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The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Bille Clan, has condemned the abduction of five Bille indigenes by sea pirates along the New Calabar River, calling it a barbaric act and urging urgent intervention from state and military authorities. The victims were seized from a speedboat en route to Port Harcourt, with only an elderly woman and the boat driver spared.
A Lagos court has remanded Peter Oshomah for allegedly defiling a 19-month-old baby. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of unlawful sexual intercourse. The incident is said to have occurred in February 2024 at Shagari Estate, Ipaja.
The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, said on Tuesday that Nigeria remains committed to collaborating with other countries in the West African sub-region to fight insecurity. He said the nation was more ready to share information with other countries in the sub-region to ensure enhanced security for Nigeria and the rest of the…
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately direct the Nigerian Police Force to end its reign of repression and ensure the unconditional release of all arrested citizens during the protest in parts of the country. The organisation, through its Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, said it is outraged by the shocking and…
“Major General Eric Emekah, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, officially kicked off the Division Inter-Brigade Corporal and Below Competition 2025, stressing the importance of the event in testing troops’ endurance under difficult circumstances. ‘The operational successes we’ve seen in Operation DELTA SAFE wouldn’t have been possible if our troops weren’t both mentally and physically fit,’ he said. With competitions like drill, weapon handling, and even a 5km combat race, the event is set to push the soldiers to their limits while fostering camaraderie and esprit-de-corps.”
This highlights both the competitive spirit and the intense preparation required for the soldiers, showcasing how these events are more than just physical challenges—they’re about building resilience and teamwork.
Borno: Zulum Decries Rising Boko Haram Attacks Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has raised an alarm over the escalating attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP, urging the federal government and security agencies to take decisive action before the situation spirals out of control. There has been a surge in past months in Borno communities as insurgents have…
Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City To mark World Health Day (WHD), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) called on governments at various levels to prioritise adequate healthcare funding and the adoption of healthy food policies to curb Nigerians’ exposure to unhealthy diets. The group noted that the sugary drinks and ultra-processed industries aggressively promote unhealthy…
House Committee Reaffirms Nigeria’s Support for One-China Policy The House of Representatives Committee on China-Nigeria Parliamentary Relations has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the One-China Policy, recognising Taiwan as an integral part of the People’s Republic of China. The Committee Chairman, Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu, made the statement on Tuesday in response to remarks attributed to…
Genocide: Guterres Asks for United Global Action to Stem Growing Tide of Hate Speech…Rwandan Envoy Insists Only Global Cooperation Can Prevent Recurrence of Another “1994 Genocide in Rwanda” The Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), Antonio Guterres, has called for global action to stem the tide of hate speech, stop disunity and discontent mutating…
NNPCL Appointments: Ahmadu Musa Kida, Sahara Reporters, and Journalism Without Ethics Dr. James Bwala The discourse surrounding Ahmadu Musa Kida and Sahara Reporters raises critical questions about the ethical standards in contemporary journalism. As a prominent figure in Nigerian sports administration, Kida has become embroiled in controversies that reflect broader issues within the media landscape….
