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X Users Alarmed Over Widespread Outage
X-users (the platform formerly known as Twitter), are grappling with a widespread outage, leaving both the website and app inaccessible. The Elon Musk-owned social network began experiencing issues around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 24. According to DownDetector.co.uk, user complaints surged from just 66 to over 11,000 within minutes, peaking at 1:39 p.m. This marks the second major disruption in a matter...
“Both Christians, Muslims Have Been Victims Of Terrorism In Nigeria” – Senate President, Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has criticized what he described as a one-sided narrative reportedly presented to the United States, suggesting that only Christians have been victims of terrorist attacks in Nigeria. https://youtu.be/zF4rjA0eLbQ Akpabio noted that the reality on the ground shows that both Christians and Muslims have suffered devastating losses at the hands of terrorists over the past decade. “Some people must...
Deborah Samuel: How King Chibuzor Chinyere’s Intervention Foiled Religious Crises In Nigeria
The story of the late Deborah Samuel, a 200 level student of Home Economics at Shehu Shagari college of education Sokoto State cannot be complete without mentioning a man who played a key role during that ugly incident. His Royal Majesty King Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, the Founder and General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries and Ihie I of Ikwuorie...
Immigration Increases Passport Fees To N100,000, N200,000
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an increase in the cost of obtaining the Nigerian Standard Passport, effective from September 1, 2025. In a statement released on Thursday and signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, the new fees will apply only to passport applications made within Nigeria. “The review which only affect Passport Application fees made...
Abia Civil Service Gets 13 New Permanent Secretaries [SEE LIST]
The appointment of 13 New Permanent Secretaries have been approved by governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State into the state Civil Service. An official notice from the office of the State Head of Service names the new Permanent Secretaries as follows - 1. Igwe Caroline Unanya 2. Alozie Kelechi Callistus 3. Emelogu, Ikechi Friday Also Read: Ikpeazu, Family Test Negative To COVID-19 As Two...
Customs Plans To Ban Second-Hand Clothes
The Customs Service has announced its intention to place a ban on the sale of second-hand clothes popularly called Okrika in Nigeria. During a recent interview, a Customs Service spokesperson said that the sale of Okrika clothing is injurious to the country. He said: “Okrika clothes are injurious to the health of the nation. That is why government deem it fit...
Nnamdi Kanu: South East Governors To Meet Tinubu
The South East Governors’ Forum (SEGF) rose from a meeting in Enugu, yesterday, with a resolve to continue the push for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The meeting is coming barely 24 hours after a Federal High Court, Abuja, dismissed a N1 billion fundamental human rights suit filed by the IPOB...
Govt Bans Masquerade Parade In Imo Community Over Insecurity
The Imo State Government has issued a ban on the display of masquerades within communities in the Ideato North Local Government Area. The directive, communicated through a statement addressed to Eze K.N Kanu, Chairman of the Ideato North LGA Council of Traditional Institute and Community Policing, was issued by Eze Emmanuel Okeke, Chairman of the State Council of the Institute. The statement, dated...
Tinubu Appoints New Service Chiefs, Oluyede As CDS
President Bola Tinubu has approved major changes in the leadership of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, in a move aimed at strengthening the nation’s security architecture. Under the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede replaces General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff. Major-General W. Shaibu becomes Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke takes over as Chief of Air Staff, while...
Governor Otti Celebrates APC Chieftain Prince B.B. Apugo on His Birthday
The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, on the evening of Tuesday, November 5th, 2025, joined friends, associates, and well-wishers to celebrate an elder statesman and member of the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Benjamin B. Apugo (Ochiagha Ibeku), on the occasion of his birthday. Speaking at the event, Governor Otti described Prince...
