The Kebbi State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has dismissed a viral video alleging poor funding of education and inadequate salaries for teachers in the state. State NUT Chairman, Zaki Sarki, said in a statement on Monday that the video as old, edited and doctored, alleging that it was being circulated to
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has called for a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the recent violence in Jega Local Government Area, which led to the destruction of properties belonging to residents. The party also appealed to residents, political leaders, supporters and other stakeholders to maintain calm and avoid actions capable of
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other parties involved in a candidate dispute in Kebbi State to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the substantive suit. The case concerns the ADC’s candidate for the Zuru/Fakai/Danko Wasagu/Sakaba Federal Constituency, with
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has expressed grief over the death of former Supreme Court Justice, Umaru Atu Kalgo, describing his passing as a major loss to the state and Nigeria’s legal profession. Kalgo died on Monday at the age of 89 and was buried according to Islamic rites. In a condolence message, Governor Idris
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has appointed former Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sani Tadurga, to lead its campaign council ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tadurga will serve as Director-General of the Kebbi State Campaign Council, following the approval of his appointment by the party’s
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Khadija Ibrahim, over the alleged theft of a newborn baby in Zuru Local Government Area of the state. The command revealed in a statement released on Sunday by its spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, that the suspect allegedly took the baby shortly after the mother, Fatima
Suspected bandits have killed four people and left a soldier missing following a fresh attack on a community in Kebbi State, triggering a fierce gun battle with security operatives. The attack, which occurred in Tudun Bicci community in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, involved heavily armed assailants who stormed the area, prompting troops and other security
A joint security operation in Kebbi State has neutralised four suspected bandits following a fresh attack on a community, while a member of the local vigilante group, popularly known as Yansakai, was also killed during the confrontation. The incident occurred when suspected bandits invaded the area, prompting a coordinated response by security personnel and local