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 APC replies Atiku: The Godfather of National Ruin Has No Moral Right to Open His Mouth. You Created the Disaster - We Are Cleaning It. Stay Humble.  The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is compelled to respond to the latest delusional outburst from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar - a man whose political record reads like a crime scene  - after he laughably accused both PDP and APC of “bringing insecurity and hunger” to Nigeria. Ordinarily, we would advise him to take his routine political sedatives, but this level of shamelessness deserves a firm reply. 1. Atiku Is the Grand Architect of Nigeria’s Economic Wreckage This is the same Atiku who personally supervised the infamous national assets auction, where Nigeria’s collective wealth was sold to himself, his friends, and faceless cronies through a scandalous privatization bazaar. Factories died. Jobs disappeared. Industries collapsed. And today, the same man wants to pretend he played no ro...

 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa on Saturday on Jonathan’s  return  to Nigeria from Guinea-Bissau. President Jonathan went to  the West African on an election monitoring mission. There were concerns about his safety following a military takeover in Guinea-Bissau. PHOTO STATE HOUSE.  More updates later and one more photo below. 

 BENUE GOVT SHUTS OTUKPO HOSPITAL OVER SHOCKING DOUBLE-BREAST REMOVAL ALLEGATION 29th November, 2025   |  4:23 PM  The Benue State Government has sealed St. John’s Hospital in Otukpo following alarming reports of substandard medical practices, including a disturbing case in which a patient allegedly had both breasts removed without proper clinical procedure. Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, confirmed the action on Saturday, describing it as a necessary step after the hospital repeatedly failed to comply with established medical standards. He said the ministry had been monitoring the facility after receiving several complaints bordering on unethical practices. An enforcement team was dispatched on Friday, led by the Director of Medical Services, Dr. Agbadu Joshua, and supported by the Nigerian Medical Association’s Anti-Quackery Committee chairman, Dr. Alex Iorbo, as well as desk officers from Otukpo and Gboko. According to Ogwuche, t...

 Nigeria’s diversity not a burden but a gift that must be safeguarded – Marwa . Recalls why he conducted free and fair gov election as Lagos Milad Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) has urged Nigerians to always remember that the country’s diversity is not a burden but a gift and a trust that must be safeguarded by all. Marwa gave the charge while delivering the keynote address at the public presentation of a book: Buni Boy, written by late legal luminary Niyi Ayoola-Daniels in Abuja on Saturday 29th November 2025. According to him, “Today holds a special significance for me due to the profound and compelling nature of this gathering. What moves me most is not only the book itself but also the life of its author and what that life represents. It speaks to the unity and strength woven through our diversity as Nigerians. To many people, the author’s narrative may seem distant, almost unreal, as if dra...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE   President Tinubu nominates 32 additional ambassadors President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent the names of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, days after he sent the first batch of three names.   In two separate letters to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu asked the Senate to consider and confirm expeditiously 15 nominees as career ambassadors and 17 nominees as non-career ambassadors.   There are four women on the career ambassadors' list and six women on the non-career ambassadors' list.   Among the non-career ambassador designates are Barrister Ogbonnaya Kalu from Abia, a former presidential aide, Reno Omokri (Delta), former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmud Yakubu, former Ekiti first lady, Erelu Angela Adebayo, and former Enugu governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.   Others are Tasiu Musa Maigari, the former speaker of the Katsina House of Assembly, Yakubu ...

 Sanwo-Olu hails President Tinubu, Minister Oyetola on Nigeria’s Return to IMO Category C The Lagos State Government has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and Marine and Blue Economy Minister Adegboyega Oyetola on Nigeria’s remarkable return to Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council. In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the government and people of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the achievement as a historic reaffirmation of Nigeria’s growing influence and credibility within the global maritime community. Nigeria on Friday reclaimed its seat on the IMO Council after securing a decisive victory in the Category C election for the 2026–2027 biennium. The election, held during the IMO General Assembly in London on November 28, marks the country’s first return to the Council in 14 years. Governor Sanwo-Olu applauded President Tinubu for providing the national leadership that strengthened maritime governance and bol...

