Shoot Terrorists on Sight, Don’t Wait for Orders, Defence Minister, General Musa Directs Troops
In a bold and decisive move, newly appointed Defence Minister Christopher Musa has ordered frontline troops to immediately engage armed bandits and insurgents on sight, without waiting for further orders. The announcement came as the nation grapples with surging insecurity across multiple fronts. Musa explained that the directive is necessary to safeguard troops […]
Atoyebi, Trailblazer or Leading Us Astray?
By Phebe Obong It is an aphorism that we sift men from the boys, substance from chaff when the jungle matured which therefore has necessitated this assessment. In recent months, Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi has distinguished himself from the usual wining and dining grassroots political mobilizer. He has been championing a focused and purpose driven […]
Igbos Greatest Stakeholders in Nigerian Project, Development Says Shettima
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has described the Igbo people as “the greatest stakeholders in the Nigerian project,” highlighting their widespread economic, social, and educational contributions across the country. Speaking at a summit in Owerri on Thursday, Shettima praised Ndigbo for their entrepreneurial spirit, mobility, and strong educational achievements, saying their involvement strengthens Nigeria’s […]
Comedian Sabinus Confirms Peaceful Divorce
Nigerian comedian and social media sensation, Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has officially confirmed that his marriage has come to an end. In a candid online statement, he described the split as amicable, emphasizing that both parties remain on good terms despite the separation. During a live broadcast on social media, Sabinus […]
EPL Preview: Paul Merson Predicts Aston Villa to Beat Arsenal, Shares Views on Other Fixtures
Veteran football pundit Paul Merson has predicted a shock result in the upcoming Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal, tipping Villa to secure a 2‑1 victory. The prediction, part of Merson’s weekly analysis of the English top flight, comes amid mounting challenges for Arsenal, including injuries to key players in their defensive […]
House of Representatives Give Otuaro 72 Hours to Appear Over ₦26 Billion Audit Queries
The House of Representatives has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Dr. Dennis Otuaro, coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), to appear before its Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, to answer questions arising from audit queries totaling over ₦26 billion. The Committee warned that failure to comply will result in […]
CDC Advisory Panel Delays Vote on Proposed Changes to Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on Thursday postponed a vote on a controversial proposal to change the longstanding recommendation for the Hepatitis B vaccine given at birth. The delay comes after committee members expressed confusion over the wording of the proposed changes and requested additional […]
Judge Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother in Court, Says ‘You Need Six Years to Be a Lawyer’
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday declined to recognise Nnamdi Kanu’s younger brother, Emmanuel Kanu, who attempted to appear for the detained Biafra agitator during proceedings, prompting the trial judge to warn that only a qualified legal practitioner can stand before the court. Emmanuel had risen to announce that he was appearing […]
My Removal Is Joke Taken Too Far, Impeached Cross River APC Chairman Says
The political atmosphere in Cross River State’s All Progressives Congress (APC) has boiled over after the State Executive Committee removed its chairman, Alphonsus Eba, in a dramatic vote of no-confidence that has triggered fresh divisions across the party. Thirty out of thirty-two members of the committee reportedly backed the impeachment, citing concerns about Eba’s […]