By HALIMA TAKWAS RELIGIOUS leaders have raised alarm over rising faith-based violence in Nigeria, revealing that 16,769 Christians and 6,225 Muslims were killed between 2019 and 2023. Speaking at a roundtable in Abuja, the President of the Para-Mallam Peace Foundation, Dr. Gideon Para-Mallam, said the killings reflect deep-rooted religious persecution and government inaction. He urged […]
By TINA TOLUTOPE TRAGEDY struck on Wednesday in Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, when a cement-laden truck reportedly owned by the Dangote Group lost control and crushed several people, including a pregnant woman, along the Akungba-Owo highway. Witnesses said the truck, which suffered brake failure, rammed into pedestrians after breaking through a barricade near Adekunle Ajasin […]
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE THE Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing unemployment through large-scale vocational training under the National Artisans Skills Acquisition Programme (NASAP). Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Ata, disclosed this in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the University of Uyo Centre for Skills Acquisition and Rural Development. […]
By AUGUSTINA McSOLOMON-OGHAKPERUO THE United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation have trained journalists from Nigeria’s South-East, South-South, and North-Central regions on ethical journalism and child rights reporting. The two-day workshop, held at Golden Tulip Hotel in Port Harcourt, aimed to enhance journalists’ capacity to report children’s issues […]
THE Creative Writers’ Association of Nigeria (CWAN) proudly unveils its groundbreaking literary initiative, the CWAN Writers Series. This visionary project is designed to serve as a bridge between hidden talent and global recognition; a platform where dreams, creativity, and determination converge to give rise to literary greatness. The CWAN Writers Series is not just another […]
By Glory Ugoba THE Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka III, has advised Nigerian youths to avoid drug abuse, cultism, and other criminal activities, warning that such behaviors endanger their future and undermine national development. The monarch gave the advice during the Obiora/Iwaji Youth Carnival 2025, held at his palace […]
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN THE House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Ministry of Finance to disclose details of all federal financial interventions to states since 2023, excluding FAAC allocations. The resolution followed a motion by Rep. Abdussamad Dasuki (PDP–Sokoto), who said multiple support schemes—such as budget aids, infrastructure funds, and […]
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH THE Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Benue State has reported that 432 people died in 533 road crashes between December 15, 2024, and January 15, 2025. Sector Commander Steve Ayodele disclosed this during the flag-off of the 2025 Ember Months safety campaign in Makurdi, themed “Take Responsibility for Your Safety: […]
By TOSI ORE THE Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has denied reports suggesting it dismissed claims of a Christian genocide, insisting that targeted attacks on Christians across the country amount to an organised extermination campaign. In a statement on 21 October, CAN clarified that during the visit of presidential aide Daniel Bwala, its leaders did […]
By ABDUL AHMED (A.A.) RUFUS ARMED bandits have abducted at least 73 residents from Buzugu and Rayau villages in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to counterinsurgency outlet Makama Zagazola, the assailants launched midnight raids around 2:45 a.m. on October 18, whisking victims to an unknown location. Efforts are reportedly underway to rescue […]