Written by The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for the modernisation of traditional Islamic schools to tackle the surging scourge of terrorism and violent extremism across the sub-region. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja at the West African Islamic Conference on Security and Governance. […]
The family of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of deliberately preventing him from preparing his defence ahead of his next court appearance, scheduled for Friday, November 7, 2025. In a statement issued Thursday night by Prince Emmanuel Kanu on behalf […]
In a dramatic turn of events at the ongoing Miss Universe pageant, Thai executive Nawat Itsaragrisil issued a tearful public apology on Wednesday after a heated confrontation with Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, went viral, sparking a mass walkout by contestants. The incident occurred during a pre-pageant sash ceremony on Tuesday, November 4, when Itsaragrisil, 60 […]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Bola Tinubu, has approved a series of major road contracts and project reviews totaling over N400 billion, aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s critical road infrastructure and easing transportation bottlenecks. Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the approvals while briefing State House correspondents after Thursday’s council meeting at […]
The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has expressed deep concern over the continuous exodus of academic and non-teaching staff from Nigeria’s universities without corresponding recruitment to fill the resulting vacancies. The Chairman of the Committee, Abubakar Fulata, stated this on Thursday during an oversight visit to federal and state-owned universities in the South-East, […]
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division has reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) seeking to nullify the judgment of the High Court stopping the prosecution of the Chief Executive Officer and founder of the Aiteo Group, Mr. Benedict Peters. […]
With hours to the 2025 Anambra governorship election, the Commissioner of Police deployed for the poll, CP Abayomi Shogunle, has assured residents of a peaceful exercise across all flashpoints, including Ihiala. Shogunle, who also serves as the Commissioner in charge of Election Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation for the entire federation, gave the assurance during … Continue reading “Anambra Gov Poll: Peaceful Election Will Hold In Ihiala, Other Flashpoints — Police”
Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has criticised the government’s handling of ongoing violence in parts of the country, describing it as genocide rather than what officials often term “farmer-herder clashes.” Farotimi, on Friday, during an interview on Channels Television’s Hard Copy, while speaking on recent international attention drawn to the killings, including … Continue reading “Calling Genocide Farmer-Herder Clashes Is Nonsense — Farotimi”
Barring any last-minute changes, residents of Anambra State will head for the polls to elect a new governor on Saturday. No fewer than 2,802,790 eligible voters are expected to cast their ballots across 21 local government areas of the South-East state. The stakes are high in Anambra, regarded as a financial hub in the … Continue reading “Over 2.8 Million Voters Set For Anambra Gov Election As INEC, Police Assure Residents Of Safety”
President Bola Tinubu on Friday received his Sierra Leonean President, Julius Maada Bio, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the nation’s capital. On arrival, Bio, who is also the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was given a Presidential ceremonial welcome. Speaking about the visit on his X handle, President … Continue reading “Tinubu Receives Sierra Leone’s President Bio”