Diana Marua's ex-house help Irene Nekesa flaunts house she's building: “Kwa imani”

Report on Diana Marua’s Ex-House Help Irene Nekesa Flaunting Her House Project: “Kwa Imani”

The story of Irene Nekesa, formerly employed as a house help by Kenyan celebrity couple Bahati and Diana Marua, has recently captured public attention. Nekesa, who transitioned from domestic work into the social media space, has shared updates about a house she is building upcountry. Her journey, marked by challenges and resilience, has sparked conversations about determination, faith, and the power of reinvention.

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Quick Take: Nigeria’s newly declared security emergency, judicial reform pledges, the historic G20 summit in Johannesburg, and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza all reflect a world balancing reform against instability.

Nigeria’s Security Emergency President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a nationwide security emergency on November 26, 2025, marks one of the most sweeping responses to Nigeria’s spiraling violence in years. The plan includes recruiting 50,000 new police officers, redeploying those withdrawn from VIP duty after crash training, and using NYSC camps as training centers. 

The Department of State Services has also been tasked with deploying forest guards to flush out terrorists in woodland regions. This is a bold attempt to restore order, but the scale of kidnappings and killings, reminiscent of Boko Haram’s darkest days, shows how fragile stability remains. 

Tinubu even canceled his trip to the G20 summit to prioritize domestic threats, underscoring the gravity of the crisis.

Life and Living in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory

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Life and Living in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with Abuja as its center-piece, represents Nigeria’s bold experiment in planned urban development and national unity.

Established in 1976 to replace Lagos as the capital, the FCT was designed to be geographically neutral, positioned in the heart of the country to symbolize inclusivity and balance among Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups.

Today, it stands as a vibrant hub where modern infrastructure, political power, and cultural diversity converge.

Current Economic Stability and the Cost of Living Crisis in Nigeria

Current Economic Stability and the Cost of Living Crisis in Nigeria

Nigeria today stands at a precarious economic crossroads. While policymakers tout reforms aimed at stabilizing the macroeconomic environment, the lived reality for millions of Nigerians is one of mounting hardship. The country’s economic stability is fragile, and the cost of living crisis has become the defining challenge of everyday life.

Recent reports from the Central Bank of Nigeria highlight that inflationary pressures remain elevated, particularly in food and energy prices. 

The removal of petrol subsidies in 2023, though intended to free up fiscal space and encourage efficiency, has sharply increased transportation and production costs.

PDP faces legal extinction by Dec 8, if… – Showunmi

PDP Faces Legal Extinction by December 8 - Showunmi

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria’s main opposition party, is currently engulfed in a constitutional crisis that threatens its very survival.

According to Otunba Segun Showunmi, a prominent chieftain of the party, the PDP risks “legal extinction” if urgent corrective steps are not taken before December 8, 2025, when the tenure of the current National Working Committee (NWC) officially expires.

Hong Kong Begins Mourning Period After Fire Kills At Least 128

Hong Kong Begins Mourning Period After Fire Kills At Least 128

Hong Kong has entered a solemn three-day mourning period following one of the deadliest fires in the city’s modern history.

The blaze, which tore through the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Tai Po district on November 28, 2025, claimed at least 128 lives, with authorities warning that the toll could rise as investigators continue to search the charred remains of the towers.

Guinea-Bissau Military Takeover Is ‘Ceremonial Coup’, Jonathan Declares

Guinea-Bissau Military Takeover - Jonathan Labels It a “Ceremonial Coup”

In late November 2025, Guinea-Bissau was thrust into political turmoil when its military declared “total control” of the country, effectively disrupting the democratic process and trapping delegates from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Jimoh Ibrahim Urges Nigerians To Back Tinubu On Economic, Security Reforms

Jimoh Ibrahim Urges Nigerians to Back Tinubu on Economic and Security Reforms

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has called on Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambitious economic and security reform agenda.

Speaking with conviction, the federal lawmaker emphasized that the President’s vision for restructuring Nigeria’s economy and fortifying its national security architecture requires the collective support of citizens at this pivotal moment in the nation’s history.

Jonathan Calls For Release Of Guinea-Bissau Presidential Election Results

Jonathan Calls for Release of Guinea-Bissau Presidential Election Results

In a dramatic turn of events following Guinea-Bissau’s recent presidential and legislative elections, former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has publicly demanded the immediate release of the country’s election results.

