The Kwara State Police command has confirmed a bandit att@ck inside a church in Eruku community in the state which occured at about 6pm 18th November, 2025.
A statement from the command says the DPO of Eruku police division and his team of Police operatives, in collaboration with vigilantes, swiftly responded to the sound of gunshots emanating from the outskirts of the town, prompting the hoodlums to flee into the bush.
“Upon thorough search of the area, one male victim; Mr Aderemi was discovered f@tally shot inside the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun; while one Mr Tunde Asaba Ajayi another victim of f@tal gunshot was found in the bush, a vigilante, Segun Alaja sustained gunshot injuries and was immediately rushed to ECWA Hospital, Eruku, for medical treatment.”
The statement adds that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, commended the swift response of the police and vigilantes, he also assures the public that security agencies will not relent until these hoodlums are totally decimated.
I’ve conducted over 70 genocide burials. Some of the graves have more than 501 people k!lled in one night. The Nigerian government are downplaying Christian de@ths because the Islamic are controlling the government – Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo
During the interview with British media personality Piers Morgan, Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) also countered the Nigerian government claim of Muslims being k!lled by Islamic extremists.
According to the cleric, a fact-finding mission revealed that Boko Haram was created by top government officials in Nigeria to remove Christian president, Goodluck Jonathan. He added that these Islamic extremists targeted Christians and also caused riots and de@th in several villages.
A serving United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has expressed deep concern over the abduction of 25 female students from the Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Monday, November 17.
Moore, who represents West Virginia’s 2nd District in the U.S. Congress, took to his verified X handle to request prayers from his supporters and Americans for the safety and freedom of the missing students, who were abducted by suspected bandits in yet another tragic security incident in northern Nigeria.
He also offered solemn condolences over the killing of the school’s Vice Principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku, who was reportedly murdered during the attack.
According to him, “Please join me in praying for the 25 girls who have been kidnapped and for the repose of the soul of their vice principal who was killed.”
While noting that more details were being expected, Moore emphasized that the incident happened in “a Christian enclave in Northern Nigeria,” raising fresh concerns over persistent narratives surrounding alleged persecution, targeted attacks, and religious-based violence across the region.
The U.S. lawmaker, who has consistently engaged in advocacy, inquiries, and commentary on reported human rights violations and religious persecution in Nigeria, insisted that authorities must respond more decisively to halt the tragic pattern of mass abductions and killings.
In his words:
“The Nigerian government must do more to end the rampant violence.”
Reacting to the incident, the Federal Government of Nigeria has reassured citizens that immediate actions are underway to ensure the safe return of all abducted schoolgirls.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in an official statement issued shortly after the news broke, reaffirmed that the government stands firmly in solidarity with families, communities, and affected persons.
He explained that both security and intelligence agencies have been directed to locate, rescue, and safely return the schoolgirls, as well as ensure that the perpetrators are apprehended and prosecuted.
Idris further stressed that the Federal Government would not rest until the mission is achieved, adding that the protection of every Nigerian life remains non-negotiable.
This latest abduction once again mirrors the growing concerns over student kidnappings, rising insecurity, and attacks on educational institutions, particularly in northern Nigeria, rekindling national and international calls for stronger security frameworks, community protection, and long-term counter-terrorism solutions.
Contrary to SaharaReporter breaking news claiming that former Anambra State Governor Chief Willie Obiano has passed away in London, sources close to the ex-governor have confirmed that he is very much alive.
A former close aide to Obiano told BVI Channel 1 on Friday: “The reports of his death are completely false. Chief Obiano is in the USA and is in good health. We urge the public to disregard these rumors.”
A family source, speaking from the United States where Obiano is currently staying, also confirmed: “He is with us and doing well. The news of his death is entirely unfounded. We appeal to everyone to stop circulating misinformation that only causes unnecessary panic and distress.”
Adding weight to the clarification, Obiano’s former Chief of Staff, Prof. Joe Asike, described the rumor as “a pack of lies from unknown mischief makers.” He urged the public and media outlets to verify information before sharing, stressing that the false reports are intended to cause confusion and alarm.
Obiano, who served as Anambra State Governor from 2014 to 2022, is currently in the United States for medical follow-up and personal matters, according to the sources. Both the family and aides emphasized that the circulated reports are fake news.
