Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has once again waded into Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, cautioning security agencies against provoking armed groups in Katsina State after a peace deal was struck between terrorists and residents of Faskari Local Government Area. In a Facebook post, Gumi warned that any attempt to attack the armed groups could reignite violence in the …
Read More »GUNMEN KIDNAP CATHOLIC PRIEST, REV. FR. WILFRED EZEMBA IN KOGI
The parish priest of St. Paul Catholic Parish, Agaliga-Efabo in Olamaboro local government area of Kogi State, Rev. Fr. Wilfred Ezemba has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen at gunpoint. The abduction reportedly took place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Imane in Olamaboro local government area of the State. Our correspondent learnt that the cleric may have been abducted along …
Read More »CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONDEMN ABUSE OF IVF TREATMENT, ASK FG TO REGULATE FERTILITY CLINICS
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have frowned at the abuse of In Vitro Fertilization, IVF, treatment among couples, urging the Federal Government to regulate fertility clinics in the country. The Catholic Bishops made the call at the opening session of the 2nd 2025 plenary of Bishops’ Conference at the Catholic Diocese of Ikot Ekpene, in Obot Akara, Akwa Ibom State, on …
Read More »COME TO OUR AID, OUR ROADS ARE BAD – UPPER MENIRU IDAW RIVER RESIDENTS BEG GOVERNOR MBAH
Residents of Upper Meniru in Idaw River area of Enugu South local government, have cried over the poor state of roads in their area, and appealed to Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah to urgently come to their rescue. Speaking to journalists at the end of their monthly meeting on Monday, the residents lamented that they could no longer access their individual …
Read More »TINUBU CUTS SHORT VACATION, RETURNS TO ABUJA TOMORROW
According to the presidency, Tinubu will resume official duties immediately upon his return. The President had initially planned a 10-day working vacation, splitting his time between France and the United Kingdom, but has now decided to end it early. During his time in France, Tinubu held a private luncheon with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace, where they …
Read More »UNN IMPOSES 6 P.M. CURFEW ON CAMPUS EVENTS AFTER FATAL STABBING
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has placed new restrictions on campus social events, barring all gatherings from continuing beyond 6 p.m., following the killing of a guest at a student-organized program. The decision was announced in a statement issued by the Acting Public Relations Officer, Mr. Inya Egwu, who said the directive was aimed at strengthening security and preventing …
Read More »ADC COALITION PANIC AS JONATHAN, OBI BACK FORMER KANO GOVERNOR AS PDP NATIONAL CHAIRMAN
Plans by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to elect Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, former governor of Kano state, as its national chairman have thrown the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition into panic. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has also shortlisted the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) for registration, raising the prospect of a new platform for opposition parties ahead of the …
Read More »SET BACK AS SUIT SEEKING TO STOP DAVID MARK, AREGBESOLA FROM ASSUMING ADC LEADERSHIP FAILS
Hearing in a suit seeking to stop David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) suffered a setback on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja following the failure to serve court papers on David Mark and others as required by law. Justice Emeka Nwite billed to adjudicate in the party leadership dispute has, however, fixed September 30 …
Read More »IPI RAISES ALARM OVER MEDIA REPRESSION IN NIGERIA
The International Press Institute (IPI), a global organisation committed to defending press freedom, has expressed concern over what it described as the growing wave of repression against the Nigerian media. Musililu Mojeed, President of IPI Nigeria and Editor-in-Chief of Premium Times, raised the alarm in Abuja during a dinner organised to honour Hadiza Hussaina Sani, retired Director of Digital Media …
Read More »ABUJA DOCTORS PROTEST AGAINST WIKE, BEGIN INDEFINITE STRIKE OVER REFUSAL TO MEET DEMANDS
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA), has issued notice of an indefinite strike action over the refusal of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to address their demands. The strike is to take effect from Monday, 15th September 2025. In a press conference in Abuja on Monday, Dr. George Ebong said the decision followed a congress by …
Read More »DON’T DENT YOUR IMAGE BY RUNNING IN 2027, SAGAY TELLS JONATHAN
Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), former Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), has counseled ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to ignore those prompting him to contest in the 2027 presidential election. Several groups have been calling on Jonathan, who lost the 2015 presidential election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stage a political comeback in 2027. …
Read More »EFCC TURNS DOWN BRIBERY ATTEMPTS BY SUJIMOTO CEO, INSISTS ON DUE PROCESS
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has rebuffed alleged bribery overtures and propaganda campaigns mounted by the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Mr. Sijibomi Ogundele, and his team, insisting that the ongoing investigation into the N5.7 billion Smart Green Schools scandal in Enugu State will not be derailed. Reliable sources close to the anti-graft commission disclosed …
Read More »MIXED FEELINGS AS DANGOTE REFINERY BEGINS FUEL DISTRIBUTION NATIONWIDE
There is apprehension among Nigerians and energy sector stakeholders as Dangote Refinery begins fuel distribution nationwide with its Compressed Natural Gas trucks, today, Monday, September 15, 2025, During the weekend, hundreds of Dangote refinery’s trucks have already hit Nigerian roads from Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos State. The $20 billion refinery had announced that it invested N720 billion to import 4,000 compressed …
Read More »IT’S UNJUST TO DEMAND MORE TAX FROM NIGERIANS AMID WASTE, CORRUPTION — MOGHALU
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Moghalu, has described as unfair the demand for more taxes from Nigerians amid the profligacy and corruption by leaders. Moghalu questioned how oil revenues and billions of dollars in borrowed funds had been spent, stressing that accountability must precede any fresh tax demands. In a post on X on Sunday, …
Read More »IMF, WORLD BANK BEHIND NIGERIA’S TOTAL REMOVAL OF FUEL SUBSIDY – FALANA
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has once again criticised President Bola Tinubu’s removal of the fuel subsidy. Speaking in an interview on Sunday’s Politics, a programme on Channels Television, the human rights activist stated that no country in the world has completely abolished subsidies. “There’s no way you can remove subsidy completely. No country in the entire world …
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