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 A 29-year-old Nigerian man, Chukwuebuka Eweni is in custody after he stabbed his 75-year-old father, Samuel Eweni to death and injured his two sisters in New Orleans, Louisiana, US. Family members confirmed to WWL Louisiana that the deceased was was a computer sciences professor at Southern University at New Orleans. Relatives say Eweni and his two daughters were stabbed on Tuesday night, November 11, 2025.  One of the victims was released from the hospital, the other is still being treated as of Wednesday afternoon and is expected to survive.  Family members say Eweni has long suffered from mental illness but has never been violent.  They described Tuesday evening as an ordinary night at their home on Pebble Drive before Eweni grabbed a knife.  They say they don’t know what set him off.   After the stabbing, family members say they found out Eweni went to New Orleans East Hospital, where he would routinely check himself in for mental help.  With...

Four dead after wooden boat carrying migrants capsizes off San Diego  A wooden boat believed to be carrying migrants toward the U.S. capsized in rough waters near San Diego, leaving at least four dead and four hospitalized, authorities said Saturday. The U.S. Border Patrol discovered the vessel in the surf off Imperial Beach late Friday night. Six people were found on the beach just before midnight, one of whom was pronounced dead, while another was rescued after being trapped under the boat. About two hours later, a report came in of someone in the water near Imperial Beach Pier. A Coast Guard crew responded and found three more people deceased in the ocean. The search for any additional passengers is ongoing. Several survivors identified as Mexican, while others remain unidentified. One person was turned over to the Department of Homeland Security. “Our crews and partner agencies responded immediately, but this case demonstrates the severe risks posed to individuals attempting to...

NFL Hall of Famer Kenny Easley dies at 66 Kenny Easley, the legendary safety for the Seattle Seahawks, has passed away at the age of 66, the team confirmed Saturday. The Seahawks honored him for his "leadership, intensity, and fearlessness," sending condolences to his wife and three children. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Easley, known as “The Enforcer,” was the fourth overall pick in the 1981 NFL Draft out of UCLA. Over seven seasons with Seattle, he recorded 32 interceptions, including a career-high 10 in 1984, when he also earned Defensive Player of the Year honors. A five-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro, Easley played a key role during the 1987 NFL strike as a labor representative for the team. His career was cut short in 1988 due to idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, a serious kidney disease. Easley was inducted into the Seahawks Ring of Honor in 2002 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.

 YouTuber Jack Doherty arrested in Miami on drug charges YouTube creator Jack Doherty was arrested Saturday in Miami, Florida, on drug-related charges, according to the Miami Beach Police Department. Authorities said the 22-year-old blocked traffic on Washington Avenue around 3:12 a.m. while filming content, creating a “dangerous situation.” Police say Doherty refused orders to leave the roadway, reportedly shouting, “once I’m done with this bet,” before being taken into custody. He faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and resisting an officer without violence. Arrest records indicate he was found with amphetamine. Doherty, known for prank and stunt videos, has over 15 million subscribers on YouTube, more than 10 million followers on TikTok, and over 3 million followers on Instagram. Earlier Saturday, he posted videos on a yacht in Miami and livestreamed his night on the app Parti. His bond was set at $3,500, and it is unclear if he has se...

 Actor James Pickens Jr. reveals prostate cancer diagnosis  James Pickens Jr., known for his long-running role as Dr. Richard Webber on “Grey’s Anatomy,” announced that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 73-year-old actor said the cancer was detected early thanks to routine screenings, a practice he began at age 41 due to his family history. “It’s not the kind of news anyone wants to hear, but prostate cancer has run through my family,” Pickens said. “My father had it. He had a lot of brothers; several of them had it. I would have been surprised if I hadn’t gotten it.” Following the diagnosis, Pickens underwent a radical prostatectomy performed with robotic assistance by two urologists and spent a day in the hospital afterward. He described the cancer as being caught at an unusually early stage and is now using his experience to encourage others to get screened. “I’m living proof that early detection works,” he said. He emphasized that Black men and those with a f...

