ANGRY BENUE YOUTHS BLOCK GOVERNOR ALIA’S CONVOY There was unrest in Zaki Biam, Benue State, as angry youths vehemently rejected Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormen Alia, Ukum LGA Chairman Hon. Jonathan Modi, and other prominent indigenes from entering their community. Shouting “Go! We don’t need you here!”, the protesters blocked access and expressed their dissatisfaction with the government’s presence and …

HOUSE RENT WILL CONTINUE TO RISE UNLESS THERE IS URGENT REFORM The National President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria, Akintoye Adeoye, has warned that rent prices would continue to rise unless the government urgently addresses structural and economic challenges affecting the real estate sector. “Rent will continue to go up. And the reason is because of what …

DON’T BE SWAYED BY RECENT CPC ENDORSEMENTS – EX-SGF ADVISES TINUBU Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has advised President Bola Tinubu not to be swayed by the recent endorsement from former governors of Nasarawa and Katsina states, Tanko Al-Makura, Aminu Bello Masari, and some members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC). In …

NIGERIAN GOVT DELIBERATELY MANIPULATING PUBLIC OPINION AGAINST US – IPOB The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has accused the Nigerian government of deliberate attempts to manipulate public opinion ahead of the court hearing of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB made the remark while noting that the All Progressives Congress, APC-led government has no case against Kanu. Reiterating its stance that …

DEFEND YOURSELVES AGAINST BANDITS DANJUMA TELLS NIGERIANS Former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd.), has urged Nigerians to defend themselves against bandits and criminals, warning that relying solely on the government for protection is no longer realistic. Speaking on Saturday at a public event in Takum, Taraba State, Danjuma said his warning from five years ago remains relevant …

BRING NIGERIANS DOWN FROM CROSS OF SUFFERING – KUKAH’S EASTER MESSAGE TO TINUBU The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to address the country’s suffering, citing widespread insecurity, hunger, and brutality. In his Easter message, Bishop Kukah likened Nigeria’s situation to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, urging …

BRING NIGERIANS DOWN FROM THIS CROSS OF SUFFERING – KUKAH’S EASTER MESSAGE TO TINUBU The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to address the country’s suffering, citing widespread insecurity, hunger, and brutality. In his Easter message, Bishop Kukah likened Nigeria’s situation to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, …

TINUBU TO MEET EX-PRESIDENT, KANO OPPOSITION LEADER In LONDON AS FOUR PDP GOVS PLOT DEFECTION TO APC A major political shift is underway ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with no fewer than three to four governors of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) reportedly in advanced talks to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and support President …

ENUGU STATE PLANS 135.5 KILOMETER RAILWAY LINE The Enugu Standard Gauge railway takes shape as the state reveals its plans to construct a 135.5-kilometer state railway line. The Enugu Standard Gauge Railway will connect major South-East cities to the Onne Port in Rivers State. Dr. Obi Ozor, Commissioner of Transportation, revealed this in a live interview on Afia TV. He …

INSECURITY: NIGERIA UNDER SIEGE– CBCN PRESIDENT, LUCIUS UGORJI. President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, Most Reverend Lucius Ugorji has suggested that Nigeria is currently under siege due to the recurring insecurity issues in the country. Ugorji said the continued kidnap for ransom and gruesome killings of innocent citizens by criminals clearly say it all. The cleric stated …

INSECURITY: NIGERIA UNDER SIEGE– CBCN PRESIDENT, LUCIUS UGORJI. President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, Most Reverend Lucius Ugorji has suggested that Nigeria is currently under siege due to the recurring insecurity issues in the country. Ugorji said the continued kidnap for ransom and gruesome killings of innocent citizens by criminals clearly say it all. The cleric stated …

FORMER NUJ NATIONAL SECRETARY, JOLA OGUNLUSI, DIES AT 91 Former National Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Jola Ogunlusi, has passed away at the age of 91. The veteran journalist died on Saturday morning following a brief illness.IHis passing was announced in a statement shared the family’s representative, Gbenga Aruleba. The statement partly read, “With profound sadness but utmost …

FORMER NUJ NATIONAL SECRETARY, JOLA OGUNLUSI, DIES AT 91 Former National Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Jola Ogunlusi, has passed away at the age of 91. The veteran journalist died on Saturday morning following a brief illness. His passing was announced in a statement shared the family’s representative, Gbenga Aruleba. The statement partly read, “With profound sadness but …

NWUCHE, HOUSE OF REPS EX-DEPUTY SPEAKER, DRUMS SUPPORT FOR RIVERS SOLE ADMINISTRATOR, IBAS Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Prince Chibudom Nwuche, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold steps in restoring peace, law and order in Rivers State. Nwuche, who hails the President’s emergency rule in the state, called on all stakeholders to support the administration of …

NWUCHE, HOUSE OF REPS EX-DEPUTY SPEAKER, DRUMS SUPPORT FOR RIVERS SOLE ADMINISTRATOR, IBAS Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Prince Chibudom Nwuche, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold steps in restoring peace, law and order in Rivers State. Nwuche, who hails the President’s emergency rule in the state, called on all stakeholders to support the administration of …