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In a decisive move that reflects the growing severity of insecurity in Kwara State, the government has ordered the immediate and indefinite closure of schools across several local government areas following intelligence reports of heightened threats to students. The directive, issued through the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, affects schools in Ifelodun, Ekiti,…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is gearing up for a sweeping enforcement operation that will affect thousands of property owners across Abuja. Beginning next week, the administration will commence strict action against individuals and organizations that have failed to settle outstanding ground rent, land-use conversion fees, and Right-of-Occupancy or Certificate-of-Occupancy bills. This development marks…

In a forceful statement on X, Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has issued a sharp critique of President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that Nigeria risks being defined as a “disgraced nation” — and not without reason. A Grim Reality Check Obi didn’t mince words. He…

In a powerful and deeply troubling indictment of Nigeria’s security situation, retired Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi has sounded the alarm, warning that the nation is spiraling into a state of existential danger. In recent remarks, he didn’t mince words — calling for a state of emergency, constitutional overhaul, and a radical shift in how Nigeria…

Fear has gripped several rural communities in Sokoto State following a renewed wave of violence linked to the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji. In what residents describe as a coordinated night assault, armed loyalists stormed a local community, killed two people, abducted eleven others, and left dozens scrambling for safety. The attack adds to a…

In a high-stakes legal maneuver, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has applied to the Court of Appeal in Abuja to halt further proceedings in his terrorism trial. He’s asking the appellate court to stop the Federal High Court in Abuja from delivering its judgment — which is scheduled for…

A wave of uncertainty washed through parts of Nigeria’s Southeast after a fresh “sit-at-home” directive began circulating across social media platforms and community communication channels. But in a decisive and strongly worded response, the Nigerian Army has called on residents to disregard the order, describing it as a fear-driven tactic pushed out by criminal and…

In a landmark ruling that underscores accountability in academia, a Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Prof. Cyril Osim Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), to five years in prison, with no option of a fine. The decision sends a strong message on the limits of…

In a horrifying and tragic incident that has sent shockwaves across Nigeria, armed bandits stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, located in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, in the early hours of Monday morning, abducting 25 schoolgirls and killing the school’s vice principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku. The attack has reignited concerns about…

The Nigerian social media space erupted in shock after a dramatic physical altercation between outspoken activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) and entertainer Mr Jollof disrupted a United Nigeria Airlines flight on Monday, leaving passengers stunned and prompting swift intervention by aviation authorities. The confrontation, which happened during boarding at the Asaba International Airport, has since sparked widespread…