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Protests broke out in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Monday as residents took to the streets to decry the ongoing killings in parts of the state, allegedly carried out by suspected Fulani militants. The demonstration was led by the Plateau State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Polycarp Lubo, alongside other Christian leaders. Protesters, carrying placards with various messages, gathered at Fwavwei Junction along a community road, causing significant traffic congestion that left commuters stranded. The demonstrators called for urgent government intervention to halt the escalating violence, particularly targeted at indigenous communities. The protest follows a…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to promoting peace and serving humanity, both within Nigeria and globally. He made this pledge on Sunday in Abuja at a reception organized by “Friends of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan” in celebration of his receipt of the 2025 Sunhak Global Peace Prize in Seoul, South Korea. Jonathan, who was honored for his mediatory and pro-democracy efforts across Africa, expressed gratitude for the recognition, noting that his lifelong mission has always been to impact lives positively and foster peace. “I won’t say much, but I want to sincerely thank everyone and reassure you…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has rescued a two-day-old baby from an alleged trafficking syndicate and arrested several suspects who attempted to sell the infant for N800,000. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday in Uyo by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John. According to the statement, police operatives intercepted a Mazda vehicle with registration number YAB 454 AA during a patrol along the Nsit Atai-Oron Road. The vehicle, driven by a man and carrying two women, was found with the newborn baby. The suspects — Bethel Anyanwu (male), Nasikpo Sonia Labere (female), and…

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, describing it as the end of an era marked by humility, moral courage, and dedicated service to humanity. Pope Francis reportedly passed away at exactly 7:35 a.m. on Easter Monday at the age of 88 in his residence at the Vatican. In a tribute posted on his official X handle, Atiku hailed the late pontiff as a transformative figure and a voice for the marginalized. “It is with a heart heavy with sorrow that I extend…

Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has fired back at Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following the latter’s recent public criticism. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, had accused Falana of misrepresenting facts regarding a Supreme Court judgment on the defection of 27 lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He also dismissed the senior advocate as a “television lawyer” and mocked him for allegedly losing the case. In a swift response titled “I Did Not Lie Against the Supreme Court of Nigeria”, Falana rejected Wike’s assertions, saying,…

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has held the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Nasarawa United Football Club, and the League Management Company (LMC) responsible for the tragic death of defender Chineme Martins, citing gross negligence and failure to uphold basic medical standards. Martins, 23, collapsed on the pitch during a Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) match at the Lafia Township Stadium on March 8, 2020, and was later pronounced dead. His sudden death shocked the nation and spotlighted deep concerns over player safety and emergency preparedness in Nigerian football. In a scathing verdict, the court described the circumstances leading to…

By Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja. Your Excellency, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, I write in my capacity as the lawyer for Mrs. Briggs, Ms. Toby and other women of Rivers State who are Conveners of the: “RED REVOLUTION OF RIVERS STATE (#BRING BACK GOVERNOR FUBARA). As a prelude, let me put it on record that the said women have embarked upon these series of public protests and marches out of their own voluntary free will, without any financial inducement!!! Let me provide a brief summary of the financial status of…

The Arewa Youth Council has strongly criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his recent remarks against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing his actions as bitter, hypocritical, and driven by frustration over repeated failures at the presidential polls. In a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna, the President of the Council, Comrade Adams Reuben, accused Atiku of attempting to rebrand himself as a reformer despite his controversial past as head of the National Council on Privatisation. “It is both laughable and shameful that Atiku, who oversaw the reckless sale of Nigeria’s key national assets to close associates, now seeks to…

A U.S. citizen, identified as Akinyela Sawa Taylor, was fatally shot after hijacking a small passenger aircraft in Belize, leaving two people injured in the process. According to authorities, Taylor seized control of the plane at knifepoint while it was en route from Corozal to San Pedro, with 14 passengers on board. During the hijacking, he stabbed two passengers in the back while demanding the pilot fly him out of the country. Belize Police Commissioner Chester Williams said the crisis came to a head when another passenger shot Taylor in the chest. The pilot managed to land the aircraft safely…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern warning to licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators and financial institutions across the country, urging strict adherence to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations. In a circular signed by Amonia Opusunju, Director of the CBN’s Compliance Department, and released on Thursday, the apex bank cautioned that any violations of its regulatory framework would attract sanctions. “BDC operators are reminded that they are required to fully comply with the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022; the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022; and the Regulatory and Supervisory…