Reactions Trail the Activities of the Southeast Development Commission

Inaugurated only a little over a month ago, the Southeast Development Commission has become the vocal point in conversations around the development challenges of the Southeast geo-political zone. The Commission which hit the ground running, has now fully commenced efforts geared towards the fulfillment of its mandate. Only about three weeks ago, the Managing Director of the Commission, Mr. Mark Okoye II, and members of the Board of the Commission paid a courtesy call on...

Akpabio, Reps Deny Bribery Allegations Over Rivers Emergency Rule

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed allegations that senators received bribes to approve President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. Akpabio, through his spokesperson, Eseme Eyiboh, on Saturday, described the claims as a smear campaign by individuals bent on blackmailing the National Assembly. The allegations, first reported by SaharaReporters, suggested that 45 senators received $5,000 (₦7,750,000) each on Tuesday night, while 42 others were handed $10,000 (₦15,500,000) each on...

Bandits Ambush Security Operatives in Zamfara, Kill 10

A deadly ambush by bandits in Zamfara State has claimed the lives of 10 security operatives, including six members of the Community Protection Guards (CPG) and four vigilantes. The attack happened on Saturday in Anka Local Government Area after security forces, led by the Nigerian Army, raided bandit hideouts in Sunke Forest. The operation successfully took out several criminals and seized weapons, but as the troops were returning, they were ambushed near Bagega. Governor Dauda...

Troops Overrun Bandit Camps in Taraba, Plateau States

Troops of the Nigerian Army have recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against insecurity with the arrest of a notorious bandit leader and a suspected gunrunner during coordinated operations in Taraba and Plateau states. Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Olubodunde Oni, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Sunday, describing them as a result of well-planned intelligence operations. “On 20 March 2025, troops apprehended a suspected member of a high-profile gunrunning syndicate...

Tobi Amusan Begins Season with Victory at Velocity Fest 16 in Jamaica

Nigerian sprint queen Tobi Amusan started her 2025 season on a winning note at the Velocity Fest 16 in Jamaica on Friday, 22 March 2025, claiming victory in the women’s 100m A final. Amusan, who now trains with the Racers Track Club, clocked 11.28 seconds (-0.5 wind) to finish ahead of Jamaica’s Serena Cole (11.45s) and Anthonique Strachan of the Bahamas (11.46s). The Velocity Fest 16 saw several standout performances from top athletes. In the...

APGA National Chairman Ezeokenwa, Receives an Award of Excellence

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance – APGA, Barr Sly Ezeokenwa, has been conferred with an Award of Excellent Leadership by the Laity Council of Nigeria, Awka. The 2025 Excellent Leadership Award of the Laity Council of Nigeria, Awka Diocese, was held over the weekend at the St Patrick’s Cathedral Awka, and was well attended as many officials of the Anambra State Government were in attendance for both the National Chairman of...

Universities in Europe pledge more collaboration with Nigeria

Two European universities have pledged more collaboration with Africa, Nigeria, and Nasarawa State University Keffi, in particular, in areas of research and teaching. This followed a recent visit by a team of mobility staff of Nasarawa State University led by Professor Nghargbu K’tso, professor of medical geology at the University and its Director of linkages and international cooperation, to some European Universities on teaching mobility. These latest efforts have earned Nasarawa State University more international...

Lamido Adamawa Emirate Inaugurates Commemoration Committee

A 19-member steering committee was inaugurated by Lamido Adamawa, Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa to organize a commemoration of the Fombina Royal Dynasty’s legacies. The Fombina Dynasty refers to the Adamawa Emirate, the foremost first-class kingdom in Adamawa State, and Lamido Adamawa is the chairman of the state’s Council of Chiefs. The commemoration is planned to celebrate the emirate’s contributions to Nigeria’s evolution and development since its establishment in 1809. In a statement by Secretary...

Meningitis Kills Six Kebbi Varsity Students

Six students of the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA) have died as a result of an outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Mustapha Ango in a statement on Saturday extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased students on behalf of the management. Ango stated that the Vice-Chancellor, B. G. Danshehu was deeply saddened by the incident, saying several critical measures have been implemented to control the...

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...

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