Kwara State Shuts Schools After Deadly Church Attack
The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate closure of schools in four local government areas following rising security concerns. The directive, announced on Wednesday by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in a circular signed by Chairman Yusuf Agboola, affects schools in Isin, Irepodun, Ifelodun, and Ekiti local government areas. Schools are to remain […]
Security Activist Harrison Gwamnishu Raises Alarm Over Rising Kidnapping Threat Around Edo, Kogi, Warns Delta State to Stay Vigilant
Renowned security activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has issued a strong warning to residents and authorities in Delta State, cautioning that the growing presence of kidnappers operating around Edo and Kogi States poses an imminent danger to neighbouring communities. Gwamnishu, in a public alert, described the security situation as “beyond words,” noting that criminal gangs have taken […]
Governor Alia Refutes Reports of Religious Violence in Benue
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has dismissed claims that a religious genocide is taking place in his state, describing such reports as inaccurate. Speaking at a consultative forum on the protection of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Forcibly Displaced Persons (FDPs) in Abuja on Wednesday, Governor Alia rejected narratives reportedly used by some U.S. officials […]
Wike Blasts Contractors Over Slow Pace Of Federal Judicial Projects In Abuja
NIGERIA, ABUJA – The Federal Government has raised concerns over the slow pace of work at the ongoing Judges Quarters and Court of Appeal Complex construction sites in Abuja. During an inspection on Tuesday, the Minister of FCT Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, said some sections of the projects showed “satisfactory progress,” but stressed that the overall […]
Congressman Riley Moore Meets Nigerian Delegation, Calls For Stronger Action Against Christian Persecution, Terrorism
WASHINGTON, D.C – Congressman Riley M. Moore on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with a visiting delegation of senior Nigerian government officials led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to discuss the ongoing persecution of Christians and the escalating threat of terrorism across Nigeria. The engagement, held in Washington, D.C., was described as […]
Nigeria-Cameroon Boundary Mapping Completed
The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has finished mapping the international border between Nigeria and Cameroon and is set to proceed with the final demarcation process. The Director-General of the NBC, Adamu Adaji, announced that the commission will begin physical demarcation next year, following the completion of mapping activities. Adaji made this known during […]
Kebbi25: We’ll Continue To Hold You Accountable, US Tells FG
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The United States of America Senator, Jim Risch has said the country (US) will never fail to hold the federal government responsible for failing to protect school children from jihadists and kidnappers. Risch, who is from Idaho and chairs the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, took to social media […]
Enugu Senator, Okey Ezea Dies @62
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The lawmaker representing Enugu North Senatorial District in the 10th Senate Okey Ezea has died. He died at the age of 62. Truth Live News Media reports that the late Senator was elected on the platform of the Labour Party (LP). His family has formally clarified the […]
CISLAC Commends ICPC Conviction Of UNICAL Dean, Urges Tinubu To Sign Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), the Nigerian chapter of Transparency International, has lauded the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for securing the conviction of Professor Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar, over charges of […]
Peter Obi: Nigeria Has Become a “Disgraced Nation”
Labour Party chieftain and former presidential candidate Peter Obi has described Nigeria as a “now disgraced” country, saying recent security failures and deliberate political destabilisation have made the label painfully accurate. In a hard-hitting statement titled “Now Disgraced Nation,” Mr Obi cited escalating violence, including the kidnapping of 25 people in one week, the […]