Nigeria Ranks Sixth in Global Terrorism Index

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigeria Ranks Sixth in Global Terrorism Index

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 7, 2025

Nigeria has climbed to sixth place in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI), marking an increase from its previous eighth-place ranking in 2023 and 2024. The report, released on 5 March 2025, assigned Nigeria a GTI score of 7.658, highlighting a rising impact of terrorism in the country. Burkina Faso retained its position as the most terrorism-affected nation with a score of 8.581, followed by Pakistan (8.374), Syria (8.006), Mali (7.907), and Niger (7.776). Nigeria...

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ECOWAS Trains Over 40 Journalists on Countering Misinformation

NewsNigeriaECOWAS Trains Over 40 Journalists on Countering Misinformation

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 6, 2025

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) trained over 40 journalists drawn from various broadcast, print, and online media on countering misinformation, disinformation, and anti-democratic narratives across the region. The two-day training, which aims to promote ethical journalism and information integrity and is a crucial step toward safeguarding democracy and ensuring regional stability, was organized by ECOWAS in partnership with the German development agency GIZ, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), and...

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Innoson Donates Vehicles To Enugu State Security Trust Fund

CommunityNewsNigeriaInnoson Donates Vehicles To Enugu State Security Trust Fund

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 6, 2025

The Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited has donated four vehicles to the Enugu State Security Trust Fund as her support in the fight against insecurity in the state. Commending the giant strides of the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah’s administration in the state, the Chief Executive Officer of IVM Company, Chief Innocent Chukwuma on Wednesday at the Government House Enugu said manufacturing companies are relieved with improved socio-economic infrastructures and state of security in...

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Hippo Forced Gombe Farmers To Keep Vigil On Farms

AgricultureNewsNigeriaHippo Forced Gombe Farmers To Keep Vigil On Farms

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 6, 2025

The increasing hippopotamus attacks on crops in Difa Community; Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State has forced farmers to keep vigil on their farms. Several hippopotamuses were seen surfacing briefly to breathe while their bodies remained submerged in the river. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who visited farms in Difa, observed the presence of several makeshift houses built with guinea corn and sorghum stalks, which the farmers now use...

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Federal Government To Downsize Number Of Custodial Centres

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFederal Government To Downsize Number Of Custodial Centres

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 6, 2025

Nigerian Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the Federal Government has make plans to reduce the number of custodial centres in the country, stating that the current 256 facilities are unnecessary. The minister who disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a public hearing on alleged corruption and abuses within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), said government plans to redistribute inmates convicted of federal offenses to less congested facilities for better management. Tunji-Ojo, noted...

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Concerns over Continuous Exit by Governor Soludo’s Cabinet Members

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsConcerns over Continuous Exit by Governor Soludo’s Cabinet Members

PilotnewsMarch 5, 2025

“Whether they are voluntarily or involuntarily resigning or being sacked, there is something fundamentally wrong.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu For at least the fourth time in three years, another Commissioner in Governor Soludo’s cabinet has taken a walk from the services of the Anambra State Government. Appointed at the inception of Soludo’s administration, Mr. Chikodiri Anara, who served as Special Adviser to former Governor, Willie Obiano, resigned or was dismissed from his appointment as Commissioner for Homeland...

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Houston African leaders mourn departed former Mayor, Rep. Sylvester Turner

NewsUnited StatesHouston African leaders mourn departed former Mayor, Rep. Sylvester Turner

PilotnewsMarch 5, 2025

The city of Houston was enveloped in sorrow today as news spread of the passing of Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas), a freshman congressman who was sworn into office just two months ago. Turner, a beloved figure in Houston, was 70 years old at the time of his passing. Turner died Tuesday night after suffering a medical emergency. His family said he went to the hospital on Tuesday night in Washington D.C. He was let go...

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Gemade pledges discipline in Oko Poly, vows to attract funds for optimal performance 

EducationNewsNigeriaGemade pledges discipline in Oko Poly, vows to attract funds for optimal performance 

PilotnewsMarch 5, 2025

The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra state has restated its commitment to instilling discipline and order among staff and students of the institution. Chairman of the Council, Sen. Dr Barnabas Gemade gave the assurance on Wednesday March 5 2025, during interactive session between Governing Council of the institution and the Polytechnic Community. He warned against cases of gossips and rumour mongering peddled by certain staff of the Polytechnic, saying such vices would...

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Akpabio Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations Amidst Protests and Calls for Investigation

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAkpabio Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations Amidst Protests and Calls for Investigation

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 5, 2025

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio is facing mounting pressure following allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The controversy has sparked protests, demands for an independent investigation, and calls for Akpabio’s resignation. Allegations and Senate Proceedings On Wednesday, during a plenary session, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, formally accused Senate President Akpabio of sexual harassment. She invoked Senate Rule 40 to submit her petition, alleging that Akpabio had...

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Catholic Priest Killed by Suspected Bandits in Kaduna

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaCatholic Priest Killed by Suspected Bandits in Kaduna

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 5, 2025

A Catholic priest, Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, has been killed by suspected bandits after being abducted from his residence in Tachiri, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The tragic incident, which happened late Tuesday night, has thrown the community into mourning and renewed concerns over the worsening security situation in Southern Kaduna. Sources within the church and local residents said the assailants stormed Father Okechukwu’s residence under the cover of darkness and took him...

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