As part of measures by the Federal Government to alleviate students’ accommodation challenges in public tertiary institutions in Nigeria, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has commissioned a 244-bed female hostel at Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori River State. The commissioning was performed by the member representing the South-South Geopolitical...
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Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has taken strong exception to the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment’s recent declaration that it has fulfilled 19 out of the union’s 20 demands, calling the claim both “misleading” and “a deliberate attempt to misinform the Nigerian public.” In a communiqué issued...
National Orientation Agency (NOA) has strongly condemned the recent abduction of 25 students of the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi State, and the violent attacks and abduction of Christian worshippers in Eruku Town of Kwara State. Expressing concern over the abduction in Kebbi State, the Director General...
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found him guilty on all seven counts of terrorism brought against him by the Federal Government. The judgment was delivered on Thursday by Justice James Omotosho of the...
The Department of State Services (DSS), has filed Terrorism Charges against seven key commanders of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), linked to Simon Ekpa before a Federal High Court in Abuja. In the three separate cases, FHC/ABJ/CR/632/2025; FHC/ABJ/CR/633/2025 and FHC/ABJ/CR/634/2025, filed on 19 November, the seven suspects were accused...
Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has paid glowing tribute to two of Nigeria’s most respected statesmen—former President Goodluck Jonathan and elder statesman Obong Victor Attah—as both leaders mark milestone birthdays. In a heartfelt message issued by its National Chairman, Amb. Dr. Godknows Boladei Igali, the regional body described Jonathan,...
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) said it is deeply shaken and saddened by the tragic attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, in the early hours of Monday morning. The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday...
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has presented a budget estimate of ₦650,631,700,000 to the State House of Assembly for the 2026 fiscal year. The governor told the members at Plenary that the budget tagged ‘Development we can see’ is focused on massive infrastructural development next year. He said that...
Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has decried the escalating insecurity across the country, warning that recent attacks are part of a deliberate plot to further destabilise Nigeria. In a statement on Wednesday, the Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, expressed deep sorrow over...
Nigerian Army has dismissed four soldiers deployed in the North-East for counterinsurgency operations, after they were accused of flouting an unspecified military standing order. The affected personnel — Mukaila Mutari (22NA/88/10253), Isah Emmanuel (22NA/83/7262), Kolomo Alex (24NA/86/5151), and Ibrahim Musa (24NA/86/0885) — were serving in ongoing operations against Boko...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of work at the ongoing Judges quarter and Court of Appeal complex at Daki Biyu jabi Abuja, warning that the contractor is unlikely to meet the revised December completion deadline. Wike spoke on Wednesday...
The Stanel Group and the Stanley Uzochukwu Foundation have withdrawn all support and affiliation from Jofin Orphanage Home in Rukuba, Jos, following what they described as “alarming reports” of alleged child abuse involving the operators of the facility. The announcement was made during an urgent press briefing held in...
Cross River State Government has said it would need over ₦200 billion to bring the iconic Obudu Mountain Resort back to life—along with a bold slate of new infrastructure that could turn the famed highlands into one of Africa’s top tourism magnets. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria...
Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government, Kebbi State authorities, and security agencies to move swiftly to secure the release of 25 schoolgirls kidnapped by bandits in Kebbi State. The appeal was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by Minority Leader Rep. Kingsley...
UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that ending global hunger by 2030—a long-standing global target—is achievable but demands urgent, consistent investment. According to the agency, the world would need to commit $93 billion every year, an amount it notes is less than one per cent of the $21.9...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged his administration’s support to ensure citizens, particularly victims of Boko Haram insurgency, have access to justice. The governor made the assurance during a meeting with the Director-General of the Legal Aid Council, Barrister Aliyu Bagudu Abubakar, and his management team...
Nigerian scholars have called for deeper academic and research engagement with China, insisting that Africa cannot effectively influence global power dynamics without investing in scholarly exchange, Mandarin language proficiency, and long-term strategic policy planning. This position was at the centre of discussions during a one-day seminar themed “Bridging Africa–China...
“It’s heartbreaking” – Remi Tinubu condemns abduction of 25 Kebbi schoolgirls, prays for safe return
“It’s heartbreaking” – Remi Tinubu condemns abduction of 25 Kebbi schoolgirls, prays for safe return
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed deep sorrow over the abduction of 25 students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, and the killing of the school’s Vice Principal. Describing the attack as a blow to the nation’s collective conscience, she said the tragedy...
Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Osaibovo Charles to a total of 50 years’ imprisonment for offences bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence, stealing, possession of fraudulent documents and money laundering. Charles...
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a two-nation visit to Johannesburg, South Africa and Luanda, Angola. President Tinubu’s first stop is Johannesburg, where he will attend the 20th summit of the G20 Leaders. After the summit, he will proceed to Angola for the AU-EU summit, a...