“I Won’t Pay a Kobo to Bandits” — Gov Bago Declares, Urges Niger Residents to Defend Themselves

By Priscilla Dennis | Minna | Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has vowed never to pay ransom or enter into any form of negotiation with bandits terrorising communities across the state, insisting that residents must be prepared to defend themselves against criminal attacks.The governor made the declaration during a condolenceContinueContinue reading ““I Won’t Pay a Kobo to Bandits” — Gov Bago Declares, Urges Niger Residents to Defend Themselves”

Sowore Alleges Plot To Keep Nnamdi Kanu In Detention “Forever”

Says Government Fears Collapse of Its Lies if IPOB Leader Regains Freedom Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that the Federal Government is deliberately ensuring that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), does not regain his freedom alive.In a post on his Facebook page onContinueContinue reading “Sowore Alleges Plot To Keep Nnamdi Kanu In Detention “Forever””

BREAKING: Tinubu To Swear In New INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, Next Week — Commission Steps Up Final Preparations For Crucial Anambra Poll

A new chapter is set to unfold at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as newly appointed chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), is expected to officially assume office next week, barely two weeks before the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025.Multiple sources within INEC confirmed to Daily Trust that Amupitan’s swearing-in ceremony willContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Tinubu To Swear In New INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, Next Week — Commission Steps Up Final Preparations For Crucial Anambra Poll”

BREAKING: ASUU Suspends Two-Week Warning Strike, Gives FG One-Month Ultimatum To Meet Demands

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its two-week nationwide warning strike, bringing temporary relief to students and parents across the country who have been anxious about another prolonged disruption in the academic calendar.The suspension was announced on Wednesday at a press conference held at the union’s national headquarters in Abuja.Addressing newsmen, ASUUContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: ASUU Suspends Two-Week Warning Strike, Gives FG One-Month Ultimatum To Meet Demands”

Senate on Fire: Oshiomhole, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Heated Clash Over Abortion Debate — Akpabio Rules Kogi Senator Out of Order

There was tension and drama in the Red Chamber on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, as tempers flared between former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North), and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central), during a heated plenary session over a controversial clause relating to abortion.The confrontation, which played out before stunned lawmakers, began after SenatorContinueContinue reading “Senate on Fire: Oshiomhole, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Heated Clash Over Abortion Debate — Akpabio Rules Kogi Senator Out of Order”

CHAOS IN ABIA ASSEMBLY: Majority Leader Smashes Colleague’s Head With Bottle Over Gov. Otti’s ‘Cash Gift’ — Blood Flows, London Trip Turns Ugly

By Politics Nigeria Tension and outrage have engulfed the Abia State House of Assembly following a bloody brawl among Labour Party (LP) lawmakers over the sharing of a “cash appreciation” allegedly given to them by Governor Alex Otti.According to multiple sources, the violent confrontation occurred during a private caucus meeting at the residence of Hon.ContinueContinue reading “CHAOS IN ABIA ASSEMBLY: Majority Leader Smashes Colleague’s Head With Bottle Over Gov. Otti’s ‘Cash Gift’ — Blood Flows, London Trip Turns Ugly”

BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct INEC Staff, Others On Official Trip In Kogi

Daily Post has taken to its online handle and announced that, In a chilling escalation of insecurity along Nigerian highways, armed bandits on Tuesday abducted several officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kogi State.The victims, all female INEC staff, were reportedly seized along the treacherous Aloma Road while travelling from Abuja toContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct INEC Staff, Others On Official Trip In Kogi”

SUPREME COURT RESERVES JUDGMENT ON TINUBU’S STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS

Delta opts out of suit as FG defends President’s action• Verdict to determine limits of executive powers ABUJA – The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the suit challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, a case that could shape the future interpretation of presidential powers in Nigeria’sContinueContinue reading “SUPREME COURT RESERVES JUDGMENT ON TINUBU’S STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS”

13 KILLED IN FRESH BARKIN LADI ATTACKS

Grief, Anger as Communities Bury Victims Amid Renewed Violence in PlateauBy Rwang Tengwong, KT FM News, Barkin Ladi Fresh violence has erupted in Plateau State as 13 people were killed in separate attacks on Rachas village in Heipang District and Rawuru village in Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area late Tuesday night.Confirming theContinueContinue reading “13 KILLED IN FRESH BARKIN LADI ATTACKS”

Tension Mounts in Cameroon as Opposition Declares Victory, Biya Camp Warns of Treason

By Rosy Sadou, Yaoundé Bureau | CAJ News Africa Fresh tension is brewing in Cameroon following the October 12 presidential election, as opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary has declared himself winner, rejecting the official process and setting the stage for a potential political crisis in the Central African nation.Bakary, who leads the Front for theContinueContinue reading “Tension Mounts in Cameroon as Opposition Declares Victory, Biya Camp Warns of Treason”