By Barth Ikiebe The Nigerian Press Council (NPC ) has expressed a deep sense of loss over the passing of an iconic journalist and co-founder of the Newswatch Magazine, Mr. Dan Agbese, who died on Monday at the age of 81. A statement by the Council’s Director, Research and Documentation, […]
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Kwara Police Launch Manhunt As Bandits kill 2, Injure One .
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed bandit attack in Eruku town, Ekiti local government area of the State that claimed two lives and one injured. The Command said operatives from the Eruku Divisional Police Office, supported by local vigilantes, responded swiftly after hearing gunshots from the outskirts of the […]
TRIAL OF ANSARU TERROR SUSPECTS BEGINS JANUARY 2026.- Court
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the commencement of trial of two leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group, Mahmud Usman and Abubakar Abba, captured by the Department of State Services to january 15, 2026. The Judge gave the order following pleas by counsel […]
INSECURITY: TINUBU POSTPONES TRIP TO G20 AND AU-EU SUMMITS FOR FURTHER SECURITY BRIEFINGS, DIRECTS MILITARY, POLICE TO DEPLOY MORE MEN TO KWARA
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trip to Johannesburg, South Africa and Luanda, Angola, as he awaits further security briefings on the kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls and the attack on Christ Apostolic Church worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State. This is contained in a statement by Presidential Spokesman , Bayo […]
Breaking: ARMY CHIEF IN KEBBI, ORDERS TROOPS TO INTENSIFY RESCUE OF ABDUCTED SCHOOL GIRLS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA to intensify efforts in securing the release of students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, Danko/Wasagu LGA, Kebbi State. The directive was issued today, Monday 17 November 2025, during […]
Kabowei Clan Traditional Council (Bayelsa) Commends Governor Douye Diri for 18.7 km Road Project
The Ebedaowei, HRH (Engr) Hope Aserifa Torru and members of the Kabowei Clan Traditional Council (Bayelsa) have expressed gratitude to His Excellency, Governor Douye Diri, of Bayelsa State for the approval of an 18.7 kilometer road linking eight communities in Sagbama LGA. A statement by the Traditional Council notes that […]
President Tinubu and the Wike Albatross
Iliyasu GaduIlgad2009@gmail.com08035355706 (Texts only) On the now infamous altercation between Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and the young Navy Officer Lt. AM Yerima, one factor seems to be the common denominator; both parties cited President Tinubu as their source of authority to justify their stance.Wike was heard in […]
Wike/Military Officer Altercation: Who Is Right, Who Is Wrong?
On The Frontline With Boma There are moments in a nation’s life when tempers rise, egos collide, and the line between civil authority and military discipline becomes blurred. The recent altercation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a 33-year-old military officer, has once again drawn […]
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING DEFEAT:PRESIDENT TINUBU COMMENDS SUPER EAGLES, URGES THE TEAM TO PREPARE FOR THE AFRICAN NATIONS CUP
By Ken Chiwendu President Bola Tinubu commends the Super Eagles for putting up their best efforts towards qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, despite their loss in the playoffs on Sunday. The President charges the Eagles to put behind them the loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo and prepare […]
POLICE CONFIRM KIDNAP OF 25 KEBBI GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
SAY TACTICAL UNITS, MILITARY PERSONNEL AND VIGILANTES HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS OF THE KIDNAPPED STUDENTS The Police Command in Kebbi State has given a detailed account of the Kidnapping of 25 students of the Government Girls Comprehensive School,Maga,Danko/ Wasagu Local Government Area of the State. In […]