Category: News
President Tinubu Appoints Dr. Aminu Yusuf as New NPC Chairman
A respected grassroots politician, Dr. Yusuf was the Special Adviser on Political Affairs to the Governor of Niger State from 2019 to 2023. In 2022, he played a strategic role as Assistant Director, Grassroots Mobilization (North Central) for the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council.
Broadcast Organisations Honour Gov Diri’s Spokesman
“The media is an important aspect of society and your forum is an important arm of communication that cannot be overlooked. Broadcast is a medium that comes to you at home or in the car. It is also an important channel of communicating government policies to our people.”
Residents, Travellers on Edge as Terrorists Strike Isanlu Makutu–Idofin Route Again
The rescue team successfully secured 21 passengers, identified as Moses Oladimeji, Adele Jacob, Obed Onche, Babayemi Ajayi, Funmilayo Ajayi, Samuel Olawoyin, Samuel Job, Jemima Joseph, Nanko Joseph, Enenche Paulina, and Bright Enenche.
Inmates Hail Nnamdi Kanu as “Prison President” After Arrival in Sokoto Prison
A senior correctional officer, who requested anonymity, described the atmosphere around Kanu as extraordinary. “He has practically turned his block into a kind of mini Radio Biafra. Even inmates who previously opposed him now sit quietly to hear him speak. No one compels them; his words simply draw them.”
Jonathan Safely Escorted Out After Guinea-Bissau Military Takeover
Jonathan, who was stranded along with other international observers, is now being escorted out of the country and is expected to return to Nigeria later today.
Twin Bandit Attacks Hit Sokoto, Spark Fears of Mass Displacement
Residents lament the minimal security presence across the affected communities, warning that the sustained attacks are crippling daily life and pushing schools, markets, and farmlands toward paralysis.
PANDEF Salutes Jonathan at 68 and Attah at 87
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) joins the people of the South-South geopolitical zone and all well-wishers across Nigeria in celebrating two eminent statesmen—Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah—on the occasion of their milestone birthdays. Dr. Jonathan turns 68, while Obong Attah marks an inspiring 87…
Bayelsa, Canadian City Seal 10-Point Bilateral Deal
“Bayelsa is open for investment and we are looking at what can be done in agro-processing and how to develop our oil palm estate, which has immense potential but still at its teething stage. Based on this partnership, we can establish factories and industries that will foster the relationship between Brampton and Bayelsa.”
Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu on Terrorism-Related Charges
The judge held that the prosecution presented credible evidence showing that Kanu belonged to IPOB, which has been proscribed, as well as its affiliate security outfit, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).
COAS Leads Renewed Offensive to Rescue Abducted Students in Kebbi
“Your hunters should storm the nooks and crannies of these forests. Soldiers will also join you. We are counting on you to work with us to bring lasting peace.
