‘Refer Nigeria to Security Council over abductions, killings,’ SERAP urges UN chief
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres “to urgently invoke Article 99 of the UN Charter and bring Nigeria’s escalating insecurity—marked by mass abductions, killings, attacks on civilians, mass displacement, and other grave human rights violations—to the attention of the UN Security Council.”
Gunmen kill eight, burn houses in Imo community
No fewer than eight persons were feared killed on Saturday when unidentified gunmen attacked Abacheke community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State.
WHO warns against travel bans as DR Congo battles deadly Ebola outbreak without vaccine
The World Health Organisation, (WHO) on Saturday warned that travel bans and border closures imposed over the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could undermine efforts to contain the disease, cautioning that although the country had successfully defeated Ebola 16 times in the past, the current outbreak presents a more dangerous challenge as the Bundibugyo strain of the virus has no licensed vaccine or approved treatment.
When birds strike planes
Since the beginning of this year, no fewer than 10 bird strikes have been recorded by Nigerian airlines, thereby leading to operational disruptions and financial losses.
Poor Water Access: Nigerians suffering, dying daily — CSOs, farmers
AS the legendary and iconic Nigerian musician of blessed memory, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, puts it, “water no get enemy”, and now a globally accepted expression about the importance of the number one liquid God gave to humanity.
Jonathan as Tinubu’s toughest challenger, by Dele Sobowale
‘2027: Jonathan Weighs ADC Option Amid Comeback Reports’ – News Report, October 5, 2025. “All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies” – Dr John Arbuthnot, 1667-1735. Former President Jonathan is the toughest opponent President Tinubu can face in 2027. The other leading contenders have serious problems deciding who will be presidential or […]
