe state, took part in the “Imaginechemistry” competition and made it to the top five that appeared in the final …

80-year-old man defiles orphan in Yobe

66-year-old man who uses chocolate to lure little girls before allegedly raping them arrested in Yobe

Yobe state Chief Judge, Musa Nabaruma is dead

Yobe Governor runs to Abuja as 155 Persons Die In the State Within Six Days

22-year-old man arrested for cutting off wife’s hand in Yobe

Four soldiers and two policemen have been abducted by Boko Haram insurgents along Damaturu-Maiduguri road in Yobe state. The insurgents, according to sources who spoke with theCable, attacked the security officers in an ambush near Auno village on Damaturu-Maiduguri road. They were said to have appeared in military uniforms and …

Did you know that Nigeria has a total of 36 states that vary significantly in size? As you explore this diverse country, you’ll find massive states that could swallow some European countries whole and tiny states you could drive across in an hour. If you’re planning an epic road trip …

Here is a glimpse into the profiles of the seven Supreme Court justices who will decide the outcomes of the appeals by the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Abubakar Atiku and the Labour Party, Peter Obi, against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the PDP. Justice John Okoro Date …

Kidnapping in the country has been on the rise in the last five months compared to what was recorded between January-May this year, findings by Daily Trust Saturday have shown. The recent spate of kidnapping across states confirms that the security architecture of the country is still far from formidable …

According to a statement issued by the Director of Information in the State House, Mr Abiodun Oladunjoye, President Tinubu also said his administration would be working with more people-focused economic policies. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has talked about the minimum wage. The President, yesterday, …

Obi, who is in court with the winner of the just concluded election, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, said he is convinced in his spirit that he will be President. Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 polls, Peter Obi has stated that he will rule the country. Downloads btlsblog …

On Sunday, MultiChoice, the organizers of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA), made public the list of nominees for the 2023 edition. The event was hosted by Bisola Aiyeola and Ghanaian actor Adjetey Anang. The AMVCA ceremony, which will take place in Lagos State on May 20, 2023, will feature 33 categories, ten …

The Nigerian Army has approved a list of hotlines to report any suspicious act of violence by unscrupulous persons during the forthcoming general election. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Recalled that the Nigerian army had earlier produced …

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar says if elected, he will ensure Nigeria is restructured within six months. The former Vice President made the vow during the PDP presidential diaspora campaign grand finale held in Abuja. Represented by Deputy Director, Research and Strategy, of the PDP …

Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate has said that unlike some of his political opponents, he will not steal public funds, rather he would be committed to the development of the country. He stated this on Saturday, while pledging that if elected the president of Nigeria he will be …

President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed that he was an orphan from a young age and didn’t know his father. Speaking on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the APC campaign rally in Damaturu, Yobe State, the president said he had no idea who his father was and that he spent nine years in a boarding …

President Muhammadu Buhari says he intends to use his remaining four months in office to run a steadfast government so that he can retire in peace. This is also as he urged Nigerians to develop strong sense of confidence in the country, its institutions and thwart any terrorist groups plot …

Lady gives thanks to God after surviving a car accident as her vehicle and others skidding off a bridge in Ikire, Osun state

Monkeypox cases in Nigeria hits 277 as the sickness spreads to 30 states.

Nigeria records 14 deaths from yellow fever in 7 months.

Buhari orders military specialists to flush out hoodlums from the inside.

Only 84,803 refugees out of 3.2m registered in Nigeria – FG

Akpabio and Lawan make APC senatorial list

NDLEA intercepts Italy, Dubai-bound drugs at Lagos airport, busts syndicate behind fake employments into security agencies

NDLEA arrests two pregnant women, Brazil returnee for drug trafficking at Lagos airport

Boko Haram releases pictures of abducted military officers

Gunmen abduct seven Naval officers in Edo

South-West governors demand six regions, resource control

FG pegs cut-off marks into Unity Schools at 134 average for south-east and as low as 2 marks for Zamfara

Days after defecting to APC, throwback video of Matawalle saying ”May Allah punish me if I dump PDP” surfaces (Video)

Uber driver and 2 traffickers arrested with cocaine at Lagos airport (photos)

Boko Haram cuts off network in Acting IGP’s hometown

President Buhari Appoints Usman Alkali As Acting IGP

APC needs more than 8 terms in power to improve lives of Nigerians – Buni

520 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has scored his administration high marks, saying the country is better than he met it more than five years ago. Buhari, who spoke while hosting the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Reverend Yakubu Pam, gave himself a pass mark for a job well …

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Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu has disclosed the need to stop herdsmen from roaming all over the country to prevent clashes with farmers.   Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, Shehu who reacted to an allegation of President Muhammadu Buhari grabbing lands to dole out to herdsmen, blamed the actions of the …

