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At least 21 people have been killed in a fresh terrorists attack on Bunkasau village in Bukkuyum Local Government Area, deepening fears over worsening insecurity in Zamfara State. Residents said heavily armed assailants stormed the community late Friday night, riding on motorcycles and shooting indiscriminately at villagers. The terrorists reportedly abducted several residents, mostly women and children, and made away with livestock during the raid. A local resident, who spoke to reporters, described the aftermath as devastating, saying many victims were discovered on Saturday morning. “It’s unfortunate. We woke up to find many people dead. At least 21 have been…

The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has cautioned its members against night driving, citing rising insecurity and road risks. The warning came as the union affirmed Mathias Ote as its substantive national chairman during the group’s national executive council (NEC) meeting in Warri over the weekend. Ote will succeed Augustine Egbon, the immediate past chairman of the union, who died last year. Speaking to members, Ote cautioned tanker drivers against night travel, citing rising security risks and poor road conditions across the country. “The risks associated with night driving…

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has provided an update on its ongoing paramilitary recruitment exercise, stating that no screening is scheduled at the moment. The board’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Juliet Okeh, disclosed this in a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. Okeh was reacting to information circulating on some media platforms about a screening exercise allegedly fixed for April 15 in Kano. She described the report as “fake” and advised the public to disregard it, noting that any official update on the recruitment process would be communicated through verified channels.…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has outlined 10 key changes to Bank Verification Number (BVN) rules, set to take effect from May 1, as part of efforts to curb fraud and strengthen digital banking processes. The updated guidelines will affect how customers access mobile banking, switch devices, and manage their BVN details. The 10 key changes include: Mobile banking apps will be restricted to one device at a time. Logging in on a new device will automatically log out the previous device. Switching devices will require additional verification before access is granted. Suspicious BVNs will be placed on a…

Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has backed the Federal Government’s decision to withdraw and deactivate Nigerian passports belonging to individuals who have formally renounced their citizenship. Chronicle NG reports that the directive was issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately revoke and deactivate passports of persons whose renunciation of Nigerian citizenship has been officially approved. Reacting in a post on his X account on Saturday, Sani described the move as appropriate, noting that individuals who voluntarily give up their Nigerian citizenship should no longer retain access to the country’s official…

The Federal Government has published a list of 48 individuals and groups allegedly linked to terrorism financing in Nigeria. The list was released by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC) on Saturday. The publication includes individuals and entities suspected of involvement in terrorism-related activities. Among those named are persons linked to groups such as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ansarul Sudan (Ansaru), and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Atiku condemns terrorism in Nigeria, thanks Trump for support Here is the full list: Abdulsamat Ohida Mohammed Sani Abdurrahaman Abdurrahaman Fatima Ishaq Tukur Mamu Yusuf Ghazali Muhammad Sani Abubakar Muhammad…

Hajiya Maryam Abacha, widow of former Head of State Sani Abacha, has called on political leaders and key stakeholders across Northern Nigeria to adopt a unified and constructive approach in engaging the Federal Government on the region’s pressing challenges. In a statement she personally signed and issued to journalists from Paris, the former First Lady stressed the need for coordinated advocacy to address insecurity, poverty, and socio-economic underdevelopment in the region. Drawing from her experience within the corridors of power, Abacha said sustained and organised engagement through legitimate channels remains the most effective way to influence government action. She urged…

Arsenal’s title hopes were dealt a major blow as Alex Scott’s second-half strike gave Bournemouth victory at Emirates Stadium. Defeat meant the hosts missed a chance to extend their lead at the top of the table to 12 points before second-placed Manchester City’s game against Chelsea on Sunday. Mikel Arteta called for supporters to arrive early for an important match in the Gunners’ season and get behind the team, whose hopes of Carabao Cup and FA Cup silverware have been crushed in recent weeks. But it was Bournemouth who looked the most at ease initially, and they punished Arsenal when…

Pope Leo XIV is set to make history on Monday as he begins the first-ever papal visit to Algeria, carrying a strong message of peaceful coexistence and dialogue with Islam. The visit marks the opening leg of an 11-day African tour that will also take him to Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. In a nation where Islam is the state religion and nearly all citizens are Muslim, the pope’s arrival is being closely watched by the small Catholic minority. The trip comes at a time of global tensions, particularly in the Middle East, placing interfaith harmony at the centre of…

The World Bank has removed its Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report from its website. The removal comes three days after the global body published the report. The report, titled ‘Nigeria’s Tomorrow Must Start Today: The Case for Early Childhood Development’, was initially released on April 7, but the link to the document is no longer accessible on the bank’s website. An error message reading “page not found” was displayed when TheCable attempted to download the report on Friday. However, the press statement linked to the report remains available, highlighting key findings on Nigeria’s economic outlook and human capital development. In…