Category: News
Afenifere Youth Leader Ojajuni, Details 12-Day Kidnap Ordeal, Reveals 55 Bandit Camps in Southwest Nigeria
The National Youth President of Afenifere, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, has called for urgent action against the rising wave of kidnappings by armed herdsmen in Southwest Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference, Ojajuni recounted his harrowing 12-day abduction, describing it as a wake-up call for the government and security agencies to address the escalating insecurity in…
Police Rescue Four Kidnap Victims, Kill Notorious Kingpin and Six Others in Abia, Nasarawa
Police operatives in Abia and Nasarawa states have successfully rescued four kidnapped victims and neutralized seven criminals, including a notorious kidnapping kingpin known as ‘Honor,’ during separate operations. The operations, which also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition, underscore the ongoing efforts of security forces to combat kidnapping and violent crimes in Nigeria….
Salvation Ministries Members Attack Journalist After He Raises Fire Alarm at Port Harcourt Church
A journalist, Amadi Precious, was reportedly beaten unconscious by members of Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt after raising an alarm about a fire outbreak at the church’s Glorious Chapel. The incident, which occurred on March 15, 2025, has sparked outrage and calls for accountability. Details of the Incident Amadi recounted his ordeal on Facebook, stating…
NASA Astronauts to Return to Earth via SpaceX Capsule After 9-Month ISS Delay
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for nine months, are finally set to return to Earth aboard SpaceX’s Dragon capsule. The duo was originally scheduled to spend just eight days on the ISS testing Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, but technical issues with its thrusters and…
Fake Drugs in Open Markets Threaten Millions of Nigerian Lives, NAFDAC Warns
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stark warning about the dangers posed by counterfeit drugs discovered in open markets across Nigeria. The agency revealed that its recent enforcement operations uncovered massive quantities of fake, banned, and unregistered drugs, which could endanger millions of lives and significantly reduce…
US Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Use Wartime Law for Mass Deportations of Venezuelans
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to mass-deport Venezuelans, ruling that the 227-year-old wartime law does not justify the removal of migrants. The order, issued by US District Judge James Boasberg on Saturday evening, halts deportations for 14 days as the legal battle…
Peter Obi Attributes Northern Insecurity to Poverty, Calls for Education and Youth Empowerment
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has attributed the rising insecurity in Northern Nigeria to widespread poverty. Speaking during a visit to the Muslim community in Awka, Anambra State, where he joined them in breaking the Ramadan fast, Obi emphasized that addressing poverty through education and youth empowerment is…
NYSC Threatens Corps Member Over Viral Video Criticizing Tinubu’s Government
A serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Lagos State has raised alarm over alleged threats from the NYSC board after she criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in a viral TikTok video. The young lady, who uses the handle @talktoraye, expressed her frustrations about the rising cost of goods and economic hardship in…
SERAP Sues Akpabio Over ‘Unlawful Suspension’ of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the action as a violation of her fundamental human rights. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeks to reverse the suspension and restore Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legislative rights, entitlements,…
Hon. Waliu Owode Meets with Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RFAN) Ijebu East Chapter to Address Farming Challenges
Ijebu East, Ogun State – March 15, 2025 – Hon. Waliu Owode, Member of the Ogun State House of Assembly representing Ijebu East Local Government, held a crucial meeting with members of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RFAN) Ijebu East Chapter on Friday, March 14, 2025. The meeting, aimed at addressing the challenges faced…