Katsina Leaders and Fulani Groups Sign Historic Peace Accord to End Banditry
A new peace agreement between Fulani leaders and residents of Kurfi Local Government Area in Katsina State has sparked hope of ending years of bloodshed, kidnappings, and reprisals that have ravaged the farming community.
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Thunderstorms and Rains Forecast Across Nigeria for Saturday, NiMet Warns
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast for Saturday, 30th August 2025, predicting thunderstorms, moderate rains, and cloudy conditions across different regions of the country.
TIMES OF NIGERIA gathered…
Petition Demands Removal of Jigawa INEC Commissioner over Alleged Partisanship
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received a petition demanding the immediate removal of Jigawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Prof. Muhammad Lawal Bashar, and three electoral officers over alleged…
Nigeria Lost $500m Monthly Running Port Harcourt Refinery – NNPCL Boss
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Bayo Ojulari, has revealed that Nigeria was losing between $300 million and $500 million every month while the Port Harcourt Refinery was operational.
Ojulari disclosed this during a meeting…
Vice President Shettima Seeks Investment in Nigeria’s Geo-Heritage Sites
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to unlocking the economic potential of Nigeria’s geo-heritage sites, urging collaboration between the states and development partners.
Shettima gave the…
Gunmen Kill One, Abduct Two Women in Kano Community
Armed men attacked Kwanar Dangora village in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State early on Friday, killing one man and abducting two women.
TIMES OF NIGERIA gathered from security analyst Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred…
Soldier Killed in Bauchi: Police and Army Launch Joint Probe
The Bauchi State Police Command has appealed for calm after the killing of a Nigerian soldier by a police officer during an operation in Alkaleri Local Government Area.
TIMES OF NIGERIA collected from a statement issued on Friday by…
Real Madrid Boss Alonso May Keep Vinicius Jr on Bench Despite Heroics
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has suggested that Brazil forward Vinicius Jr may continue in a substitute role, despite his game-changing performance in last weekend’s 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo.
Vinicius was left out of the starting…
Turkish Football in Turmoil as Mourinho and Solskjaer Sacked
Turkish clubs Fenerbahce and Besiktas have sacked their managers, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, following disappointing exits from European competitions this week.
Mourinho’s dismissal came just over a year after his…
Former Zamfara Senator Marafa Quits APC, Accuses Party of Injustice
Former Zamfara Central senator, Kabiru Marafa, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling party of marginalising his state and abandoning its founding principles.
TIMES OF NIGERIA gathered that Marafa’s…