The Federal Ministry of Education has denied issuing any directive to close schools across Nigeria on November 24, 2025. The ministry described reports circulating on social media about a nationwide shutdown as false and misleading. Spokesperson Folasade Boriowo said the claims did not originate from the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Education, any State…
Armed men kidnapped students from St Mary Private Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) confirmed that 303 students remain in captivity. The attackers initially took 215 students and 12 teachers. A verification exercise later revealed 88 additional students had been captured. This brought…
President Bola Tinubu has again raised alarm over the escalating insecurity across Nigeria, describing it as the country’s most troubling challenge, particularly for the Northern region. He said the nation must urgently rebuild trust, strengthen unity, and restore safety in communities struggling with violence. Tinubu delivered the message on Saturday in Kaduna through the Speaker…
Napoli reclaimed the top spot in Serie A on Saturday after defeating Atalanta 3–1, thanks to a brilliant brace from Brazilian winger David Neres. The champions delivered a confident response after their previous loss to Bologna, moving to 25 points, one ahead of Inter Milan, Bologna, and Roma. Napoli started aggressively and quickly took control…
Dr. Bitrus Pogu, National President of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), has urged the Federal Government to seek US assistance to tackle banditry and terror attacks in northern Nigeria. Additionally, he criticised northern governors for downplaying attacks on Christians. Pogu said they have failed to take decisive action to protect citizens. Rising Killings and Abductions…
The President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, announced that the National Executive Council (NEC) has streamlined the conditions required to suspend the ongoing nationwide strike. Previous Negotiations Yielded Limited Results Suleiman noted that three conciliation meetings were held, covering 19 items, but the government has only partially implemented the…
Former World Cruiserweight Champion Bash Ali will face national and West African middleweight champion Prince Bob Alagoro tonight. The event, “Legendary Ring Return Fight Night,” starts at 4 pm at Shalom Park and Events Centre, Igando. Additionally, supporting bouts will take place before the main fight. Thrilling Experience for FansBrigadier General Idowu Lamina Akinlawon (rtd),…
On Thursday, the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa held a tense hearing over the escalating persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Lawmakers sharply disagreed on whether the violence constitutes religiously motivated genocide and what the United States’ response should be. Representative Chris Smith (R–NJ), Chairman of the Africa Subcommittee, opened with a strong warning:…
The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Oke-Isegun at Oke-Ado Street in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, became the scene of a horrifying attack last Tuesday evening. The congregation, gathered for a thanksgiving service celebrating the release of 18 previously abducted residents, was unaware that danger loomed nearby. Bandits Lay in Wait According to…
After the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment on November 20, 2025, authorities moved him from the Department of State Services (DSS) detention facility in Abuja to the Sokoto Correctional Centre. Consequently, Kanu will now serve his sentence in a more secure…
