Kebbi
14 Feb
In a heartwarming celebration of love and inclusivity, the Bet9ja Foundation recently concluded its “Love on the Street” campaign in various Nigerian communities.
27 Jan
The Federal Government has formally handed over the 100-bed capacity mother and child hospitals to Kebbi and Kogi State governments, respectively.
23 Oct 2023
A joint security team comprising the Military, Police, DSS, Civil Defence and Vigilante members has neutralised one suspected bandit and rescued three abducted persons on Sunday, a government statement said.
13 Oct 2023
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have rescued 17 kidnapped victims and captured operational motorcycles from terrorists during a rescue operation.
3 Oct 2023
At least 40 people are missing and presumed to have drowned in northwest Nigeria's Kebbi state after a passenger boat capsized in strong currents, a local official said on Tuesday.
15 Sep 2023
A fire outbreak has gutted the National grid station of the National Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in Birnin, Kebbi.
15 Jul 2023
An officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Kebbi Area Command, Aminu Abdullahi has been killed while on duty by a motorist, Abdulwasiu Salawudeen.
17 Jun 2023
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Kebbi State Area Command, has intercepted 104 parcels of Indian hemp, 359 sacks of diazepam and 70 packs of tramadol. Suleiman Yusuf popularly known as Babangida was named during the operation.
22 May 2023
Nigeria Customs Service, Kebbi State Command have arrested paraded 37-year-old Mustapha Aliyu old and seized goods worth N71.2. Items seized are one Volvo truck (6tyres) fully loaded with 212 big-sized sacks and 202 small-sized sacks of donkey meat/skins, 2. 4 used vehicles comprising two Toyota Camry 2013 and 2 used Honda jazz 2005, 55 bales…
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