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…
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…
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…
The Imo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken significant steps to solidify its internal structure and electoral readiness as the 2027 general elections draw closer. This follows a crucial strategic meeting convened by the State Chairman, James Okoroma, with all 27 Local Government Area (LGA) Chairmen and other key stakeholders at…
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…
Abia State is gearing up for its maiden Tertiary Education Sports Fiesta, a landmark event that will bring together 1,000 students from public and private tertiary institutions across the state to compete in a wide range of sporting activities. The event is scheduled to take place from November 25 to 28, 2025, across multiple venues…
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…
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…
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…
The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) has hinted that its 2023 presidential candidate and national leader, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, may consider reuniting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections but only if the ruling party is willing to reform and renegotiate its political direction. This position was made known…
