Kaduna abduction: We won’t tolerate Christians genocide — US lawmakers
The United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the recent abduction of worshippers from churches in Kaduna State, warning that attacks against Christians in Nigeria will not be tolerated. The lawmakers reacted to reports that gunmen stormed three churches in Kajuru Local Government Area and kidnapped over 100 people during worship. According […]
Two million Yobe residents to face severe humanitarian conditions — Buni
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has warned that about two million residents of the state may soon face serious humanitarian challenges if urgent support is not provided. He said the situation is being worsened by insecurity, climate-related issues, and economic hardship affecting many communities across the state. Governor Buni explained that years of insurgency […]
Peter Obi storms FCT as ADC kicks off campaign ahead council elections
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has kicked off campaign activities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as the African Democratic Party (ADC) begins mobilisation ahead of the upcoming area council elections. Obi led party members and supporters on a tour aimed at engaging residents and traders across key parts of Abuja. During his visit on […]
Fire destroys over 300 houses, renders 95 households homeless in Benue
A massive fire outbreak has destroyed more than 300 houses in Wannue community, Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State, leaving about 95 households without shelter. The fire spread quickly through clusters of thatch houses and nearby structures, causing heavy losses to families in the area. The inferno also consumed large quantities of farm produce […]
Why I contacted armed robbers to rob my boyfriend – Nigerian lady confesses
A 24-year-old woman, identified as Jessica Anthony from Delta State, has confessed to contacting suspected armed robbers to rob her boyfriend in a failed plot to raise money. According to the police, she planned to extort about ₦7 million to help pay her sister’s hospital bills. Jessica was arrested by operatives of the Delta State […]
Rivers Chief Judge declines to set up panel against Governor Fubara, Deputy
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Chibuzor Simeon Amadi, has declined to set up a seven-member panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Ordu. He made this position clear in a formal letter sent to the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule. […]
Area Council Elections: PVC collection only in FCT – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the forthcoming Area Council elections will take place only within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The commission said the exercise is strictly for eligible voters who registered or updated their details in Abuja. INEC explained that the decision […]
Transfer: Osimhen names two Nigerian players he spoke with to join Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen has revealed that he is actively encouraging two of his Super Eagles teammates, Ademola Lookman and Raphael Onyedika, to consider a move to Galatasaray during the ongoing January transfer window. The Nigerian striker said he personally reached out to both players to share his experiences at the Turkish club. According to Osimhen, he […]
24-year-old father beats daughter to death in Calabar
A tragic incident occurred in Calabar as a 24-year-old man, Joseph Emmanuel, reportedly beat his 10-year-old daughter to death. The shocking attack happened after the child allegedly misplaced her father’s petrol pipe, which he used for his commercial motorcycle. Neighbors nearly lynched the man in anger before police intervention. Police operatives, alerted by a local […]
Politicising abduction of 177 worshippers from Kaduna churches puts victims in danger – Amb. Adamu
A security expert, Ambassador Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, has warned that turning the abduction of worshippers in Kaduna State into a political debate could put the victims in greater danger and delay their rescue. Speaking on the recent kidnapping of church members in Kajuru Local Government Area, Adamu said abduction in the state should be treated […]