Month: November 2025

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the abduction of students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, describing the incident as “truly heartbreaking” and urging the government to take decisive action. Atiku, reacting on Friday to reports of the attack, expressed deep concern over the continued targeting of schools in northern communities. He questioned how many more lives must […]

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, celebrated his 33rd birthday on Thursday with an intimate gathering of family members, close friends, and key figures from his 30BG team in Atlanta, United States. The private celebration was attended by his billionaire father, Adedeji Adeleke; Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke; his sister, Sharon; cousins Nike and Folashade; his wife, Chioma Adeleke; his manager, Asa; and longtime associate DJ ECool. The […]

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday arraigned Abdulmalik Abdulazeez Obadaki, the man accused of masterminding the 2012 attack on the Deeper Life Bible Church in Okene, Kogi State. His appearance before a Federal High Court in Abuja comes just days after the security agency secured a separate conviction in another terrorism case. Obadaki is facing a six-count terrorism charge brought by the DSS. He pleaded guilty only to […]

The Kebbi State Government has commenced the payment of N750 million in compensation to property owners affected by the construction of the N4 billion Gwandu Township Road in Gwandu Local Government Area. The long-anticipated project, which residents have demanded for over a decade, will connect Kele to the Bye-pass area of Gwandu town and is expected to boost infrastructure and economic activities within the community. The compensation exercise was officially […]

The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has taken disciplinary action against four senior officials over allegations of gross misconduct, as part of a broader effort to strengthen discipline and accountability within the state workforce. The announcement was made on Friday in a statement issued by the Commission’s Public Relations Officer, Saleh Umar, who explained that the decision followed deliberations at the Commission’s latest plenary session in Bauchi. According to the […]

A major security operation is underway in Niger State following the abduction of students and staff from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area. The attack occurred in the early hours of Friday when armed bandits raided the school and whisked several individuals away to an unknown location. The incident reportedly happened around 2:00 a.m. while most of the students were asleep in their hostel. […]

Nollywood star Toyin Abraham has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s worsening security crisis following two recent attacks that left citizens in shock and mourning. The actress reacted to the tragic events in Kwara and Kebbi states, describing the atmosphere in the country as frightening and emotionally draining for families, especially mothers. On Tuesday evening, armed men stormed a church programme in Eruku, in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara […]

Terrorists have attacked St. Mary’s School, a Catholic educational institution in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, abducting an unspecified number of students and staff. The incident occurred on Friday, plunging the quiet community into fear and uncertainty. School officials are still compiling the list of those taken, as initial reports indicate that both students and employees were among the victims. A member of the church community […]