Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has expressed concern over the deep public distress following the life imprisonment of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, insisting that the judgment does not foreclose non-judicial solutions to the crisis. Otti said the situation had left many in Abia and beyond “broken,” arguing that the […]
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday visited soldiers injured in ongoing military operations who are receiving treatment at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna. The visit, detailed in a statement issued by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, formed part of the […]
US President Donald Trump has abruptly cancelled the Temporary Protected Status granted to Somalis living in Minnesota, framing the move as part of his administration’s broader crackdown on immigration. Trump announced the directive on Friday through his Truth Social account, declaring an immediate end to TPS protections for Somali nationals in the state and alleging, […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed Air Tanzania to immediately provide comprehensive welfare support and refund options for passengers stranded in Dar es Salaam and Lagos following the airline’s failure to operate scheduled flights. The intervention came after distressed Nigerian travellers in Dar es Salaam raised concerns, including one passenger who feared missing […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged young Nigerians to ground their leadership ambitions in strong ethical values, insisting that lasting national development depends on a culture of social responsibility. Obasanjo delivered the charge on Friday in Abeokuta at the maiden Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Training Programme for secondary school prefects, organised by the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership […]
The Federal College of Education (FCE), Okene, Kogi State, has received the green light from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to independently run its own degree programmes, marking a major shift from its long-standing affiliations with established universities. The institution’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Jibril Abdulrahman, confirmed the development in a statement issued […]
In a dramatic political shift, 573 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Jigawa State formally joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during a high-profile ceremony held in Sabuwar Dan Masara, Dutse. The group, led by Mustapha Adamu, expressed deep frustration with the APC’s governance and claimed the party no longer prioritizes the […]
In a significant milestone for healthcare in Akwa Ibom State, a fully equipped 100‑bed specialist hospital for mothers and children has been inaugurated in the Oko‑Ita community of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. The facility is set to enhance healthcare delivery, particularly for women and children, in this previously underserved rural area. The […]
Central Vietnam is reeling after a week of relentless rain and flooding, with the confirmed death toll now at 55. Authorities also report 13 people remain missing as rescue operations continue. Some areas of the region recorded staggering rainfall as much as 1,900 mm (74.8 inches) over the past week. The deluge triggered […]
In a harrowing update, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has confirmed that 303 students, along with 12 teachers, were abducted by gunmen from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State. This figure emerged after a detailed verification exercise and a final census conducted by CAN following the initial […]
