By Zagazola Makama The Nigerian army troops of Operation Hadin Kai and the Troops of Multi National Joint Task Force conducting sustained clearance operations in the Southern Lake Chad Basin have neutralised…
Author: Ibrahim Garba
Ibrahim is a journalist with Prime Time News and has over 20 years of experience covering general news beats.
Three Bandits Killed as Terrorists Attack Chediya Community in Tsafe LGA
By Zagazola Makama At least three suspected terrorists were neutralised on Sunday following a violent attack on Chediya community in Agarin ward of Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State. According to local…
Volunteer Forces ‘Kill’ Zamfara Bandit Commander Kachalla Yellow
Details have emerged on how notorious bandit kingpin Kachalla Yellow Danbokolo died over the weekend in Zamfara State after an earlier gun battle with Shinkafi Volunteer Forces in the state. Kachalla Yellow’s…
Nigerian Aviation Authority Grounds Rano Air’s 5N-BZY After Mid-Air Engine Failure
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has grounded Rano Air’s aircraft with registration 5N-BZY following an engine failure that resulted in smoke in both the cabin and flight deck. The incident, which…
Olorogun (Barr) Akpowowo’s Performance As Member Representing Ethiope East & Deputy Speaker Of DTHA
By Daniel Dafe The Deputy Speaker, Olorogun Barrister Arthur Akpowowo, representing Ethiope East State Constituency has performed well for the past two years. Yes, much is still to be done, but, so…
INEC fixes date for national, state Assembly bye elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday announced August 16, 2025, for the conduct of bye elections into vacant seats in the Senate, House of Representatives and state Houses of Assembly…
Katsina State Governor Declares Work-Free Day to Mark New Islamic Year
Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has announced that Friday, June 27, 2025, will be a work-free day in honor of the New Islamic Year 1447AH. This declaration aims to allow…
Niger orders immediate closure of IBBUL
Gov. Mohammed Bago of Niger has ordered the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL), Lapai, due to security concerns. This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Secretary…
Governor Yusuf Leads Delegation to Condole Families of Kano Indigenes Killed in Benue
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Wednesday, led a high-level government delegation to Unguwa Uku to offer condolences to the families of two Kano indigenes who were tragically killed in…
Federal Fire Service Kano Command Appoints New Public Relations Officer
The Kano Command of the Federal Fire Service has announced the appointment of ASF Al-Hassan Ahmad Kantin as its new Public Relations Officer (PRO). ASF Kantin is a highly qualified officer, holding…
Thank you for your trust, i will not fail you, President says in Nasarawa
President Bola Tinubu Wednesday assured the government and people of Nasarawa State that his administration will continue to support the state in developmental projects, particularly in the solid minerals and agricultural sector….
Aviation minister’s aide seeks collaboration for better intra-African connectivity
Mr Obafemi Bajomo, Senior Special Adviser to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development on Foreign Direct Investments and Capital Improvement Programs, says African countries should strengthen collaboration toward better intra-African connectivity….
NAWOJ trains journalists on home gardening in Bauchi
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Bauchi State Chapter, on Thursday organised a one-day training session for women journalists in Bauchi on home gardening. The aim is to improve household diets…
Tinubu arrives Kaduna, heads to Rigachikun to inaugurate projects
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday arrived in Kaduna as part of his one-day working visit to inaugurate a myriad of developmental projects in the state. The president was received at the Nigerian…
Nigeria, Brazil to sign 30 MoUs on defence, agriculture, others
The Federal Government is set to sign more than 30 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) as Nigeria prepares to host the second session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM). The News Agency…
GTCO begins deduction of USSD fee from airtime balance
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), says it will begin the deduction of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD fee from the airtime balance of its customers from June 18. The bank in a…
You have capacity to restore permanent peace – Tor Tiv tells Tinubu
Prof. James Ayatse, the Tor Tiv, says that President Bola Tinubu has the capacity to restore permanent peace in Nigeria and Benue in particular. Ayatse stated this on Wednesday in Makurdi at…
Tuggar underscores need for ECOWAS, U.S. partnership
The Minister of Foreign Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has underscored the need for deepening partnership between ECOWAS countries and the U.S. based on principles of need to bolster their meaningful growth. Tuggar disclosed…
Air Peace gets Heathrow grant, begins Abuja-London flight Oct. 26
Air Peace Airline has announced the commencement of Abuja to Heathrow Airport in London on Oct. 26 after receiving grant from the British authority. The Chairman of the airline, Dr Allen Onyema,…
Governor Yusuf to recieve Media Friendly award at NUJ 70th Anniversary
The Kano State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been nominated for the prestigious Media Friendly Award by the national leadership of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), led by…
Tinubu Mocks Opposition, Rules Out One-Party State
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ruled out the possibility of Nigeria turning into a one-party state under his leadership—but says he’s enjoying the chaos within the opposition. Speaking at a joint session…
NIPR President to Review GOCOP’s Book on Online Publishing Nigeria
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) is pleased to announce that President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, will review the organisation’s upcoming book on Tuesday,…
London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India
An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than 240 people on board crashed Thursday in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad, the airline said. Visuals on local television channels showed…
Applications open for Small Grants Program 2025
The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is accepting applications for the Small Grants Program to strengthen local capacities, the participation of women/youth and the protection of territorial defenders. This Program…