A tale of two states By abiodun KOMOLAFE Charles Dickens, in his classic novel A Tale of Two Cities, contrasted the turbulent similarities and differences of London and Paris during a time of profound change. For London and Paris, Dickens famously summed up his assessment as being “the best of times and the worst of…
Many Feared Dead As Gas Explosion Rocks Ibadan Community Several persons were feared dead on Friday night after a gas explosion rocked the Bioku-Alaadun area in Ibadan, Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State. PUNCH Online gathered that the explosion reportedly occurred while a tanker was discharging gas into a retail outlet. …
FG closes down 41 unity colleges over security concerns. By Ladidi Al-Hassan The Federal Government on Friday ordered the immediate closure of 41 unity colleges in view of the resurgence in the abduction of students in schools in some parts of the country. In a statement signed by the Director, Senior Secondary Education, Hajiya Binta…
Outrage in Kebbi as Governor Links School girls’ Abduction to Sudden Military Withdrawal By JAMIL GULMA – Birnin Kebbi Tension is rising across Kebbi State after Governor Nasir Idris accused military personnel of abandoning their duty post less than an hour before armed men invaded Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, and kidnapped 25 students….
Terrorists Invade Peter’s Foundation Secondary School in Nasarawa? Fear and tension have engulfed the Rukubi community in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State after Students and teachers thought hunters with dane guns were armed terrorists Meanwhile parents, residents, and stakeholders are calling for urgent intervention as fears continue to mount over the safety of…
Kebbi police command warns protest planners over GGCSS Maga kidnapped students By JAMIL GULMA -Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has noted with concern on the available intelligence at its disposal which indicates a plan by some groups and NGOs to organize/hold a protest within the state over the unfortunate incident at Government Girls Comprehensive…
Niger State Govt blames St. Mary’s School for pupils’ mass abduction The Niger State Government has held the management of St. Mary’s School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area, responsible for the mass abduction of pupils from the school. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, the government…
NNAMDI KANU: THE LONG ROAD TO JUSTICE By Olaitan Adesina There are few things slower than the Nigerian justice system. Monday morning traffic on Third Mainland Bridge tries its best, and your local DISCO’s voltage supply also makes a respectable effort, but nothing truly competes with the majestic crawl of our courts when handling politically…
APC Kebbi Suspends political groups Activities By JAMIL GULMA -Kebbi The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has announced the immediate suspension of all activities of the political groups TKT and TKG. The announcement was officially made by a foremost political leader in the state, Alhaji Umaru Idris Buro, during a crucial peace meeting…
Justice or Theatre? The Contradictions in the Nnamdi Kanu Judgment On November 20, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice James Omotosho delivered a verdict that has left many Nigerians stunned. In a dramatic ruling steeped in biblical references, the judge sentenced Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment on seven counts of terrorism—declaring that…
