Atiku Abubakar Formalizes Move to ADC, Energizes Opposition Ahead of 2027 Polls

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s opposition landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. The registration ceremony took place on Monday, following Atiku’s announcement to ADC

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November 24, 2025

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Tinubu Announces Rescue of Abducted Kwara Worshippers, Recovered Niger Schoolchildren

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday announced the rescue of all 38 worshippers abducted earlier in the week from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.‎‎In a post on his verified X handle, the President

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November 23, 2025

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America Is Investigating Our Killings.Where Is Our National Assembly?

It is a global embarrassment that the United States Congress is now actively reviewing reports of mass killings, persecution, and insecurity in Nigeria, while our own Senate and House of Representatives behave as though nothing urgent is happening. Foreign lawmakers are holding

by News Editor

November 22, 2025

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‘Soldiers Withdrew at 3am, Bandits Attacked at 4am’ — Gov Idris Raises Alarm

The Kebbi State Government has urged the Ministry of Defence to investigate why military personnel were withdrawn from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, barely an hour before bandits launched their attack. Governor Nasir Idris made the appeal on Friday while receiving

by News Editor

November 21, 2025

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Breaking: Students, Staff Abducted in Niger as Terrorists Raid Catholic School

Tension has risen in Niger State after armed attackers stormed St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in the Papiri community of Agwara Local Government Area, and abducted an unconfirmed number of students and staff during a late-night attack.Although details are still emerging,

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November 21, 2025

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Nnamdi Kanu Gets Life Sentence in Abuja Federal High Court

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment. The presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, handed down the sentence on counts one, four, five, and six, opting for life imprisonment

by News Editor

November 20, 2025

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Nnamdi Kanu Found Guilty of Terrorism Over Inciting Broadcasts

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on three of the seven terrorism charges brought against him by the Federal Government. Delivering judgment on Thursday, the Presiding Judge, James Omotosho, relied

by News Editor

November 20, 2025

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Trump Signs Bill Releasing Epstein Files

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he has signed a bill mandating the release of government files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The legislation directs the Department of Justice to make all information from its Epstein

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November 20, 2025

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FG Blames Trump Comments for Fresh Wave of Terror Attacks

The Federal Government on Wednesday attributed the renewed terror attacks, including the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi and the assault on worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State, to recent comments from the United States, even as nationwide outrage over the incidents intensified. Secretary

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November 20, 2025

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Nicki Minaj Urges World Leaders to Wake Up to Nigeria’s Crisis

Influential United States rapper Nicki Minaj has described Nigeria as a beautiful country with rich faith traditions and “beautiful barbs” she looks forward to meeting. Minaj, 42, whose real name is Onika Tanya Maraj Petty, said this at a United Nations event

by News Editor

November 19, 2025

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Security Emergencies Force Tinubu to Delay G20 Summit Departure

President Bola Tinubu has postponed his planned trip to South Africa for the G20 Leaders Summit as he awaits detailed security briefings from Vice President Kashim Shettima on the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the attack on worshippers at Christ

by News Editor

November 19, 2025

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Wike Faction Strikes Back: Makinde, Wabara, Bode George Kicked Out Of PDP

The turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party deepened on Tuesday as the factional National Executive Committee aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, approved the expulsion of three serving governors: Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi,

by News Editor

November 18, 2025

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“Return My Money… You Belong In A Zoo”: Fayose, Obasanjo Lock Horns in Public Showdown

A fresh war of words has erupted between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose after a heated exchange triggered by comments made at Fayose’s recent birthday celebration. The disagreement, which has since spilled onto social media, escalated on

by News Editor

November 17, 2025

Headlines·Education·News

Bandits Attack School, Kill Vice Principal, Abduct Female Students In Kebbi

Armed bandits invaded the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing the vice principal and abducting several female students. According to officials, attackers invaded the school around 1:00 a.m. and started shooting, causing

by News Editor

November 17, 2025

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US Congress Schedules Public Hearing on Trump’s Sanctions Warning to Nigeria

The United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa will convene an open hearing on Thursday, November 20, 2025, to review President Donald Trump’s recent move to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).If upheld by the Senate, the CPC

by News Editor

November 17, 2025

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Atiku Abubakar Formalizes Move to ADC, Energizes Opposition Ahead of 2027 Polls

Tinubu Announces Rescue of Abducted Kwara Worshippers, Recovered Niger Schoolchildren

America Is Investigating Our Killings.Where Is Our National Assembly?

‘Soldiers Withdrew at 3am, Bandits Attacked at 4am’ — Gov Idris Raises Alarm

Breaking: Students, Staff Abducted in Niger as Terrorists Raid Catholic School

Nnamdi Kanu Gets Life Sentence in Abuja Federal High Court

Nnamdi Kanu Found Guilty of Terrorism Over Inciting Broadcasts

Trump Signs Bill Releasing Epstein Files

FG Blames Trump Comments for Fresh Wave of Terror Attacks

Nicki Minaj Urges World Leaders to Wake Up to Nigeria’s Crisis

Security Emergencies Force Tinubu to Delay G20 Summit Departure

Wike Faction Strikes Back: Makinde, Wabara, Bode George Kicked Out Of PDP

“Return My Money… You Belong In A Zoo”: Fayose, Obasanjo Lock Horns in Public Showdown

Bandits Attack School, Kill Vice Principal, Abduct Female Students In Kebbi

US Congress Schedules Public Hearing on Trump’s Sanctions Warning to Nigeria

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