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From Defence Minister Christopher Musa yesterday gave a warning to terrorists across the country that it would not be business as usual for them this year. He also told collaborators of terrorists and bandits to desist forthwith or be prepared for the consequences of their action. The Minister spoke during the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Golf Tournament at the TYB International Golf Club, Abuja. Those who are still supporting bandits, criminals, insurgents and terrorists should stop immediately,” he said. “The friend of a thief is a thief. We urge all law-abiding Nigerians to provide timely intelligence. As…

The Edo State Government has reassured residents of the state of its strong commitment to the safety and security of lives and property, declaring that decisive measures are already yielding results in the fight against kidnapping, cultism, and other criminal activities. Senator Monday Okpebholo stated this while addressing growing public concerns over security, emphasizing that his administration has made massive investments in modern security apparatus, intelligence gathering, and inter-agency collaboration to confront criminal elements head-on. The Governor affirmed that the issue of kidnapping is being seriously and strategically addressed, noting that security operations are ongoing across the state. He stressed…

A distraught Nigerian woman has taken to social media to make an emotional appeal for employment, stating that she is “gradually getting to my breaking point” due to prolonged joblessness. In a video shared via her personal TikTok page, #Koredudu, on Saturday, the distressed woman made a heartfelt confession about her desperate situation, urging Nigerians to channel the same energy used to spread negative content into helping her secure employment. “I have a confession to make. I have a confession to make and I think I’m gradually getting to my breaking point,” she said in the video, her voice laden…

The announcement of the passing of Prof. Joe Ordia, MD, FACS, has brought profound sorrow to many who knew him and were impacted by his remarkable contributions to medicine. As a globally renowned neurosurgeon and behavioral scientist, Prof. Ordia dedicated his life to the pursuit of excellence in patient care and medical education. Born in 1946 in Eguare Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria, he embarked on his medical journey at the University of Ibadan and later honed his skills at Harvard University Medical College. His academic career flourished at Boston University School of Medicine, where he rose through the ranks to…

Vice-Presidential candidate of the Labour Party at the 2023 elections, Dr Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has expressed shock that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar  is still seeking Nigeria’s presidency in 2027. Datti  recalled that Atiku has been seeking to occupy the highest  office in the land since his (Datti)  National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) days. Baba-Ahmed made the remark yesterday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. He noted  that the country  needs a new generation of leaders, adding  that many capable citizens are willing to address the country’s challenges but are discouraged by what he described as an expensive and…

Authorities in Nicaragua have arrested at least 60 people for reportedly celebrating or expressing support for the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a human rights watchdog group and local media outlets said on Friday. Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo are staunch allies of Maduro, who was captured by US military personnel in Caracas last Saturday and taken to New York to face trial on drug and weapons charges. Since the arrest of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, “at least 60 arbitrary arrests” have occurred over alleged support for the operation, the NGO Blue and…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has said that the impeachment process initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, is ongoing and has not been halted, contrary to reports circulating online. The assembly stated this in a press release issued on Friday and signed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Enemi George. The assembly said the process, which commenced on Thursday, was being carried out in line with the provisions of the Constitution. “The Rivers State House of Assembly is pleased to inform the good people of Rivers State that…

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, said the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol could rise to about N950 per litre in 2026. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery currently puts its gantry price at N699 per litre while the retail price at MRS Oil, authorized distributor stood at N739 per litre. But in the bank’s 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook, CBN based its assumptions on an average crude oil price of $55 per barrel in 2026. The bank further assumed an average exchange rate of N1,451.63/$ in Q4 2025 and N1,400/$ in 2026, supported by improved FX market efficiency, stronger capital…

The Labour Party (LP) has affirmed Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, as its national leader and is wishing the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, well following his decision to join the coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC). The party’s National Secretary, Darlington Nwokocha, disclosed this in a communique, saying the decision followed a meeting by the LP’s National Working Committee (NWC) on Wednesday to deliberate on key issues affecting the stability, growth, and strategic direction of the Party. “The NWC, in a unanimous decision, affirmed its recognition of His Excellency, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, as the National…