Salihu, who spoke on ARISE Television on Thursday, said the attackers began their operation around 5pm, but soldiers only arrived at about 3am the following day.
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Bandits Assaulted Kwara For a Duration Of 10 Hours Prior Bofore The Arrival Of Soldiers – Village Chief
The Remaining Abducted Worshippers From Kaduna Regained Freedom
Bandits have reportedly released the remaining worshippers abducted during a Sunday attack on churches in the Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The attack occurred when armed men invaded three churches in the community during worship services, firing sporadically to instil fear before abducting worshippers and leading them into the surrounding forests.
Kwara Massacre: Federal Government Under Scrutiny As 100 Individuals Feared Lost Their Lives
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, however, confirmed the death of 75 persons.
Manchester City Overcomes Newcastle to Advance to the League Cup Final
Pep Guardiola’s side were already in pole position after winning the semi-final first leg on Tyneside in January and they finished the job in ruthless fashion at the Etihad Stadium.
Trump Criticizes the US Electoral System by Advocating for the ‘Nationalization’ of Voting
The latest idea from Trump — who still refuses to acknowledge his 2020 election defeat by Democrat Joe Biden — is to take responsibility for organizing elections away from some US states and hand it to the federal government instead.
Electoral Act Amendment Bill Successfully Passed 3rd Reading, As Senate maintaining Current Provision Regarding The Transmission Of Results
It, however, did not approve the proposed amendment to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the bill, which sought to make the electronic transmission of election results mandatory.
Law Enforcement Detains Government Official, Two Monarchs, and Others in Connection with Ebonyi Assault
Police authorities in Ebonyi have arrested the coordinator of Amasiri Development Centre, Anya Baron-Ogbonnia, in Afikpo Local Government Area, and two traditional rulers, over the killings in Okporojo, Edda Local Government Area of the state.
Four people were beheaded during the attack. The Ebonyi Police Command’s spokesman, Joshua Ukandu, identified the traditional rulers as Onyaidam Bassey and Godfrey Oko-Obia.
Ademola Lookman Transfers to Atletico Madrid from Atalanta
Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, has completed a transfer from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid after the two clubs reached an agreement.
The versatile, dynamic, right-footed 28-year-old has signed with the former Spanish champions on a contract running until 30 June 2030.
PDP Chieftain Ehilebo States That Wike The Primary Cause Of PDP's Crisis
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Ehilebo, has alleged that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is responsible for the crisis in the opposition party.
Ehilebo said this on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, claiming Wike is still aggrieved over the outcome of the PDP presidential primary of 2022, an exercise he lost to ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar.
FCT Strike: NLC and TUC Instruct Workers to Return to Work Without Delay
Labour unions have asked their members and affiliates under the payroll of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to resume work with immediate effect.
The directive, contained in a joint circular by the TUC and NLC on Tuesday, followed a marathon conciliatory meeting between the unions and the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike.
PDP Crisis: Wike Faction Organized Convention For March 28 Following Their Court Victory
The Peoples Democratic Party bloc aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fixed March 28 and 29, 2026, for its national convention in Abuja, where the party will elect a new National Working Committee and other statutory organs.
The announcement followed the faction’s 105th meeting of the PDP National Executive Committee held on Monday in Abuja.
Substantial Funds, Minimal Effect: Governors Under Scrutiny Regarding N9 trillion FAAC Surplus
Despite receiving an estimated N9tn in Federation Account Allocation Committee inflows in 2025, state governors are facing mounting criticism from labour unions, civil society groups and opposition parties over what many describe as a widening gap between soaring revenues and limited improvements in citizens’ welfare.
FAAC allocations to states surged by over N2tn in one year, according to an analysis of Federation Account disbursement data published by the National Bureau of Statistics and collated by Wassap9ja, highlighting the scale of the revenue windfall that flowed to subnational governments in 2025 amid higher federation inflows.
2027 Election: Zamfara's APC and PDP Crisis, Allow Smaller Parties To Step In
With the general elections set for 2027, internal wrangling within Zamfara State’s two dominant parties — the APC and PDP — is reshaping the governorship race, raising the possibility that a smaller party could emerge victorious amid divisions, defections and unresolved factional battles.
As the 2027 general elections draw nearer, prominent politicians in Zamfara State are preparing to contest for the governorship position to secure the most exalted seat in the state. More than 10 people from various political parties are currently vying for the governorship position in the state.
Nigeria's Ongoing Crisis Of Frequent Grid Failures
NIGERIA’S national grid again crumbled twice in four days as of January 27, plunging millions into darkness and exposing the deep rot that defines the power sector.
Power generation had collapsed from 3,825MW to a miserable 39MW within minutes, with Eko Electricity Distribution Company confirming the disruption.
South Africa Is Poised To Take Over As The Host Of WAFCON From Morocco
South Africa have moved to step in as hosts of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following Morocco’s reported withdrawal from staging the tournament with just 60 days to the scheduled kick-off.
The 2026 WAFCON is billed to run from March 17 to April 3, 2026, under a compressed timetable that follows the delayed 2024 edition, which was impacted by global scheduling challenges, including the Paris Olympics.
JUST IN: Fire Devastated a Well-Known Market In Kano
An early morning fire on Monday razed parts of a popular Kano market, also known as Singa Market.
Wassap9ja Media gathered that the fire broke out in the early hours of the day, causing damage to sections of the busy market.
Trial For Corruption Involving Former Petroleum Minister Alison-Madueke Recommences In London
Proceedings resume on Monday in London in the corruption and bribery trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke.
Alison-Madueke denies multiple charges relating to alleged misconduct while overseeing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
I Almost Left Out My Grammy-Nominated Track ‘With You’ From ‘5ive’ — Davido
Five-time Grammy nominee Davido has revealed that his hit song With You, featuring Omah Lay, almost did not make the final tracklist of his album 5IVE.
The Afrobeats star disclosed this during at the awards ceremony, admitting that the now Grammy-nominated track was initially overlooked during internal listening sessions.
Man Brutally Murders Villager Due To An Affair With His Wife In Yobe
The command’s spokesperson, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the incident occurred on February 1, 2026, at about 12:30 p.m. in Bundila Village, Gulani Local Government Area of the state.
Travels: Presidency Has Expended N34 Billion On Foreign Exchange Over The Course Of Two Years
The figure is according to data compiled from GovSpend, a government spending tracker managed by BudgIT.
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