By Ayomide Otitoju The Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly condemned the attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, which saw students, teachers, and security personnel abducted by gunmen. In a statement issued by its Chairman, Most Rev. Bulus Yohanna, CAN…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has expressed disappointment over the conviction and life sentencing of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), describing the outcome as predictable. In a statement released by his Media Adviser, Uchenna Awom, Abaribe said the sentence appeared to be a predetermined decision,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Gunmen have reportedly abducted an undisclosed number of students and possibly some teachers during a raid on St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The private Catholic school was attacked in the early hours of Friday. According to sources, the assailants arrived in large…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed deep condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Mr. Segun Awolowo Jnr, who passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 62. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Soludo described…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Olusegun Awolowo, grandson of the late Premier of the Western Region and nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor described the former Executive Director…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), led by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has approved an elaborate Christmas celebration tagged “Onwan Dezemba”, aimed at delivering an exciting and memorable festive season for residents and visitors. The approval was given at the 23rd ANSEC meeting held on Monday, 17 November 2025, at the Light…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government on Thursday launched the groundbreaking EPIC (Early Pathway to Inclusive Care)–BAWOP (Build a World of Play) Play Fair, a pioneering initiative aimed at promoting early identification, inclusion, and holistic care for children living with disabilities. The event, held at Johnson Jakande Tinubu (JJT) Park, Secretariat, Alausa-Ikeja, drew over…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo and the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) have approved the modification and completion of the abandoned court building within the Court of Appeal Complex in Awka, alongside the renovation and upgrade of associated structures. State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, said the decision was made at the 23rd…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has condemned as false, reckless, and malicious the social media rumour claiming that former Governor Willie Obiano has died. The Council issued the rebuttal during its 23rd meeting held on Monday, 17 November 2025, at the Light House, Awka. Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, described the…