 NIS Confirms Deadly Attack on Bakin Ruwa Checkpoint in Kebbi The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) @nigimmigration has confirmed that unidentified gunmen attacked its Bakin Ruwa Checkpoint, under the Tuga Border Patrol Formation in #Kebbi State, on Thursday night. According to a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, the assault occurred around 10:00 p.m., resulting in the deaths of three immigration personnel. Operational assets and facilities at the checkpoint were also destroyed during the incident. The Comptroller General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, has directed an immediate tactical response.  Measures include the deployment of reinforcements, intensified joint operations with sister security agencies, enhanced intelligence gathering along the Tuga axis, and increased patrols in the area. The NIS called on members of the public to remain calm and continue providing useful information to security agencies as efforts to secure the bor...

Former Super Falcons coach Waldrum questions NFF over use of $960,000 FIFA World Cup Grant  Former Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has challenged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to explain how it spent the $960,000 he insists FIFA disbursed to all participating nations in October 2022 for preparations ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Waldrum accused the federation of failing to organise a proper pre-tournament training camp despite receiving the grant. “I have a real close contact here in the US that is very connected with some of the board at FIFA. This person told me that in October, every country was given $960,000 from FIFA to prepare for the World Cup. Where is that money?” he asked. Waldrum criticised what he described as poor planning around the team’s October 2022 friendly in Japan, saying the logistics left his squad physically exhausted. “We went to Japan, we flew in, played...

 Black Sea tankers possibly struck by mines, missiles, or drones, says Turkish official  Two oil tankers linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet” that evade sanctions were struck off Turkey’s Black Sea coast, possibly by mines, drones, or missiles, a senior Turkish official said Saturday. The vessels, named Kairos and Virat, were hit in quick succession late Friday afternoon, prompting rescue operations. All crew members aboard both tankers were reported safe. Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said initial reports indicated the Kairos may have struck a mine, while the Virat experienced an explosion. “The first things that come to mind for external interference could be a mine, a missile, a marine vessel, or a drone. We don’t have definitive information on this,” Uraloglu told NTV. He later added that the Virat’s captain had reported a “drone attack.” The incidents occurred within Turkey’s exclusive economic zone, and authorities are coordinating with i...

 At least two dead, three injured in security force clash outside Lanaz refinery near Erbil, Iraq, sources say At least two people were killed and three others injured when Kurdish security forces opened fire on protesters outside the Lanaz refinery near Erbil, Iraq, officials and medical sources reported Saturday. The demonstration was reportedly organized by protesters demanding job opportunities at the refinery. During the protest, security personnel assigned to the site fired on the crowd, resulting in the deaths of one protester and a truck driver transporting petroleum products.

 UPDATE ON ONGOING KIDNAPPING INVESTIGATION OF THE MISSING THREE CAMEROONIAN WOMEN IN ANAMBRA STATE: POLICE RECOVER TWO FEMALE DEAD BODIES SUSPECTED TO BE THE VICTIMS IN A RIVER AT ANAMBRA WEST LGA The Anambra State Police Command wishes to update the public on the ongoing investigation into the alleged kidnapping of three Cameroonian women in the State. Recall that Police investigators had earlier arrested two suspects: Nonso Augustine Akpeh ‘M’, 37 years old, and Kingsley Akpeh ‘M’, 44 years old, who are currently assisting operatives with vital information. In continuation of these efforts, on the evening of 28th November 2025, Police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, working in collaboration with professional river divers and local volunteers, conducted an intensive search along the Omambala River in Anambra West Local Government Area. During the operation, the team recovered two (2) female decomposed bodies believed to be victims of the kidnapping incide...

 Peter Obi Visits Chris Ngige Over Armed Attack On His Convoy  Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election and two-term Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi has paid a solidarity visit to his predecessor and immediate past minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige following last Wednesday’s attack on the latter’s convoy.  Upon reading the news, Obi typical of him drove to Alor, Idemili South Local Government home of Ngige to pay a solidarity visit to his once political foe.  The two went into a closed door session where Ngige shared moments that led to the incident and prayed for the repose of the dead victim while wishing the wounded, which included his police orderly and a store owner, quick recovery.  Addressing the press shortly after the closed door meeting, Ngige confirmed that there was a casualty in the shooting incident. On his part, Obi said he was in Alor to express his solidarity with Ngige. “I’m happy he’s s...

