Written by Global human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has lent its voice against a series of attacks sweeping across Nigeria. In a statement on Saturday, the Organisation described the attacks, especially those on the abduction of students in the northern region of the country, as the Nigerian government not doing enough to protect the lives and … Continue reading “Nigeria Is Failing Children In A Horrifying Manner — Amnesty International”
The Zamfara State Police Command, Gusau, said it has thwarted an abduction attempt in the state and has rescued a total of 25 victims from armed bandits. A statement by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, on Saturday, said it received a distress call on Friday, 21st November 2025, at about … Continue reading “Police Foil Bandits’ Attack, Rescue 25 Abducted Victims In Zamfara”
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has ordered the closure of schools across the state following the abduction of some students and staff of St. Mary’s Private (Catholic) Secondary School, Papiri community, in Agwara Local Government Area. He also assured Nigerlites of the state government’s unwavering commitment to securing the safe return of the abductees. … Continue reading “Gov Bago Orders School Closure, Vows Swift Rescue Of Abducted Niger Students”
The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, has met with President Bola Tinubu to brief him on the country’s security situation following recent abductions and attacks, especially in the northern region of the country. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the meeting in a … Continue reading “DSS DG Meets With Tinubu Over Security Concerns”
The G20 group of major world economies is “at risk” as it struggles to tackle international crises, French President Emmanuel Macron told a summit boycotted by the United States Saturday. Macron was among two dozen world leaders at South Africa’s G20 summit, marked by the absence of President Donald Trump, who is at loggerheads … Continue reading “G20 ‘At Risk’, Struggles To Resolve Global Crises — Macron”
Following Air Tanzania’s inability to operate scheduled flights, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has called on Air Tanzania to provide welfare and refund packages for passengers stranded in Dar es Salaam and Lagos. His stance followed an alarm raised by some Nigerian passengers currently stranded in Dar es Salaam, including one who must attend … Continue reading “NCAA Demands Welfare, Refunds For Air Tanzania’s Stranded Passengers”
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has denied the Niger state government’s claims that St. Mary’s Catholic Schools in Papiri received a security alert before Friday’s abduction. In a statement signed on Saturday by Daniel Atori, Media Aide to Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) clarified the school’s position. He said … Continue reading “Abduction: School Counters Niger Govt, Denies Claim Of Prior Warning”
Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has called on the Federal Government to prosecute those found guilty of violence against Christians in Nigeria. She also called for the tightening of security apparatus in Nigerian Christian communities across the country. In a statement on Friday, Meloni condemned attacks on Christians, saying that religious freedom was the … Continue reading “Prosecute Those Responsible For Violence Against Christians, Italian PM Meloni Tells FG”
A US-European rift over the future of Ukraine is set to overshadow a G20 summit starting in South Africa on Saturday, further marked by Donald Trump’s pointed absence. The Johannesburg gathering is being attended by a host of world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, … Continue reading “Trump Boycotts South Africa G20 Summit”
Ornella Vanoni, one of Italy’s most prolific singers whose career spanned six decades, died on Friday at the age of 91, Italian media said. The singer died at home in Milan following a cardiac arrest, the Corriere della Sera daily and Agi news agency reported. Vanoni was one of the most accomplished and beloved … Continue reading “Italy’s Beloved Singer Ornella Vanoni Dies Aged 91”