Felix Duru Mbah

The Youth Party has expressed cautious approval of the reported United States (US) military strike against Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists operating in North-West Nigeria, warning that the country’s worsening insecurity must not be framed or exploited along religious lines. In a statement issued by its Acting National Publicity Secretary, Sope Durodola, the party reacted to claims by US President Donald Trump, who said on Thursday that he ordered a “powerful and deadly strike” against ISIS elements in Nigeria. Trump, in a post on social media, said the operation targeted ISIS fighters in North-West Nigeria and later told Politico that he…

*Urges Nigerians To Pray For Leaders Defence Minister, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has extolled the awesome power of God Almighty, saying his rise to leadership when unnamed enemies believed he was finished, was directly attributable to the work of God. Sharing his testimony during a church service at Abuja-based Conquerors Global Assembly, founded by Bishop David Abioye, the Minister offered some details of challenges he faced before God Almighty used President Bola Tinubu to elevate him, again,to national prominence. He disclosed: "Even when the enemy thought they were putting us down, they did not know God was going to lift…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure has prohibited the burning of tyres or any combustible materials on public roads, streets, and highways during the Yuletide. In a statement by the Ministry's Public Relations Officer (PRO), Ngozi Ngene, the authorities emphasized that the dangerous practice endangers lives, damages public infrastructure, and obstructs free flow of traffic. Residents were therefore urged to celebrate the festive season peacefully and responsibly. The Nigerian Police and other relevant security agencies have been directed to arrest and prosecute offenders in accordance with the law,Ngene stated. "Let us all work together to…

Some residents in the Sokoto village of Jabo, where the US airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) terrorists hit home, said there had been no casualties and that security forces had cordoned off the area. There have been conflicting accounts on if anyone was killed in the airstrikes, the Guardian UK reported on Friday, 26 December. Some in the village described panic and confusion as the US missiles rocked the community. “As it approached our area, the heat became intense,” Abubakar Sani told the Associated Press(AP) on Friday. “The Nigerian government should take appropriate measures to protect us as citizens. We…

*Target 35% Vote Surge By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, has commenced a 14-Federal Constituency tour—beginning in Oyo Federal Constituency—to unite party stakeholders and reinforce mobilisation structures ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The flag-off event, held at the Oba Adeyemi Stadium, Oyo town, drew massive attendance from leaders across the state. Former First Lady of Oyo State and Ambassador-designate, Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi, applauded the initiative, describing it as a unifying platform that reflects the strength, discipline, and renewed commitment of Oyo APC as the state prepares…