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.

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.

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

A tragic boat accident in Kebbi, Nigeria, resulted in the drowning of 14 people, including 12 sisters of the bride, during a wedding cortege.

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.

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.