A mild drama unfolded at the Niger State House of Assembly on Tuesday as the screening of commissioner nominees hit a snag over the nomination of a former deputy speaker. The commissioner-designate, Hon. Bello Agwara, a four-time legislator from Agwara Local Government Area, faced stiff opposition from members shortly after presenting his credentials. The chief whip and member representing Chanchaga Constituency, Hon. Mohammed Abubakar, moved a motion to step down Agwara’s nomination, citing his “many sins” against the Assembly during his 16 years of service. Members accused Agwara of using his privileged position to access sensitive House documents, which he…
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**Urges Greater Support for Vulnerable Children A non-governmental organisation, Cabul Network Community Development Initiative, has urged philanthropists and corporate bodies to intensify support for less privileged children across the country, especially those in underserved communities. The Chairman of the group, Mr. Okechukwu Okorie, made the call during an outreach to Waru LEA Primary School in the Federal Capital Territory, where the organisation donated school uniforms, exercise books, and other writing materials to pupils. Mr. Okorie said the gesture underscores Cabul Network’s commitment to community empowerment and improving access to education for vulnerable children at a time of growing economic pressures.…
***Demands Federal Action The People’s Mandate Group has condemned the violent attack on the PDP national headquarters at Wadata Plaza, accusing former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and his collaborators of orchestrating the assault with the backing of compromised police officers. The group described the attack as a pre-planned operation aimed at disrupting the newly elected National Working Committee, intimidating party members, and undermining Nigeria’s democratic processes ahead of the 2027 elections. Eyewitnesses said heavily armed police blocked access to the secretariat from the early morning, preventing staff, journalists, and supporters from entering. As crowds gathered for the Committee’s inaugural…
***Says its Clear Evidence of Nigeria’s Collapsing Security Architecture The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the “shocking silence and lethargy” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration following confirmation that ISWAP terrorists captured and executed Brigadier General M. Uba after ambushing a military convoy and Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) operatives in Borno State. In a strongly worded statement on Tuesday, National Coordinator of the group Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko said the incident exposes the dangerous level of infiltration, operational breakdown, and intelligence compromise within Nigeria’s defence system. HURIWA noted that any serious government would have responded…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has thrown its weight behind U.S. congressman Riley Moore, who accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of denying the systematic persecution and killing of Christians across Nigeria. The group said Moore’s comments reflect the grim reality on the ground and urged the U.S. Congress to approve former President Donald Trump’s earlier warning of decisive military action against terrorist groups responsible for mass atrocities. National Coordinator of the association Comrade Emmanuel Nadozie Onwubiko in a statement on Tueday, said the Federal Government’s consistent denial of the crisis has become “suspicious,” noting that key officials…
By Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko With the exit of the Khaki boys from the political governance in 1999, like-minded politicians from as far back as the second Republic led by Chiefs Alex Ekwueme who was Vice President to Shehu Shagari in the late 70s to early 80s, Solomon Lar of the famed Nigerian Peoples party formed by Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe of the blessed memory, set up the Peoples Democratic Party. Although other political parties such as the Alliance for Democracy that grew out of Afenifere the Yoruba socio-cultural group, All Nigeria Party, were in existence and in control of few states…
By Ahmed Rufa’i The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has condemned the deadly attack on Government Girls’ School, Maga, in Kebbi State, urging authorities to urgently strengthen the safety of children, schools, and education workers across Nigeria. In a statement issued to National Update by UNICEF Nigeria’s Communication Specialist, Sussan Akila, the agency described the incident—which claimed the life of the school’s vice-principal and resulted in the reported abduction of 25 students—as “deeply tragic” and unacceptable. “UNICEF strongly condemns the reported attack on a Government Girls School in the Maga community of Kebbi State, which resulted in the death of…
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday received former Kogi State Governor, Captain Wada Ichalla Wada, into the All Progressives Congress (APC), in what party insiders describe as one of the most strategic political defections ahead of the 2027 elections. Joining the former governor were the Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) 2025 deputy governorship candidate, Hon. Sam Abenemi, and several influential opposition figures from across Kogi State. Shettima, who presided over the ceremony, said the growing wave of defections reflected renewed public confidence in the APC. “It gladdens my heart to see this day,” he said. “Kogi State is witnessing good governance,…
A public display of forgiveness by former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reignited one of Nigeria’s most notorious political rivalries, this time through a blistering exchange of words with ex-Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose. The drama unfolded after Obasanjo attended Fayose’s 65th birthday celebration. While offering reflections on Fayose’s political journey, the former president made remarks that the ex-governor deemed “irresponsible.” Fayose responded with a caustic SMS, shared with newsmen by Obasanjo’s media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi: “Dear Baba Obasanjo, I appreciate your coming to my birthday party—except for your very irresponsible comments at your age. You went so low, but I’m…
***Renews Call for Obaseki’s Repatriation Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Monday rolled out what is being hailed as the biggest agricultural mechanisation investment in its history. This is coming following his resolve to reposition the state as a powerhouse in commercial agriculture and food security. His chief press secretary, Fred Itua in a statement indicated that the landmark commissioning ceremony at Government House, Benin City, was led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who visited the state with a delegation of federal lawmakers. According to the statement the governor unveiled 30 tractors, five bulldozers, 150 farm implements, and a…