Current Events Archives - Page 21 of 33

Nov

15

2025

BREAKING: Former Anambra Governor Willie Obiano Alive and Well, Debunks Death Rumors

Current Events, Lifestyle, News, Social IssuesLifestyle, Obiano

Abuja, Nigeria - In a swift response to circulating rumors, former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has assured the public that he is alive and in excellent health. The rumors, which began to circulate on social media, claimed that Obiano had passed away. However, the former governor took to his official Facebook page to personally debunk the false reports. "I'm alive, hale, hearty, and in excellent health," Obiano wrote, putting an end to the speculation. This confirmation was further corroborated by his former Commissioner for Information, C. Don Adinuba, and other officials, who stated that Obiano is currently residing…

Nov

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nnamdi Kanu: Abia Man O’ War Calls For Calm Ahead Of November 20 Judgment

Abia State, Current Events, Metro, News, Opinion, Social IssuesAbia State, Court, Freedom, IPOB, Metro, Nnamdi Kanu, Opinion, Security

As the day draws nearer to the November 20 judgement on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, tensions and uncertainty have begun to rise, particularly among young people across the southeast region. The atmosphere of apprehension is palpable, with many anxiously watching to see how the court’s decision will shape the political and social landscape. Against this backdrop, Man O’ War, an agency operating under the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre and dedicated to leadership development, citizenship training, and community order, has appealed for calm. The organisation has expressed deep concern over the heightened anxiety and has urged youths across the Southeast to…

Nov

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Trump’s CPC Designation: A Wake-Up Call for Nigeria’s Security Challenges- Sir Chikwe Udensi Explains

Column, Current Events, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Nigeria, Onyeka Onwenu, Opinion, Politics

A recent interview on African Independent Television (AIT) program "Security Scope" highlighted Nigeria's ongoing security challenges. Sir Chikwe Udensi, a security consultant and Vice President of the International Security Association, emphasized that the country's designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the United States is a significant issue requiring immediate attention. The CPC designation could lead to economic sanctions, reduced loans and aid, and other punitive measures. Sir Udensi clarified that this does not necessarily mean the U.S. will intervene militarily in Nigeria. "The process that would lead to a military intervention by America has not been initiated,"…

Nov

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

NAF Crushes ISWAP Fighters, Destroys Bandit Camps Across Borno, Kwara, Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna

Current Events, Metro, NewsBandits, Boko Haram, Insecurity, NAF, Security

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its nationwide counterterrorism and anti-banditry campaign, carrying out a series of precision airstrikes that eliminated ISWAP fighters and dismantled multiple criminal hideouts across the northern region. According to a statement released by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the coordinated strikes targeted ISWAP strongholds in Mallam Fatori and Shuwaram in Borno State, as well as bandit enclaves in Garin Dandi and Chigogo in Kwara State, and Zango Hill in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. Additional operations were also conducted in parts of Zamfara and Kaduna States.…

Nov

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Fulani Terrorism Cannot Be Equated With IPOB Self-Determination: Nigeria Must Stop Rewarding Violence

Column, Current Events, News, Opinion, Social IssuesBiafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu

By Chief Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo, Human Rights Lawyer & Public Interest Advocate Date: 9th November 2025 I strongly condemn the recent attempt by Sheikh Ahmad Gumi and certain northern elites to draw a moral equivalence between the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Fulani terrorists. This comparison is reckless, misleading, and an insult to the victims of terrorism. Let the facts be clear: IPOB is demanding a separate state through agitation and self-determination. Fulani terrorists, on the other hand, are engaged in revenge killings, kidnappings, land occupation, and violent domination. These are not the same and must never be treated…