US Calls for Immediate Release of Detained Christian Leaders in China
The United States has condemned China’s detention of dozens of leaders from the Zion Church, including prominent pastor Mingri “Ezra” Jin. US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, demanded their immediate release, stating that the Chinese Communist Party’s actions demonstrate hostility towards Christians who refuse to conform to state-controlled worship. Nearly 30 pastors and staff members […]
Obi Denies Pact With Ex-President Jonathan To Unseat Tinubu
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in 2023 election, Peter Obi has denied any pact and alliance with former president Goodluck Jonathan to unseat president Bola Tinubu in 2027 general elections. According to Obi’s media aide and National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr Yunusa Tanko, this clarification became […]
“Amupitan as INEC Chair Best Appointment Decision Tinubu Ever made” – Okutepa
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Jibrin Okutepa, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing it as the President’s best decision. Okutepa made this statement while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Sunday Politics’, a programme on Channels Television. According to […]
Tensions Rise in Madagascar as Soldiers Back Anti-Government Protests
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has accused elements within the military of plotting to seize power illegally, after soldiers joined weeks-long youth-led protests demanding his resignation. Tensions escalated on Saturday when CAPSAT, an elite army unit, joined demonstrators in the capital. The unit denounced the use of force against civilians and called on fellow soldiers to […]
Just In: CONUA Shuns Strike Action, Calls on Members to Continue Work
The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has officially declared it is not part of any ongoing strike action and has instructed its members to continue their academic and administrative duties without interruption. The clarification came in response to circulating social media reports suggesting the union’s involvement in industrial action being embarked on by its […]
Rules Governing Igbos Seem Different from Rest of Nigeria, Says Lawmaker
A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Obi Aguocha, has said that the rules governing Igbos appear to differ from those applied to other ethnic groups in the country. Aguocha, who represents Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, made the statement during an interview on Arise Television on Sunday. Speaking about the continued […]
Nigeria’s Minister Urges Citizens to Stop ‘De-marketing’ the Country
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has appealed to citizens at home and abroad to stop “de-marketing” the country, urging them instead to promote unity, optimism, and patriotism. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, Umahi expressed concern over what he described as a rising culture of […]
Just In: ASUU Embarks on Two-Week Nationwide Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a total and comprehensive two-week warning strike affecting all public universities across Nigeria. The Union’s National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, made the announcement during a press conference held on Sunday at the University of Abuja. The National President of ASUU, Professor Chris Piwuna, stated that there […]
‘Obidient’ Leaders Abandon Movement, Cite Reasons
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Two major persons that served as the engine room in the Obidient Movement have backed out of the movement. The duo while giving their reasons for their choice made, cited manipulation, toxicity, and leadership failure as reasons for their leaving. In a joint statement, Dr David Ogula and Bolanle Emiabata-Anibaba declared that […]
Tragedy Averted as Aircraft Flying Super Eagles Back To Nigeria Makes Emergency Landing In Angola
The aircraft conveying Nigeria’s Super Eagles from South Africa to Uyo for their final World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic made an emergency landing in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday after developing a technical fault mid-air. The ValueJet aircraft, which initially stopped in Luanda to refuel, reportedly turned back about 25 minutes after takeoff when […]