‘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 […]
How terrorists kidnapped ex-defence spokesman, Maj-Gen Abubakar, wife
Suspected armed bandits have abducted retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, along with his wife in Katsina State.
Turaki PDP adopts Jonathan despite thugs invasion ofconvention venue
Armed thugs wielding sticks and other dangerous weapons, yesterday, stormed a special Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention in Abuja, disrupting the formal ratification of former President Goodluck Jonathan….
2027: Adebayo consoling a wounded nation
By Sola Coker In a nation where communities devastated by banditry, kidnappings and mass killings often receive little more than presidential statements and military assurances, Adewole Adebayo is increasingly projecting himself as a different kind of national leader — one who believes leadership means physically standing with the people in their darkest hours. From Plateau to Oyo […]
2027 permutations: ‘Tinubu vulnerable in S/S, competitive in N/C, N/E; Atiku has no leg in South; Obi’s 2023 momentum lost’
•NIIA Research Director, Prof Otubanjo: Wike has shot president in the foot By Nnamdi Ojiego As political realignments gather pace ahead of the next general elections, Director of Research at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Prof. Femi Otubanjo, speaks on the emergence of presidential candidates for the parties, and assesses the growing permutations, alliances and […]
Intrigue as Shettima, Kwankwaso, Amaechi, Lamido emerge as potential VP
As zoning, ethnicity and religious balancing come under pressure, presidential hopefuls increasingly search for competence over vote-delivering power brokers.