Jonathan’s call comes after military officers seized control of the nation, suspended the electoral process, and closed its borders, sparking fears of democratic backsliding in West Africa.

Kano Govt Demands Ganduje’s Arrest Over ‘Inciting’ Security Comments

Kano Government Demands Ganduje’s Arrest Over ‘Inciting’ Security Comments

The political atmosphere in Kano State has taken a dramatic turn following the state government’s call for the arrest and investigation of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

The demand was made during the 34th Executive Council meeting held at the Government House, Kano, where members reviewed recent remarks attributed to Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin.

Safeguarding the School Gate – Regulations on Child Pickups

Safeguarding the School Gate – Regulations on Child Pickups

The daily ritual of school pickups may appear routine, but beneath its simplicity lies a complex web of safety regulations designed to protect children, reassure parents, and maintain order around educational institutions. 

Across the world, governments and schools have recognized that the moments when children leave the structured environment of the classroom are among the most vulnerable. It is here that safety policies, legal frameworks, and community practices converge to ensure that no child is exposed to unnecessary risk.

Shock In Rivers As Family Friend Kills 7 Year-Old After School Pickup

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A Tragedy That Shook Rivers State 

The Rivers State community has been left reeling after the shocking murder of seven-year-old Alicia Olajumoke, a crime that has sparked outrage, grief, and urgent calls for justice.

According to reports, the incident occurred on November 25, 2025, in the Agip Estate area of Rumueme, Port Harcourt. Alicia, a bright young girl who lived with her mother, Glory Joseph, was allegedly taken from school by a woman known to the family, identified as Success.

Health crisis: It’s more expensive to die in Africa than to live – Kukah

Health Crisis - “It’s More Expensive to Die in Africa than to Live”

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has sounded a stark warning about Africa’s worsening health crisis, declaring that the cost of dying on the continent now outweighs the cost of living. 

Kukah's remarks, delivered at the African Faith and Health Leaders Consultation in Nairobi, have ignited urgent calls for African-led solutions to the systemic failures in healthcare.

El-Rufai joins ADC, vows to unseat Kaduna gov

El-Rufai Joins ADC, Vows to Unseat Kaduna Governor

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring his intention to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and unseat the current Kaduna governor in the 2027 general elections.  

On Thursday, November 27, 2025, El-Rufai completed his registration at the ADC office in Unguwar Sarki, Kaduna North. He was warmly received by senior party officials, including the ADC Vice Chairman for the North-West, Jafaru Sani, and the National Membership Secretary, Senator Sadiq Yar’adua. In a symbolic gesture, El-Rufai was issued membership number 000002, underscoring his prominence within the party’s new coalition framework.  

Amid FG’s Delay, Ivory Coast Airlifts ex-President Jonathan from Guinea-Bissau

Amid FG’s Delay, Ivory Coast Airlifts Ex-President Jonathan from Guinea-Bissau

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan was airlifted out of Guinea-Bissau by Ivory Coast authorities after delays attributed to Nigeria’s Federal Government, sparking diplomatic questions and regional intrigue.  

The unfolding episode centers on the unexpected intervention of Ivory Coast in facilitating the safe passage of ex-President Jonathan from Guinea-Bissau. 

Breaking Nigeria's Kidnap Chain

Breaking Nigeria’s Kidnap Chain - A Call for Urgent Action

The tragic death of Venerable Edwin Achi, the Priest-in-Charge of Ebenezer Anglican Church in Ungwan Maijero, Kaduna, who was abducted alongside his wife and daughter and later died in captivity, is yet another painful reminder of the deepening crisis of insecurity in Nigeria. 

Edwin's passing is not just a personal loss to his family and the Diocese of Kaduna, but a symbol of the collective trauma inflicted on communities across the nation. 

Kaduna Anglican priest dies in kidnappers’ den; Diocese cancels ‘Stand Up for Jesus 2025’

Kaduna Anglican Priest Dies in Kidnappers’ Den; Diocese Cancels ‘Stand Up for Jesus 2025’

Summary: Venerable Edwin Achi, Priest-in-Charge of Ebenezer Anglican Church, Ungwan Maijero in Kaduna State, has tragically died in the custody of kidnappers after being abducted with his wife and daughter on October 28, 2025. In response, the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna has cancelled its major annual programme, Stand Up for Jesus 2025, as a mark of respect and mourning.

