In a bold move to consolidate recent gains against terrorism, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday embarked on a strategic mission to Diffa in the Niger Republic, where he met with top Nigerien authorities to forge stronger military and economic cooperation across the troubled Lake Chad basin.The visit comes on the heelsContinue reading "Governor Zulum Storms Niger Republic, Seals Military Pact To Crush Insurgents Around Lake Chad"
SEX SCANDAL: Ex-Senator Elisha Abbo Accused Of Raping 13-Year-Old, Attempted Assault On Sister, Threatening To Kill Family
A political scandal of monstrous proportions has engulfed former lawmaker, Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo, after a petition accused him of raping a 13-year-old girl, attempting to assault her 16-year-old sister, and threatening to kill their family if they exposed him.The explosive allegations, contained in a petition by D.I. Aiyedun & Co. Chambers to the Inspector-GeneralContinue reading "SEX SCANDAL: Ex-Senator Elisha Abbo Accused Of Raping 13-Year-Old, Attempted Assault On Sister, Threatening To Kill Family"
BREAKING: Kwara in Mourning as Terrorists Slaughter ECWA Pastor After Collecting ₦5m Ransom — Demand Extra ₦45m Before Killing Cleric
Terrorists unleashing horror across Kwara State have brutally murdered Reverend James Audu Issa, a revered pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), despite collecting millions of naira in ransom from his impoverished family and community.Rev. Issa was abducted on August 28, 2025, from Ekati village in the Patigi Local Government Area. His abduction sparkedContinue reading "BREAKING: Kwara in Mourning as Terrorists Slaughter ECWA Pastor After Collecting ₦5m Ransom — Demand Extra ₦45m Before Killing Cleric"
TERROR ON THE HIGHWAY: Gunmen Abduct Seven Travellers in Kogi, One Woman Escapes
Fear gripped commuters in Kogi State on Wednesday evening as gunmen struck along the Kabba–Benue highway, abducting seven passengers in a daring ambush.Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the chilling incident in a post on X, confirming that security patrols later found an abandoned ash-coloured Toyota Avensis with registration number KTU 503 CV by the roadsideContinue reading "TERROR ON THE HIGHWAY: Gunmen Abduct Seven Travellers in Kogi, One Woman Escapes"
Germany Foils Hamas Terror Plot: Three Suspected Militants Nabbed Over Plans to Attack Jewish Institutions
Berlin, Germany – In a dramatic counter-terrorism sweep, German authorities have arrested three men accused of plotting deadly armed assaults on Israeli and Jewish institutions across the country. The arrests, confirmed by federal prosecutors on Wednesday, came just hours before Yom Kippur, Judaism’s holiest day, heightening fears of sectarian violence.The suspects—identified only as Abed AlContinue reading "Germany Foils Hamas Terror Plot: Three Suspected Militants Nabbed Over Plans to Attack Jewish Institutions"
TINUBU’S LUXURY VS COLLAPSED ECONOMY: “You Bought ₦150bn Jet, Ride Cadillac Beast While Nigerians Suffer” – Okonkwo Fires Back
The political atmosphere heated up on Thursday as veteran lawyer and actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, took a fiery swipe at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his claim of inheriting a “near collapsed economy.”Speaking in a video interview with Symfoni TV, Okonkwo lambasted the president’s alleged extravagant lifestyle, questioning the sincerity of his lamentation about the nation’sContinue reading "TINUBU’S LUXURY VS COLLAPSED ECONOMY: “You Bought ₦150bn Jet, Ride Cadillac Beast While Nigerians Suffer” – Okonkwo Fires Back"
“They’ll Attack Me Because I’m Igbo” — Wike Dares Critics, Says No Force Can Stop Abuja Reforms
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has thrown down the gauntlet to political enemies and contractors angered by his sweeping reforms in Abuja, warning that no amount of blackmail or ethnic propaganda will stop him from cleaning up the system.Speaking at the launch of a hybrid solar lighting project in theContinue reading "“They’ll Attack Me Because I’m Igbo” — Wike Dares Critics, Says No Force Can Stop Abuja Reforms "
JUST IN: Soludo Breaks Silence On Detained Native Doctors — Insists They Must Face Trial Before Any Intervention
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has spoken on the ongoing detention of some native doctors in the state, making it clear that his administration will not interfere in judicial processes.Governor Soludo, who addressed the matter on Thursday, said the traditional medicine practitioners in custody must undergo due legal process to determine whether theyContinue reading "JUST IN: Soludo Breaks Silence On Detained Native Doctors — Insists They Must Face Trial Before Any Intervention"
Public Outcry as Tinubu’s New Tax ID Sparks Fear of Hardship: Nigerians Warn FG Against TIN Implementation
A fresh wave of discontent is sweeping across the country as Nigerians raise alarm over the Federal Government’s introduction of a new Tax Identification Number (TIN) regime under the recently signed Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA).The Act, which President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law on June 26, 2025, makes it mandatory for every citizenContinue reading "Public Outcry as Tinubu’s New Tax ID Sparks Fear of Hardship: Nigerians Warn FG Against TIN Implementation"
Gombi Mourns: Community Matriarch, Hajiya Aisha Abubakar Dallol, Passes Away at 76
By Usman Umar Girei GOMBI — The serene town of Gombi was thrown into mourning in the early hours of Thursday, October 2, 2025, following the passing of Hajiya Aisha Abubakar Dallol, a highly respected community matriarch, at the age of 76.Late Hajiya Aisha, revered for her kindness, humility, and deep devotion to family andContinue reading "Gombi Mourns: Community Matriarch, Hajiya Aisha Abubakar Dallol, Passes Away at 76"
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