 Man survives after being shot in the back by dog SHILLINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA - A 53-year-old man in Shillington, Pennsylvania, is expected to survive after being shot in the lower back by one of his dogs, police said. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. Authorities said the man was cleaning his shotgun when one of his dogs jumped onto the bed, causing the gun to discharge. It remains unclear whether the dog’s paw accidentally triggered the weapon, if the safety was off, or if a malfunction occurred. The man was found conscious on the floor when first responders arrived. He was the only adult in the room at the time, though his son was home and two dogs were present. The man was rushed to the hospital for surgery, and while his current condition is not fully known, police say he is expected to survive. Shillington Police Captain Michael Schoone emphasized firearm safety, reminding residents to always treat guns as loaded and keep fingers off triggers. The shooting ...

 Yungblud cancels rest of 2025 tour over health concerns British musician Yungblud, born Dominic Richard Harrison, has canceled the remaining dates of his 2025 “Idols: The World Tour” due to a health issue. Posting on social media Saturday evening, Harrison explained, “It is in my nature to run and run until I run myself to the ground without giving a [expletive] about anything apart from the music and you guys, but at this time I’ve been told I have to take it seriously and I can’t [expletive] around.” He also withdrew from Limp Bizkit’s upcoming “Loserville” tour in Latin America, citing similar health concerns. Harrison did not specify the exact nature of the issue, but said doctors had advised him to take the rest of the year off after voice and blood tests “raised some concerns.” “I don’t want to do any lasting damage to myself,” he wrote. “We are on a journey that I want to last forever. This is so hard for me to do, but I promise I will make it up to you.” Earlier this year,...

 9 dead in accidental blast at Kashmir police station At least nine people were killed and 32 others injured in an accidental explosion at a police station in Kashmir, officials said, after materials used to make bombs detonated during forensic examination. The blast occurred just before midnight Friday in Nowgam, in the India-administered region, as officers were inspecting materials seized during a terrorism investigation. Regional Director-General of Police Nalin Prabhat described the incident as “very unfortunate” and urged against speculation on its cause. The explosives and other weapons had been confiscated in Faridabad while investigating a car bombing in New Delhi that killed eight people earlier in the week, which authorities classified as a terrorist attack. Officials said the materials were linked to the Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed. Six individuals were arrested in connection with the seizure, including four doctors whose licenses were revoked on Frid...

 Disability rights advocate and author Alice Wong dies at 51 Alice Wong, a pioneering disability rights advocate and author, has died at the age of 51. Wong passed away on Friday at the University of California, San Francisco hospital due to an infection. Her friend and fellow activist Sandy Ho described her as a “hysterical friend, writer, activist, and disability justice luminary whose influence was outsized,” highlighting the lasting impact of her Disability Visibility Project on American culture. Wong’s family remembered her as a “fierce luminary in disability justice, a brilliant writer, editor, and community organizer,” quoting her own words from her memoir Year of the Tiger about the power of connection and memory. Born in 1974 in the Indianapolis suburbs to immigrant parents from Hong Kong, Wong was diagnosed at birth with muscular dystrophy, a condition that doctors said would prevent her from reaching adulthood. Despite these challenges, she earned a bachelor’s degree fro...

 The Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit (CCHS) Omole phase 1,Ikeja Lagos, held their Harvest Thanksgiving and Bazaar today the 16th of November 2025,tagged 'Harvest of Hope' and the response is "In God we Trust". Watch videos and some photos below. 

 Tornado devastates Portugal campsite, killing one and injuring several ALBUFEIRA, PORTUGAL - A tornado tore through a campsite in Albufeira, Portugal, killing an 85-year-old British woman and injuring several others, authorities said. The storm, described by officials as a “mesocyclone tornado,” left structures destroyed and debris scattered across the affected area. The twister was caught on video by a local resident who happened to be on a nearby rooftop as it struck. Dozens of people were reported injured in the chaos. Portugal’s meteorological agency had issued an orange alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms in the area shortly before the tornado hit. While tornadoes are far less common in Europe than in the U.S., they do occur, with France ranking fifth in Europe for tornado frequency according to a 2017 study in the American Meteorological Society journal. The study also noted that few European meteorological offices maintain comprehensive tornado databases.

