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*Community Associations Cry Out By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Again, terrorists have reportedly stepped up activities in Kaduna State. Reports said a group of terrorists invaded Kuyanbana village, Rumaya community, Kauru Local Government Area (LGA) in southern Kaduna, and abducted no fewer than 10 persons, mainly men and women. Sources said they were kidnapped in an area close to a military formation. The development has elicited a press statement from the LG's Community Development Associations (CDAs) Forum which condemned the action in strong terms. Identities of those kidnapped were given as Anthony Gambo, Sule S. Maigari, Asabe Sule, Makuku Joshua and…

In a major shakeup, President Bola Tinubu has approved changes in the hierarchy of the Armed Forces as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s security architecture. A Presidency statement today,which disclosed this, read: "Under the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede becomes the Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa. "Major-General W. Shaibu has been named the Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke is the new Chief of Air Staff, while Rear Admiral I. Abbas assumes office as the Chief of Naval Staff. "The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position. 'President Tinubu…

There was huge drama at the Federal High Court Abuja today as leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, personally took up defence of his case in which the Federal Government (FG) charged him for alleged terrorism. Kanu proceeded to raise four grounds upon which he said he cannot be tried by the court, as, according to him, it lacked jurisdiction to do so. Making his submissions on the four reasons, he demanded that he be discharged and acquitted in line with an earlier judgment of the Appeal Court. Nonetheless, Justice James Omotosho disclosed that the witness…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Senator ) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1), has assured that there will not be religious crisis in Ibadanland. The assurance was given during a courtesy visit paid to him by the delegates from the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) at Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan, on Thursday, 23 October. "There cannot be religious crisis in Ibadanland, as there is no family compound without the adherents of the various religions particularly Christianity, Islam and African Traditional Religion," he said. Ladoja added: "Any traditional ruler, including Olubadan of Ibadanland, is the father…

Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has pledged to strengthen the existing collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to enhance safety on roads in the nation's capital. Acting Director General (DG), FEMD, Engr. Abdulrahman Mohammed made the pledge when he received members of the Central Business District (CBD) Sector of FRSC led by its Unit Commander, Assistant Corps Commander Zayanu Ibrahim in Abuja, according to a press release issued today by FEMD's Head of Public Affairs, Nkechi Isa. Engr. Mohammed noted that as emergency responders, both agencies must work together to save lives. His words: "As responders,…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it recorded zero death and drastic reduction in crashes within nine months in the auto crash-prone Ugwu-Onyema axis of Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. Sector Commander, FRSC, Enugu State Command, Mr Franklin Agbakoba, disclosed this during the body's 2025 'Ember' months public enlightenment and sensitisation campaigns held in Enugu. The theme of the campaign is: 'Take Responsibility for Your Safety, Stop Distracted Driving'. Agbakoba said that the feats of no death and reduced crashes were achieved through the Command's robust operational activities such as ensuring lane discipline, stopping driving against traffic and sanctioning…

*Overjoyed Staff Members Thank Wike *'I Can Now Buy School Uniforms For My Children' Jubilation filled the circle of cleaners of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) as the Administration paid them six months’ salary arrears. The resolution of the financial burden followed approval by FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike. The approval came in the wake of facilitation done by ranking senior officials of the Administration including the FCTA Acting Head of Service, Nancy Sabanti Nathan; Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Hon. Felix Obuah; and the Permanent Secretary, Common Services, Mr. Ajayi Rotimi Babatunde. Acting Director, Department of Facilities Maintenance…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Works, Hon. Akintola Alabi, has disclosed that the Federal Government (FG) has revoked the South-West federal highway contract awarded to Kopek Engineering. Rep Alabi made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday, 22 October. The road had been a cause for concern to motorists in the South-West for years. "I have received numerous inquiries regarding the current status of the construction of the Ibadan–Ife–Ilesa Express Road. "Of utmost concern to those inquiring is the section stretching from Iwo Road to Asejire which falls within our constituency. "While this segment directly…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Determined to go digital in the practice of journalism, the Benue State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in collaboration with Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC), organised a two-day capacity training workshop to equip journalists in the state to enhance their practice. Addressing journalists at the opening of the workshop on Wednesday, 22 October, at the NUJ House in Makurdi, the state capital, the State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Peter Egbodo, urged newsmen to make use of the training to enable them perform creditably. Represented by the State's Director of Press, Mimi Adamu, the Commissioner…