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By Obinna Uballa The already tragic mass abduction of students from St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, has taken an even darker turn, as one of the victims’ parents reportedly died of a heart attack. John Hayab, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the northern region and the Federal Capital…
November 26, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Federal Government’s framing of the recently secured release of abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi State, asserting that the girls' freedom is not an achievement but an indictment of Nigeria's insecurity. In a statement released on Wednesday, Atiku dismissed the government’s narrative as a "shameful attempt…
November 26, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Israel’s military has announced a new large-scale operation in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, expanding its months-long campaign against armed Palestinian groups in the territory. In a joint statement on Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet security service said they had “begun operating as part…
November 26, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has announced a sweeping supplementary defence budget of 1.25 trillion New Taiwan dollars (about $40 billion), citing an unprecedented acceleration of Chinese military activities around the island. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Lai said the additional spending is necessary as Beijing intensifies military drills, “gray-zone” coercion,…
November 26, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has suspended Danlami Hayyo, the mandate secretary for education, after a controversial memo circulated directing government schools in Abuja to shut down by November 28. The memo, signed by Aishatu Sani Alhassan, director of school services, instructed principals of all public senior secondary…
November 26, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi state, have been rescued. This was confirmed in a press statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga said the girls regained their freedom on Tuesday. The New Diplomat reports that the girls…
November 25, 2025
By Abiola Olawale President Bola Tinubu has ordered a total security cordon, comprising round-the-clock aerial surveillance and ground troop coordination, over the forest belts of Kwara State. The directive also extends to the forest areas of Kebbi and Niger States. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, confirmed the directive…
November 25, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Policymakers, financiers, energy executives, development partners, and researchers from across Africa and beyond will converge in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Thursday for the 9th annual Solewant Group Africa Energy Summit, a premier platform set to spotlight the transformative role of technology in the continent’s energy sector. The annual summit attracts…
November 25, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), under the leadership of Governor Olayemi Cardoso, has announced its decision to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), the benchmark interest rate, at 27.0%. The decision was reached at the conclusion of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Cardoso, in his…
November 25, 2025
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By Obinna Uballa The already tragic mass abduction of students from St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, has taken an even darker turn, as one of the victims’ parents reportedly died of a heart attack. John Hayab, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the northern region and the Federal Capital…
November 26, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Federal Government’s framing of the recently secured release of abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi State, asserting that the girls' freedom is not an achievement but an indictment of Nigeria's insecurity. In a statement released on Wednesday, Atiku dismissed the government’s narrative as a "shameful attempt…
November 26, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Israel’s military has announced a new large-scale operation in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, expanding its months-long campaign against armed Palestinian groups in the territory. In a joint statement on Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet security service said they had “begun operating as part…
November 26, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has announced a sweeping supplementary defence budget of 1.25 trillion New Taiwan dollars (about $40 billion), citing an unprecedented acceleration of Chinese military activities around the island. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Lai said the additional spending is necessary as Beijing intensifies military drills, “gray-zone” coercion,…
November 26, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has suspended Danlami Hayyo, the mandate secretary for education, after a controversial memo circulated directing government schools in Abuja to shut down by November 28. The memo, signed by Aishatu Sani Alhassan, director of school services, instructed principals of all public senior secondary…
November 26, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi state, have been rescued. This was confirmed in a press statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga said the girls regained their freedom on Tuesday. The New Diplomat reports that the girls…
November 25, 2025
By Abiola Olawale President Bola Tinubu has ordered a total security cordon, comprising round-the-clock aerial surveillance and ground troop coordination, over the forest belts of Kwara State. The directive also extends to the forest areas of Kebbi and Niger States. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, confirmed the directive…
November 25, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Policymakers, financiers, energy executives, development partners, and researchers from across Africa and beyond will converge in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Thursday for the 9th annual Solewant Group Africa Energy Summit, a premier platform set to spotlight the transformative role of technology in the continent’s energy sector. The annual summit attracts…
November 25, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), under the leadership of Governor Olayemi Cardoso, has announced its decision to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), the benchmark interest rate, at 27.0%. The decision was reached at the conclusion of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Cardoso, in his…
November 25, 2025
