Written by From last week continues the narrative by a Tiv group which argued that they are not Northerners, saying that the Tiv arrived Karagbe, an area bordering Nigeria and Cameroun, around 6,000 BC, settling on both sides of the Benue and Niger rivers. This territory stretched from Garoua in present-day Northern Cameroon to Lokoja in present-day … Continue reading “The ever-lingering Benue-Plateau crisis (6), by Eric Teniola”
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The All Progressives Congress, APC, National Vice-Chairman (South-East), Dr Ijeomah Arodiogbu, has urged the National Assembly to fast-track the creation of Anim State, saying the move will finally correct the 50-year imbalance that has left the South-East with only five states. He said the bill, already through second reading in … Continue reading “Arodiogbu to NASS: Pass Anim state now to restore Nigeria’s balance”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons in the country. Henceforth, police authorities will deploy them to concentrate on their core police duties. The presidential directive was issued at the security meeting President Tinubu held on Sunday with the police, Air Force, army chiefs … Continue reading “Tinubu Orders Immediate Withdrawal of Police From VIP Escorts to Boost National Security”
My attention has been drawn to a circulating publication that presents several unfounded claims about my record, my intentions and the political history of Eti-Osa and Lagos-Island. It is important to address these matters plainly so that the public is guided by facts rather than speculation. The author of the publication gives a distorted account … Continue reading “Ibrahim Babajide Obanikoro Addresses Misleading Publication, Highlights Track Record and Community Impact”
Nigerian fintech giant. Paystack has terminated the employment of its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following a suspension linked to resurfaced allegations of sexual misconduct. Olubi, who has been at the forefront of Paystack’s technical development since its founding in 2015, confirmed the termination in a public statement on Saturday, November 22, 2025. … Continue reading “Paystack Fires Co-Founder Ezra Olubi Amid Sexual Misconduct Probe”
Discussions and engagements held last week between a high-level Nigerian delegation and US officials will help strengthen security partnerships between the two countries and open new avenues for cooperation to protect Nigerian citizens. The delegation, led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, met with senior officials across the US Congress, the White House … Continue reading “Federal Government Delegation, US Officials Strengthen Security Partnership”
By Sylvester Udemezue The persistent crisis and widespread violence in many parts of Nigeria continue to reveal a central underlying issue: the unresolved question of cattle management and the long-standing tensions surrounding pastoral mobility, land use, and agricultural livelihoods. At its core, the conflict is not merely about livestock; it is about identity, survival, security, […]
*Says Over 30,000 Igbos Killed, Businesses Razed, Families Shattered During IPOB Clashes Senator Orji Uzor Kalu said Nigeria’s escalating insecurity is the result of politically orchestrated sabotage aimed at derailing President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 elections. In a heated exchange on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the senator representing Abia North defended the […]
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, in a landmark judgment, has ordered President Bola Tinubu to direct the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to widely publish the names of those indicted in the alleged misappropriation of over N6 trillion meant to implement the abandoned 13,777 projects and […]