Mother of BBN season 10 winner, Ìmísí, publicly debunks claims of sending her out at 12 A video shared on Instagram has captured the mother of Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Imisi, addressing the claims her daughter made during and after the show about her childhood. In the video, the mother expressed her shock over Imisi’s statement that she was sent out of the house at age 12. She said she had no memory of such an incident and insisted it never happened. She explained that she also contacted her own mother — Imisi’s grandmother — as well as her sister, and said both of them confirmed they had no knowledge of any situation where Imisi was allegedly thrown out The mother further reacted to Imisi’s claims of being raped while growing up. She stated that she had no idea when or how it happened and asked Imisi to publicly clarify the timeline. She added that the statements made about her have caused people to insult and tag her as a bad mother whenever she goes out, noting that the b...

 Police Arrest Three Suspects in Separate Incidents Across Limpopo Police in the Senwabarwana policing area arrested three suspects in separate incidents as part of ongoing crime-combating operations. In the first incident, a male suspect was arrested at Dilaeneng Village for possession of an unlicensed firearm, ammunition, and suspected drugs. This followed information received by multi-disciplinary teams about a man allegedly carrying a firearm. Officers proceeded to the identified house, conducted a search, and discovered an unlicensed pistol with ammunition, along with 26 sachets containing suspected drugs. In a second incident at Boknafarm Village on Friday, 14 November 2025, the Provincial Intervention Team, together with Mighty Security, arrested a 52-year-old woman for possession of illicit cigarettes. The cigarettes were found concealed in various hiding places within her residence. Meanwhile, in the Sekhukhune District, police arrested another male suspect after receiving...

  UNIZIK GETS A NEW VC.. Prof Ugochukwu Stanley Bond Anyaehie Edges Prof Joseph Ikechebelu and other Candidates as he becomes the 7th Substantive VC of The prestigious university.. Prof Anyaechie is a renowned Professor Of Physiology and Clinical Measurements. Congratulations to him.

 National Youth Council of Nigeria (Anambra Chapter) Appoints New Acting Chairman The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has appointed Comrade Godwin Ugochukwu Okoye as the Acting Chairman of its Anambra State Chapter. National Executive Council (NEC) of the NYCN made the announcement via a statement made available to journalists on Saturday. According to the statement, the appointment was made in accordance with the provisions of the NYCN Constitution (2018, amended 2025), with the NEC appointing Comrade Okoye as the Acting Chairman of the Anambra State Chapter. The development follows the suspension of former State Chairman, Comrade Emeka Obi, over alleged acts of insubordination and executive misconduct.

 DSS NABS SUSPECTED MAJOR  ARMS SUPPLIER IN PLATEAU STATE The operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested one Musa Abubakar suspected to be a key arms dealer linked to armed groups in Plateau State and other part of the north. This followed a precise  intelligence received by the DSS which led to his arrest on November 12,  2025.  The DSS source notes, "The suspect confessed to having manufactured and distributed high-caliber weapons and ammunition to armed groups involved in violent attacks in Plateau State and other northern regions." His arrest reportedly followed credible intelligence on activities of the suspect, which led to a targeted raid on his arms manufacturing workshop located in the Mista Ali area of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State. 'Abubakar was apprehended red-handed with various Improvised Explosive Device (IED) components, chemicals, and equipment, which have all been confiscated by DSS operatives." This signifi...

 PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES OLUWO OF IWO ON 10TH INSTALLATION ANNIVERSARY President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi Telu I, on the 10th anniversary of his ascension to the throne of his forebears, which falls on November 16, 2025.   In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, "President joins the sons and daughters of Iwoland, as well as friends and associates of the influential monarch, in celebrating this special occasion.   President Tinubu notes the tremendous impact and progressive streaks of Oluwo in the past decade of his ascension to the throne.   The President particularly highlights Oluwo's unwavering commitment to Yoruba cultural heritage and revival.   "Like him or hate him, you can hardly ignore his dynamism and leadership and the fact that his people deeply love him.   "I congratulate Oba Telu on this milestone. My thoughts are with him an...

