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Former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami has declared a 'total rescue mission' for Kebbi State and submitted his governorship nomination forms under the ADC for the 2027 race.
The Governor of Kebbi State, Idris, and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Malami, are trading accusations of corruption and poor governance as the 2027 political race heats up.
Israel's Attorney General has called for the disqualification of Roman Gofman from serving as the next head of Mossad. The opposition stems from concerns regarding Gofman's 'moral integrity' and allegations related to a past espionage operation.
The Kebbi State Government has appointed Ismaila Arzika-Mungadi as the Sole Administrator for Abdullahi Fodio University after dissolving its council.
Severe windstorms ravaged communities in Nigeria's Kebbi and Niger states, destroying over a thousand houses and displacing numerous residents. The natural disaster caused significant damage to infrastructure and livelihoods.
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has officially submitted his All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination form, signaling his bid for re-election for a second term in the upcoming 2027 elections.
The Kebbi State Government has dissolved the governing council of Abdullahi Fodio University and removed its Vice-Chancellor along with other principal officers.
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — Governor Nasir Idris has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology Aliero (AFUSTA),…
The Kebbi State Police Command has defended the detention of ADC Chairman Sufiyanu Bala, asserting that his arrest is legal and based on a valid court order.
Kebbi State has launched a targeted initiative to enroll nomadic Fulani children in school, providing materials and bilingual teachers to boost education access.
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has appointed former NCoS boss, Jafar Jega, as the Amirul Hajj for the 2026 pilgrimage, leading a 19-member delegation.
AS the rain begins, the Federal Government in its 2026 annual flood outlook, AFO, released yesterday, raised alarm that flooding would hit no fewer than 33 states of the federation, including…
Kebbi State in Nigeria has trained 63 local government officers in a digital communication workshop aimed at improving grassroots engagement and information management.
Former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami returned to Kebbi State after 123 days, drawing large crowds and sparking political discussions ahead of the 2027 elections.
Following attacks that left 44 dead in Kebbi state, Nigerian police launched a statewide offensive in Shanga LGA, recovering rifles and deploying security forces.
Nigeria is experiencing an alarming spread of insecurity, with banditry and killings moving from the northern regions to states like Kwara and Kebbi, posing a significant threat to the entire nation.
Muhammad Zuru, the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, has reportedly died in Cairo, Egypt, where he was receiving medical treatment.
Armed bandits attacked and set communities ablaze in the Gebbe District of Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Nigeria, on Sunday night. The attack resulted in the deaths of four people.
A former scribe for Nigeria's Kebbi State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) revealed that state executives are resigning en masse due to an internal party crisis and Governor Wike's perceived alliance with the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Kebbi State Government in Nigeria has issued a directive requiring all political office holders planning to contest the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments. The deadline for resignation is set for March 31, 2026.
Armed militants ambushed Nigerian security forces responding to a distress call in Kebbi state, northwestern Nigeria. The attack resulted in the deaths of nine soldiers, one police officer, and one resident.
Armed jihadists ambushed security forces in a village in Kebbi state, northwestern Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of several soldiers.
Police in Kebbi State, Nigeria, confirmed that multiple fatalities resulted from a violent clash between youth groups during the Sallah celebration in the Argungu Local Government Area.
Three people have died in a Kebbi community following an Eid clash, prompting Governor Nasir Idris to visit the area and appeal for peace among residents and the families of the deceased.
Two nurses have been taken into police custody following the deaths of two young sisters at a General Hospital in Zuru, Kebbi State, Nigeria, allegedly due to a wrong injection.
Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris pledges a major security boost and impactful projects as an Eid gift, reaffirming his commitment to residents’ well-being. Read More:…
The Kebbi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has welcomed the return of a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, to the state after his release from custody, describing it as a reaffirmation of hope in justice and due process. The party, in a statement on Tuesday signed by its Publicity Secretary, Habibu Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-adc-celebrates-malamis-release-urges-calm/
The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has approved the immediate payment of March salaries to all state government workers to help them prepare for the forthcoming Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
Armed bandits have killed Kebbi businessman Sufiyanu Garba and abducted his pregnant wife during a violent attack on their residence in Birnin Kebbi. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-kebbi-businessman-kidnap-pregnant-wife/
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists on Sunday night attacked and allegedly set ablaze a police station at Illo town in the Bagodu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The post Terrorists set police station ablaze in Kebbi appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Nigeria Police Force begins its physical and credentials screening for police constable applicants in Kebbi State from March 9 to April 18, 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-begin-constable-recruitment-screening-in-kebbi-march-9/
New infections were reported in Ondo, Bauchi, Taraba, Edo, Plateau, Gombe, Nasarawa, Kano, Ebonyi, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, Kebbi, Kaduna, and Benue states. The post Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 82 cases, 20 deaths in one week– NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Shia group, under the leadership of Ibrahim Zakzaky, has staged street demonstrations in Lagos, Niger, Kebbi, Kaduna, Sokoto and Kano, according to an IMN official who spoke to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday. The post US-Israel war on Iran: IMN members stage protest across Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Kebbi State’s governor ordered a probe into a school fire after personally helping evacuate 140 students. No lives were lost in the unfortunate incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-orders-probe-after-140-students-escape-school-fire/
Gunmen have killed 29 people and abducted many others in a series of fresh bandit attacks across Northern Nigeria, targeting mosques and communities in Kebbi, Adamawa, Sokoto, and Kwara states.
