The community of Ngwo, Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State, has been plunged into grief and outrage after a shocking case of betrayal, abduction, and murder involving two members of the same family.A five-year-old boy, identified as Wisdom, was reportedly lured, kidnapped, and brutally murdered by his 17-year-old cousin, Ikedi Obodo Agu, inContinue reading "Tragedy in Enugu: Five-Year-Old Boy Murdered by 17-Year-Old Cousin After Failed Kidnap Plot"
“My Naked Body Was Turned Into Stickers, I Can’t Go Out Again” – Comfort Emmanson Opens Up On Ibom Air Ordeal
Comfort Emmanson, the young woman at the center of the now-viral Ibom Air altercation, has broken her silence, recounting in heartbreaking detail how her dignity was stripped away—literally and figuratively—when her clothes were torn off during a heated confrontation with a flight attendant on a Uyo–Lagos flight.Emmanson, who was arrested after the incident and laterContinue reading "“My Naked Body Was Turned Into Stickers, I Can’t Go Out Again” – Comfort Emmanson Opens Up On Ibom Air Ordeal"
PVC: Obi Rallies Nigerians To Register, Declares Democracy’s Power Lies In The Voter’s Card
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 PoliticsContinue reading "PVC: Obi Rallies Nigerians To Register, Declares Democracy’s Power Lies In The Voter’s Card"
Reps Expose Buhari’s ‘Paper Commissioning’ of Baro Port, Vow to Revive Abandoned Multi-Billion Naira Project
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on the Rehabilitation and Operationalisation of the Baro Inland Port has condemned the immediate past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari for what it described as a “paper commissioning” of the multi-billion naira project in 2019.Despite heavy investment and high expectations, the lawmakers revealed that the strategic port—expected to serveContinue reading "Reps Expose Buhari’s ‘Paper Commissioning’ of Baro Port, Vow to Revive Abandoned Multi-Billion Naira Project"
NAF Airstrikes Shatter Bandits’ Stronghold in Katsina, 62 Hostages Regain Freedom
A daring Nigerian Air Force (NAF) operation has dealt a heavy blow to banditry in Katsina State, leading to the dramatic escape of 62 kidnap victims from the clutches of a notorious criminal gang.The airstrike, launched on Saturday at about 5:10 pm, targeted the camp of infamous bandit kingpin, Muhammadu Fulani, located in Jigawa Sawai,Continue reading "NAF Airstrikes Shatter Bandits’ Stronghold in Katsina, 62 Hostages Regain Freedom"
Imo Govt Cracks Down on Extravagant School Ceremonies, Bans Yearly Textbook Changes in Sweeping Education Reforms
The Imo State Government has unveiled far-reaching reforms in the education sector, scrapping graduation ceremonies for kindergarten, nursery, and Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3) students, while also outlawing the yearly practice of changing textbooks by schools.In a memo dated August 15, 2025, and signed by the Commissioner for Education, Professor Bernard Ikegwuoha (Reference No: MOEPS/COMMR/2025/VOL.Continue reading "Imo Govt Cracks Down on Extravagant School Ceremonies, Bans Yearly Textbook Changes in Sweeping Education Reforms"
APC Reclaims Ganye with 129-Vote Margin as Party Sweeps National Bye-Elections
By our correspondent Adamawa’s Ganye Local Government Constituency became the epicenter of political drama as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared results of the hotly contested State House of Assembly bye-election. In a nail-biting finish, the All Progressives Congress (APC) edged out the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by a razor-thin margin of just 125Continue reading "APC Reclaims Ganye with 129-Vote Margin as Party Sweeps National Bye-Elections"
Shock in Taraba as Governor’s Aide Allegedly Stabs Mentally Challenged Teenager
The Nation News online has taken to its official X handle and announced that, the Residents of Karofi, a suburb of Jalingo, Taraba State, were left in disbelief and outrage on Wednesday after an aide to Governor Agbu Kefas, identified as Alhaji Bello Kasimu, allegedly stabbed a 19-year-old mentally challenged teenager in a violent attack.AccordingContinue reading "Shock in Taraba as Governor’s Aide Allegedly Stabs Mentally Challenged Teenager"
Walin Ganye: The Political Mastermind Behind APC’s Resurgence in Ganye Bye-Election
In the just-concluded Ganye Local Government Constituency State House of Assembly bye-election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) reclaimed its stronghold with a decisive victory. Behind this triumph stands one name that resonates with political tact, philanthropy, and statesmanship — Walin Ganye.Widely regarded as a political tactician of rare foresight, Walin Ganye once again demonstrated hisContinue reading "Walin Ganye: The Political Mastermind Behind APC’s Resurgence in Ganye Bye-Election"
BREAKING: Nigeria Delivers Decisive Blow To Terrorism, Captures Ansaru’s Top Leaders In Landmark Operation
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 operationContinue reading "BREAKING: Nigeria Delivers Decisive Blow To Terrorism, Captures Ansaru’s Top Leaders In Landmark Operation"
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