Nnamdi Kanu: South East Senators Appeal For Presidential Pardon

Nnamdi Kanu and the South East Senators’ Plea for Clemency

The conviction and sentencing of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment has reignited deep political and social tensions across Nigeria, particularly in the South East.

In the wake of this judgment, senators representing the region have made a direct appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to exercise his constitutional powers and grant Kanu a presidential pardon. Their call is not merely a political gesture but a plea rooted in the urgent need for reconciliation, peace, and national unity.

Insecurity: Ask for help or resign – PDP tells Tinubu

PDP’s Call for Tinubu’s Resignation: A Test of Leadership Amid Insecurity

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has once again thrust Nigeria’s security crisis into the national spotlight, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to either seek urgent help, both locally and internationally, or resign from office.

This demand, made through a statement by the party’s Fractional National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, reflects the opposition’s growing frustration with what it describes as the federal government’s lackluster response to the escalating wave of kidnappings and violence across Northern Nigeria.

Pope Demands Immediate Release Of 315 Abducted In Niger School, Others

A Cry for Justice and Humanity in Niger

The abduction of 315 students and teachers from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State, has shaken Nigeria and reverberated across the world.

The attackers, arriving in force on more than 60 motorcycles and a van, stormed the school in the early hours of the morning, leaving behind chaos, fear, and broken families.

TODAY IN HISTORY | G20 SUMMIT IN AFRICA

The Global Significance of November 23, 2025

Today, November 23, 2025, carries extraordinary global weight as it marks the closing day of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is not just another diplomatic gathering; it is a historic milestone because it is the first time the G20 has ever been hosted on African soil.

Mastering Time Management Skills

Mastering Time Management Skills

Time management is one of the most essential skills for personal and professional success. It is not simply about working harder or filling every hour with tasks; rather, it is about working smarter, prioritizing effectively, and creating balance. The ability to manage time well allows individuals to achieve their goals, reduce stress, and maintain productivity without burning out.

Murang’a man recounts heartbreaking moment wife asked for divorce 2 weeks after wedding

Report on “Murang’a Man Recounts Heartbreaking Moment Wife Asked for Divorce 2 Weeks After Wedding”

This report explores the deeply emotional story of Joshua Maingi, a teacher from Murang’a, Kenya, who recently shared his painful experience of being asked for a divorce by his wife just two weeks after their wedding. His account highlights themes of faith, love, disillusionment, and resilience in the face of unexpected heartbreak.

Tragedy strikes Disney cruise between Australia and New Zealand after passenger falls overboard

Tragedy Strikes Disney Cruise Between Australia and New Zealand After Passenger Falls Overboard

A tragic incident unfolded aboard the Disney Wonder cruise ship as it traveled between Melbourne, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand. A passenger, a 73-year-old man from Moonee Ponds in Melbourne, went overboard in the early hours of Saturday morning. Despite extensive search efforts by the crew, the man could not be located, leaving passengers and staff shaken by the somber turn of events.

Miss Universe, a pageant with scandals: Mexican executive arrested in Thailand

Special Report: Miss Universe, A Pageant with Scandals -  Mexican Executive Arrested in Thailand

The Miss Universe pageant, long celebrated as one of the most prestigious beauty competitions in the world, has once again found itself mired in controversy.

This time, the scandal centers on Jorge Figueroa, the director of Miss Universe Mexico, who was arrested in Bangkok, Thailand, just days before the highly anticipated event that would crown Miss Mexico as a global beauty queen.

CAN Opens Up on Schoolgirls Abduction

Special Report: CAN Opens Up on Schoolgirls Abduction

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State chapter, has strongly refuted claims by the state government that the management of a Niger school had been warned of an impending bandit attack before the abduction of hundreds of students and staff.

The incident, which has shaken the region, saw 315 individuals, 303 students and 12 staff members, taken captive by gunmen.

Security fears rise in Nigeria after more than 300 schoolchildren kidnapped

Special Report: Security Fears Rise in Nigeria After Mass School Abduction

In one of the largest mass kidnappings in Nigeria’s recent history, gunmen abducted more than 300 students and teachers from St Mary’s co-educational school in Niger state.

The raid, which took place early Friday, has sent shockwaves across the country and reignited fears about the vulnerability of schools in rural areas.

At G20 Leaders’ Summit, Tinubu Demands Fair Handling of Global Financial Flows, Recurring Debt Crises

At G20 Leaders’ Summit, Tinubu Demands Fair Handling of Global Financial Flows, Recurring Debt Crises

At the Third Session of the 2025 Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in South Africa, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, delivered a strong call for reform in the global financial system.

Speaking under the summit’s theme, “A Fair and Just Future for All: Critical Minerals, Decent Work, Artificial Intelligence,” Tinubu emphasized the urgent need for a more equitable and responsive framework to manage international financial flows and address recurring debt crises in a manner that reflects the realities of developing nations.

After Verification, CAN Puts Number of Abducted Students, Teachers in Niger School Attack at 315

Special Report: After Verification, CAN Puts Number of Abducted Students, Teachers in Niger School Attack at 315

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has released a verified update on the tragic abduction that occurred at St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwarra Local Government Area of Niger State.

Following a thorough verification exercise and census, CAN confirmed that the total number of abducted victims has risen to 315, comprising 303 students and 12 teachers. This figure is significantly higher than the earlier reported 227 victims, as additional students who initially appeared to have escaped were later discovered to have been captured during the attack.

Trump on Fox News, Says Nigeria Failed to Protect Citizens

Special Report: Trump on Fox News, Says Nigeria Failed to Protect Citizens

In a striking intervention on international affairs, United States President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Nigeria’s handling of security challenges, particularly those affecting Christian communities.

