Felix Duru Mbah

As the nation is still mourning the killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba by terrorists in an ambush in Borno State, many soldiers were reported to have sustained varying degrees of injuries after terrorists ambushed troops heading to rescue kidnapped schoolgirls in Kebbi State. The school girls kidnap, like that of the Chibok girls during the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, has outraged the nation, still reeling from many unresolved acts of terrorism. The latest terror compelled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to quit the idea of attending scheduled AU-EU and G-20 meetings outside the country. Tinubu has also dispatched Vice…

*Shuts 2 Fake Meeting Points By Owen Eresoyen, Benin City Oba of Benin Kingdom,Omo N'Oba Edo Uku-Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has warned individuals who are not members of the Benin Royal Family against using royal titles pertaining to the reverred monarchy. The warning came after two fake royal family meeting points were shut down in Benin, the Edo State capital. The Oba expressed his disapproval of the use of the word "chapter" in the name "Benin Royal Family Evbiemwen chapter", stressing that no such title exists in all of the Benin Kingdom. According to the Oba, royalty is ordained by…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, has paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja. The traditional rulers used the occasion to harp on religious harmony. His Imperial Majesty Oba (Senator) Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1), during the visit, disclosed that the Sultan of Sokoto believes in religious tolerance, harmony, unity and peaceful co-existence of all religious adherents. These were contained in a press release issued and signed by Olubadan's Chief Press Secretary, Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga, on Tuesday. "His Eminence, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, a military officer, a diplomat, a religious leader and the…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance after hosting a one-day town hall meeting to gather citizens’ contributions to the its proposed 2026 budget. The forum, held at the Sultan Maccido Institute for Qur’anic and General Studies, brought together community leaders, civil society organisations, private-sector representatives, and women and youth groups. The event marked the conclusion of a statewide consultation process aimed at giving residents a stronger voice in identifying development priorities. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Abubakar Mohammad Zayyanna, said the consultations align with global…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) on sound mentorship and regimentation of soldiers for operational readiness. Shaibu gave the charge at the weekend while declaring the Second RSMs’ Convention 2025 closed in Enugu. He urged them to uphold the cherished culture and heritage of the Nigerian Army that rests on discipline, regimentation and professionalism. The Army chief said that their positive influence must bear on soldiers under their units as well as the entire barrack community. According to him, "I want you to go to your various units…