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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on security agencies to prosecute suspects arrested in connection with the recent attacks in Plateau State within the state, rather than transferring them to Abuja. The appeal comes in the wake of renewed violence in Plateau communities, where over 100 people were killed and properties destroyed in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas. Speaking on behalf of the four NBA branches in Plateau State — Jos, Bukuru, Pankshin, and Shendam — Chairperson of the Jos Branch, Barr. Leah Dagung, addressed journalists on Tuesday, expressing the association’s deep concern over the security situation. Dagung…

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has issued a bold call for northern Nigerian politicians to publicly apologize to the people for years of neglect and failure that have left the region grappling with deep-rooted underdevelopment. Speaking in an interview with Trust TV, Governor Sani expressed grave concern over the state of affairs in northern Nigeria. He attributed the region’s socio-economic challenges to over two decades of poor leadership, mismanagement, and systemic failure by those entrusted with political power. “These issues didn’t start today,” Sani said. “They are the result of over 20 years of persistent neglect. We all need to…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has dismissed allegations by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, against former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, as false and unfounded. Wike had alleged that Amaechi collaborated with the Federal Government during his time as Minister to destabilize Rivers State. According to him, Amaechi’s actions led to a chaotic environment during his tenure as governor, including the assignment of 12 Commissioners of Police within three months and the sudden withdrawal of his security at 11:30 pm — a move he…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has warned opposition figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against attempting to use the SDP as a platform for personal political battles against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking on Monday night during the celebration of his wife, Queen Lillian Adebayo’s 50th birthday in Abuja, Adebayo made it clear that the SDP would not be used as a “getaway car for a conspiracy and robbery.” Adebayo, a legal practitioner, reiterated his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election under the SDP,…

Suspected bandits have reportedly levied a N60 million fine on 12 communities in Zamfara State, accusing them of aiding recent military operations in the region. Security analyst Bakatsine revealed the development on Monday via his verified X handle, naming the affected communities as Koloma, Dan Hayin Zargado, Zargado, Dan Godabe, Sabuwar Tunga, Makini, Bubaka, Yelwa, Bahwada, Koda, Manya, and Kabusu—all located within Maru and Maradun Local Government Areas. According to the post, the bandits have issued threats of renewed attacks should the communities fail to pay the imposed amount, leaving residents in fear for their safety. “Bandits have imposed a…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has raised the alarm over the ongoing killings in the state, describing the violence as genocidal and warning that disunity among the people is fueling the crisis. Speaking on Monday at an expanded emergency stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House in Rayfield, Jos, the governor called on all Plateau residents to rise above ethnic, political, and religious divides to confront the deepening insecurity. “Our greatest challenge is disunity,” Governor Mutfwang declared, emphasizing that the continued fragmentation among Plateau’s people has emboldened those responsible for the unrelenting attacks on communities. “The enemies of Plateau will…

At least four people were killed and two others injured following an attack by armed gunmen at the Ilesha Baruba Motor Park in Kwara State on Easter Monday. The incident was disclosed by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama in a post on his X handle on Tuesday. According to him, intelligence sources reported that about 10 gunmen stormed the area and opened fire indiscriminately on people relaxing at a local joint around 9:30 p.m. Among the victims confirmed dead are Alhaji Ja’awire, Abduljabar, and Mohammed Nasamu, while three others are yet to be identified. Makama said security personnel later arrived at…

The Vatican has announced that the body of Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica at 9:00 a.m. (0700 GMT) on Wednesday, where it will lie in state for public viewing. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Vatican said the late pontiff is currently resting in a coffin in the chapel of the Santa Marta residence, where he resided throughout his 12-year papacy. Pope Francis passed away on Monday at the age of 88, following complications from pneumonia and a stroke. According to Vatican sources, he had been hospitalized for five weeks earlier this year with double…

-By Stanley Chukwu                                                                                                                                                              Nigeria is a multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multi-cultural republic held together by a Constitution which is regarded as the grundnorm.…

RE: “Again, COC AKAOLISA EXPLODES- There won’t be charter of Equity for Okigwe until justice is done over Martin Agbaso 2007 Gov’ship case ….” My attention has been drawn to the screaming headline of The BIG TRUTH Newspaper of Friday 18 April 2025 titled “Again, COC AKAOLISA EXPLODES- There won’t be charter of Equity for Okigwe until justice is done over Martin Agbaso 2007 Gov’ship case …” This highly prejudicial publication made against Okigwe Zone was credited to Chief C.O.C Akaolisa, who is the Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner For Justice, Imo State. I feel compelled, by good reason and for…