The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, has declared a nationwide fasting and prayer programme for free, fair, credible and peaceful 2027 general elections, drawing their theme from Amos 5:24: “Let Justice and Peace Flow”. The CBCN announced the Prayer Program in a statement signed by its President, Archbishop Matthew […]
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Kebbi Court Convicts Chinese National, 18 Others For Terrorism
Kebbi State Police Command has secured the conviction of 19 persons, including a Chinese national, for terrorism, illegal firearms possession, and vandalism of critical national infrastructure. Kebbi State Public Relations Officer SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement in Birnin Kebbi the state capital, said the conviction came.after 17 […]
Cancer Awareness: NBA Anambra Women Forum Urges Regular Screening, Early Detection
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Anambra State Branch, Women Forum, has called on men and women, young and old, to prioritise regular cancer screening and early detection to improve treatment outcomes and save lives. The call was made during a health awareness walk organised by the forum in Onitsha as […]
Nigeria’s Minister Of Defence Tasks Army War College Graduands On Decisive Action To End Insecurity
By Nkechi Eze The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has charged military officers graduating from the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) to translate their professional military training into decisive operational action to tackle insecurity and strengthen national security.Buy Maps Musa gave the charge on Friday, October 16, […]
Nigerian court sentences christian woman to 14 years in prison for sharing her faith — convert testified she converted willingly
By Efehe-Abasi International DeskMAIDUGURI, Borno State — October 15, 2026 A Borno State court has sentenced a Christian mother, Liyatu Samuel Dawa, to 14 years imprisonment for sharing her Christian faith with an adult woman who told the court she converted to Christianity of her own free will, a ruling […]
2027 Election Is in God’s Hands, Not Mine — INEC Chairman Tells Nigerians
By: Jake Clifford The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, has said he has handed everything over to God as he prepares to conduct the 2027 general election. Amupitan made the remarks on Wednesday at the Artificial Intelligence and Democracy Forum 2026 in Abuja, […]
Customs Intercepts Cannabis Worth N2.26bn At Lekki Port, Hands Over Items To NDLEA
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lekki Free Trade Zone Command, has intercepted 400 kilogrammes of suspected illicit cannabis valued at N2.26 billion, warning drug traffickers against using the port as a channel for prohibited substances. The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Command, Deputy Comptroller Olufemi Kukoyi, disclosed this on […]
Anambra Govt. to Start Demolishing Old, Dilapidated Buildings Across State, Gives Occupants 2 Weeks to Vacate
Anambra State Government has announced plans to demolish old, dilapidated buildings considered unsafe for habitation across the state. The government has, therefore, issued two weeks notice for occupants to vacate such buildings. The State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Barr. Chijioke Ojukwu, announced this in state government’s official […]
Gov. Soludo Constitutes Judicial Commission Of Inquiry Into Umuoba Anam-Aguleri- Communal Crisis
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo,, has constituted a Commission of Inquiry into the communal crisis between the Umuoba Anam and Aguleri communities in the state, in line with his commitment to a lasting and peaceful resolution of the dispute. The establishment of the Commission follows the […]
UNICEF Enugu To Support ANSACA To Boost HIV Response Efforts
The UNICEF Enugu Field Office has promised to commence support for the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) programmes in the first quarter of 2027, which will in turn, boost the state’s HIV response efforts. UNICEF Health Specialist, Dr. Ifeyinwa Anyanyo made the promise when she paid a courtesy visit […]