Abia, Imo Launch Joint Security Taskforce to Secure Aba-Owerri Expressway
The governments of Abia and Imo States have inaugurated a joint security taskforce and surveillance operation along the Aba-Owerri expressway, from Owerrinta in Abia to Owerri in Imo, following a rise in criminal attacks along the route. The announcement was made by Ferdinand Ekeoma, Special Adviser to Abia Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity, […]
Ban Ki-moon: Africa Key to Climate Change Solutions
Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has emphasised that Africa holds key solutions to many of the world’s pressing challenges, particularly climate change and sustainable development. He made the remarks on Thursday at the Imo State Economic Summit 2025 in Owerri, themed “Unlocking Imo’s Economic Potential: Partnership, Investment, and Innovation.” Ban recalled his previous visits to Nigeria and contrasted […]
Insecurity: NLC Threatens National Mourning, Nationwide Protests
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that it will declare a national day of mourning and mobilise workers for mass protests if the government fails to act against the escalating wave of kidnappings and violent attacks across the country. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, issued the warning at the opening of the NLC National Executive […]
Edo Governor Okpebholo Replaces CPS, Appoints Dr. Patrick Ebojele
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has removed Mr. Fred Itua as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS) and approved the appointment of Dr. Patrick Ebojele as his successor. The announcement was contained in a statement issued Thursday night by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor. According to the statement, “The Edo State Government […]
Court Rejects Kanu Brother’s Bid to Move Motion for IPOB Leader
The Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday rejected an attempt by Emmanuel Kanu who introduced himself as the brother of Nnamdi Kanu to argue an ex parte motion on behalf of the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Emmanuel appeared before Justice James Omotosho intending to move a motion filed by his […]
Watchdog Says Hegseth Endangered Troops by Sharing Classified Info on Signal
A Pentagon watchdog has determined that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked compromising sensitive military information — and potentially endangering U.S. troops — when he shared details of a planned strike in Yemen using the commercial messaging app Signal, according to two sources familiar with a classified investigative report. The Defense Department’s inspector general (IG) found […]
Asia’s Catastrophic Floods Claim Over1,500 Lives Amid Fears Deforestation Fueled Disaster
The death toll from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,500 on Thursday, as rescue teams struggled to reach survivors stranded in remote, devastated communities and hundreds remained missing. Authorities reported 837 fatalities in Indonesia, 479 in Sri Lanka, 185 in Thailand, and three in Malaysia, with at least […]
A Year After Fatal CEO Shooting, Luigi Mangione Returns to Court
One year to the day after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot on a Manhattan sidewalk, the man accused in the killing — 27-year-old Luigi Mangione — returned to court Thursday as a pivotal evidentiary hearing in his state murder case entered its third day. Mangione’s attorneys are urging the judge to bar prosecutors […]
Religious Persecution: U.S. Imposes Visa Ban, Increases Watch on Nigeria
The United States has imposed visa restrictions on individuals accused of directing, authorising, or supporting violations of religious freedom, with the sanctions also extending where appropriate to their immediate family members. The new measure, announced yesterday by the U.S. Department of State in a statement titled “Combating Egregious Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria and Globally,” follows […]
Nigeria Senate Confirms General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s Defence Minister
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, succeeding Abubakar Badaru, who recently resigned reportedly due to health reasons. During his screening at the National Assembly in Abuja, Musa, a retired general and former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), outlined his strategic vision for strengthening Nigeria’s security framework. He […]
