The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest in Abuja, calling for the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The faction led by NANS National President, Comrade Atiku Isah (GCNS), decried what it described as “injustice” over Kanu’s continued detention despite several court rulings granting him bail. “Justice delayed is justice denied. We cannot understand why Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is still in detention when courts of competent jurisdiction have granted him bail before,” Isah told reporters during the protest. He accused the government of double…
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By Ben Adaji, Jalingo Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, in a joint operation with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested two suspected drug cartel members in Taraba State while disguised as police officers. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Umar Mohammed, confirmed the development in a statement Tuesday night in Jalingo. He said the suspects were intercepted at Takum Junction, Wukari Local Government Area, with two Toyota Hilux trucks loaded with 1,134 blocks of cannabis. The vehicles, traced to Akure, Ondo State, were reportedly en route Adamawa before…
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan has urged Nigerians to use the nation’s 65th Independence anniversary as a moment of reflection and renewal. In her goodwill message, she called for unity, accountability, and resilience in tackling the country’s economic and security challenges while building on the sacrifices of the nation’s founding fathers. Acknowledging the economic hardship, insecurity, and social inequality that confront the country, the Senator urged Nigerians to also celebrate the triumphs that define the present — from young innovators building global tech brands, to farmers feeding millions, and Nigerian artists shaping world culture. “Sixty-five years on,…
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, former presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has called for urgent national renewal, warning that the country risks stumbling as “a colossus with feet of clay” if insecurity, corruption, and poverty remain unchecked. In a statement titled “Hope Against the Odds,” Adebayo said Independence Day should be more than a ritual of celebration—it must serve as a moment of reflection and rededication to the nation’s founding ideals. He recalled the words of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa in 1960, urging Nigerians to continue building on the “firm foundations” laid by the nation’s founding fathers. Painting a…
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, has felicitated with Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja on his coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, describing the historic event as a defining moment for the city’s traditional institution. In a goodwill message, Gabam said the ascension of the former Oyo State governor to the revered throne reflected not only his leadership qualities but also his lifelong commitment to the welfare of his people. “Your ascension to the throne is a testament to your leadership qualities and dedication to the well-being of your people. As a former…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s commitment to policy continuity and governance stability, describing it as both a governance principle and a moral duty to Nigerians. Akume, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs, Mr. Nadunga Gagare, spoke in Abuja at the inauguration and maiden lecture of the Renewed Hope Grassroots Movement (RHGM) themed: “Continuity in Governance and Government Policies: Panacea to Sustainable Development in Nigeria.” He noted that one of Nigeria’s recurring challenges has been the abandonment of projects and policies whenever leadership changes, a cycle…
Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has described Nigerians as the “true custodians of hope and the real heroes of nationhood,” praising their resilience in the face of decades of unfulfilled promises. In his Independence Day message on Tuesday, Kachikwu said while the nation reflects on the sacrifices of its founding fathers, the greater sacrifices have been borne by ordinary Nigerians who continue to endure hardship while clinging to the hope of a better future. “Our people, overburdened and voiceless, have carried the weight of failed leadership for decades. Yet, they choose peace where frustration…
The Federal Government has announced fresh steps to strengthen seed certification in a bid to guarantee food security and tackle the rising cost of food across the country. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, disclosed this on Tuesday during a working visit to the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kiyari, in Abuja. The high-level meeting focused on practical reforms to improve Nigeria’s agricultural output, including wider access to certified, high-yield seeds, the creation of a decentralised seed certification system with strict quality checks, and the roll-out of the…
The Edo State Executive Council has approved a revised supplementary budget of ₦799.820 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, raising the original estimate of ₦675.220 billion by ₦125 billion, or about 18 percent. The decision was taken at an emergency council meeting presided over by Governor Monday Okpebholo on Monday, September 29, 2025. Speaking after the meeting, Commissioner for Finance, Emmanuel Okoebor, said the new budget reflects the government’s determination to accelerate infrastructure delivery. “The revised budget shifts the ratio to 70 percent capital expenditure and 30 percent recurrent. This is a clear demonstration of the governor’s commitment to infrastructural…
Remember, remember, the last day of September. It ushers the dawn of the 1st of October. Independence Galore for each person, each member, Nigeria is still populated with ginormous ember. O Nigeria is 65, we agree to guarantee, The flag of the country, the flag of the free. O Nigeria thine 65, I submit verily, My soul and my spirit. I submit to thee…me! _________********_________ Atop six and half-century yore, a nation was born. In the midst of the West-Coast of Africa’s Horne. This nation had riches, from millet to corn, With timber and coal, and black gold of its…