Wike-Backed PDP Faction Sues INEC, Police Over ‘Illegal’ Convention
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has filed a suit at the federal high court in Abuja to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the party’s recent national convention in Ibadan. The legal action was brought by the PDP, […]
FG Launches New Five-Year Counter-Terrorism Strategy
Federal government has unveiled a new national counter-terrorism strategy aimed at strengthening security and improving coordination among the country’s defence and intelligence agencies over the next five years. The 2025–2030 plan, presented in Abuja by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, was developed by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). […]
Upper Cut: UK Turns Down FG’s Request For Ex-Deputy Senate President To Complete Jail Term In Nigeria
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The United Kingdom (UK) has dealt the federal government of Nigeria an upper cut by turning down its request to transfer former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu to serve the remainder of his prison term in Nigeria, his country. Recall that Ekweremadu, who is in prison in the UK for organ […]
We Will Use Main Hallowed Chamber For 2026 Budget — Fubara
NIGERIA, PORT HARCOURT – Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Monday inspected the ongoing construction of the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex to verify progress, according to a statement posted on his official Facebook page. He said the visit was necessary to ensure transparency and maintain ethical standards in project delivery, noting that government must “personally […]
ISWAP Kidnaps 13 Girls ln Borno
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Thirteen female farmers from Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State were kidnapped by members of the notorious Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) on Sunday. The famers are within the age bracket of 15 and 20 years. The abduction was confirmed by Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Askira, who revealed […]
PDP Accuses Tinubu of “Surrendering to Terrorists” as FG Orders Shutdown of Schools Over Insecurity
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched a blistering attack on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of contemplating a “complete surrender to terrorists” by considering the closure of schools in northern Nigeria following a wave of mass abductions. In a strongly worded statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini […]
Otu Appoints Five-Member Team To Cross River Sports Commission
NIGERIA, CALABAR – The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the appointment of five members into the Cross River State Sports Commission, according to a government statement released on Monday. The announcement, signed by Secretary to the State Government Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, said the appointments take immediate effect as part […]
Kwara Church Kidnap Survivor Recounts Harrowing Experience in Bandits’ Camp
A survivor of the recent mass kidnapping at a church in Kwara State has described the terrifying conditions he and dozens of others endured while held captive by armed men who openly identified themselves as bandits. The attack took place on 18 November at the Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, where worshippers had gathered for […]
Cross River Government Reaffirms Safety Ahead Of National Sports Council Meeting
NIGERIA, CALABAR – The Cross River State Government has assured delegates, athletes and officials that Calabar remains safe to host the National Council on Sports, countering reports suggesting rising insecurity in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday, Chief Press Secretary Linus Obogo said the government is “fully prepared” for the event, adding that […]
South-West Governors Hold Emergency Security Summit in Ibadan
Governors of Nigeria’s South-West states have convened in Ibadan for an unscheduled emergency meeting aimed at addressing escalating security challenges in the region. The meeting, hosted by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde at the Governor’s Office in Agodi, brings together leaders from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states. All six governors are expected […]