 MDGIF To Build 500 CNG Refuelling Stations Across Nigeria In Next 3 Years In Line With Federal Government Resolve at Deepening Compressed Natural Gas Utilization, The Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) has concluded discussion with a leading Chinese Manufacturer to make available 500 CNG refuelling stations across Nigeria for the next 3 years. A statement by the Executive Director of MDGIF, Oluwole Adama, said the discussion  centred on the creation of a Federal government-backed Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) promoted by MDGIF, and its Investment Partners. Under the agreement, Compressed Natural Gas Auto Mobility Infrastructure Company , which will be used to deploy 500 integrated CNG refuelling stations, develop Liquefied Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG), gas supply infrastructure, and provide CNG and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) transportation trucks forming a virtual pipeline across all states nationwide. The Statement further noted that the project will ...

 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT REVOKES CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND RETAKES POSSESSION OF ABIA HOTELS, UMUAHIA. The Abia State Government has revoked the Certificate of Occupancy and retaken possession of Abia Hotels, Umuahia, from Investment Guarantee Limited, the lessee, due to the company's failure to fulfill the terms and conditions of the Development Lease Agreement signed with the State Government in 2013. In the development lease agreement, Investment Guarantee Limited committed to upgrade and redevelop the Hotel to a 3-Star Protea Standard Hotel and manage it for 25 years. However, the company has failed to upgrade and redevelop the Hotel to the agreed standards after 12 years and are in breach of other terms and conditions of the development lease agreement with Abia State Government, prompting the State Government to revoke the agreement. In line with its investment-friendly policies, the Abia State Government offered and paid compensation to Investme...

 *PRESS STATEMENT*   POLICE ARREST 21 SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS OVER CULTISM AND PLANNED ATTACK IN BENIN CITY  The Edo State Police Command has arrested twenty-one students of Ogioma Public Secondary School located at Limit road off Benin-Sapele road, aged between 14 and 17years who are suspected to be cultists. This followed a foiled attack on Osemwende Public Secondary School, located at Oghoghibi off Benin–Sapele Road, Benin City. On 12th November, 2025 at about 1:45 p.m., operatives attached to the Loveworld Division led by the Divisional Police Officer, acting on credible intelligence, swiftly mobilised to Osemwende Public Secondary School where students suspected to be engaged in cultism from Ogioma Public Secondary School stormed the premises in a convoy of motorcycles, allegedly to carry out violent acts. The prompt response of the police led to the arrest of twenty-one (21) of the invading students namely ; 1. Promise Afekokhian 16yrs 2. Samuel John 16yrs 3....

 2026 Budget: Gov. Uba Sani Allocates  ₦100m For Each Of Kaduna’s 255 Wards Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has announced that his administration has set aside ₦100 million for each of the state’s 255 political wards in the proposed 2026 budget. Speaking during a special town hall meeting on the draft budget in Kaduna on Friday, the governor said the initiative was informed by citizens’ complaints and feedback gathered during last year’s town hall engagements, where communities highlighted major developmental gaps, especially in rural areas. Sani revealed that by 2024, it became evident that 12 out of the state’s 23 local government areas had not received even a kilometre of road construction in 12 years. This, he said, necessitated a shift from a top-down budgeting system to a ward-based development model that focuses on community-driven priorities. According to him, the ₦100 million allocation per ward will enable residents to identify and rank their most urgent needs, whet...

 Baba Ijesha’s release not an acquittal- Lagos Attorney-General clarifies The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, has denied reports claiming Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, was acquitted and cleared of all charges, including sexual offences involving a minor, by the Court of Appeal. Actor, Yomi Fabiyi had on Friday, November 14 claimed that Baba Ijesha was released from prison after a Court of Appeal dismissed his sexiual abuse case. He claimed the appellate court had exonerated Baba Ijesha and that the entire case was a charade. Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Sunday, November the Attorney-General described the circulating narrative as false, misleading and irresponsible, stressing that it was a complete distortion of the judicial record and capable of severely misleading the public. “No such clearance occurred at any stage of the judicial process,” Pedro stated firmly. He confirmed that the High Court of ...

