On a bright and memorable day at Sagamu High School in Ogun State, the Chief Executive Officer of Megastar Media Communications and President of the Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) returned to his alma mater to lay the foundation for a solar-powered toilet facility, a project designed to improve sanitation and promote sustainable development. The initiative forms part of Dr. Adeniyi’s growing portfolio of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects and represents his second major intervention in this area, following the successful execution of a similar solar-powered sanitation project in Abuja. For him, the choice of Sagamu High…
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The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have raised serious concerns over the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, warning that it poses a significant threat to national peace, constitutional governance, and Nigeria’s democracy. Briefing journalist on Monday, in Abuja, the groups argued that the turmoil in Rivers State is not the result of governance failure but a deliberate political attempt to seize control of the state through manipulation of the legislature. Led by Baba Abubakar El-Nafaty, Chairman of the Elders Forum of the CNCSOs, the statement said the intervention was…
The Commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation WHIRL STROKE, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has urged officers and soldiers to use the West African Social Activities (WASA) celebration as an opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to discipline, loyalty, teamwork and unity across ranks and cultures. Brigadier General Uwa made the call at the weekend while serving as the Special Guest of Honour at the maiden WASA 2025 of 114 Battalion (Rear), held at the Battalion Parade Ground in Jimilari, Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. The colourful event brought together officers, soldiers, their families…
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a newly married woman over the alleged poisoning and death of her husband in Gauza village, Jahun Local Government Area of the state. Police said the incident occurred on January 23, 2026, at about 5:00 p.m. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam Anipr, the deceased reportedly consumed a meal prepared by his wife at their residence before suddenly falling ill. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention but was pronounced dead while undergoing treatment. Following the report, detectives from the Jahun Division…
By Disu Kamor The United States has a long record of acting on its own on the world stage—often without a United Nations mandate. From early “gun‑boat” interventions in Latin America to recent military strikes and sanctions, these unilateral moves have repeatedly tested the UN’s authority and fueled regional instability. When Washington bypasses multilateral channels, it sets a precedent that other nations can follow, eroding collective security frameworks and pushing nations to seek self‑help measures outside traditional alliances. Even before the United Nations existed, Washington’s “Manifest Destiny” and the Monroe Doctrine justified interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean, setting…
Taraba State’s ongoing campaign against arms trafficking has recorded fresh success following an intelligence-led operation by troops of the 6 Brigade, Sector 3 of Operation WHIRL STROKE. The operation resulted in the arrest of suspected gun runners and the recovery of arms and ammunition, the Brigade said. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Brigade’s Acting Spokesperson, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, disclosed that the operation was conducted in collaboration with the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA). According to the statement, the recent operation followed the earlier arrest of two suspected gun runners, identified as Mr. Christopher Adamu and Mr. James Yangyang. The…
The Edo State Government has confirmed the arrest of the founder of the Royal Life of Christ Brethren Ministry, Bishop Gideon Osagie Osazee, over allegations of prolonged sexual abuse involving two sisters who were minors when the incidents reportedly began. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Eugenia Abdallah, disclosed that the arrest followed a formal complaint by the victims, whose names were withheld to protect their identities. According to the sisters, the alleged abuse spanned several years and was perpetrated through the exploitation of trust fostered by religious and family ties. The victims further alleged that the…
The Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro will on Saturday, January 24, 2026, commission a community healthcare project valued at over N100 million at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos. The project, which focuses on the renovation and equipping of wards C1 and C2, is the club’s flagship intervention for the 2025–2026 Rotary year. It is being spearheaded by the club’s United President, Rotarian Engr. Alexander Chukwu. The intervention includes the replacement of old windows with durable aluminium frames and the repainting of the hospital’s exterior to enhance safety, comfort and aesthetics. In addition, the club donated essential medical and support equipment,…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has hailed the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which affirmed Senator Esther Nenadi Usman as the valid National Chairman of the Labour Party, describing the ruling as a victory for constitutionalism, internal party democracy and the rule of law. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the CNPP said the court also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Nenadi Usman–led Caretaker Committee as the legitimate authority of the Labour Party pending the conduct of a national convention. According to the umbrella body of registered political parties and political…
The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has called for collective, bold and decisive action to address the deepening crisis of inequitable access to quality basic education in Northern Nigeria, warning that the region’s future is at stake without urgent intervention. Governor Inuwa Yahaya made the call while delivering an address as Chairman of the Occasion at the 12th Annual Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Lecture on Leadership and Good Governance held in Dutse, Jigawa State. The lecture was themed “Equitable Access to Quality Basic Education in Northern Nigeria – A…