FG terminates underperforming Abuja-Lokoja road contracts

FG Terminates Underperforming Abuja-Lokoja Road Contracts

The Federal Government has officially terminated several Abuja–Lokoja road contracts after contractors failed to meet performance benchmarks and delivery timelines.

The Federal Ministry of Works, under the leadership of Minister David Umahi, announced the decision following an exhaustive review of the projects. The Abuja–Lokoja highway, a critical transport corridor linking Nigeria’s capital to the southern regions, has long been plagued by delays and poor execution. According to Umahi, the termination was necessary to realign the projects with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes infrastructure as a driver of economic growth and national integration.  

Lamido gives PDP 10-day ultimatum, demands caretaker committee to end crisis

Lamido’s Ultimatum to PDP - A Call for Caretaker Leadership Amid Crisis

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has issued a dramatic 10-day ultimatum to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), demanding the dissolution of its current leadership and the immediate establishment of a caretaker committee to resolve the party’s deepening internal crisis.  

On November 27, 2025, Lamido addressed his supporters and former political allies at his Sharada office in Kano, where he expressed grave concern over the state of the PDP. He insisted that the National Working Committee (NWC), elected during the Ibadan convention, must be dissolved without delay. In its place, he called for a caretaker committee that would steer the party through its turbulent period and prepare it for upcoming primaries.  

Insecurity: Let’s Stand Behind President Tinubu, Ashimolowo Tells Nigerians

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Insecurity - Ashimolowo Urges Nigerians to Stand Behind President Tinubu

In a recent appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, renowned cleric Matthew Ashimolowo of the Kingsways International Christian Centre (KICC) called on Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Tinubu in his administration’s intensified fight against insecurity.

Ashimolowo’s appeal came shortly after President Tinubu declared a nationwide state of emergency on insecurity, authorizing the recruitment of thousands of additional security personnel to confront the country’s growing challenges of terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping.

Guinea-Bissau’s Fragile Democracy Shattered by Military Coup

Guinea-Bissau’s Fragile Democracy Shattered by Military Coup

The West African nation of Guinea-Bissau has once again been thrust into political turmoil following a dramatic military coup on November 26, 2025. 

Just days after citizens went to the polls in presidential and legislative elections, the armed forces seized power, arrested President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, and suspended the electoral process.

The coup unfolded with heavy gunfire around the presidential palace in Bissau, leaving the capital’s streets eerily deserted as soldiers patrolled and borders were sealed.

Goodluck Jonathan Trapped In Guinea-Bissau After Coup, Reps Call For Diplomatic Intervention

Goodluck Jonathan Trapped in Guinea-Bissau After Coup, Reps Call for Diplomatic Intervention

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has found himself caught in the middle of a political upheaval in Guinea-Bissau. 

Jonathan, who was in the West African nation as part of a joint mission of the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the West African Elders Forum (WAEF), was monitoring the country’s presidential elections when the military abruptly seized power.

Tinubu Declares Security Emergency, Orders Massive Recruitments Into Army, Police

Tinubu Declares Security Emergency, Orders Massive Recruitments Into Army, Police

In a decisive move to confront Nigeria’s escalating security challenges, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency.

The announcement, made from the Statehouse on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, outlines sweeping measures aimed at strengthening the country’s defense and law enforcement capacity.

Bandits Reportedly Operating In Abuja

Banditry Creeps Into Abuja: A Capital Under Siege

The Federal Capital Territory, once regarded as a safe haven insulated from the insecurity plaguing much of northern Nigeria, is now facing the grim reality of banditry within its borders.

The recent abduction of seven teenagers in Bwari Area Council has jolted residents into acknowledging that Abuja is no longer immune to the menace.

Timeline of Events Leading to the November 2025 Coup

Timeline of the November 2025 Coup in Guinea-Bissau and the Nation’s Enduring Political Instability

The November 2025 coup in Guinea-Bissau unfolded just days after disputed elections, with soldiers detaining President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and suspending the electoral process. This event fits into a long history of coups, assassinations, and institutional dysfunction that has plagued Guinea-Bissau since independence in 1974.

Timeline of Events Leading to the November 2025 Coup

November 23, 2025 – General Elections Held Guinea-Bissau conducted presidential and legislative elections. The process was marred by controversy, with opposition candidates disqualified and both Embaló and rival Fernando Dias prematurely declaring victory.