 MAKURDI FAMILY RAISES ALARM AS ELDERLY WOMAN GOES MISSING   A family in Makurdi is calling for the public’s help after an elderly woman went missing, prompting growing concern among relatives and neighbours. Miss Mercy Ameh announced that her big aunty whom she also regards as her mother has been missing and may be wandering around parts of the city. The woman, who is Igala by tribe, can communicate in several languages, including Igala, Idoma, English, Igbo, and Yoruba. Residents in and around the Kashio Yaikor and Welfare Quarters areas are urged to stay alert. Anyone who spots an elderly woman who appears lost or disoriented is encouraged to reach out immediately for identification and assistance. Contact: 📞 08067988816 — Mercy Ameh 📞 07032869177 — Isaiah Idoko (Son) The family appreciates any support and prays for her safe return.

 Like Fintiri, Mutfwang rejects Wike’s expulsion from PDP, calls for unity Caleb Mutfwang, governor of Plateau, says he does not support the expulsion of Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), and other leaders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued on Saturday, Gyang Bere, Mutfwang’s director of press and publicity, said the governor was not part of any consultation that led to the action. Bere said the issue was neither tabled at the PDP Governors’ Forum nor discussed at the party’s national executive committee (NEC). He added that the decision does not represent the governor’s stance on the matter. At the ongoing PDP convention in Ibadan, the party expelled Wike; Samuel Anyanwu, its suspended national secretary; Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti; and eight others. Others expelled include Umar Bature, Ajibade Kamarudeen, Mao Ohabunwa, Uwachukwu, George Turner, Dan Orbih, Mohammed Abdulrahman, Austin Nwachukwu and Abraham Amah. Mut...

 They’re intoxicated in Ibadan party – Wike rejects expulsion from PDP Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has rejected his purported expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The party earlier announced that Wike; Samuel Anyanwu, former National Secretary of the party; and Ayodele Fayose, former Governor of Ekiti State, were expelled from the main opposition party. Chief Olabode George, former National Vice Chairman of the party (South), moved the motion for the expulsion at the ongoing convention in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The motion was seconded by Hon. Samaila Burga, Chairman of the PDP in Bauchi. However, when contacted by DAILY POST, the Senior Special Assistant on Publicity and Communications to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, dismissed the expulsion. According to Lere, the party members who announced the expulsion were “intoxicated” in their “dirty December.” He said, “They went to Ibadan to start dirty December in November. “When peop...

 National convention: ‘I’m not part of it’ – Gov Fintiri rejects Wike’s suspension from PDP Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has dissociated himself from the position of expelling the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The PDP expelled Wike, and a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, from the party, for anti-party activities. The party also expelled the National Secretary of the party, Samuel Anyanwu, and eight others. The party took the decision at the national convention currently taking place in Ibadan, Oyo State. DAILY POST reports that the party unanimously voted to expel them for anti-party activities and fostering disunity with series of litigation against the interests of the party. The national convention, which is currently holding at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, has delegates from 17 states across the country in attendance. A chieftain of the PDP, Bode George, moved ...

 Party members mourn as bandits kill Zamfara APC chieftain Umar S-Fada Members of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State have been thrown into mourning over killing of one of its chieftains, Alhaji Umar S-Fada by bandits on Saturday The 62-year-old Umar S-Fada was killed in the early hours of Saturday by gunmen at Fegi village near Gidan Dawa in Tsafe Local Governments Area while on his way to Kaduna from Gusau, according to a statement by the State APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris in Gusau. According to him, members of APC in Zamfara, including Minister of State of Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle have suspended all activities to mourn the party chieftain. Idris said that the deceased, who died at the age of 62, is survived by three wives and many children. “It is with a heavy heart that the Zamfara APC chapter, under Tukur Danfulani announces the gruesome killing of Hon. Umar S/Fada, who was killed in the early hours of today, Saturday by gunmen at Fegi village nea...

 ‘They started dirty December in November’ — Lere Olayinka mocks PDP over Wike’s expulsion Lere Olayinka, the media aide to Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has described the ongoing national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a “social party”.  On Saturday, at the PDP national convention taking place in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, the opposition party expelled Wike and 10 other members. Some names on the expulsion list include Samuel Anyanwu, PDP’s suspended national secretary, and Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti. However, in a statement on Saturday evening, Olayinka said those present at the convention decided to “start dirty December in November”, adding that “one can’t but ignore whatever comes out of their mouths”. The FCT minister’s spokesperson added that the decisions made at the event were irrelevant, noting that “they are free to say anything.” “They went to Ibadan to start dirty December in November,” the stateme...