The police spokesperson in Kebbi State, Bashir Usman, said the attack occurred around 8:30 p.m. The post Police confirm killing of worshippers in Kebbi mosque attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Troops of the Nigerian Army foiled a deadly ambush targeting the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Major General Bemgha Koughna, in Kebbi State, neutralizing five terrorists.
The Kebbi State government has announced a reduction in working hours for civil servants during the holy month of Ramadan, as detailed in a letter from the Ministry for Establishment, Pension and Training.
The Kebbi Hisbah, a religious police force, raided a hotel and arrested a married woman along with five other individuals. The incident has sparked concerns regarding morality policing in the region.
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked a checkpoint in Kebbi State, Nigeria, killing two Customs officers and reportedly burning one alive.
The Kebbi Hisbah Board in Nigeria has released two women who were arrested for alleged indecent dressing after providing them with counseling on modesty and community values.
Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) is grappling with internal divisions among its governors, particularly concerning the leadership of the Progressive Governors Forum. The party is also conducting screenings for various candidates ahead of upcoming elections, amidst reports of resignations and debates over primary election methods.
A severe windstorm in Niger State, Nigeria, has destroyed more than 1,000 homes, displacing numerous residents across Mokwa, Bida, and other affected areas.
The Kebbi State Government has showcased N7 billion worth of urban renewal projects, including street lighting, road expansion, and infrastructure development, aimed at improving the state's infrastructure.
The Customs Officers’ Wives Association has initiated a tree planting drive in Kebbi, Nigeria, planting 1,000 trees and donating waste bins to promote environmental cleanliness.
UNICEF has issued a warning that over 500,000 children are facing severe malnutrition in Nigeria's Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states, highlighting a worsening humanitarian crisis in the region.
The Kebbi Youth Council has called for increased participation of young people in elective offices ahead of the 2027 elections, while also commending recent infrastructure developments in the state.
A Kebbi magistrate court ordered the detention of Sufyanu Bala, a factional ADC chairman, escalating a leadership crisis within the party.
Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris has called upon Nigerians to unite in prayer, seeking divine intervention to overcome the country's persistent security challenges.
The Nigerian Federal Government has released its 2026 Annual Flood Outlook, forecasting floods to affect Bayelsa, Delta, Adamawa, Kebbi, and 29 other states as the rainy season begins.
Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Kebbi State to offer condolences to the families of fallen heroes and the late Speaker, expressing solidarity with the people and security agencies.
Terror attacks have intensified in western Zamfara, Nigeria, a region bordering Niger, Kebbi, and Sokoto States, which have also experienced renewed bandit activity.
An attack on Debe village in Kebbi, Nigeria, resulted in 24 fatalities and the destruction of a church and mosque, according to the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora. Hundreds of residents have been displaced.
Gunmen have reportedly killed at least 20 persons in several communities in Niger State and dozens more in Kebbi, with additional casualties in Plateau State.
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has pledged to secure the state for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, following a strategic meeting with key All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders.
Suspected armed men in Samia, Kebbi State, Nigeria, have reportedly blocked and detained several Ghanaian trucks transporting vegetables from Niger to Ghana.
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris is seeking investment from the UK to enhance the state's power supply, aiming to foster industrialization and economic growth.
Troops in Nigeria's North-West have intensified military operations, successfully neutralizing several bandits and dismantling criminal networks across Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi States.
Gunmen launched an attack in Nigeria's northwestern state of Kebbi, resulting in the deaths of nine Nigerian troops and injuries to several others, according to security sources and local officials.
Terrorists ambushed a vehicle in Kebbi, Nigeria, killing security personnel who were on a mission to monitor insurgent activities, along with a civilian.
