Venezuela has announced plans to open a new embassy in Burkina Faso as part of what officials are calling a “strategic reallocation of resources” in its diplomatic network. The decision, unveiled on October 14, also includes the closure of Venezuelan embassies in Norway and Australia. In addition to Burkina Faso, Caracas plans to establish a new diplomatic mission in Zimbabwe. The Venezuelan government described both African nations as “sister countries, strategic allies in the anti-colonial struggle and in the resistance against hegemonic pressures.” The timing of the announcement has drawn attention, coming just days after Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina…
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Enugu State entered a new political era on Monday, October 13, 2025, as Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling one of the most significant political realignments in the state’s recent history. The defection ceremony, held at Michael Okpara Square, drew thousands of enthusiastic supporters, political stakeholders, and party loyalists from all 17 local government areas of the state. The event not only consolidated Governor Mbah’s position as a key political figure in the South East but also sent ripples through Nigeria’s national political scene. Shortly after the announcement, the Enugu State chapter…
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have intercepted a vehicle loaded with substances suspected to be hard drugs during a routine stop-and-search operation in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The incident occurred around Angguwan Mallama, when troops on duty flagged down an ash-coloured Toyota Solara with registration number KJA 108FY (Lagos). According to a military statement, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into nearby bushes upon sighting the troops. Although soldiers launched an immediate pursuit, the suspect, according to the statement, managed to escape. A thorough search of the vehicle uncovered several bags of suspected marijuana, which have been taken…
The Headquarters of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that soldiers unlawfully arrested a student of Taraba State University, Mr. Yebsonya Gamboro, on Friday, October 10, 2025. In a statement signed by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, the Brigade clarified that contrary to online allegations, Mr. Gamboro was not part of the students initially apprehended for illegally wearing military camouflage during a campus social event. Those students, the statement noted, were immediately released after questioning. According to the Army, subsequent events revealed that Mr. Gamboro was later seen wearing military camouflage and…
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have foiled a planned kidnapping and armed attack in Byazhin Forest, Kubwa, recovering an AK-47 rifle and live ammunition during a coordinated operation. According to the police, the operation was launched following credible intelligence from the Technical Intelligence Unit (TIU) of Force Headquarters, which revealed that a notorious bandit leader identified as Idrisa, popularly known as “Mai Duna,” had finalized plans to attack several village settlements around the Byazhin forest area. Acting on the intelligence, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Command deployed tactical teams on October 10, 2025, at about 9:00…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) Nigeria has called on the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to reverse its recent directive banning coinsurance arrangements between Takaful operators and conventional insurance companies. In a statement released on Tuesday, MPAC’s Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, said the August 19 directive could seriously undermine the development of ethical insurance and hinder efforts to boost financial inclusion in Nigeria. The NAICOM policy, which prohibits any form of collaboration between Islamic (Takaful) and conventional insurers, has sparked criticism from stakeholders who warn it could further isolate the growing but still fragile Takaful industry. “Instead of enabling partnerships…
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, endorsing both leaders as the party’s sole candidates for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made during a high-powered APC Stakeholders Meeting held at the State Banquet Hall, Government House, Asaba. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, moved the motion, hailing President Tinubu’s economic reforms and infrastructural strides, including the recent $1 billion approval for the resuscitation of Warri Port. The motion was seconded by former Speaker of the Delta…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, depart Abuja today for Rome, Italy, where he is scheduled to participate in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Level Meeting, focused on addressing escalating security challenges in West Africa. The high-level summit, which kicks off on Monday, October 14, brings together leaders from Africa, top military and intelligence officials, and representatives of international organizations to tackle terrorism and transnational security threats facing the region. According to a statement from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the meeting will provide a platform for countries to exchange intelligence, share assessments,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a nationwide two-week warning strike set to commence at midnight on Monday, October 13, 2025. The announcement was made by ASUU President, Professor Chris Piwuna, during a press conference held in Abuja on Sunday. The union’s decision follows the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government to address long-standing issues affecting Nigeria’s public universities. Professor Piwuna stated that the resolution to embark on the strike was reached during the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. He described the action as “total and comprehensive,” emphasizing that the government’s continued…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has called on the Nigerian government to take immediate diplomatic action to secure the release of Nigerian peace activist Okey Vitalis Nnorom, who remains in Israeli custody following his participation in a humanitarian mission to Gaza. In a statement released on Friday, MPAC expressed serious concern over Nnorom’s prolonged detention, noting that he has been held for more than a week after joining the Omar Al-Mukhtar Flotilla — an international effort aimed at delivering aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. While other participants in the mission have reportedly been released, MPAC says Nnorom…