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  News   A damning investigative report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has revealed that jihadist Fulani herdsmen are responsible for approximately 80 percent of violent killings in Nigeria’s South-East region since 2015. The report, released earlier this week, detailed that out of an estimated 9,800 killings recorded in the region within the last decade, more than 8,000 were attributed to jihadist attacks—largely affecting Enugu and Imo States. The disturbing findings further revealed that around 300 Christians were murdered in the first quarter of 2025 alone, allegedly by jihadist elements. One of the most harrowing incidents highlighted in the report occurred on February 2, 2025, in the Nkalaha area of Ishielu Local Government in Ebonyi State, where at least 20 residents were reportedly hacked to death in a brutal, broad-daylight attack. The report also implicated the Nigerian military in widespread extrajudicial kill...

  News   The Borno State government has expressed deep concern over what it describes as the “unruly behaviour and disorderly conduct” of some youths on social media, warning against threats, inflammatory remarks, and actions deemed contrary to the state’s cultural values and societal norms. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Directorate of Culture, Ministry of Information and Internal Security, the government condemned recent social media posts showing young individuals wielding knives, verbally attacking government officials, and challenging lawful policies. “Some of the postings depict some youngsters holding knives, insulting government officials, and challenging lawful policies of the government. This is unacceptable,” the statement read. The government reiterated its commitment to preserving the values and traditions of Borno State, which is widely known as the “Home of Peace,” and urged young people to conduct themselves in a manner that fosters harmony and...

  News   The Coalition of Abia Health Unions (CAHU) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Abia State Government, demanding immediate payment of the reviewed Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for health workers in the state and local government areas. This follows the expiration of an earlier 21-day ultimatum on March 26, 2025, which the state government allegedly ignored without engaging the unions in any formal discussion. The coalition, comprising the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), and the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), lamented that the delay in implementing the reviewed salary structure had plunged its members into financial hardship. In a statement signed by Ngozi Duke (Chairman, NANNM), Offor Solomon (Chairman, MHWUN), and Oparaocha Chibueze (Chairman, NUAHP), the unions decried the state government’s silence on the matter. “The reason for...

  Economy   The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked a viral claim suggesting the introduction of new ₦5,000 and ₦10,000 banknotes, labeling it as fake news. Taking to its verified Facebook account, the apex bank clarified: “This content is NOT from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Kindly note that the official website of the CBN is www.cbn.gov.ng.” The widely circulated message, accompanied by fabricated images of supposed new denominations featuring Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe and Chief Obafemi Awolowo, falsely claimed that the new notes would enter circulation from May 1, 2025. However, the CBN has categorically dismissed the claim as false and misleading. The bank urged Nigerians to rely on only official statements from its verified channels, warning against the spread of misinformation regarding monetary policies. The CBN reaffirmed that any major policy decision, including the introduction of new banknotes, would be announced through its official platforms. The public ...

  Politics   Umuahia, Abia State – The Abia State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Elder Abraham Amah, has assured party members that the recent defection of the Honourable Member representing Isiala Ngwa North State Constituency will serve as a lesson rather than a setback. In an open letter to party faithful, Elder Amah acknowledged that the defection did not take the State Working Committee (SWC) by surprise, as they had been aware of the underlying factors leading to the move. He attributed such developments to past missteps, including the sidelining of true grassroots politicians in favor of individuals who lacked commitment to the party’s ideology but saw the platform as a means to personal advancement. Despite this, the PDP chairman expressed optimism about the party’s future, stating that the loss of such members today would pave the way for a more resilient and principled PDP in the days ahead. “First fool no be fool, but second fool na proper fo...