Blocs ECOWAS, AU condemn military takeover in Guinea-Bissau

…Observer Missions, Former Heads Of Gov’t Trapped in Guinea‑Bissau The election observation missions to Guinea-Bissau set up by the African Union and Economic Community of West African States, and the West African Elders Forum, have condemned the halt of the announcement of presidential and legislative elections and subsequent military takeover in the West African country. … [Read more…]

Southern governors insist on state police creation

Echoes of state police, true federalism and effective grassroots security reverberated loudly yesterday as governors of southern states met in Iperu, Ogun State to discuss the state of the nation. Governors of Ekiti, Enugu, Ondo, Rivers, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, Anambra, Lagos, Bayelsa and Imo states were in attendance while governors of Cross Rivers, Edo, Oyo … [Read more…]

Senate mulls imposing death penalty for kidnapping

The Senate on Wednesday resolved to amend Nigeria’s Anti-Terrorism Act to prescribe a death penalty without the option of a fine for all kidnapping offences. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the decision after a majority of senators supported the proposal through a voice vote during plenary. The resolution followed an additional prayer moved by Abdul Ningi, … [Read more…]

Forging a Pan-African Film Future: Nollywood and Southern Africa in Harmony

By Dr. Jamezany James  As a recipient of the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award for Excellence and Integrity, I carry forward Madiba’s dream of a united, prosperous Africa. That vision compels us today to align Nigeria’s powerhouse Nollywood with the dynamic film industries of South Africa (Mzansi), Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and the broader Southern African region … [Read more…]

BREAKING: Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Regain Freedom

The schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State have regained their freedom. A source familiar with the government’s coordinated rescue effort disclosed that their release followed a non-kinetic intervention spearheaded by the Federal Government. According to the source, the operation succeeded through close … [Read more…]

INEC Chairman, Amupitan, Swears-in Prof. Rahmon Tella as Oyo REC

In a ceremony presided over by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, Professor Rahmon Tella was sworn in today, 25th November 2025, to resume his role as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Oyo State, marking a significant moment in the commission’s ongoing pursuit of electoral excellence. … [Read more…]

[SPONSORED] Patrick Ubru Bags Ph.D in Philosophy of Economics, Unveils New Book on Smart Agriculture

Patrick Nwabueze Ubru, Enugu State Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization

Doris Ewoh, Enugu The Enugu State Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization, Dr. Patrick Nwabueze Ubru, has earned a Ph.D in the Philosophy of Economics with a focus on Agricultural Production, Climate Resilience, and Agricultural Credit Financing. Dr. Ubru who also unveiled his new book titled ‘Monitoring and Evaluation Manual on Smart Agriculture Integration in Enugu … [Read more…]

[SPONSORED] Ngozi Nick-Ogbodo Bags Ph.D in Chemical Engineering

Dr. Ngozi Nick-Ogbodo, a seasoned engineer in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, has earned a Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, specializing in Process Optimization and Biomedical Modelling. She received the doctoral degree during the 21st Convocation Ceremony of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the university’s Convocation … [Read more…]