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Nov

26

2025

BREAKING: Bandits Attack Kiri High School In Kogi — All Students Rescued, One Vigilant Killed

Metro, Social IssuesInsecurity, Metro, Security

Kiri High School in Aiyetoro Kiri, Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, was attacked in the early hours of Wednesday, 26th November 2025, when armed bandits invaded the community. According to information confirmed to Egbe Mekun Parrot, members of the Kiri Vigilante Group swiftly mobilised and confronted the attackers, successfully rescuing all students who had been kidnapped during the assault. Community sources report that no student remains in captivity, following the prompt and coordinated response by the local security team. However, the operation came at a tragic cost. One vigilante member was k!lled while defending the community, and…

Nov

24

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Blames Nnamdi Kanu for Over 30,000 Deaths

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has attributed the deaths of over 30,000 people and widespread destruction of businesses in the South-East to the agitation led by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who was recently sentenced to life imprisonment. Speaking on Channels Television's Sunday Politics, Kalu expressed his concerns, stating that Kanu's actions had devastating consequences, including the loss of lives and livelihoods. He recalled instances where traders, including his friend's late mother, lost their businesses during the unrest. Kalu, who alleged to have been involved in efforts to resolve the issue, urged for a political…

Nov

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Our Intention In Building Correctional Facility Is To Reduce Congestion – Gov. Otti

Lifestyle, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, says his intention in building new facilities for the Correctional Centres in Abia State is to reduce congestion in the facilities. Governor Otti stated this on Friday, November 21st in his office, when the new Zonal Coordinator of the Nigerian Correctional Services, Owerri, Zone E and Assistant Controller General of Corrections , Dr Ngozi Amanze, paid him a familiarisation visit. In the words of the Governor, "Our intention when we decided to build new facilities (for the Correctional Centres) is to reduce congestion and reduce the temptation to more crime in there. "Even…

Nov

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Business Mogul Jack-Rich Extols Ex-President Jonathan At 68, Describes Him As Global Statesman

Current Events, Lifestyle, News, Social IssuesBirthday, Goodluck Jonathan, Jack Rich, Metro

Business mogul and philanthropist, Tein T.S. Jack-Rich (CON), has felicitated with former President Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR) on the occasion of his 68th birthday, describing him as a rare statesman whose life embodies peace, humility, and democratic values. In a statement personally signed by him on Wednesday, Jack-Rich praised Jonathan for his “unwavering commitment to the peace and democratic stability of Nigeria,” noting that his contributions continue to inspire millions across the country and the African continent. He said the former president’s “exemplary leadership, deep patriotism, and continuous devotion to peacebuilding across Africa” remain a reference point in national…

Nov

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

BREAKING! ‎NAF Precision Strikes Destroy Terrorists Enclave In Sambisa (Photos)

Current Events, MetroInsecurity, Metro, Nigeria, Security

The Nigerian Air Force under the directive of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke has achieved another major breakthrough in the ongoing counterterrorism operations with a precision Air Interdiction mission conducted on 19 November 2025 at ARRA, a notorious terrorist hideout within the Sambisa general area.‎‎ Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that the Air Component of Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI initiated the attack following series of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions that tracked terrorist movements following the 17 October ambush on ground troops at KASHOMRI. ‎The strike achieved…