A violent communal clash between Hausa and Fulani residents in Argungu LGA, Kebbi, has resulted in three fatalities and the displacement of many, prompting intervention from the state governor.
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has appealed for calm in the Alwasa community following a deadly communal clash between Hausa and Fulani residents that resulted in three fatalities.
A coalition of Kebbi State stakeholders, including traditional rulers and APC leaders, has endorsed Governor Nasir Idris for a second term, citing his achievements.
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has approved the constitution of a special committee to investigate the unfortunate death of two children at General Hospital, Zuru. The post Kebbi gov orders probe…
Residents of Zauro community in Kebbi State have praised Governor Idris and his aide for distributing Ramadan palliatives, providing timely relief to households during the fasting period.
The Kebbi State Govt dismisses a viral Ramadan palliative video as a ‘stage-managed drama,’ claiming the man featured is a psychiatric patient. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-in-viral-ramadan-palliative-video-mentally-ill-kebbi-govt/
These include Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Yobe, and Borno The post Northern states at greater risk of cerebrospinal meningitis, NiMet warns appeared first…
Teenage pregnancy remains a serious public health challenge in Nigeria, with northern states such as Kebbi, Zamfara, and Kaduna recording the highest rates. The post Teenage pregnancy highest in northern Nigeria — Report appeared first on Vanguard News.
Suspected Lakurawa gunmen carry out a deadly Kebbi police attack, killing two officers and burning down a checkpoint in Bagudo Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspected-lakurawa-gunmen-kill-two-policemen-burn-checkpoint-in-kebbi/
Governor Nasir Idris has praised the peaceful and rancour-free All Progressives Congress (APC) congress in Kebbi, highlighting party unity and the successful election of new state executives.
NEMA has commenced the distribution of relief materials to Kebbi banditry victims in Shanga, Yauri, and Bunza LGAs to provide humanitarian support. Read More: https://punchng.com/nema-distributes-relief-materials-to-kebbi-banditry-victims/
Following a failed ambush on an Army General Officer Commanding, GOC, in Kebbi State, suspected Lakurawa terrorists have attacked a mosque in Dadinkowa community, Maiyama Local Government Area, killing six worshippers and injuring three others in the latest assault on fasting Muslims. The post Reprisal: Lakurawa terrorists attack mosque, kill six worshippers in Kebbi appeared first on Vanguard News.
Suspected terrorists attack a mosque in Kebbi State, killing five worshippers and injuring three during prayers. Police have confirmed the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-attack-mosque-in-kebbi-kill-five-worshippers/
Residents said the attackers surrounded the mosque during a nighttime Qur’anic Tafsir session, opening fire on the congregation. The post Terrorists kill four in another Kebbi mosque attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, Nigeria, has ordered a renewed crackdown on bandits following coordinated attacks on six villages in the Arewa Local Government Area, near the border with Niger Republic.
A tragic boat accident in Kebbi, Nigeria, resulted in the drowning of 14 people, including 12 sisters of the bride, during a wedding cortege.
Abubakar Malami, currently facing corruption charges, has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and announced his bid for the Kebbi governorship, sparking a dispute with Governor Idris.
Gunmen reportedly killed two Customs officers in Tuga community, Kebbi State, Nigeria, during an attack on security checkpoints in the early hours.
In a tragic incident in a Kebbi village, a man reportedly murdered his elder brother and the brother's wife. Police have since launched a manhunt to apprehend the suspect.
Nigeria's NEMA has issued a flood alert for Kebbi residents, warning those in high-risk areas to prepare for potential flooding and evacuation ahead of the 2026 rainy season.
Police have arrested 13 individuals in connection with the assault of a journalist. The arrests were made as part of an ongoing investigation into the incident.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his planned three-nation trip to Sunday. This decision comes amidst various other national news, including calls for journalist protection and governors rejecting bandit negotiations.
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed dates for by-elections to fill senatorial vacancies in Enugu, Nasarawa, Rivers, and Ondo States, along with a House of Assembly seat in Kebbi and a House of Representatives seat in Kano.
UN agencies, including UNICEF and WHO, have praised Kebbi state's investments in healthcare and its efforts to revitalize health centers and combat polio. They urged for sustained efforts in the fight against polio.
Nigerian opposition parties are reportedly uniting to present a single candidate against the ruling APC in the 2027 general elections. This move comes amidst ongoing political maneuvering and discussions about presidential endorsements.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is experiencing a deepening internal crisis, marked by the detention of a Malami-backed factional chairman in Kebbi. This comes as ADC youths plan protests across several states, demanding the removal of a party leader.
