Niger State Confirms Kidnap of Pupils and Staff at Catholic School — Blames School for Ignoring Security Alerts

A deeply troubling abduction was confirmed today by the Niger State Government: students and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School in the Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area, have reportedly been kidnapped after an overnight raid. The government lashed out at the school for reopening despite prior warnings, raising serious questions about responsibility, security protocols,…

U.S. Congressman Faults Tinubu Government Over Rising Killings, Accuses Nigeria of Downplaying Crisis

A fresh wave of international scrutiny has hit Nigeria’s security architecture as U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga openly accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of failing to take decisive action to stop persistent killings across several communities in the country. His remarks, made during a congressional hearing in Washington, have intensified global conversation on Nigeria’s troubling…

It’s Not Over Yet: Reuben Abati Declares Kanu’s Life Sentence Isn’t the Last Chapter

The recent life imprisonment sentence handed to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has sparked intense debate across Nigeria — and one of the most prominent voices raising concern is Reuben Abati. According to Abati, Kanu’s legal and political struggles are far from over. In this in-depth analysis, we explore his…

PDP Tells Tinubu: Leave the Villa and Lead From the War Zone as Insecurity Escalates Nationwide

The national debate surrounding Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation intensified today as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) issued one of its strongest criticisms yet, challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to abandon the comfort of the Presidential Villa and temporarily relocate to Kebbi State, where insecurity has reached alarming heights. In a powerful statement that has stirred…

Tinubu’s Bold Diplomatic Gamble: Training 50 Nigerian Lawmakers on Trump’s Foreign Policy

In a move that has stirred both controversy and high-stakes political intrigue, the Nigerian government has extended an invitation to 50 of its lawmakers for a two-day training titled “American Foreign Policy under Donald Trump: New Realities for African Negotiators.” This effort, spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance, is being framed by Abuja as part…

Sudden Panic: Reported Abduction of Students and Staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State

A disturbing wave of reports early today describes an overnight raid on St. Mary’s Private (Catholic) Secondary School in the Papiri community of Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State. Local eyewitnesses and multiple community sources say heavily armed gunmen attacked the campus between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., seizing an unspecified number…

Harrowing Harvest: Bandits Kill Two Rice Farmers & Kidnap Four in Kwara as Insecurity Bites Deep

Tension and grief have once again gripped communities in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State after suspected bandits launched a deadly attack on rice farmers in Bokungi Village, killing two and abducting four others during Wednesday’s evening harvest. The incident has deepened fear across the region and renewed urgent calls for decisive action against…

FUNAAB Matriculates 6,356 Students as VC Issues Stern Warning on Indecent Dressing

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) recently held a grand matriculation ceremony for 6,356 new undergraduate students. The event was both a celebration of academic opportunity and a moment of caution, as the Vice-Chancellor addressed the incoming students with a firm message about campus conduct. While excitement filled the air, the leadership reminded students…

United Nigeria Airlines Accepts Apologies After Viral Brawl Between Influencers VeryDarkMan and Mr Jollof

In a dramatic and widely shared incident, social media influencers Martins Otse (VeryDarkMan) and Freedom Atsepoyi (Mr Jollof) came to blows during the boarding process of United Nigeria Airlines Flight UN 0523 on 17 November 2025 at Asaba International Airport. The confrontation, which was captured on video and circulated online, forced the airline to de-board…

ASUU Announces Indefinite Strike From Friday as National Tension Peaks Across Universities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared that it will commence an indefinite nationwide strike this Friday, plunging the Nigerian higher-education system into yet another season of uncertainty. The union’s announcement comes after weeks of stalled negotiations, unmet promises, and growing frustration over what it describes as the federal government’s “selective implementation” of…