Panic turned to relief on Saturday when security operatives swiftly rescued passengers stranded after a train travelling from Itakpe to Warri derailed in Adogo community, Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident, which occurred around 4:30 p.m., left travellers stuck for hours in the middle of nowhere until police and railway officials arrived to secure the area and ensure their safety. Responding to a distress call, the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Kankarofi, immediately dispatched a team of officers to the site. The Commissioner later visited the scene personally for an on-the-spot assessment, where he met…
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Tension gripped Isanlu, headquarters of Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State, on Sunday as residents took to the streets to protest recurring attacks by kidnappers and bandits across several communities. The peaceful demonstration, held in front of the General Hospital, Isanlu, followed the brutal killing of an elderly woman, Mrs. Elizabeth Olorunshola, who was abducted from Ilafin-Isanlu on Saturday. Community sources said the victim, who was reportedly ill, was shot dead by her captors after she could not keep pace with them while being taken through the forest. Another victim sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving treatment…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has remained focused, vibrant, and result-driven under the leadership of its Managing Director, Hon. Bola Oyebamiji, an economist, Dr. Meshach Musa, has said. In a statement released on Sunday in Lokoja, Dr. Musa commended the NIWA management for its renewed commitment to safety, efficiency, and staff welfare across its 23 operational bases nationwide. He noted that since assuming office, Oyebamiji has recorded significant progress — notably in reducing accidents on the nation’s waterways and distributing more than 45,000 standard life jackets to Nigerians in 12 states. “Under the current management, NIWA has experienced a…
By Ehichioya Ezomon From 13 States after the 2023 General Election, the “main” opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), or what remains of it, now controls only eight, with the once self-acclaimed “largest political party in Africa,” which governed 31 States at its apogee, likely to lose more to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) before the 2027 elections. In 2023, the 13 States under the PDP belt were: Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Rivers; Enugu; Osun, Oyo; Plateau; Zamfara; Adamawa, Bauchi and Taraba. While the party lost Edo to the APC in 2024 via an off-cycle election, it lost Delta,…
The Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has paid a courtesy visit to Nigerian football legend, Emmanuel Okala, in Enugu, highlighting plans to revitalize sports institutions across the country. During the visit, Okala recounted the Green Eagles’ golden era at the NIS hostel, National Stadium, Surulere, praising the comprehensive facilities, including medical support, physiologists, and quality meals that contributed to the team’s success. “It’s incredible to see you here in my home,” Okala told Shaibu. “I’ve followed your work at the NIS, and I believe you have the vision to restore this institute’s former glory.”…
It was an evening of gratitude, laughter, and heartfelt appreciation as staff of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) gathered to honour their Acting Executive Chairman, Mr. Michael Ango, in recognition of what they described as his visionary and reform-driven leadership. The event, aptly themed “A Night with Ango,” was organised by the staff to celebrate a leader they say has redefined public service through transparency, institutional reforms, and a renewed focus on staff welfare. Speakers at the event described Mr. Ango as a humble, forward-thinking administrator who has revitalised the Service and inspired a culture of accountability…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of the November 8 Anambra State governorship election, securing a second term in office after a landslide victory across the 21 local government areas. Announcing the results at INEC headquarters in Awka on Sunday, the Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Edoba Omoregie (SAN), said Soludo polled 422,664 votes, far ahead of his closest challenger, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored 99,445 votes. Candidates of the Young Progressives Party (YPP),…
The Islamic State (ISIS) has openly acknowledged orchestrating attacks against Christian communities in Africa, framing the violence as a religious duty and directly challenging President Donald Trump’s warnings of potential U.S. military intervention. The statements appeared in ‘An Naba’, ISIS’s weekly propaganda bulletin, and were first reported by Spanish newspaper La Razón. In the editorial, ISIS dismissed Trump’s remarks as part of a broader “Crusader” agenda, asserting that protecting Christians is seen by the group as an affront to Islam. “Any threats from the American tyrant to intervene militarily in Nigeria will not deter us,” the bulletin read, while cautioning…
Tension is building in Anambra State as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) opens its state collation centre in Awka, awaiting official results from the 21 local government areas. A visit to the INEC headquarters showed that the centre has been fully set up within the commission’s premises, with officials and observers already on ground for the final phase of result collation. An INEC staff member, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the commission will begin receiving results from local government areas as soon as they are ready. While most areas are expected to deliver results promptly, officials…
The Nigerian stock market endured one of its steepest weekly declines this year as jittery investors wiped off nearly ₦2.8 trillion from market value between November 3 and 7, 2025, following global tensions sparked by Donald Trump’s warning to Nigeria. Data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) show that market capitalisation slumped to ₦94.9 trillion, while the All-Share Index (ASI) fell by 2.99% to 149,524.81 points, from 154,126.46 points the previous week. It was a bruising week across the board. Investors lost ₦245.88 billion on Monday, ₦611.96 billion on Tuesday, and a staggering ₦1.31 trillion on Wednesday — the week’s…