Farmer sentenced to death for defending self against herdsman
Kabiru Zelani, a rice farmer who has been standing trial since 2015 for stabbing Ardo Ali, a herder to death was sentenced on Tuesday.
Appeal Court affirms Fintiri’s election as Adamawa governor
The Appellate Court frowned at the premature announcement of the election outcome by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Hudu Ari, adding that Binani’s appeal was plagued by several demons.
Herdsmen early morning raid in Adamawa leaves seven dead
Mr Nguroje said the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has swung into action to fish out the assailants.
S’Court upholds Bala Mohammed’s re-election as Bauchi governor
The apex court affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeal and dismissed the appeal by Sadique Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress for lacking in merit.
Zulum counters FG, names 2 Borno LGAs under Boko Haram control
Mr Zulum's new position has punctured repeated claims of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration that no Nigerian territory is under the control of the terror group.
Supreme Court affirms Fintiri Adamawa governor
Justice John Okoro who prepared and read the lead judgement on Wednesday dismissed the appeal by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aisha Dahiru.
Herdsmen kill seven, injure others in Taraba
Police spokesman, Abdullahi Usman, confirmed the incident, saying houses were set ablaze during the attack.
Lawan loses as court declares Machina Yobe North senatorial candidate
Mr Machina turned down several pleas to cede the position to the Senate President despite his party submitting the name of Mr Lawan as its candidate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Thugs pelt stones, other dangerous objects, at Atiku’s convoy in Borno
The incident occurred in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno, an All Progressive Congress (APC) controlled state, where the former vice president had gone to campaign.