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Nigerian Richard Itoro is not sure when he will see his twin children again. Fearing for his safety as the anti-migrant protests cranked up in South Africa this year, the 47-year-old left his family and business behind in Johannesburg and boarded one of the voluntary repatriation flights to Nigeria in June. His is just one of many experiences fuelling diplomatic tension and threatening to rupture relations between South Africa and other countries on the continent. Tens of thousands of foreigners have left South Africa over the past two months. "It was painful for me to leave [the] person who's my…

‎‎By Sam Tyav, Makurdi ‎Disturbed by the incessant and unprovoked killings in various communities of Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, its Chairman, Hon. Maxwell Ogiri has warned that the council will no longer tolerate the presence of strangers in its bushes and forests.‎‎Addressing a group of journalists in his office in Otukpo, the Council Chairman said  the warning was a deliberate measure to prevent the incessant and unprovoked killings of residents of the LGA.‎‎The Chairman lamented that within a few days, bandits had attacked different communities, killing "a lot of people" and wounding several others who were receiving…

Director of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Education Resource Centre (ERC), Dr. Neemat Daud Abdulrahim, has again been honoured with the Media-Friendly Education Leadership Recognition Award by Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCTA Chapel. The body stated that the award is in recognition of her outstanding commitment to educational development, literacy promotion, knowledge management, and productive engagement with the media. The prestigious award was presented during the 2026 NUJ FCTA Chapel Press Week, where distinguished personalities from various sectors were recognised for their exceptional contributions to nation-building and public service. In her goodwill message and acceptance speech, Dr. Abdulrahim expressed profound…

*'Since 2011 When I Was Campaign DG, Amaechi Has Not Won Any Election In Rivers' *Says He Feels Bad That Fubara Will Not Get Second Term Lending his voice to political conversation in the country, Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, today (4 August) made a bold claim, saying that it would be difficult for former Vice President and now African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to win the 2027 election with a running mate like Rotimi Amaechi. To Wike, if Abubakar's electoral arsenal is anchored in any way on Amaechi getting winning votes, then…

*Speakers Laud Role Of Media In Rallying Citizenry To Civic Responsibilities *Commend Minister Wike On Abuja Infrastructure Uplift By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Issues critical to a successful democracy such as tax compliance, transparent governance and inclusive infrastructure development were tabled --and thrashed out -- at a public lecture grand finale of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)'s chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) 2026 Press Week. The theme of the lecture, which was 'Tax Compliance and Good Governance in the Federal Capital Territory', sought to connect the dots between unfailing tax payment, accountability and reaping the dividends of democracy through…

*Insists On Genuinely Free, Fair Polls *Says While Military Rule Wasn't Accountable, Elected Leaders Must Draw Legitimacy From The People *Deplores Role Of Security Agencies In Elections *Picks Holes In President Appointing INEC Leadership Fresh from viral verbal sparring with the Presidency over his divulging to Nigerians of details of last week's Aso Rock acrimonious meeting between President Bola Tinubu and Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has again spoken on the state of the nation. Recall that speaking during a programme on Arise TV, the Archbishop had revealed that President Tinubu was not happy with the…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Troops of 34 Artillery Brigade, Owerri, operating under Operation Udo Ka and through the ongoing Operation Eastern Sanity II, have exhumed the remains of a community leader in Imo State, Chief Ibe Anyadu, of Aggah Community. The Army also explained the circumstances leading to the exhumation. In a statement by Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 82 Division, which supervises the Brigade, Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, the military stated that Chief Anyadu was allegedly murdered by suspected members of what it described as "a criminal gang recently apprehended in connection with violent crimes in the region." Ayeni…

*Thank President Tinubu By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu It was a glittering array of personalities, indeed, the A-class, respected nationwide; dignitaries whose words carry weight, that gathered for the august event. They came to give the deserving son his flowers. And the flowers dropped in bouquets. It was a momentous occasion for former Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla (rtd), as his past positive deeds to the fatherland while in office were reconstructed in his presence, to much applause. The occasion was a reception in his honour organized by the Enugu state government to mark the successful completion…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Provost of College of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Professor Uchenna Ekwochi, said Governor Peter Mbah’s Smart Green School initiative is laying the foundation for a generation of globally competitive children through quality, technology-driven education. Professor Ekwochi made the remark during the Cultural Day celebration at the Enugu Smart Green School, Umueze Awkunanaw, Nkanu West Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, where he commended the state government for its bold investment in educational transformation. Describing the Smart Green School initiative as a visionary intervention, the renowned paediatrician said the facilities in…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, joined former governor of Ekiti State, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi; Deputy Governor of the state, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Afuye; former First Lady, Erelu Bisi Fayemi; senior public officials, political appointees and other distinguished Nigerians today at a thanksgiving mass and celebration of life, held in honour of His Royal Majesty Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi, Afuntade I, the Alawe of Ilawe-Ekiti. The solemn and colourful event took place at St. John's Pro Cathedral, Ilawe-Ekiti, where family members, friends, traditional rulers, dignitaries and well-wishers gathered in large number to…