-Special Report-
Nigeria Declares War on Rabies - A National Call to Action
In a
landmark move to combat one of the deadliest zoonotic diseases affecting its
population, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared war on
rabies, unveiling a comprehensive national strategy aimed at eliminating
dog-mediated human deaths by the year 2030.
This declaration was made during the 2025 World Rabies Day commemoration held in Abuja, under the global theme “Act Now: You, Me, Community.”
Taiwo Oyedele
-Special Report-
Nigeria’s Fiscal Overhaul to Include Taxation of Commercial Sex Workers
In a
landmark shift within Nigeria’s fiscal policy landscape, the Federal Government
has announced that income earned by commercial sex workers will be subject to
taxation beginning January 1, 2026.
This directive is part of a sweeping set of reforms signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on June 26, 2025, aimed at broadening the country’s tax base and reducing dependence on oil revenues.
-Special Report-
PAN-AFRICAN EXHIBITION - Artistes
and Collectors Celebrate Africa’s Diverse Heritage
Abuja, Nigeria - September
2025
In a
vibrant celebration of identity, resilience, and cultural unity, the city of
Abuja is hosting one of the continent’s most anticipated artistic gatherings:
the PAN-AFRICAN EXHIBITION, known as BLVCK.
Held at the Orisun Art Gallery within Tropic Galleria, this landmark event is not merely an exhibition, it is a movement. Conceived as a bold declaration of African self-definition, BLVCK invites artists, collectors, and cultural enthusiasts to engage with Africa’s multifaceted heritage through a dynamic blend of visual and performance art.
-Special Report-
WORLD IGBO DAY – Gov. Soludo Harps On United N’digbo
In a
stirring address during the 2025 World Igbo Day celebration held at the Alex
Ekwueme Square in Awka, Anambra State, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo called
on the Igbo people to embrace unity, introspection, and a renewed commitment to
peace and progress.
The event, organized by the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization Ohanaeze Ndigbo, drew delegates from the seven Igbo-speaking states, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Delta, and Rivers, and marked a solemn remembrance of Igbo heroes, including those massacred in Kano on September 29, 1966, and victims of the Nigerian Civil War.
-Special Report-
NORTH-EAST INFRASTRUCTURE - Youth
Council Demands Rehabilitation of Conflict-Affected Communities
In the
wake of prolonged insurgency and socio-political instability across Nigeria’s
North-East region, youth-led organizations have intensified their calls for
comprehensive rehabilitation of communities devastated by conflict.
The North East Youth Initiative for Development (NEYIF), a prominent youth council operating in the region, has emerged as a vocal advocate for rebuilding infrastructure and restoring livelihoods in areas ravaged by violence, particularly those affected by Boko Haram’s insurgency.
-SPECIAL REPORT-
JUSTICE DISPENSATION: IGP Meets Young Police Officers Called To Bar
In a
landmark moment for the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police
(IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, convened a special meeting at the Force Headquarters
in Abuja to honor and engage with a group of young police officers recently
called to the Nigerian Bar.
This gathering marked a significant stride in the Force’s ongoing efforts to integrate legal expertise into its operational framework, reinforcing the ideals of justice, professionalism, and institutional reform.
-SPECIAL REPORT-
PARTY POLITICS: PDP Declares Cross River Congress As “Hallucination”,
Warns of Sanctions
In a
dramatic twist within Nigeria’s political landscape, the Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP) has categorically dismissed the purported state congress held in
Cross River as a fabrication, labeling it a “hallucination” and warning of
impending disciplinary measures against those involved.
The declaration came during a press briefing in Abuja, where PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, addressed journalists on behalf of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).
-SPECIAL REPORT-
LABOUR PARTY CRISES: LP Edo Chapter Accuses
Former Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi
In a
dramatic escalation of internal tensions within Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP),
the Edo State chapter has publicly accused its 2023 presidential candidate, Mr.
Peter Obi, of being the architect of the party’s ongoing national crisis.
The allegations were made by Hon. Elizabeth Ativie, factional chairman of the Edo LP and a staunch loyalist of the party’s National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, during a press briefing in Benin City on September 30, 20252.
-Special Report-
NIGERIA @65 - Federal Government Cancels Independence Day Parade
In a move
that has stirred both reflection and resolve, the Federal Government of Nigeria
has officially cancelled the parade scheduled to commemorate the nation’s 65th
Independence Anniversary on October 1, 2025.
The announcement, made through a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, emphasized that the cancellation does not diminish the significance of the milestone. Instead, it marks a shift in tone, one that favors sober reflection over ceremonial display.
-SEB Editorial-
Tragedy in Michigan - Unraveling
the Attack on a House of Worship
In a harrowing act of violence that has
shaken the community of Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, authorities have
identified the man responsible for a deadly assault on a church congregation.
Thomas Jacob Sanford, a 40-year-old resident of Burton, Michigan, was named as the perpetrator behind the attack on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during Sunday morning services on September 28, 2025.
-Special Report-
NIGERIA AT 65 - WORLD
PRESS CONFERENCE
On Monday, September 29, 2025, the Federal
Government of Nigeria convened a landmark World Press Conference in Abuja to
commemorate the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
The event, held at the National Press Centre,
Radio House, was attended by key government officials, including the Secretary
to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and the Honourable
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.
The theme of the anniversary, “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” served as both a rallying cry and a reflection of the administration’s commitment to inclusive national development. Minister Idris emphasized that the theme was a heartfelt call to citizens, institutions, and international partners to unite in support of the sweeping reforms underway under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
-Special Report-
OLOJO
FESTIVAL 2025
Tourism for Inclusive Growth and
Cultural Rebirth
In the
heart of Ile-Ife, the cradle of Yoruba civilization, the 2025 edition of the
Olojo Festival unfolded with grandeur, spirituality, and a renewed commitment
to cultural renaissance.
Held from September 25 to 29, the festival embraced the theme “Tourism for Inclusive Growth and Cultural Rebirth,” signaling a strategic shift toward leveraging heritage for economic empowerment and global cultural diplomacy.
-Special Report-
EBONYI STATE
– THE OHANIVO IRI JI FESTIVAL 2025
In the
heart of southeastern Nigeria, the vibrant cultural tapestry of Ebonyi State
came alive once again with the 2025 edition of the Ohanivo Iri Ji Festival.
Held in September, this annual celebration of the new yam harvest, known locally as “Iri Ji”, is more than a mere agricultural milestone. It is a deeply spiritual and communal event that binds the people of the Ohanivo region, comprising three local government areas, in a shared expression of gratitude, identity, and progress.
