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Nov

04

2025

Kalu Backs Creation of New South-East State, Says It’s Long Overdue

NATIONAL NEWS#AbiaNorth, #ChiefEmekaKalu, #ConstitutionReview, #EquityAndJustice, #NationalAssembly, #NigeriaNews, #NigerianPolitics, #NnamdiKanu, #PoliticalReform, #SouthEastDevelopment, #SouthEastStateCreation, #StateCreation

Kalu Backs Creation of New South-East State, Says It’s Long Overdue "Chief Emeka Charles Kalu has declared that creating a new state in Nigeria’s South-East region is long overdue, urging the National Assembly to address historical marginalization and promote equity, peace, and unity." The creation of an additional state in the South-East geo-political zone is “long overdue,” according to Chief Emeka Charles Kalu, a seasoned politician and aspirant for the Abia North Senatorial seat. Reacting to the National Assembly Joint Committee’s recommendations on constitutional review, Kalu commended lawmakers and stakeholders working tirelessly toward the realization of the long-anticipated state. In…

Nov

03

2025

By Famous Reporters

‘We’re Ready for Action in Nigeria’: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Responds to Trump Over Christian Killings

WORLD NEWS#AfricaNews, #BreakingNews, #ChristianPersecution, #DonaldTrump, #GlobalSecurity, #HumanRights, #NigeriaChristians, #NigeriaCrisis, #NigeriaNews, #Pentagon, #PeteHegseth, #ReligiousFreedom, #USDefense, #USForeignPolicy

‘We’re Ready for Action in Nigeria’: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Responds to Trump Over Christian Killings U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon is “ready for action in Nigeria” after Donald Trump condemned Christian persecution and designated Nigeria a “country of particular concern.” The United States Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, has announced that the Department of War is preparing for possible military action in Nigeria, following reports of widespread attacks on Christian communities across the country. Hegseth made this known on Saturday in a post on X (formerly Twitter), while responding to earlier comments by U.S. President…

Nov

02

2025

By Famous Reporters

Trump Threatens Military Action in Nigeria Over Alleged Christian Persecution, Tinubu Responds

WORLD NEWS#AfricaNews, #BokoHaram, #BolaTinubu, #ChristianGenocide, #ChristianPersecution, #DonaldTrump, #GlobalPolitics, #Nigeria, #NigeriaNews, #Pentagon, #ReligiousFreedom, #TrumpThreatensMilitaryActioninNigeria, #U.S.military, #USMilitary

Trump Threatens Military Action in Nigeria Over Alleged Christian Persecution, Tinubu Responds U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened possible U.S. military action in Nigeria, accusing the Tinubu administration of failing to protect Christians. The Nigerian government strongly denies the claim, reaffirming its commitment to religious freedom. Trump Orders Pentagon to “Prepare for Possible ActionU.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he has directed the Pentagon to begin planning potential military action in Nigeria, accusing the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of failing to curb what he described as the persecution of Christians. In a fiery post shared on social…

Nov

01

2025

By Famous Reporters

Aba South Boss, Anyanwu Welcomes Residents to New November, Urges Faith, Unity, Support for Gov. Otti’s Vision”

NEWS#AbaSouth, #AbaTraders, #AbiaDevelopment, #AbiaState, #AlexOtti, #GoodGovernance, #LabourParty, #LocalGovernmentLeadership, #NewMonthMessage, #NigeriaNews, #NovemberBlessings, #ObialorAnyanwu, #RenewedHope, #UnityAndProgress

Aba South Boss, Anyanwu Welcomes Residents to New November, Urges Faith, Unity, Support for Gov. Otti’s Vision” By Charity Uwakwe Aba South LGA Chairman, Hon. Obialor Denis Anyanwu, welcomes residents to November, describing it as a month of renewal and progress. He urges peace, unity, hygiene, and continued faith in Governor Alex Otti’s leadership amid economic hardship. The Executive Chairman of Aba South Local Government Area, Hon. Obialor Denis Anyanwu, has extended heartfelt felicitations to all residents of the council area as they welcome the new month of November, describing it as “a season of renewal, progress, and thanksgiving.” In…

Oct

30

2025

By Famous Reporters

Tinubu Removes husband killer, Maryam Sanda from Pardon List amid Public Outrage

NATIONAL NEWS#BayoOnanuga, #BolaTinubu, #BreakingNewsNigeria, #CulpableHomicide, #DrugTrafficking, #Humantrafficking, #JusticeInNigeria, #MaryamSanda, #NigeriaNews, #PresidentialClemency, #PublicOutrage, #TinubuPardonList

Tinubu Removes husband killer, Maryam Sanda from Pardon List amid Public Outrage President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially removed Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, from the presidential pardon list — following widespread public criticism. According to Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, individuals convicted of serious crimes such as kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and unlawful possession of firearms have also been excluded from the initial list. He noted that the decision to amend the clemency list was driven by national security considerations, sensitivity to…

