Terrorists’ death toll rises to 80 in Mallam Fatori battle
2026-03-18
Troops of the Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised more than 80 terrorists following a fierce overnight battle in Mallam Fatori, BornoContinue Reading
NUSA condemns killing of another Nigerian in South Africa
2025-11-17
The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has condemned the killing of another Nigerian, Mr Chikamnene Eddie Mmuonagorom, an indigene of Anambra State, at his home in Floville, Kimberley. In a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria, NUSA said Mmuonagorom was fatally stabbed on Nov. 9. The unionContinue Reading
NAN condoles MD over brother’s death
2025-06-26
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Management of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Kano paid a condolence visit to the Managing Director, Malam Ali M. Ali, over the death of his elder brother, Yusuf Lawal. The delegation was led by the Director of Administration and Human Resource,Continue Reading
Kano traditional ruler loses son
2025-05-11
By Kayode Adebiyi The death has occurred of Omar Farouk, the son of the traditional ruler of Dambatta of Kano State, Dr Mansur Mukhtar. Muktar, the deceased’s father, is a former Minister of Finance, This was announced by the family of the deceased in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.Continue Reading
Buhari condoles Boss Mustapha over sister’s death
2025-05-05
By Nana Musa Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of Charity Mustapha. Charity was sister to Boss Mustapha, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation during Buhari’s administration. This is contained in a statement by Malam Garba Shehu, spokesman to Buhari onContinue Reading
Buhari mourns Islamic scholar, Hadiyatullah
2025-04-29
Former President Muhammadu Buhari joins the nation in mourning the demise of Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Hadiyatullah, This is contained in a statement by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Tuesday in Abuja. The late Hadiyatullah was the President of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN). Continue Reading
Pope Francis dies in Rome aged 88
2025-04-21
Pope Pope Francis, spiritual leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, died on Monday aged 88, the Vatican announced. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death in a statement: “At 7:35 this morning (0535 GMT), the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of theContinue Reading
Nigerian Union in South Africa seeks transparent probe of doctor’s death
2025-04-14
By Mufutau Ojo The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has called for a transparent investigation into the death of Dr Francis Idika, a Medical Manager at the Vryheid Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal. NUSA made the call in a statement on Monday after its officials visited the widow of the deceasedContinue Reading
FRSC Corps Marshal bemoans death of rescue operative, 16 others
2025-04-06
Death By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has bemoaned the tragic death of 17 persons in a road crash, including one of its emergency rescue operatives. Mohammed expressed his condolences in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Corps Public EducationContinue Reading
Ritual killings: Why I advocate death penalty for perpetrators-Campaigner
2025-03-02
By Monday Ijeh A campaigner against ritual killing, Mr Sunday Oyinloye, has advocated death penalty for perpetrators of the act. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja that the increasing cases of ritual killings had become a source of worry. Oyinloye, whoContinue Reading