The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Reverend Matthew Kukah, has issued a stark warning on Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation, describing the daily loss of lives in the country as unparalleled anywhere else in the world. Speaking on Monday in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, at the launch of a book on Governor Ahmadu Fintiri entitled The Man They Could Not Stop, Kukah lamented that the nation’s growing insecurity and religious divisions were threatening its...

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ondo State, the Government of the state has declared Monday, February 2, and Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as public holidays to enable residents to fully participate in activities. Ondo State was created on February 3, 1976, and the 50th anniversary celebrations are expected to feature cultural, social and developmental activities showcasing the heritage and progress of the State. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,...

…Says Commission’s Action Won’t Deter Party’s Performance In 2027 Julius Abure, former Labour Party national chairman, has vowed to challenge his ouster from office by the Federal High Court in Abuja Recall that in the judgment Justice Peter Lifu said the leadership dispute within the Labour Party had already been conclusively settled by the Supreme Court in its April 4, 2025 ruling, which affirmed Senator Nenadi Usman, a former Minister of Finance, as head of...