Speaking on Fox News Radio’s The Brian Kilmeade Show, Trump described Nigeria as “a disgrace,” accusing the federal government of failing to protect its citizens from what he termed a genocide. He alleged that Christians were being killed “by the thousands” and warned that U.S. subsidies to Nigeria could be halted if decisive action was not taken.

Nothing troubles me more than insecurity in Nigeria —Tinubu

“Nothing Troubles Me More Than Insecurity in Nigeria - Tinubu”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that insecurity remains the most troubling challenge confronting Nigeria, describing it as the gravest issue that weighs on his administration.

Speaking through the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, at the 25th Anniversary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) in Kaduna, Tinubu emphasized that unless trust is rebuilt, the nation’s security challenges will persist, economic stagnation will deepen, and educational deficits will widen.

CAN opens up on schoolgirls abduction

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CAN Opens Up on Schoolgirls Abduction: A Crisis of Trust and Responsibility

The recent abduction of over 300 students and staff from a school in Niger State has once again thrown Nigeria into the throes of grief, fear, and outrage.

At the center of this unfolding tragedy is the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State chapter, which has openly challenged the narrative put forward by the state government. The government claimed that the school had been warned of an impending attack and directed to shut down, but CAN insists no such warning was ever received.

Security crisis: Shehu Sani, AFF warn FG to act, seek international help

Senator Shehu Sani

Security Crisis: A Nation on the Brink

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Nigeria’s worsening security situation has once again been thrust into the spotlight, this time by the urgent warnings of Senator Shehu Sani and the Africa Freedom Foundation (AFF).

At a one-day summit in Abuja themed “Conversation on the Search for Peace in Nigeria”, stakeholders from across religious, political, and security sectors gathered to confront the grim reality of relentless killings, kidnappings, and human rights violations.

Cloud Energy restores power in Plateau community after 20 years of darkness

A New Dawn in Namu: Cloud Energy’s Solar Revolution

For two decades, the people of Namu in Quan Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State lived in darkness, their homes and businesses deprived of reliable electricity.

That long night has finally ended with the commissioning of a 50 kWh solar mini-grid by Cloud Energy Photoelectric Limited, in partnership with Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA).

Trump Boycotts South Africa G20 Summit

Trump Boycotts South Africa G20 Summit

The G20 summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa, in November 2025 was marked by both historic significance and deep geopolitical tensions.

It was the first time the gathering of the world’s major economies took place on African soil, with leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in attendance. Yet, the absence of U.S. President Donald Trump cast a long shadow over the proceedings.

Prosecute Those Responsible For Violence Against Christians, Italian PM Meloni Tells FG

Italian PM Meloni Urges Nigeria to Prosecute Perpetrators of Violence Against Christians

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has issued a strong call to the Nigerian Federal Government, demanding the prosecution of those responsible for recent violent attacks on Christian communities.

In a statement released on Friday, Meloni condemned the renewed wave of assaults, stressing that religious freedom is a fundamental and inalienable human right. She emphasized that Italy stands in solidarity with the victims and communities in Nigeria who feel endangered because of their faith.

Obi Faults FG, Calls For Dialogue, Political Solution After Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction

Obi Faults FG, Calls For Dialogue, Political Solution After Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction

The conviction of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has reignited political and social debate in Nigeria.

On November 22, 2025, the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Kanu to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of terrorism-related charges, including inciting violence, belonging to a banned organisation, and threatening attacks on Nigerian and foreign targets. Justice James Omotosho ruled that Kanu’s broadcasts encouraged followers to attack security agents, destroy infrastructure, and target diplomatic missions.

FG Delegation in US Countering False Claims on Country’s Security Situation - Minister

FG Delegation in US Countering False Claims on Nigeria’s Security Situation

The Federal Government of Nigeria has dispatched a high-level delegation to the United States to address and counter what it describes as misleading narratives about the country’s security situation.

According to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the mission is focused on correcting claims that Nigeria is engaged in religious persecution, a narrative that has recently gained traction in certain US political and advocacy circles.

‘Despite capacity of 13,625MW, only 3,781 MW of electricity get to consumers’

Nigeria’s Power Paradox – Capacity vs. Delivery

Nigeria’s electricity sector faces a striking paradox: despite an installed generation capacity of 13,625 megawatts (MW), only about 3,781 MW of electricity actually reaches consumers.

This gap highlights systemic inefficiencies in generation, transmission, and distribution that continue to undermine the nation’s energy security. 

Dangerous shortage of medics threatens safe patient care in England, top GP says

Dangerous Shortage of Medics Threatens Safe Patient Care in England

A leading GP has warned that England faces a dangerous shortage of medical professionals, a crisis that threatens the safety and quality of patient care across the National Health Service (NHS).  

The warning comes from Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners, who has raised alarm over the growing gap between patient demand and the availability of doctors. 

"You don’t just open your mouth and say you’re coming with guns blazing’ – Soyinka blasts Trump

Soyinka Rebukes Trump’s “Guns Blazing” Threat to Nigeria

Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks threatening military intervention in Nigeria.

The controversy erupted after Trump declared that the United States might halt aid and potentially send troops “guns blazing” to confront alleged atrocities against Christians in Nigeria. 

Why FG hasn’t prosecuted terrorism financiers – Minister

Why FG Hasn’t Prosecuted Terrorism Financiers – Minister

The Federal Government of Nigeria has explained that the delay in prosecuting terrorism financiers is due to the complexity and sensitivity of investigations, which cannot be rushed.  

In a recent interview on Channels Television, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, addressed growing public concerns about why individuals suspected of financing terrorism have not yet been brought before the courts. He emphasized that contrary to popular belief, the matter is not as straightforward as having a list of suspects and immediately initiating trials.