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Nigeria is sliding into a worsening humanitarian catastrophe, with millions of citizens trapped between the twin emergencies of hunger and devastating floods, Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Tanko Sununu, has warned.Speaking on Monday at the inauguration of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Flood Management and Response, Sununu paintedContinueContinue reading “Hunger and Floods Deepen Nigeria’s Humanitarian Crisis, Minister Warns”

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has once again stirred the national consciousness, urging Nigerians to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise and secure their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), which he described as the ultimate weapon for building a New Nigeria.Speaking during Channels Television’s Sunday PoliticsContinueContinue reading “PVC: Obi Rallies Nigerians To Register, Declares Democracy’s Power Lies In The Voter’s Card”

In what security officials are hailing as a historic victory against terrorism, Nigeria has captured two of the most wanted leaders of the Al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru terrorist group, effectively dismantling its central command.The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, disclosed in Abuja on Saturday that the arrests were the culmination of a months-long, intelligence-driven counter-terrorism operationContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Nigeria Delivers Decisive Blow To Terrorism, Captures Ansaru’s Top Leaders In Landmark Operation”

In a resounding call for change, female journalists across Nigeria have demanded stronger protection from gender-specific threats, urging media owners, editors, and managers to take primary responsibility for the safety and well-being of women in the profession.These journalists say they are increasingly targeted by online abuse, sexist attacks, and even physical violence, simply for doingContinueContinue reading “Breaking the Silence: Women Journalists Demand Urgent Protection from Gender-Based Threats in Nigeria’s Newsrooms”

By Reuben NathanSOH Bonotem Diocese In a world increasingly shaped by global crises, inequality, and conflict, the twin scourges of human trafficking and illegal migration have emerged as defining humanitarian challenges of our time. These intertwined issues do not only rob individuals of their freedom and dignity—they threaten the moral, legal, economic, and social foundationsContinueContinue reading “Shadows Across Borders: The Urgent Call to End Human Trafficking and Illegal Migration”

In a bold move to quell growing public anxiety over the safety of genetically modified foods, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has firmly stated that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are “not bad for us”—provided safety protocols are followed—while also calling for mandatory labelling to ensure consumer awareness. NAFDAC’s Director-General,ContinueContinue reading ““GMO Foods Are Safe But Must Be Labelled — NAFDAC Declares Amid Rising Public Concerns””

In a momentous celebration of academic excellence and international recognition, the Yobe State Government has announced a grand reception in honour of Nafisa Abdullah (17) and Rukayya Muhammad Fema (15)—two brilliant students who have put Nigeria on the global map by emerging as overall winners at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London, United Kingdom.TheContinueContinue reading “Global Glory: Yobe State to Honour Teenage Champions of English Skills and Debate in London”

Adamawa State Government has constituted a 21-member Relief and Post-Recovery Committee to ascertain damage caused by the recent flood disaster and to identify possible strategies of post flood recovery and assistance to disaster victims. The committee headed by the Deputy Governor Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta with Representatives from various government agencies, security forces and community leadersContinueContinue reading “Flood: Adamawa Constitutes 21-Member Relief, Post Recovery Committee.”

Daily Trust has reported through its official X handle a comprehensive but controversial political summit that unfolded at Arewa House, Kaduna, from Tuesday, July 29th to Wednesday, July 30th. The two-day event, originally designed as a platform for open government-citizen engagement, ended up exposing deeper fractures within the North and the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration,ContinueContinue reading “Kaduna Forum Falters: Northern Voices Clash with Tinubu’s Allies in Failed Bid for 2027 Endorsement”

From Stanley Mijah, Yola. Governor Fintiri of Adamawa State has planned a major Clampdown on Violators of the state’s Development Plan who erect physical infrastructure on waterways to deliberately frustrate government’s laudable development policy.This Threat followed the recent devastation caused by flood within the Yola Metropolitan which claimed no fewer than twenty-three Lives, destroyed propertyContinueContinue reading “Fintiri Plans Major Clampdown On Those Who Erect Structures On Water Ways”