Written by By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The leadership of the House of Representatives has condemned the attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, where gunmen killed three worshippers and abducted several others during a live-streamed service. In separate statements on Wednesday, Speaker Hon. Abbas Tajudeen and Deputy Speaker … Continue reading “Abbas, Kalu condemn Kwara Church attack, demand urgent action”
By Gift Chapi-Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to engage the Senate over the lingering protest by retired police officers who have been camping at the entrance of the National Assembly for nearly two months over issues related to the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The protesters are calling for the passage of … Continue reading “Reps to address plight of police pensioners occupying National Assembly Gate”
By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN The flurry of activities since November 3, 2025, when America declared Nigeria as a country of particular concern, has been mind-boggling but generally not unexpected. The government has been in panic mode, with several inconsistent policies and statements. While in one breath, it was touted that President Tinubu was on his … Continue reading “Killings in Nigeria: A nation living in denial”
…Urge FG to act decisively against rising insecurity By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Leaders of thought and elder statesmen from four of the six geopolitical zones, under the aegis of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF), have warned that recent political and security developments suggest a coordinated assault on Nigeria’s democracy. Rising from … Continue reading “‘Coordinated Assault’ on Nigeria’s democracy looms, Southern, Middle Belt leaders warn”
…Hail Oto-Awori LCDA Chair Over 100-Day Performance By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, and 2027 APC governorship aspirant, Dr. Olajide Adediran (Jandor), have urged council chairmen, councillors, and residents to intensify efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections to ensure the re-election of President Bola … Continue reading “2027: Ojelabi, Jandor charge LG bosses, residents to buckle up for APC victory”
By Joseph Erunke A 17-year-old secondary school student, Emmanuel Okonkwo, who was abducted alongside 14 other passengers by armed bandits in Kogi State, has regained his freedom after days in captivity. Okonkwo was travelling from Lagos to Abuja on Sunday, November 9, 2025, to prepare for his West African Senior School Certificate Examination ,WAEC,when gunmen … Continue reading “17-year-old Kogi kidnap victim regains freedom after family paid N60m ransom”
Archbishop Stephen Adegbite, Chairman of the Lagos State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Wednesday, said it might be difficult for CAN to control preaching from the pulpit. Adegbite, also the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) … Continue reading “Checking pulpit abuse might be difficult – CAN”
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the abduction of college students in Kebbi State and urged the Federal Government to take urgent action to halt rising insecurity. The NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, made the position of the congress known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Ajaero said the incident was shocking, especially … Continue reading “NLC condemns Kebbi kidnap, urges FG to act fast”
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) worldwide has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally in line with international and Nigerian Court rulings. UNIEC, in a statement it released late Wednesday, signed by its Chairman, National Advisory Committee, Major General Collins R. U Ihekire, retired, said that … Continue reading “Release Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally – Igbo elders tell FG”
A Federal High Court in Abuja has handed a 20-year prison term to Hussaini Ismaila, a commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), after he was found guilty on multiple terrorism charges filed by the Department of State Services (DSS). Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the verdict following Ismaila’s decision to change his plea … Continue reading “ISWAP commander sentenced to 20 years in prison”