15 girls rescued from Ondo sex trafficking syndicate

Three suspects arrested The police have rescued 15 young girls who were allegedly lured into sex trafficking under the guise of job opportunities by the police in Ondo State. In a statement on Sunday by its spokesperson, Olushola Ayanlade, the state police command said three suspects linked to the trafficking syndicate had been arrested. It […]

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EFCC declares ex-minister Timipre Sylva wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of US$14,859,257. In a public notice on Monday, the commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said the funds were provided by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board for […]

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Aiyedatiwa suggests ways to crash fuel prices

shows Ondo’s potentials in oil, gas, bitumen exploration Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has suggested ways to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on foreign refined oil and crash fuel prices for domestic consumption. He spoke on Monday at the opening ceremony of the 43rd Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), […]

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HURIWA cautions FG over alleged plot to execute Kanu

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has cautioned the Federal Government against any alleged plan to execute the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, warning that such a move could provoke widespread unrest in the South-East and deepen Nigeria’s security challenges. In a statement signed by its […]

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Igbo World Assembly Chairman And Regent Of Abagana Anakwenze Recommits To Bridging Ancestral Homeland, African Diaspora

New narrative of 1803 Igbo Landing in Georgia emerges Igbo World Assembly, Council of Igbo States in America (CISA) renew commitment to the Igbo Village project at UNN American Igbos vow yearly pilgrimage to Aguleri ancestral home Executive Governor of Anambra state, His Excellency Charles Soludo welcomes them wholeheartedly Igbo World Assembly Chairman and Regent […]

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Adeboye advises Tinubu on how to end insurgency in 100 days

says service chiefs should resign if deadline not met Buhari ignored similar advice The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to engage diplomatically with former US President Donald Trump to secure a 100-day period to tackle insurgency in Nigeria. He stated that […]

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Tinubu’s dilemma: Insecurity and political distractions

By Tonnie Iredia The threat by US President Donald Trump of attacking Nigeria if its government allows a continuation of what he called the persecution of Christians has remained the matter of the moment since it was made last week. Almost every segment of the Nigerian population has had its say on the subject and […]

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Christian genocide: PFN, Islamic council in verbal crossfire

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, on Sunday, dismissed the allegation of Christian genocide in Nigeria, describing it as false, dangerous, and politically motivated. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the NSCIA’s Secretary-General, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, accused the Western media and political figures of trumpeting the allegation of Christian genocide as part of […]

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Navigating Power Dynamics: The Significance of International Cooperation to Trump’s Gunboat Diplomacy in Nigeria

A Persuasive Reflection By Olukayode Ajulo Gunboat diplomacy evokes powerful imagery of naval strength and military might, representing a historical practice where nations pursue foreign policy objectives through the threat of force. This method has been wielded to assert dominance, safeguard economic interests, and manipulate political outcomes in distant lands, often reflecting a complex interplay […]

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