Terrorists Launch Attack on Catholic School in Niger State, Abduct Students and Staff

Tension and fear have gripped the Papiri community in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State following a violent attack on St. Mary’s Catholic School, during which terrorists abducted an unspecified number of students and staff members. The Friday morning incident has left residents devastated as authorities and church officials work to ascertain the full…

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Former Lawmakers Condemn Calls for Tinubu’s Resignation, Urge National Unity Amid Security Crises

The National Forum of Former Legislators has strongly rejected the call for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign following the abduction of schoolchildren in Kebbi State and the fatal attack on worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State. In a statement released by the Forum’s National Coordinator, Raphael Nnanna Igbokwe, the group distanced itself from individuals claiming…

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Senate Reaffirms Commitment to Restoring Peace and Security in the South-East

The Senate Adhoc Committee on South-East/North-East of the National Security Summit 2025 has reiterated its strong determination to restore lasting peace, stability, and security across the South-East region. This assurance was given by the committee’s Chairman, Senator Austin Akobundu, during the zonal security summit held in Enugu on Thursday. The summit, themed “Strengthening Nigeria’s National…

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Politics Requires Decency, Not Rascality — Goodluck Jonathan Warns at Foundation Anniversary

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned that politics must not be turned into an arena for unruly or destructive behaviour, stressing that Nigeria’s democracy is at risk when political actors abandon civility and responsibility. Jonathan issued the warning on Thursday during the 10th anniversary dinner of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, an event which also marked…

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ASUU Must Seek Alternatives to Strike — NANS Warns as Students Decry Repeated Academic Disruptions

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Committee (JCC) in Kano, has urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to refrain from embarking on another strike, warning that students should not be made to suffer for disputes they did not create. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Public…

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Family Speaks After Life Imprisonment Verdict, Shares His Reaction to Court Ruling

The family of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has given a detailed update on his condition and state of mind following the Federal High Court judgment that sentenced him to life imprisonment on terrorism-related charges. Kanu was convicted on Thursday by Justice James K. Omotosho of the Federal…

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Lagos Assembly Approves University of Medicine Bill, Pushes for Stronger Security Measures and Celebrates Men and Children

The Lagos State House of Assembly has officially passed the University of Medicine and Health Sciences Bill after its third reading on November 20, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the state’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery, developing local expertise, and expanding training opportunities for medical professionals. The newly passed legislation will now proceed to…

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