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Aug

07

2025

National Assembly Takes Up Petition for Comrade Ntari Hassan Danladi’s Release

Column, Opinion, Social IssuesMetro

A petition concerning the detention of Comrade Ntari Hassan Danladi has been brought before the National Assembly, sparking renewed calls for his unconditional release. According to Jafaru Abubakar Mairiga, Secretary of the 2021 Special Committee on the Case of Comr. Ntari Hassan Danladi, a court judgment had previously ordered Danladi's release, but the Department of State Services (DSS) continues to hold him illegally. The case of Comrade Ntari Hassan Danladi has garnered significant attention, with his wife, Mrs. Caroline Markus, accusing the DSS and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, of illegal detention. Danladi…

Aug

02

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dr. Olugu Buries Granny In Style as Amangwu Mourn a Righteous Woman‎

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‎By Comr. Amos Oge Kalu The burial of the late Madam Atang Iro Keke was a grand affair that drew attention to the life and legacy of a truly remarkable woman. At 98 years old, Madam Atang Iro left an indelible mark on her community, and her passing was mourned by many who knew her. ‎The testimony that overshadowed all others at Madam Atang's burial was her unwavering love for God and her dedication to her Christian faith. Despite her advanced age, she remained steadfast in her commitment to attending church services, never missing a single service until her passing.…

Aug

01

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigerian Governors Warn of Education Sector Crisis, Urge Urgent Reforms

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Governors across Nigeria have raised alarm over the deteriorating state of the country’s education system, warning that without immediate action, the sector risks further collapse. The concerns were voiced by AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Governor of Kwara State, during a State-Level Workshop on Foundational Learning and Out-of-School Children held in Abuja on Thursday. Represented by the NGF’s Education Advisor, Leo The Great, Governor AbdulRazaq described Nigeria’s education system as being at a critical juncture. “Nigeria is faced with a crisis. We are dealing with some out-of-school children. However, enrollment in school for most children…

Aug

01

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

EFCC Arraigns Eight Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Abuja

Lifestyle, Metro, News, Social IssuesMetro

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC , Abuja Zonal Directorate, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 has arraigned eight suspected internet fraudsters before Justice Anyalewa Onoja-Alapa of the Federal High Court Lafia, Nasarawa State. They were arraigned on one-count separate charges bordering on obtaining by false pretences. The suspects are Timileyin Jude, Kelvin Godwin, Benedict Simon Udoh and Israel Ugwu. Others are Friday Onigbe, Ismaila Jemilu, Salifu Mustapha Achema and Paul Attah. Godwin’s count reads, “That you Kelvin Godwin sometime in the year 2025 at Karu, Abuja within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court of Nigeria fraudulently impersonated one…

Aug

01

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria and Ghana Engage Diplomatically to Address Protests Targeting Nigerians

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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, held a high-level meeting with Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Ablakwa, on Thursday to address escalating tensions stemming from protests targeting Nigerians in Ghana. The demonstrations, which have sparked diplomatic concerns, saw some Ghanaians accuse Nigerian residents of contributing to rising crime rates. Ojukwu, in a statement posted on her official social media account, detailed the discussions, which centered on ensuring the safety of Nigerians and fostering amicable Nigeria-Ghana relations. “The Minister assured that the lives, properties, and businesses of Nigeria and Nigerians living in Ghana are…