11 things to know about Sanusi Maiyamba, the new Mai Tangale
Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, on Wednesday, announced Malam Danladi Sanusi Maiyamba, as the 16th Mai Tangale, 52. The announcement was made 52 …
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Gombe Governor appoints new Mai Tangale
In excercise of the powers vested in him under the Gombe State Chieftaincy Law, 2020 and based on the recommendation of the Kingmakers of the Tangale Chiefdom, …
Helicopters dropping weapons, food for bandits
Aerial supply of arms, ammunition and food to bandits is a major reason for the imposition of ‘no fly zone’ order on Zamfara State, it was learnt on …
Northern traders agree to lift blockade on food supply to south
Northern traders have agreed to resume the supply of food items to southern states and end the blockade that began on February 25. It was gathered that the …
FG hits banditry below belt, declares Zamfara no-fly zone
By OUR REPORTER President Muhammadu Buhari has declared Zamfara a no-fly zone, following the recent abduction of schoolgirls in the state. This, The DEFENDER …
BREAKING: Jangebe kidnapped schoolgirls released, figure 279 not 300
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau The female students of Government Secondary School Jangebe, Jangebe, Talata Madara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, kidnapped …
Let’s kill drug scourge before it destroys Nigeria – Gov Fintiri
*How we intercepted over N60bn worth of drugs in six weeks – Marwa By BASHIR ADEFAKA Adamawa State Governor, Umoru Ahmadu Fintiri, has called on …
In Gov Buni’s Yobe, APC sweeps all 17 seats in LG elections
The All Progressive Congress (APC) party in Yobe state has swept all the 17 Local Government Chairmen elections in the state. The 178 candidates for the …
MURIC lauds Kwara Governor for approving Hijab in schools, warns CAN against causing religious violence in North Central state
“Nonetheless, MURIC is appalled by the response of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Kwara Chapter to the state government’s statement. CAN …
ZAMFARA: Jangebe kidnapped schoolgirls not yet released
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau The Zamfara State Governor, Hon Mohammed Bello Mutawalle, says it is not true that the over 300 female students kidnapped by bandits …