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By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Following the abduction of four female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), Benue State, authorities of the university have ordered the immediate closure of the institution for one week. A statement from the institution signed by the Registrar, Dr. John David, said the decision to close down the university, whose Vice Chancellor is Professor Isaac Itodo, was arrived at after consultations with relevant agencies and stakeholders. The contrived mid-semester break, according to the university management, was a clear demonstration of solidarity with students and parents affected by the abduction. The management also announced the…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Following the abduction of four female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), Benue State, authorities of the university have ordered the immediate closure of the institution for one week. A statement from the institution signed by the Registrar, Dr. John David, said the decision to close down the university, whose Vice Chancellor is Professor Isaac Itodo, was arrived at after consultations with relevant agencies and stakeholders. The contrived mid-semester break, according to the university management, was a clear demonstration of solidarity with students and parents affected by the abduction. The management also announced the…

Pope Francis remains in critical condition, with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure “which is currently under control,” the Vatican said Sunday, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia in both his lungs. It added that Francis, who was hospitalized over a week ago, has not shown further respiratory crises since Saturday evening. Some of his blood tests indicate “an initial, mild, renal failure, which is currently under control,” the Vatican said, adding that the pope continues to be “vigilant and well oriented.” The pope was first admitted to a clinic in Rome 10 days ago, undergoing tests for…

The following are details of the statement issued by the Government of Anambra State: PUBLIC NOTICE A WARNING TO ANAMBRA TOWN CRIERS MISQUOTING AND SABOTAGING ANAMBRA STATE HOMELAND SECURITY LAW 2025 The attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to the misrepresentations of the unambiguous provisions of the new Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025 and its express demands on the citizens and residents of the state by town criers and some others. In one instance, a town crier told the people that henceforth, those wearing dreadlocks or sagging their trousers would be arrested. In another example, perhaps…

Ijaw nationalist and former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, is dead. The prominent South-South leader, died on Monday night, aged 97. Chief Clark, a former Senator, was leader of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF). Details of his last moments are still not available but a statement signed by Prof. C. C. Clark on behalf of the family called for prayers for his loved ones. "The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON on Monday 17th February, 2025. The family appreciates your prayers…

The trial of former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr. Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku began on Friday, January 31, 2025 before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja with witnesses narrating how the defendant as former Director, Finance and Account in the Federal Ministry of Defence, opened multiple bank accounts through which he allegedly diverted the ministry’s funds. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  is prosecuting Nwabuoku on a nine-count amended charge, bordering on money laundering to the tune of N868, 465,000 (Eight Hundred and Sixty-eight Million, Four Hundred and Sixty-five Thousand Naira). At Friday's proceedings,  Prosecution…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governors of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rose from their first monthly meeting of 2025 and resolved to back the judgment of the Court of Appeal whichpronounced the party's former National Youth Leader, Hon. S.K.E Udeh-Okoye, as the authentic National Secretary of the PDP. They advised the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to implement the court decision accordingly. The meeting of PDP Governors' Forum,where the decision was taken, held in Asaba, the Delta State capital, South-South Nigeria. Delta State is controlled by the PDP under the State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori. The Forum equally advised the…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu A major realignment of political forces appears to be in the offing in Enugu State, South-East Nigeria. This is because there are strong indications that the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Chijioke Edeoga, may return to the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP). Hon. Edeoga himself has confirmed being wooed by his former allies, but added that he, being a product of public goodwill, cannot alone take the decision to return. The state chapter of PDP and Hon. Edeoga have reopened talks that could pave the way for the return of the…

By Felix Durumbah A deep insight - perhaps, unknown to many -into the personality of former Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), General Jeremiah Timbut Useni, who was confirmed dead on Thursday, January 23, has emerged. He passed on after a protracted illness. Borno politician, Abdullah Dan'Azumi Golkos, who worked closely with the Langtang, Plateau State-born General, has disclosed exclusive details of aspects of his working relationship with the retired General,who,at a time, was said to be the most senior General in the Nigerian Army. Golkos also revealed how now-President Bola Tinubu's Action Congress (AC) and Useni-led Democratic Peoples Party…