Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has disclosed that the state has, over the past three years, received more than 300,000 "repentant" Boko Haram members, a development he described as both a humanitarian necessity and a delicate security risk.Governor Zulum made this revelation while hosting the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar; the ChiefContinue reading "Borno’s Delicate Gamble: Over 300,000 ‘Repentant’ Boko Haram Members Received As Governor Zulum Warns Of Renewed Threats"
World Mourns: Trump, Zelensky, Prince William Lead Global Tributes As Pope Francis’ Funeral Begins
The world has turned its solemn gaze to Vatican City today, as the funeral rites for Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88, officially commenced. St. Peter’s Square, a symbolic heart of Catholicism, has become a sea of mourners — from ordinary pilgrims to world leaders — all unitedContinue reading "World Mourns: Trump, Zelensky, Prince William Lead Global Tributes As Pope Francis’ Funeral Begins"
Easter Tragedy: AAC Demands Probe Into Gombe Truck Incident, Accuses Billiri DPO Of Cover-Up And Misleading The Public
The African Action Congress (AAC), Gombe State Chapter, has issued a scathing petition demanding an immediate investigation into the alleged misconduct of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Billiri Division, accusing him of shielding the driver responsible for the horrific Easter Sunday truck tragedy.The incident, which unfolded on April 21st, 2025, during a Christian EasterContinue reading "Easter Tragedy: AAC Demands Probe Into Gombe Truck Incident, Accuses Billiri DPO Of Cover-Up And Misleading The Public"
A Saint Among Us: Remembering the Humble Legacy of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, revered as one of the most humble and compassionate pontiffs in modern history, will be deeply missed by millions around the world. His passing marks the end of an era defined by humility, radical simplicity, and a profound commitment to humanity. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.Throughout his papacy, Pope FrancisContinue reading "A Saint Among Us: Remembering the Humble Legacy of Pope Francis"
Outrage to Resolution: Jimeta Residents And YEDC Sign Power Supply Agreement After Fierce Protest
By Usman Umar Frustrated by years of erratic electricity, residents of the Shinko community in Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, stormed the premises of the Jimeta Business Unit of the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) this week in a bold protest against what they described as the company's epileptic power supply.Continue reading "Outrage to Resolution: Jimeta Residents And YEDC Sign Power Supply Agreement After Fierce Protest"
2027 Is Not About Party Lines — It’s Nigerians vs. Tinubu’s Failed Leadership, Says Atiku
In a bold and defiant statement that cuts through the noise of Nigeria’s political realignments, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the 2027 elections will not be about political parties, but about a united front of Nigerians rising against what he described as the “abysmal failure” of the Bola Tinubu-led administration.Atiku, who wasContinue reading "2027 Is Not About Party Lines — It’s Nigerians vs. Tinubu’s Failed Leadership, Says Atiku"
Ferocious Windstorm Ravages Ganye: Homes Destroyed, Residents Plead for Government Intervention
Our Correspondent A violent windstorm tore through Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State on Friday, April 25, 2025, leaving widespread destruction in its wake and rendering many families homeless.What initially appeared to be the start of a soothing rainfall quickly escalated into a full-blown disaster as powerful winds swept across the area, tearing rooftops,Continue reading "Ferocious Windstorm Ravages Ganye: Homes Destroyed, Residents Plead for Government Intervention"
RIVERS UNDER SIEGE: Tinubu’s Sole Administrator, Ibas, Finally Faces Reps Panel, Apologises Over No-Show
After weeks of public outcry and mounting political tension, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), the controversial Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has finally appeared before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee probing the emergency rule imposed on the oil-rich state.Ibas, who was appointed by President Bola Tinubu following the unprecedented March 18 declaration of aContinue reading "RIVERS UNDER SIEGE: Tinubu’s Sole Administrator, Ibas, Finally Faces Reps Panel, Apologises Over No-Show"
Adamawa Education Board Set to Deploy Newly Transferred Staff — Executive Secretary Assures Swift Action
By Usman Umar YOLA — The Executive Secretary of the Adamawa State Post Primary Schools Management Board, Mr. Birsan Fenuel, has assured the prompt posting of newly transferred staff, stating that all necessary arrangements have been finalized.Speaking at the board’s headquarters in Yola earlier this week, Mr. Fenuel disclosed that while the board recommended theContinue reading "Adamawa Education Board Set to Deploy Newly Transferred Staff — Executive Secretary Assures Swift Action"
World Malaria Day 2025: Medical Tourism by Nigerian Leaders Undermines War Against Malaria — Advocacy Group
As the world commemorates World Malaria Day 2025, Nigerian advocacy group #EndMalariaInNigeria has issued a powerful indictment of the nation’s political elite, accusing them of sabotaging the fight against malaria through their relentless reliance on foreign medical care.In a statement released Friday by the group’s convener, Francis Nwapa, the organization slammed decades of political neglectContinue reading "World Malaria Day 2025: Medical Tourism by Nigerian Leaders Undermines War Against Malaria — Advocacy Group"
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