In a deeply disturbing account that exposes the rot within Nigeria’s security and justice systems, a Nigerian Law School student, David Obiora, has debunked official claims that he and five others were rescued by the police after being abducted en route to the Yola Campus. Instead, he revealed they were released only after paying aContinue reading "Horror in the Bush: Abducted Nigerian Law School Students Pay N10 Million Each, Expose Shocking Truth Behind Police ‘Rescue’ Claims"
Wike’s Political Grip Tightens: Loyalists Dominate APC, PDP Chairmanship Slots Ahead of Rivers Council Polls
As the August 30, 2025, local government elections in Rivers State draw near, political loyalists of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have swept through the primaries of both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), emerging as dominant candidates across several Local Government Areas (LGAs).The primaries, heldContinue reading "Wike’s Political Grip Tightens: Loyalists Dominate APC, PDP Chairmanship Slots Ahead of Rivers Council Polls"
Devastating Rainstorm Ravages Plateau and Niger Communities, Leaves Trail of Destruction Across 50 Homes and Farmlands
A fierce rainstorm tore through parts of Plateau and Niger States on Sunday, leaving widespread devastation in its wake as more than 50 homes, schools, religious centres, and farmlands were destroyed, displacing scores of residents and threatening food security.In Plateau State, the Shimankar District in Shendam Local Government Area was the worst hit. Eyewitnesses describedContinue reading "Devastating Rainstorm Ravages Plateau and Niger Communities, Leaves Trail of Destruction Across 50 Homes and Farmlands"
One Big Family Initiative Congratulates Justine Madugu
We join millions of Nigerians both in Diaspora and at home and the world over to congratulate you over your successful outing at the African Women Soccer Championship where the Nigeria’s Female Super Falcons Soccer team emerged the overall winner of the tournament by walloping its Moroccan Counterparts 3-2 during a fierce Soccer encounter atContinue reading "One Big Family Initiative Congratulates Justine Madugu"
Borno Governor Zulum Confirms Rising Water Level At Alau Dam, Says No Cause For Alarm
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has assured residents of Maiduguri that the rising water level at Alau Dam is under control, despite growing fears of potential flooding.Speaking after inspecting the ongoing reconstruction work at the dam, Zulum stated, "As at now, based on the engineering knowledge we are having, we concluded that there isContinue reading "Borno Governor Zulum Confirms Rising Water Level At Alau Dam, Says No Cause For Alarm"
Gallant Rescue: Nigerian Army, DSS Secure Freedom of Abducted Taraba University Lecturer in Daring Operation
In a bold and coordinated counter-kidnapping mission, the Nigerian Army's 6 Brigade, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), successfully rescued Engineer Joshua Saleh, a lecturer at Taraba State University, who was abducted by suspected criminals.Engineer Saleh was kidnapped on July 31, 2025, alongContinue reading "Gallant Rescue: Nigerian Army, DSS Secure Freedom of Abducted Taraba University Lecturer in Daring Operation"
Flood: Adamawa Constitutes 21-Member Relief, Post Recovery Committee.
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 leadersContinue reading "Flood: Adamawa Constitutes 21-Member Relief, Post Recovery Committee."
₦15 Billion or Rotten Dreams? Fintiri’s Model School Project Sparks Outrage Amid Neglect of Poor Communities
A wave of public outrage is swelling across Adamawa State as social media influencer and citizen journalist, JiKa Adamu, takes aim at Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s controversial ₦15 billion education project, accusing the administration of abandoning the children of the poor while chasing after model school fantasies.In a fiery Facebook post that has since ignitedContinue reading " ₦15 Billion or Rotten Dreams? Fintiri’s Model School Project Sparks Outrage Amid Neglect of Poor Communities"
Fintiri’s Ganye Gamble: Marginalization, Betrayal, and the Fight for Political Relevance
As Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri makes a rare political appearance in Ganye today to flag off the campaign of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the August 16 Ganye local government Constituency, State House of Assembly by-election, political analysts and grassroots stakeholders are asking the critical question: Can a single campaign visit erase yearsContinue reading "Fintiri’s Ganye Gamble: Marginalization, Betrayal, and the Fight for Political Relevance"
UMYU Drops the Hammer: 57 Students Expelled Over Examination Malpractice in Katsina
In a bold move to uphold academic integrity and restore public confidence in Nigeria’s higher education system, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has expelled 57 students for engaging in various forms of examination malpractice.The disciplinary action was approved during the institution's 125th Senate Regular Meeting, based on the recommendations of the University Central ExaminationContinue reading "UMYU Drops the Hammer: 57 Students Expelled Over Examination Malpractice in Katsina"
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