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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trip to Johannesburg, South Africa and Luanda, Angola, as he awaits further security briefings on the kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls and the attack on Christ Apostolic Church worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State. In response to the request by the governor of Kwara State, President Tinubu has ordered the deployment … [Read more…]
The family of Distinguished Senator Okey Ezea, who represented Enugu North Senatorial District in the 10th Senate, has formally announced his passing, marking the end of a long and impactful public service career. This is also as the Nigerian Senate has expressed grief over the death of Senator Okechukwu Ezea (LP – Enugu North). According … [Read more…]
Nigeria on Tuesday expressed concerns over the decision of the U.S. to exclude it from participating in the U.S. rapper Nicki Minaj event on alleged killings of Nigerians of a specific faith group. The Chargé d’Affaires, Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN, Mr Syndoph Endoni, said the decision to exclude Nigeria from the discussion, which … [Read more…]
Eruku, a community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, became a theatre of war as bandits, numbering about 20, attacked a local church in the town on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The dare-devil and heavily armed bandits besieged the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in the outskirts of the town around 6pm during a … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security agencies to act swiftly and ensure the immediate rescue of the schoolgirls abducted from a boarding school in Maga, Kebbi State, promising that the children will be brought back home safely. The President gave the assurance in a statement on Tuesday while announcing that Vice President Kashim Shettima will … [Read more…]
Founding National Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy, Professor Udenta O. Udenta, has urged Nigerian youths to question long-entrenched national norms and symbols in order to challenge the old order and reclaim their voice in the country’s democratic evolution. He made the remark while delivering the keynote address at the 5th Frontier Discourse Annual Public … [Read more…]
Following an in-flight confrontation with comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, known as Mr. Jollof, social media personality Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan has issued a public apology on the incident. In an Instagram video posted on Tuesday, Otse said he takes “full responsibility” for the disruption and acknowledged that the incident which caused delays on a … [Read more…]
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has said his administration is deliberately rebuilding Enugu into a modern, competitive, and crime-free state anchored on security, productivity, transparency, good governance, and strong partnership with the Church. The governor made the declaration at the Fourth Enugu Diocesan Synod of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu on Monday at the … [Read more…]
…as Commission introduces computer-based test for senior staff Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the 2025 promotion exercise for qualified civil servants in the state, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening the public service, rewarding merit and deepening digital transformation across government institutions. The Chairman of the Enugu State Civil Service Commission (ESCSC), … [Read more…]
The Executive Director of the FutureNow Initiative, Dr. Ahmad Sajoh, has called for the deliberate mentoring of Nigerian youths before any transfer of political power, arguing that such preparation is essential for achieving genuine democracy. Sajoh made the remarks while delivering the second keynote address at the 5th Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture and Awards, … [Read more…]
Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe, has urged the Nigerian government to end what he described as the appeasement of criminals, warning that the country has “lost its moral compass” and must urgently return to a path of civic and ethical responsibility. Abaribe made the remarks while chairing the 5th Frontier Discourse … [Read more…]
Bandits have reportedly abducted 25 students from the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) in Maga, Kebbi State. It was gathered that the girls were whisked away during an attack by the gunmen on Sunday night at the school located in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of the state. According to sources, the attackers … [Read more…]