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…]

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…]

Alleged Christian Genocide: NSA Leads FG Delegation to Meet US Secretary of War

…Federal Government Delegation, US Officials Strengthen Security Partnership Discussions and engagements held last week between a high-level Nigerian delegation and US officials will help strengthen security partnerships between the two countries and open new avenues for cooperation to protect Nigerian citizens, a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and … [Read more…]

BREAKING: 38 worshippers abducted in Kwara regain freedom, as 51 Niger Catholic school students recovered

The Kwara State government has announced the rescue of 38 persons abducted by bandits during an attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke-Isegun, in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday. Similarly, 51 out of the missing students of the Catholic School in Niger State, have been recovered. In a statement, … [Read more…]

Peter Obi Reacts to Nnamdi Kanu’s Sentencing

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government’s handling of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu’s case, insisting that dialogue remains the only viable path to peace. Obi stated this in an X post on Saturday, warning that Kanu’s conviction could worsen national tension. The … [Read more…]