Kebbi State in Nigeria has established a committee to address persistent power outages with KEDCO, suspending a N150 million monthly payment due to poor service delivery.
President Tinubu has offered condolences to Kebbi State following a bandit attack that claimed lives, including security personnel and the Speaker, and pledged support for the victims' families.
Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has categorically denied all corruption charges in her UK trial, stating in court that she never asked for, took, or received any bribes and did not abuse her office.
A faction of the ADC in Kebbi has rejected a recent party congress, deeming it illegal due to a violation of a subsisting court order against a rival group backed by Malami.
The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Zuru, was laid to rest in a ceremony attended by thousands of mourners and dignitaries.
Muhammad Zuru, the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly in Nigeria, has passed away while in Egypt.
Suspected bandits launched a coordinated night attack on several communities in Kebbi State, Nigeria, destroying homes and causing an undisclosed number of casualties.
The Kebbi State Police Command successfully thwarted an attempt by the Lakurawa terrorist group to rustle 33 cows along the Kamba–Kangiwa road. During the operation, police neutralized one bandit.
A federal lawmaker from Kebbi state has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing unresolved leadership challenges and prolonged litigations within the PDP as reasons for his defection.
Gunmen ambushed troops in the Giro Masa community of Shanga Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Nigeria, killing 10 security personnel in what Governor Nasir Idris called a ‘barbaric and unacceptable’ attack.
Ten security personnel and civilians were killed in an ambush in Nigeria's Kebbi region while on a mission to monitor and curb insurgent activities. Their vehicle was attacked during the operation.
Gunmen carried out a deadly ambush in Kebbi State’s Shanga LGA, killing several military and police officers, causing multiple casualties, and destroying vehicles.
Police in Kebbi State have detained all suspects linked to the deaths of two young sisters at General Hospital, Zuru. This development follows the state government's initiation of a probe panel into the incident.
Farmers in Nigeria's Kebbi State are returning to their farms as government and security agencies have strengthened security in bandit-prone villages, ensuring a smoother farming season.
The Kebbi State Government has expanded its investigation into the tragic deaths of two children at the General Hospital, Zuru, by involving security agencies, including the Police and the Department…
The Kebbi State Government has launched an investigation into the hospital deaths of two children following allegations of a wrongful injection in Zuru. Read More:…
The Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency in Nigeria has finalized the visa issuance process for all its 2026 Hajj pilgrims, marking a significant step in their preparations for the annual pilgrimage.
Police in Kebbi, Nigeria, have launched an investigation into the killing of a 35-year-old man and the abduction of his wife, which occurred in the early hours of Friday in the Badariya area of Birnin Kebbi.
The agency highlighted that residents in Benue, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Niger, Kebbi, Cross River, Oyo, Ogun, and other inland areas of the southern states are particularly vulnerable. The post Abuja, Benue, other states at risk as temperatures soar across Nigeria- NiMet appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
From Borno to Kebbi and Zamfara, a wave of attacks since the start of Ramadan has left dozens dead, displaced thousands and raised fresh fears about insurgent resurgence. The post Ramadan Siege: Rising terror attacks in Islamic holy month shake Northern Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Gunmen assaulted a police border checkpoint in Kebbi State, Nigeria, along the Bakin Ruwa–Maje road, resulting in the deaths of two police officers.
The Kebbi APC has re-elected Abubakar Kana-Zuru as its State Chairman in a peaceful, consensus-driven congress, affirming party unity and progress. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-apc-re-elects-kana-zuru-as-chairman/
Governor Nasir Idris has made significant investments in educational infrastructure in Kebbi State, committing billions of naira to the renovation, rehabilitation, and construction of facilities.
Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris has launched a significant education reform initiative, investing N3bn in textbooks, rebuilding 500 schools, and improving teacher welfare.
The Kebbi NUJ refutes an ex-NLC leader’s claims that journalists failed to report on Governor Nasir Idris’s achievements, calling the remarks unfair. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-nuj-tackles-ex-nlc-leader-on-govs-media-coverage/
Some suspected Lakurawa terrorists have attacked a Mosque, killed five worshippers and injured three others in a reprisal following a failed ambush on the convoy of a Nigerian Army General Officer Commanding (GOC). The post Lakurawa kills 5 worshippers in Kebbi mosque appeared first on Vanguard News.
Armed gangs, are based in forests straddling the states of Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Niger, from where they launch attacks on villages
Thousands of local fishermen were making waves again at the UNESCO-listed fishing festival in Kebbi state. The annual event has not been held for the past 6 years due to regional insecurity.