…articulate its position on the matter, reaffirm its institutional stance on national unity, and address matters of governance, development, and political responsibility. Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide considers Mr. Peter Obi's comparison and subsequent call for resignation as misplaced, politically inappropriate, and lackin…
…(SLAPPs) and harassment, including by security agencies and politicians. "Impunity for those who threaten, intimidate and harass journalists, bloggers, human rights defenders and activists exacerbates the hostile environment for these defenders of constitutionally and internationally guaranteed human rights in Nigeria.…
There is palpable tension in Edjekota-Ogor Community of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State as gunmen on Monday attacked and injured an unidentified young man who was returning home after purchasing food for his infant child in the community. The gunmen inflicted bodily injuries on the victim, who is cur…
…in the history of the game. With the tournament still ongoing, Messi now has the opportunity to further extend his record as Argentina continue their quest for another World Cup title. His achievement also puts him ahead of Brazilian legend Ronaldo (15 goals) and German icon Gerd Müller (14 goals) on the all-time scori…
By Golok Nanmwa JOS - The Plateau State Government has condemned the attack on Kawel community in Mushere Chiefdom, Bokkos Local Government Area, which left over 22 persons dead and others injured. The government described the incident, which occurred on Sunday as a heinous and senseless act of violence against a peace…
Students of the Department of Theatre Arts, Federal University Lokoja (FUL), have concluded their 2026 Community Theatre Project with a
…called for a close monitoring of accountability mechanisms in the operations of Host Community Development Trusts, HCDTs, in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA. The stakeholders said sustained oversight was critical to ensuring that oil-producing communities benefitted fully from the PIA. The call ca…
…along the line, a child found access to a weapon more readily than access to opportunity. That should trouble the conscience of the nation. The boy in that video is more than an individual; he is a symbol of a deeper national failure. He represents years of neglected education, youth unemployment, weak border controls,…
…energy storage system (ESS) for four thousand households in the Rubochi/Tika Community at Kuje Area Council, alongside a targeted 100 kWp system with a 200kWh ESS in the Ikwa 1, Ikwa 2, and Goyan Communities of Gwagwalada. The sheer scale of the REA's current portfolio reveals an agency moving at an unprecedented, hist…
…the University Senior Staff Club, has concluded arrangements to host the academic community, the media, cultural institutions, art enthusiasts, alumni, traditional rulers, public office holders, and the general public, for the celebration of a global visual art Legend, Professor El Anatsui with a landmark book. The for…
…to innovation that is used as a substitute for justice."This Fiesta is Africa's opportunity to set the terms of that conversation, on our own soil, with our own farmers at the centre of it," he said.
…concerns, with the Ndokwa Neku Union, NNU, calling for greater vigilance and community participation in the fight against crime. The apex socio-cultural organisation of the Ndokwa people said the recent spate of criminal activities, particularly in Utagba-Ogbe, poses a threat to the development of the area and could un…
…days of anxiety over their whereabouts. The abduction had sparked outrage in the community after gunmen reportedly kidnapped members of a family during a midnight attack and subsequently demanded huge sums as ransom. Reports indicated that the kidnappers initially demanded N300 million before reducing the ransom to N15…
…Akinsanya said the union's extensive nationwide structure presents a unique opportunity to deepen pension inclusion among workers who have traditionally remained outside the formal retirement savings system. According to him, the proposed daily contribution mechanism would allow transport workers to save towards retire…
…size and essentially, what we've done here is going to be able to provide you the opportunity to carry out your scan. There are a few locations where you can do that, like an advanced oncology centre where you can do all your diagnosis and also your therapeutics and do treatment as well. To what extent is the Enugu sta…
…past, Nigerien authorities, attempting to draw the attention of the international community to this problem, have repeatedly accused France, claiming that Paris uses Benin's territory to coordinate militant attacks on Niger. In their view, the French expected that such aggression would provoke a further cooling of dipl…
…in muffled voices, but in a thunderous yea. We have accepted the challenge which this Unity Mandate has thrown upon us. "With this, Ekiti has taken a new course. It is the dawn of a new era where consensus building, peace and harmony have become the trading currency of political engagements." Calling June 20 the "day o…
Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister has secured a decisive political victory after his Prosperity Party retained its overwhelming majority in
…For the second Iran game running, protesters from Los Angeles’ large Persian exile community gathered at the stadium to chant against the country’s hardline regime. Inside the stadium, Iran’s anthem again drew a chorus of boos and whistles — a reception at odds with the response to the players themselves, who were loud…
…on Saturday night, destroyed farmlands and people's shops in Abakaliki and Akpoha Community in Afikpo North LGA of Ebonyi. The over four-hour rainfall caused severe flooding on the Abakaliki-Afikpo Expressway, submerging farmlands and destroying crops worth millions of naira. A cross-section of affected farmers told th…
A mob in Maraban Jos, a community along the Kaduna-Abuja highway in Kaduna State, dragged a woman from police custody and burned her to death over allegations of child theft, police authorities said on Sunday.
…with the NJC. In this situation, the current Chief Justice of Nigeria has an opportunity to define the applicable conventions. It is not her job to grant the governor a Chief Judge whom he can own. […]
…Bola Oyebamiji as the next governor of the state." He added that growing party unity, grassroots strength and increasing acceptance of the candidate were clear indications of an impending victory. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, said the ruling party in Osun should prepare for defeat, insisting that the APC would record…
…constituency interventions, educational support programmes, youth empowerment and community projects. He described Adebutu as "an authentic son of Ogun State whose roots, commitment and contributions to the state are well known," adding that his relationship with the people predates his electoral ambitions. He asserted…
…Government to review the appointments in the interest of fairness, inclusiveness and community harmony. Speaking on the issue on Sunday, the Publicity Secretary of the Delta State Muslim Council, Abdulsalam Ogan, expressed dissatisfaction with the composition of the board, describing the development as unfair to indige…