Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has called for greater unity within the body of Christ to enable it to fulfil its divine purpose in the state and the country at large. Diri made the call on Tuesday at the inauguration of the new State Executive Council of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Bayelsa Chapte…

…the rescue of the abducted worshippers. Meanwhile, a resident in the affected community in Borgu LGA urged the security agencies to mount pressure on the terrorists and use a similar method employed during the rescue of Oriire abductees to secure the release of all those in captivity. by Linda Ikeji at 25/08/2026 7:44…

…2025 and somewhere around June 2025, July 2025, we received news from the host community that the company operating in this area was demobilising. “So we formed a kind of joint team between the state and the local government. We met with the technical company handling this project and discussed with them.” The commissi…

…the young leaders direct access to the governor’s experience in government and an opportunity to discuss the challenges of translating leadership ideals into public policy and tangible outcomes. Sanwo-Olu urged the fellows to embrace continuous learning and remain patient with the leadership process, stressing that lea…

…one suspect was apprehended at the criminal’s hideout at Atabula in Duduguru, a community in Jenkwe Development Area, while two others were tracked down at a hotel in Lafia. He explained that security operatives equally burnt down the makeshift camp of the criminals and made cash recoveries that included five mobile ph…

…into existential confrontation. Once voters believe an election concerns their community’s survival rather than competing programmes, defeat becomes harder to accept and compromise more difficult. The consequences of failure extend beyond declaring a winner. Repeatedly tilted elections deepen alienation, weaken institu…

…that had failed to adequately address the constraints to productivity and economic opportunity. by Linda Ikeji at 24/08/2026 5:23 PM | Share this Story

…intelligence gathering as a sitting governor. Amaechi hinted that he will support community police over state police, because community policing will primarily detect real issues , adding that the Atiku /Amaechi ticket when elected, will be detrabalised in political appointment,to ensure that it will spread across the…

…said its network of ward-level coordinators, youth leaders, women leaders, and community figures across the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory is already being mobilised."Our structures on the ground are ready. From the wards to the local governments and up to the state levels, we shall leave no stone…

…items, pointing out that the donations had been made with the welfare of the community in mind. He said he had previously directed the hospital management to return the mattresses to a specific location after being told the items were still in storage.Lawmaker offers to buy more, demands accountabilityDespite his frust…

…offence. Benjamin Kuti, popularly known as the Oluomo of Derby and founder of the community of Nigerians in the UK, confirmed the development in a conversation with our correspondent on Monday. Kuti said Poco Lee was currently in a UK prison and was scheduled to appear in court at 10am on September 15 for a plea hearin…

…area by Thomas Henshaw Junction, where the suspects were found in the custody of community members and were taken into Police custody,” the statement said. Eitokpah said the suspects had made statements to the police and denied the allegations, adding that the victim had been referred to a government-approved medical f…

…released the 2026/2027 admission list for JSS1 candidates offered places in Federal Unity Colleges across NigeriaEducation Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa approved the release, saying it reflects the government's commitment to a transparent admission processParents can check their children's admission status and print s…

…according to Benjamin Kuti, popularly known as the Oluomo of Derby, founder of the community of Nigerians in the United Kingdom. Kuti, who confirmed the development in a conversation with our correspondent on Monday, said Poco Lee is currently in a UK prison and is scheduled to appear before the Snaresbrook Crown Court…

…improve conditions for patients, and support healthcare workers serving the local community. "I bought over 50 ceiling fans, over 40 standing fans, 50 orthopaedic mattresses,. Where are they?" he said. He then challenged the hospital official to show him the mattresses he had purchased. "How can you tell me this is the…

…in Ogun State had settled for Adeola as its consensus candidate in the interest of party unity, continuity and development. They therefore called on Hunye to abandon what they described as a “desperate” ambition and seek the governorship ticket on another political platform if he remained dissatisfied with the APC’s de…

…widow was abducted thirteen days after she spoke about the plight of refugees in her community, Kateri. The abductors demanded N10m for her release but her family could raise only N2m. On August 15, she was chained by the neck until she choked to d3ath. "This is Mama Mary, a widow originally from Ariko village. She mov…

…and investment to Ondo State, saying his relationship with Tinubu represented an opportunity for the state to secure more federal interventions.Aiyedatiwa reacts as court bars him from 2028 governorship raceEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has reacted to the judgment of the Federa…

…a political support of the ones who vote, but the political support of the football community, the political support of fans, the political support of the players, former players, coaches. "And the second option, that he goes to the elections in March, but in that case I think he will have a candidate against him. I do…

…as some would do in challenging times. According to him, even up till last week, the community called the police to an area where they saw vultures circulating and 25 bodies of these terrorists were still seen. He said the battle damage assessments done on the incident showed that the terrorists were killed in their hu…

…deserved to face consequences:"I think that he should do a little time, do a little community service." —

Fulani woman arrested for allegedly st@bbing her co-wife to d3ath in Kogi community A Fulani woman identified as Khadijat has been arrested for allegedly st@bbing her co-wife, Ramatu, to d3ath following a heated argument between them in Ijoka community, Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident report…

…The organisation said the Tiv people had contributed significantly to Nigeria’s unity and development and should not be treated as an afterthought in national political calculations. “We are the fourth-largest tribe in Nigeria. We have shed blood for the unity of this country. We are, and have always been, a beautiful…

…between Otukpo and Ohimini, describing it as a sacred covenant of fairness, equity and unity. She declared unequivocally that it is the turn of Ohimini Local Government Area to produce the next member to represent the constituency in the Federal House of Representatives. “My aspiration is not about personal ambition, b…

…the two incidents in less than two weeks. Idris said both incidents had thrown the community into mourning. The chairman of Okehi Local Government Area, Monday Amoka, said efforts were being intensified to save the five other victims who were still receiving treatment. He said samples of the suspected food had been col…