 MFM clears air on 2007 ‘Pastor Robbery’ story The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has addressed circulating online reports linking the church to a criminal case from 2007, describing them as misleading and rooted in distorted information. According to the ministry, the reports misrepresent the facts surrounding an incident involving Femi Jimoh, a man arrested on December 25, 2007, after confessing to police and journalist that he organized robberies while posing as a pastor. The incident was covered at the time in a Saturday paper, which reported Jimoh’s confession and the recovery of stolen vehicles and other items by police investigators.Newspaper Printing Service In its clarification, MFM stated that Femi Jimoh “was never a pastor, staff member, or representative” of the church, but “an impostor who falsely used the ministry’s name before being apprehended through proper legal channels.” “Femi Jimoh was identified as an impostor and handed over to the police afte...

 Ex-Kogi governor Idris Wada leaves PDP for APC Idris Wada, a former governor of Kogi state, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wada received his APC membership card on Saturday at his country home in Odu, Dekina LGA of Kogi state. The development means that the former governor has formally left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

 Nevada- An 11-year-old boy was fatally shot on his way to school in a road rage incident. According to local authorities, the incident occurred at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, November 14th. Reports indicate that the situation began when one driver attempted to pass another on the shoulder of the road.  This led to a verbal altercation that quickly spiralled out of control when 22-year-old Tyler Johns (pictured below) pulled out a firearm. Johns fired a single shot at the other vehicle. Unfortunately, that single shot struck an 11-year-old boy who was simply being driven to school by his stepfather. At this point, the stepfather rammed Johns vehicle, causing it to stall on the freeway. After the vehicle stalled, the stepfather and Tyler Johns both exited their vehicles, and a heated exchange occurred despite the fact that an 11-year-old boy was fighting for his life. When first responders arrived on the scene, they desperately attempted life-saving measures on the young boy. Sadly, t...

 OUTRAGE IN LAFIA, FARMER MAIMED IN BRUTAL FARMLAND ATTACK AS COMMUNITY CRIES FOR SECURITY ACTION Tension is rising in the B.A.D community of Lafia Local Government Area after a woman was brutally attacked while working on her farm earlier today. The victim, who sustained severe injuries and is feared to have lost one hand, is currently receiving treatment in a local hospital, where photos show her heavily bandaged on a hospital bed. Community sources say the attack occurred on a farmland and left several others injured. Residents allege that the assault was carried out by suspected herdsmen, a claim now fueling anxiety and anger across the area. Locals are urging security agencies to move swiftly investigate the incident, restore calm, and bring those responsible to justice.

 NUC UNVEILS NEW PUSH TO TEACH TIV, NUPE IN UNIVERSITIES 16th November, 2025   |   7:36 AM  The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the development of new academic standards that will pave the way for Tiv and Nupe language degree programmes in Nigerian universities. According to the commission, work has already begun on the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) for the proposed Bachelor of Arts programmes. Executive secretary of the NUC, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, has authorised the engagement of language experts drawn from universities across the country to lead the curriculum design. The four-day curriculum development session took place at the NUC Secretariat from October 21 to 24, 2025, with top professors in attendance. During a courtesy visit to the executive secretary, the acting director of academic planning, Mallam Abubakar Girei represented by deputy director Dr. Esther Mmeka formally introduced the resource te...

 ENUGU CP PRESENTS PAPER AT UNN SECURITY SUMMIT, URGES INSTITUTIONS TO LEAD SCIENTIFIC AND INNOVATIVE SECURITY SOLUTIONS The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, has called on the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and other academic institutions across the country to take the lead in developing scientific and innovative mechanisms that will enhance effective security operations in Nigeria. CP Giwa made the call today, 15th November 2025, while presenting a paper at a security summit organized by the University of Nigeria Consultancy Services Limited and held at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. In his paper titled “Scientific and Innovative Approaches to Effective Security Operations in Small Areas: A Focus on the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)”, the CP, represented by the Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, emphasized the critical role of science and innovation in tackling contem...