The abduction of hundreds of Government Science Secondary School (GSS), Kankara’s students has been described as a slap on President Muhammadu Buhari’ face by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III led Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI). The apex Islamic body in the North said that, the boldness of …

Several policemen across the Nation and their family have expressed grievance over delayed payment of their November salary. The cops became more worried after the delayed payment went past one week without any form of official communication from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Federal Government to appease the …

83 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Nigeria

83 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Nigeria

Photos from the wedding fatiha of Bashir El-Rufai, son of Kaduna state governor

Military kills 5 terrorists, recovers cache of arms

Update: Police charge suspect in fatal shooting of Chicago rapper King Von

136 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

Nigeria records 189 new COVID-19 cases

‘Prepare for emergency flood response’ – Fed Govt tells states

Megan Thee Stallion confirms it was Tory Lanez who shot her in the foot

It is now a common sight for governors to sprint to Abuja to seek respite each time there’s perceived security breach in their respective states. They do so at a lightning pace. Usain Bolt will feel like a proud father. In their customary pattern, the governors are billed to meet …

481 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

The dismembered body of a popular Ukrainian rapper was found inside a fridge after his wife reportedly chopped up his body and cleaned his organs in a washing machine before sprinkling them with salt.   Rapper, Andy Cartwright, 30, known for his performances at Versus Battle died of a drug …

Visit Katsina, Kaduna, Borno state just as you visited troubled Mali – PDP tells President Buhari

438 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

653 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

President Buhari drops UK and US ambassadors, reappoints 12 non-career ambassadors

779 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

President Buhari, Osinbajo attend Victor Giadom-led APC NEC meeting; Party’s National Working Committee dissolved

Tanzanian miner and father-of-30 becomes overnight millionaire after digging up huge gemstones worth $3.35 million

The confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria has now hit 18,480 after 745 people tested positive on Thursday, June 18, 2020.   According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, 280 of the new cases were recorded in Lagos, 103 in Oyo, 72 in Ebonyi, 60 in FCT, 46 …

Confirmed Coronavirus cases in Nigeria hit 15,181 after 627 people tested positive in 24 hours

Criminals killing people in Borno, Katsina are taking advantage of COVID-19 restrictions – Buhari

President Buhari’s full speech on 2020 Democracy Day celebration

553 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria; 378 in Lagos alone

Nigeria records 387 new cases of COVID-19, total now 9,302

President Buhari approves re-organisation of Nigeria police, decentralizes Force CID and creates new formations

245 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

339 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria – 139 in Lagos alone

Soldiers insulting Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai in viral video have been identified and would undergo observation and counselling – Defence Headquarters

We have uncovered plots to impose emergency rule on Rivers – State govt says

Muslim leaders in Kaduna cancel congregational Sallah prayers amid Coronavirus pandemic

Madagascar’s COVID-19 cure drugs sent to Nigeria

220 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

238 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria – 92 in Kano alone as total number hit 2170

Ijebu man vows to trek from Lagos to Maiduguri if Shekau is captured alive

Buratai appoints new generals, replaces generals who seek arms to crush Boko Haram terrorist

Nathan Sharibu, father of Leah Sharibu who was abducted by Boko Haram alongside over 100 schoolgirls in Dapchi community of Yobe State in February 2018, has blamed the federal government over his daughter’s continous stay in captivity. The emotional father of the abducted schoolgirl who spoke to Channels Television in …

The Supreme Council for Shar’ah in Nigeria have dared Boko Haram’s leader, Abubakar Shekau to come out from hiding and face the country’s military if he is courageous enough. The Muslim group who reacted to a video clip in which Shekau confessed to killing a founding member of the Council, …

Former secretary to the government to the federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a “funny organization” under the leadership of Adams Oshiomhole. Babachir Lawal who spoke to newsmen over the weekend, said the north has lost its priviledge in the APC following the suspension …

Boko Haram recently launched a vicious attack which removed Maiduguri from the national electricity grid and also led to the burning of a United Nations’ facility in Ngala, Borno state.   Spokesperson of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Ndidi Mbah who confirmed the attack on Monday January 20, disclosed that they are …

Operatives of the Abuja Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested Badamasi Sule and Muhammad Muhammad, suspected money-doublers, for being in possession of counterfeit Naira notes totaling about N45million. The EFCC in a statement released, said the duo were arrested in December 2019, following actionable …

Embassy of the United States of America (USA) in Nigeria has warned its citizens in the country to be cautious of their movement and take necessary security precautions where necessary in the wake of recent standoff with Iran. United States noted that it has no specific information on threats, but …