The recent needless altercation between the FCT Minister, HE, Barr. Nyesom Wike and a Naval officer are yet another unfortunate reflection of the growing institutional disorder in our country. What should ordinarily be a routine civic encounter has, once again, become a national embarrassment— a typical example coming out of a ‘disgraced country’
Beyond the personalities involved, this incident raises fundamental questions that demand honest national reflection:
Should the military be used for purely civil operations? If proper protocols were in place, should a Minister’s intervention in such a matter be in such an indecorous manner?
Shouldn’t there be clear boundaries between administrative authority and the duties of security agencies?
What does this say about our respect for institutions and the separation of powers? Why are our men and women in uniform so often drawn into civilian disputes? Why has the culture of due process and civility given way to public spectacle and confrontation? If our institutions worked as they should, would tempers flare in situations that should be handled by clear procedure and hierarchy? Above all, what example do incidents like this set for our younger generation about leadership, discipline, and the rule of law?
These are not just questions about one incident – they go to the very heart of how our nation is governed. When public officials act beyond institutional norms, and when security agencies are used in ways that blur their professional boundaries, we weaken both governance and public trust.
We must learn from this episode. It is time to rebuild a nation where institutions are stronger than individuals; where public office is exercised with humility and restraint; where the dignity of our uniformed officers and the rights of every citizen are upheld.
A country that aspires to greatness and feels insulted when referred to as a disgraced nation must replace the culture of impunity with the discipline of law, order, and respect for due process.
Repeatedly, I have maintained that to occupy an office and be referred to as His Excellency, Distinguished or Honourable, how we get to such an office and our character and behaviour while holding it or out of it should reflect such exemplary titles in all ramifications.
When the Students’ Union of the University of Abuja invited me for a talk, I didn’t expect much, but I decided to go.
From the airport straight to the school, my team told me something was wrong — the event hall was empty, and the university had cancelled the program.
Later, the Students’ Union President said it would still hold, so I went to the gate. Security stopped me, saying management had declared my visit “unacceptable.” They said the Students’ Union didn’t have permission to host me.
I refused to leave. As I sat there, I saw a lady stopped from entering the campus because of “improper dressing.” | asked the guards if the university bought clothes for students — they got confused and finally let her in.
When the Students’ Union President arrived, he looked helpless. It was clear he couldn’t act freely without fear of the authorities.
That day, I saw that the University of Abuja wasn’t a true place of learning — it was a shadow of courage and ideas.
Our universities are not dying because of lack of money, but because of lack of freedom, truth, and integrity.
Nigerian universities are d**d. What’s left is the struggle to bring them back to life.
” The incident occurred at Gaduwa before Games Village at about 1255.
The land was acquired by Vice Admiral AZ GAMBO in 2020 with all the legal documents .
In September 2025, the admiral decided to develop his land, and after about a week, the Development Control Council came around and asked for the documents and building approval
The engineer showed them.
After two days, they came back and stated that the land had been revoked by the current FCT Minister with no conditions provided.
Efforts have been made to reach out to him to ask why.
But they proffered no concrete or genuine reasons.
Then they came to stop the work, which prompted us to pursue them.
The Minister came around on Saturday and issued enough threats stating that they were coming to bring the building down.
Earlier yesterday, around 11 AM, two bulldozers from Development Control came to bring the building down, but we refused them.
Despite all efforts being abortive
He came down himself, and that’s when we blocked him from the entrance and did not grant him access to the facility.
He had to call the Chief of Defense Staff and reported the matter.
*The CDS spoke with the officer that they should come down they are on top of the situation* ”
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Professor Chukwuma Soludo the winner of the Anambra State gubernatorial election, with 422,000 votes. As an organization, the Good Governance Ministry (GGM) extends its congratulations to the Governor on his re-election. However, beyond the celebration, this election reveals deeper lessons that deserve urgent attention.
Shortly after the results were announced, a concerned member of GGM contacted me in frustration over voters’ behavior in Ayamelum. His words echoed the views of many citizens: “People voted for the candidate willing to pay the most.” His fears reflect a growing belief that vote buying is no longer an abnormality in Nigerian politics, but an accepted strategy for electoral success.
