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Armed bandits launched a deadly attack on Domar Gidan Sule community in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing three people, looting several houses, and rustling a large number of livestock. The attack, which occurred late Sunday night, was reported by security analyst Bakatsine on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday. “Yesterday night, bandits attacked the Domar Gidan Sule community. They killed three people, looted several houses, and rustled large numbers of livestock during the attack,” Bakatsine wrote. Similarly, on Sunday, bandits also attacked Rimaye, a community in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State. As of…

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s birthday message to him embarrassed his critics. El-Rufai, who recently distanced himself from the All Progressives Congress (APC), had accused the party of lacking internal democracy under Tinubu’s leadership. He claimed that the party’s organs had not convened in the past two years, coinciding with Tinubu’s tenure, and declared that he no longer recognized the APC. Despite his criticisms, Tinubu sent him a birthday message on February 16, 2025, commending the former governor. Reacting on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, El-Rufai suggested that Tinubu’s message forced some of…

Former presidential candidate Fela Durotoye has highlighted the lasting damage caused by the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election by former military ruler Ibrahim Babangida, stating that it fundamentally altered Nigeria’s electoral landscape and instilled widespread voter apathy. Speaking on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political program on Channels Television, Durotoye described the annulment as a turning point that made Nigerians believe their votes no longer counted. “That moment embedded the belief in our consciousness that our votes don’t count,” he said. “The danger of this mindset is that it has turned the majority into a minority.…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shared details of his discussions with Flutterwave, emphasizing efforts to drive Nigeria’s economic growth through fintech and digital innovation. In a statement on his official X account on Sunday, Tinubu revealed that he met with the management teams of Flutterwave and Alami Capital at the Presidential Villa over the weekend. Their discussion focused on strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy and creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. “Together, we are removing obstacles so businesses can thrive,” Tinubu stated. He reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to positioning Nigeria as a global fintech leader, adding that the…

I love my land where the heart welcomes the lungs and the lungs embrace the heart where the eyes glister when the lips smile and the nose runs when the eyes weep where the kinsmen like lobes of the kolanut cling like otters and huddle like penguins; I love my land where the okra plant never outgrows the planter and the tail even of the Irish wolfhound is never seen wagging the dog where both king and pauper before the throne of the kinsmen bow; I love my land where the deeds of all lie scriven on the unseen scrolls…

Attending the funeral of a High Court Judge’s mother should be an opportunity for reflection, condolence, and solidarity. Instead, what I witnessed yesterday Saturday 22 February 2025 at Umuahia during the funeral of the mother of one of the judges of Imo State High Court was a scene that left every right-thinking lawyer both embarrassed and deeply concerned about the erosion of professional dignity among lawyers.  The sight of learned colleagues — men and women who have sworn to uphold the highest standards of decorum — jostling, dragging, and scrambling for funeral souvenirs was nothing short of disgraceful. The legal…

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has issued an order restraining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its National Vice-Chairman, South-South, Dan Orbih, from conducting the party’s South-South Zonal Congress scheduled for February 22, 2025, in Calabar, Cross River State, or any other location in Nigeria. The ruling was delivered on Friday by Justice G.V. Obomanu in response to a suit filed by Tony Uchechukwu Ehogu and Field Nkor, both candidates for the scheduled congress, against the PDP and Orbih. Justice Obomanu ordered all parties to maintain the status quo as of February 20, 2025, pending the hearing…

Nigeria’s former military president, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), has expressed hope that the killers of renowned journalist Dele Giwa, who was assassinated on October 19, 1986, will be identified in his lifetime. IBB made this revelation in his recently launched book, A Journey in Service, where he described Giwa as a good friend and acknowledged the shock his murder caused both personally and nationally. Reflecting on Giwa’s impact, Babangida wrote: “Giwa was loved by his audience and the public. Targeting him would shock the nation and portray my administration in a weak light.” He reiterated that he had no…

The Imo State House of Assembly has called on Governor Hope Uzodinma to approve 14 working days of paternity leave for male public and civil servants, allowing them to support their families during childbirth. The resolution followed a motion moved by the Deputy Speaker and member representing Nwangele Constituency, Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu. Presenting the motion, Iwuanyanwu stressed the importance of granting fathers time to bond with their newborns and assist their spouses post-delivery. He highlighted that strong parental bonds positively influence a child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development. “Newborns depend on close parental relationships, which shape their early development. Fathers…

Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ugwu, a Catholic missionary priest serving in The Gambia, has alleged that many Nigerian churches have incorporated juju practices into their religious activities. In a Facebook post on Friday, Fr. Kelvin claimed that the majority of people who consult native doctors or believe in juju are the same ones who attend church services every Sunday. According to him, this has led to traditional spiritual practices being repackaged as Christian rituals. He specifically mentioned Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, accusing him of engaging in juju-like practices, including the sale of water and oil for miracles. “More than 90% of…