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Rebuttal: Chris Nehikhare, Drop the Grandstanding and Pick Up a Mirror

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

By Fred Itua By the time I impatiently berthed the end of Chris Nehikhare’s latest attempt at political commentary, one thing became painfully clear: some people have no sense of irony. A former commissioner in a government that turned Edo State into a festival of crisis and opacity now attempts to lecture anyone on leadership, […]

EDO SPECIAL SECURITY SQUAD DISMANTLES MAJOR KIDNAPPERS’ DEN, ARRESTS SUSPECTS

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State’s renewed offensive against violent crime gained significant momentum at the weekend as Governor Monday Okpebholo’s security architecture delivered another decisive victory, with the demolition of a property used as a major operational base by kidnappers in Egbai community, Ovia North-East Local Government Area. The operation, executed by the Edo State Special Security Squad, […]

CAN Confirms 227 Abducted as Bandits Attack Niger School

November 22, 2025November 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has confirmed that 227 people — including pupils, students, and teachers — were abducted when bandits invaded St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, during a deadly overnight raid carried out between 2am and 3am on Friday, November […]

Vatican Celebrates Archbishop Bernard Bober’s 75th Birthday With Unusual Outdoor Rave in Slovakia

November 22, 2025November 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a striking blend of faith and contemporary culture, the Vatican on Saturday celebrated the 75th birthday of Archbishop Bernard Bober with a large outdoor rave held outside the iconic St. Elisabeth Cathedral in Košice, Slovakia. Organisers said Pope Leo XIV personally approved the unconventional celebration, which featured a popular priest-DJ headlining the event. The […]

Chioma Celebrates Davido With Heartfelt Birthday Message

November 22, 2025November 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Chef Chioma Rowland, wife of Afrobeats superstar Davido, has taken to Instagram to pen a touching tribute in celebration of the singer’s birthday. In the emotional message, Chioma expressed deep gratitude, admiration and affection for her husband, describing him as her “bestest friend in the world” and confessing that he still gives her butterflies. Sharing […]

Benue Gov Alia Denies Claims of Genocide, Says State Only Battling Insecurity

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has dismissed allegations suggesting that any form of genocide is taking place in the state. Speaking at a public event, the governor said such claims are unfounded and do not reflect the true security situation in Benue. Governor Alia, who emphasized his identity as a Catholic priest, said […]

Kanu Files Fresh Motions to Stop Judgement in Terrorism Case, Challenges Court’s Jurisdiction

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Thursday, November 20, moved to halt the judgment scheduled in the seven-count terrorism charge brought against him by the Federal Government at the Federal High Court in Abuja, insisting that the court lacks the jurisdiction to hear the case. The court had earlier […]

Mikel Obi Says AFCON Triumph Won’t Erase Pain of World Cup Failure, Calls for NFF Board Resignation

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has said that even if Nigeria wins next month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), it will not fully make up for the team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on The Obi One Podcast, the former Chelsea midfielder expressed deep disappointment over Nigeria’s shocking […]