While the blame cannot rest solely on voters, it is impossible to ignore the wider picture. Years of economic hardship, poverty, unemployment, and broken promises have left many citizens desperate, vulnerable, and disillusioned. When daily survival becomes a struggle, the temptation to trade votes for immediate financial relief becomes stronger than the hope for long-term development.
This leads to a fundamental question: If elections can be won through financial influence rather than public trust, what then is the purpose of democracy?
If leaders rely on monetary inducement instead of service delivery, accountability disappears. Elections become a marketplace, not a mandate. Democracy turns into a transaction—one that favors the highest bidder, not the most capable leader.
True leadership is not earned through inducement but through impact. A visionary Governor that prioritizes people-centered policies would reduce the power of vote buying significantly.I honestly do not think that Gov Alex Otti of Abia State would pay Abians to vote for him . Policies that could transform voter behavior include:
1.Social support for senior citizens not covered by pensions
2. Empowerment programs for unemployed youths. A portal should be created to capture all the unemployed youths.
3. Affordable housing schemes for working-class citizens and the Vulnerable.
4. Increased support and incentives for farmers.This will include steady and affordable electricity supply to encourage production .
5. Strong institutions driven by transparency, accountability, and zero tolerance to corruption.
6. Merit-based public and civil service systems
7. Improved security and social stability
8. 21st century rural and urban development plans which include modern markets, industrial and Agricultural villages .
When a Governor works for the people, desperation has no bargaining power, and votes can no longer be bought easily.
The tragedy is not just the exchange of cash for votes—it is the exchange of hope for survival. When citizens feel unheard, forgotten, and economically strained, democracy ceases to represent their aspirations. Last Anambra Gubernatorial election held on 8th November,2025 which produced Prof Chukwuma Soludo is more than a political outcome; it is a wake-up call about the cost of failed governance and weakened institutions. All the players in that election , who participated in vote buying, may wish to deceive themselves that vote buying has come to stay and has become the new normal .However ,the truth must be told no matter how painful, evil does not stand the test of time ! Vote buying is evil and should be condemned by all! Let it be on record that GGM – the only political ministry in Nigeria will always vote for ideological politics that will promote and improve the living standard of the people not tokenism in form of vote buying!
It should be noted that Vote buying does not empower the voter—it silences the voter.It does not birth progress—it buries accountability.
It does not strengthen democracy—it diminishes it.
For democracy to thrive in Anambra, and across Nigeria, elections must be won by ideas, integrity, public trust, and measurable service—not by financial inducement.
A better future begins not at the polls, but in leadership that values human dignity over political advantage.
Ndubuisi Anaenugwu is the Ambassador General of Good Governance Ministry (GGM)
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as Shiites, today November 8, took to the streets of Kano to stage a protest against United States President Donald Trump’s recent statement threatening to invade Nigeria to take out terrorists.
Members of the sect marched across major roads in Kano city, carried placards and banners rejecting Trump’s claim that Christians were being targeted in a genocide in Nigeria. Some of the demonstrators were seen dragging the American flag on the ground, while others displayed effigies of the US president.
Trump had recently designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern,” claiming that there was ongoing persecution of Christians by terrorist groups and warning that if the Nigerian government failed to act, he would deploy U.S. troops to stop the killings. He also directed the U.S. Department of War to prepare a possible military action plan.
In reaction, the IMN dismissed Trump’s comments as false and provocative. The sect group described the US leader’s claims as “inflammatory and dangerous,” accusing western nations of using propaganda to create religious division in Nigeria.
They argued that their group has always stood for unity and peaceful coexistence, stressing that Nigeria’s challenges were driven by corruption and political greed,
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof. Chukwuma Soludo the winner of the Anambra gubernatorial election, securing a second term in office.
– Votes: 422,664 (approx. 78 % of valid votes)
Closest Rival: APC’s Nicholas Ukachukwu – 99,445 votes
Local government sweep:Soludo led in all 21 LGAs.
– President Bola Tinubu praised the result as “a vote of confidence in visionary leadership.”
– The Nigeria Governors’ Forum sent congratulations, calling the margin “decisive.”
– Opposition candidate ADC alleged vote‑buying; INEC said the process was “largely credible.”
Soludo is expected to be sworn in within the next week, with his administration promising continued focus on infrastructure and education.
Stay tuned for updates as the results are verified and more reactions come in.
