Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas ordered the closure of all school hostels. He directed public and private schools to operate on a day-only basis. This applies to both primary and secondary schools in the state. Moreover, authorities called on parents to fetch their children without delay. The move targets the reduction of risks in boarding…
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…
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…
Vice President Kashim Shettima left Abuja on Friday. He represents President Bola Tinubu at the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. Tinubu stays in Nigeria to handle urgent security matters. Officials shared photos of Shettima’s departure. They show him boarding the plane with his team. Additionally media aides highlighted the trip’s importance for Nigeria….
Gunmen attacked Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, early on Monday. They abducted 25 female students and killed the vice principal, Hassan Makuku. Additionally, attackers injured a security guard, Ali Shehu, with a gunshot to his hand. Governor Points to Sabotage Governor Nasir Idris quickly blamed security forces. He claimed the military…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, issued a statement. He tackled some of the key security issues facing Nigeria. violent extremism, Boko Haram, ISIS, ISWAP insurgency, North-West banditry, economic drivers, illegal mining, humanitarian impact, and claims of “Christian genocide.” Evolution of Violent Extremism Akume has traced the roots of Nigeria’s…
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) recently praised two key Nigerian leaders. Former President Goodluck Jonathan and elder statesman Obong Victor Attah received warm tributes as they marked their birthdays. Jonathan turned 68, while Attah reached 87. Both share the same birthday on November 20. PANDEF’s Glowing Tribute PANDEF leaders expressed deep admiration for the…
A Nigerian court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment. Justice James Omotosho convicts the IPOB leader on terrorism charges. This decision follows years of legal battles. Kanu faces seven counts related to his separatist activities. The judge opts for life instead of the death penalty. He shows mercy despite the severity of the crimes. IPOB…
President Bola Tinubu shared his grief over the death of Olusegun Awolowo. This event marks a significant loss for Nigeria. The President’s Heartfelt Statement President Tinubu was very sorry to hear about the death of Segun Awolowo. He finds it unlucky and very tragic that he died at such a young age, 62. He not…
The Nigerian legal and business community is mourning the death of Olusegun Awolowo, the grandson of Nigeria’s legendary nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. He passed away at the age of 62, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of public service and professional achievement. Distinguished Career and Public Service Olusegun Awolowo was a respected lawyer and former Executive…