Oct

29

2025

By Famous Reporters

Lagos Police Warn Against Protests Over Oworonshoki Demolition: ‘We’ll Resist Any Attempt to Disrupt Peace’ — CP Jimoh

NEWS, SECURITY#BreakingNews, #CPJimoh, #LagosNews, #LagosPolice, #LagosSecurity, #LawAndOrder, #NigeriaNews, #OmoyeleSowore, #OworonshokiDemolition, #ProtestAlert, #SecurityUpdate, #ThirdMainlandBridge

Lagos Police Warn Against Protests Over Oworonshoki Demolition: ‘We’ll Resist Any Attempt to Disrupt Peace’ — CP Jimoh Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, warns against planned protests over the Oworonshoki demolition, vowing that the police will resist any attempt to disrupt peace around the Third Mainland Bridge and other strategic areas in Lagos. Following the demolition of illegal settlements around the country’s longest bridge, the Third Mainland Bridge, tensions have risen in parts of Lagos as some individuals and youth groups in Oworonshoki reportedly threatened protests and disruption of economic activities. In response, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos…

Oct

28

2025

By Famous Reporters

“Please, My Brother, Consult Properly” — Judge begs Kanu to Reconsider Self-Representation in Terrorism Trial

NATIONAL NEWS#AbujaHighCourt, #AdegboyegaAwomolo, #BiafraLeader, #CourtUpdate, #FederalHighCourt, #ipob, #JusticeOmotosho, #KanuAgabi, #LegalNews, #NigeriaNews, #NnamdiKanuTrial, #TerrorismCase, NnamdiKanu

"Please, My Brother, Consult Properly" — Judge Pleads with Nnamdi Kanu to Reconsider Self-Representation in Terrorism Trial Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, pleads with IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to seek legal counsel before defending himself in his ongoing terrorism trial, after Kanu insists there is “no case” against him. “Please, My Brother, Consult Properly” — Judge Pleads with Nnamdi Kanu to Seek Legal Advice", were the passionate words of the presiding judge to the indefatigable leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as the latter insists that "there is no case against me". Proceedings at…

Oct

27

2025

By Famous Reporters

Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Released from Kuje Prison After ‘Illegal Detention’ — Speaks on Experience

NATIONAL NEWS#Abuja, #Abujaprotest, #AloyEjimakor, #BreakingNews, #Ejimakornews, #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, #FreeNnamdiKanuprotest, #HumanRights, #IPOB lawyer, #KujePrison, #latestnews, #NigeriaNews, #NigerianPolice, #NnamdiKanu, #NnamdiKanuNews, #OmoyeleSowore, #PoliceBrutality, #Sowore, #Soworerelease, brutality, protest

“Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Released from Kuje Prison After ‘Illegal Detention’ — Speaks on Experience Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and Aloy Ejimakor, lawyer to IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, have regained their freedom after spending four days in Kuje Prison. Announcing his release on Monday, October 27, 2025, Sowore wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Happening Now: Leaving Kuje Prison in Abuja after being detained there illegally for four days. #FreeNnamdiKanuNow.” Sowore was detained last week following his appearance at the Kuje Magistrate Court. Bail Granted After Friday’s Arraignment On Friday, the Kuje Magistrate Court in Abuja granted bail to Sowore,…

Oct

27

2025

By Famous Reporters

NSCDC Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Nigeria’s Critical Infrastructure at 2025 National Security Conference

NATIONAL NEWS#CivilDefence, #CNAI, #CriticalInfrastructure, #EconomicSecurity, #LagosEvents, #NAOSNP2025, #NationalSecurityConference, #NigeriaNews, #NigeriaSecurity, #NSCDC, #ProfAhmedAudi, #PublicSafety, #SecurityAwards, #SecurityLeadership

NSCDC Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Nigeria’s Critical Infrastructure at 2025 National Security Conference The NSCDC reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Nigeria’s Critical National Assets and Infrastructure at the 2025 National Security Conference organized by NAOSNP, highlighting the Corps’ dedication to safeguarding the nation’s economic resources. The need to re-emphasize the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) in Nigeria took center stage at the 2025 National Security Conference and Awards, organized by the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP). The high-profile event, held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Ballroom Hall of the Lagos Oriental Hotel,…

Oct

26

2025

By Famous Reporters

Video of Alleged Cult Initiation of Minor undergoing cult initiation goes viral, Soludo seeks public information

CRIME#AnambraState, #BreakingNews, #ChildProtection, #CPIkioyeOrutugu, #CultInitiation, #NigeriaNews, #PublicSafety, #SPTochukwuIkenga, #StopChildAbuse, #ViralVideo, AnambraPolice

Video of Alleged Cult Initiation of Minor undergoing cult initiation goes viral, Soludo seeks public information Anambra Police Command launch investigation into a viral video allegedly showing a minor being initiated into a cult group. The CP orders a full probe and urges the public to provide credible information. The Anambra State Police Command has reacted to a disturbing viral video circulating on social media, which allegedly shows a group of young boys initiating a minor into a cult group. In an official statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the police described the footage as “deeply troubling,”…