NOUN bursar shot dead in Zamfara
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, has announced the death of its Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Marafa, who was reportedly shot dead while returning from Gusau, Zamfara State. The university announced Marafa’s death in a statement on Sunday, describing it as a “sudden and untimely” loss of a senior administrator who […]
Baba Ijesha not cleared by Appeal Court – Lagos AG
By Henry Ojelu The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, has debunked reports claiming that actor Olanrewaju James, known as Baba Ijesha, was freed after being cleared by the Court of Appeal, describing the circulating narrative as “false, misleading and irresponsible.” Speaking to journalists in Lagos yesterday, Pedro said his […]
Herdsmen, bandits kill 3 in Benue
By Peter Duru Makurdi—Benue State is under siege as armed herdsmen and bandits continue to terrorize communities, leaving at least 53 people dead and residents living in fear. In Kwande Local Government Area, two traders were ambushed on Saturday while returning from the Jato-Aka Market to Nzaav community in Yaav Council Ward. Eyewitnesses said the […]
Economy: Why Nigerian youths in diaspora are returning home
Diaspora is a place where many Nigerians are working so hard to go.
Travelling abroad is so cherished in Nigeria that a family with a relative in the diaspora is perceived as rich, especially by rural dwellers.
NDLEA seizes over 14,440kg of Skunk across six states, nabs wanted drug baron
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled attempts by a drug syndicate operating in Orita-Apeje, Araromi-Okeodo forest reserve, Ife South LGA, Osun State, to distribute large quantities of processed skunk—a strain of cannabis—across the country. A total of 11,135 kilograms were seized on Tuesday, 11th November 2025, following days of surveillance in the forest.
Why Anioma state is best option for Igbo nation — Oganah
As the debate over constitutional restructuring intensifies, the renewed push for the creation of Anioma State has moved to the front burner of national discourse.
