Terrorists Kill 44 Persons In Niger Republic, Govt Declares 3 Days Of Mourning

Terrorists have killed 44 civilians in an attack on Fambita village in the Tillabéri region of Niger Republic. The massacre comes just two days after the Nigerien military carried out an air-to-ground raid targeting suspected EIGS militants at the Kiral gold mining site in the same region. A counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama disclosed this in a post on his X handle. The government of Niger Republic attributed the assault...

Police Arrest Couple Who Brutalized Minors Over Mangoes

The couple who assaulted young schoolgirls who plucked mangoes from their compound in the Pompomari area of Maiduguri, Borno State has been arrested. Videos of brutalization had triggered outrage, with many calling on the authorities to act. The Borno State Command Police Public Relations Officer in a statement said the couple was apprehended with the assistance of concerned citizens and operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Borno State Command. The statement said:...

Rivers Crisis: Jonathan Warns Against Consequences

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has urged members of the three arms of government in the country, the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary to avoid taking actions that could negatively impact the image of the country. The former President noted that the placing of a country in the eyes of the international community and how much investments it could attract depended on the positive actions of its leaders towards advancing democracy and good governance....

Anambra 2025: John Nwosu Submits Nomination Form, Steps up Bid for LP Ticket

A leading aspirant for the ticket of the Labour Party in the November 8 Anambra State Governorship Election, Mr. John Nwosu, has stepped up his bid for the party’s ticket during his visit to the National Secretariat of the party on Thursday, for the submission of his completed Nomination and Expression of Interest forms. The aspirant was accompanied by his wife and key members of the Anambra State Labour Party, including Mr. Oseloka Obaze, former...

Nutrition: VP Tasks Lawmakers On Legislation to Improve Nutrition

Lawmakers across Nigeria have been called upon to enact relevant legislation that will enhance nutrition and food security in the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the call while hosting the National Legislative Network on Nutrition and Food Security at the Presidential Villa, Abuja led by the Chairman of, the House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Chike Okafor. Shettima noted the link between malnutrition and insecurity, observing that the regions worst hit...

Suspected Terrorists On Nigerian Military Watch List Captured

Two suspected terrorists on the Nigerian military watch list have been captured along with a known arms dealer, Shehu Bagiwaye. Major General Markus Kangye, the Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday, saying they were captured in separate operations in Sokoto and Zamfara States. “The Nigerian military reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating terrorism and curbing illegal activities across the country, all those involved in criminal operations would be brought...

Defamatory Speech: Kano Govt To Descend On Radio Stations

In regulating political discourse in Kano by ensuring that discussions remain respectful and constructive, Kano State Government will take decisive action against political defamatory speeches in the state, particularly on radio stations. The State Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya who dropped the hint while speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting organized by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in Kano, reiterates government’s commitment to curbing offensive speech in the media. The Commissioner urged Kano residents...

Lessons on Functional Democracy from Sir Paul Chukwuma

“Any society that has some of its best and brightest wanting to govern on its mainstream platforms is safe.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu A critical supposition of the democratic government is that the people themselves will take full ownership of their government by taking full control of their political processes. This is based on the fact that there is no government in a democracy without the political processes. Hence, to take ownership of the government, the people...

Sleepless in Rivers State — A Fubara Deserves a Wike

“Fubara is a man of immense indiscretion who lacks the political know-how to navigate the troubled waters of Rivers politics.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu If it were to be described in one word, the feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and Nyesom Wike can be correctly referred to as the balance of terror for very obvious reasons. Nyesom Wike has since gained a reputation for hard talk, with a strongman posturing. He has been consistent...

Death Toll Rises to 10 in Karu Bridge Explosion

…Over 30 Injured The death toll from the explosion at Karu Bridge, Abuja, has risen to 10, as emergency responders continue to assess the scale of destruction caused by the tragic incident. The multiple fatal motor accident happened on Wednesday evening along the busy AYA–Nyanya axis, a major route linking the heart of Abuja to satellite towns and neighbouring states. The area, notorious for heavy traffic congestion, became the scene of chaos when a Dangote...

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