Professor Okey Ikechukwu, Executive Director of Development Specs Academy, has urged political parties to uphold their agreements on the rotation of presidential power between the North and the South ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. Speaking during a discussion aired on Channels Television on Monday, July 13, 2026, Ikechukwu argued that respecting such arrangements would…
The father of the late Lt. Felix Ademe Isaac, Mr. Isaac Alabura, has paid tribute to his son, describing him as a dedicated Nigerian Army officer whose dream of serving the country was cut short in the line of duty. According to Daily Trust, Lt. Isaac, 28, was killed on July 10, 2026, while leading…
A Catholic priest has reacted to a trending video of church members in Sapele, Delta State, praying fervently against an owl that wandered into their church premises on Sunday, July 13. The church was holding its Sunday service when the owl flew into its premises. The church members caught the bird and took it…
Former Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, has assumed duty as Commander of Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron 31 in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. Photos circulating online on Monday showed Hundeyin, in his new commander’s uniform, leading a delegation on a courtesy visit earlier this month to the Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area,…
The principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele, Mrs. Alamu Folawe, has recounted the emotional ordeal she, fellow teachers and pupils endured during their 56 days in captivity after being abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to Vanguard, Folawe said the kidnappers repeatedly used psychological tactics to weaken the captives, telling them…
Charles Omole, Director General of the Institute for Police and Security Policy Research, has called for broader investigations into kidnapping networks, arguing that criminal groups often rely on support systems that enable them to keep victims in captivity for extended periods. Speaking on Channels Television, Omole said security agencies should focus not only on the…
Professor Okey Ikechukwu, a leadership and human capital development scholar, has alleged that two South-East governors told him during the 2023 presidential election that their priority was ensuring President Bola Tinubu secured the constitutionally required 25 percent of the votes in their states rather than supporting Labour Party candidate Peter Obi. Speaking in an interview…
Isaac Alabura, father of Lt. Felix Ademe Isaac, the 28-year-old Nigerian Army officer who d!ed during an operation to rescue abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo State, said his family is yet to recover from the painful loss. The young officer was k!lled while leading troops during the early days of the rescue operation. While…
The principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele, Mrs. Alamu Folawe, has recounted the 56-day ordeal she, fellow teachers and pupils endured in captivity after their abduction in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Speaking during the official handover of the rescued victims to Governor Seyi Makinde by the Nigerian Army, Folawe described the experience…
National Development Congress (NDC) presidential hopeful Peter Obi has urged Nigerians to embrace greater religious tolerance, citing an experience from his recent visit to Indonesia. Speaking in a video shared by Advocacy for Good Governance on YouTube, Obi said he visited Indonesia to study the country’s socioeconomic development and observed an example of interfaith coexistence…