 Governor Alex Otti, says that his administration is making renewed efforts to identify minor offenders in correctional centres across the state for possible pardon as part of yuletide interventions. He said that he recently met with the Zonal Commandant of the Nigerian Correctional Service and reviewed ongoing support for facilities in the state. “Even though it is a federal agency, our people are the ones affected. So, we decided to protect the entire place by erecting perimeter fences, and we are building a one-storey holding centre to decongest the cells. The idea is not to keep more people there, but to ensure that those who enter the centre do not come out as hardened criminals”, he explained. “In the last two years, I made attempts to grant pardon to minor offenders using the prerogative of mercy, but we couldn’t find any. All the 1,900-plus inmates had serious offences. I have asked the Zonal Commandant to look into it again to see if there are people who can be considered ...

  Six Die, Five Injured In Ghastly Motor Accident In Anambra State. ‎Tragedy struck a condolence team returning from Ebonyi state when their vehicle was involved in a ghastly motor accident, which claimed six persons, among them four women, while five others sustained varying degrees of injury. ‎ ‎The ghastly motor accident occurred in Nawfia in Njikoka local government area, along Awka–Onitsha old road in Anambra state. ‎ ‎The crash which occured on Friday at 6:20 pm, involved two vehicles: a tipper lorry and a 608 long bus carrying 32 passengers. ‎ ‎One of the passengers of the bus said they were travelling from Ebonyi State to Onitsha after attending a burial organised by the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO). ‎He blamed the crash on the driver’s recklessness, including dangerous overtaking.He said: ‎ ‎ “The driver had been driving recklessly, with several dangerous overtakings probably to make up for lost time. It was this particular overtaking that led to the collision with th...

 AGN suspends actor Taye Arimoro, orders him to tender public apology to Frederick Leonard's wife, Peggy Ovire. The Actors Guild of Nigeria president, Emeka Rollas, together with the Directors Guild of Nigeria and the Association of Movie Producers, has suspended actor Taye Arimoro after reviewing the altercation between him and Peggy Ovire on Peggy's movie set.  The guilds say that they found Arimoro to be the primary aggr€ssor, for assaulting crew members and sharing a misleading live video which had earlier implicated Peggy Ovire wrongly. He is now suspended from all Nollywood productions until further notice, and while at it, he is expected to tender a public apology to the set production manager, Peggy Ovire and the director, as well as release a corrective video.  He is also required to return to the said set and complete his remaining scenes of the movie, but under supervision. Although Peggy Ovire wasn’t involved in the initial altercation, the guilds noted that h...

 Congo and Rwanda presidents set to sign peace agreement in Washington next week, sources say The presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are set to travel to Washington next week to sign a peace deal and meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, sources say, as the U.S. seeks to mediate peace in eastern Congo and encourage Western investment in the region’s mineral-rich areas. The meeting is scheduled for December 4, according to diplomatic sources and a spokesperson for Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi. Representatives for Rwandan President Paul Kagame and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The Washington talks aim to build on a U.S.-brokered peace deal signed by the countries’ foreign ministers in June, along with a Regional Economic Integration Framework agreed earlier this month. The leaders are expected to ratify both agreements. Security measures outlined in the June deal—including operations to neutralize Congo-based arme...

 Singer Ray J arrested on suspicion of making criminal threats, LAPD says Singer and actor Ray J, whose real name is Willie Ray Norwood Jr., was arrested on Thanksgiving on suspicion of making criminal threats, according to Los Angeles police. Officers responded to a call early Thursday at 3:55 a.m., reporting assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence. Norwood, 44, was taken into custody and later released on $50,000 bond. Multiple firearms were recovered at the scene, and no injuries were reported. The incident reportedly involved a confrontation with actor Princess Love, with whom Norwood shares two children. During the exchange, he allegedly threatened to shoot someone, though he denied pointing a gun directly at Love. Representatives for both Norwood and Love have not provided comments.

 Russia bombards Ukraine for nearly 10 hours in deadly assault Russia launched an extensive overnight assault across Ukraine on Saturday, lasting nearly 10 hours and resulting in multiple casualties and widespread damage. Kyiv, the capital, bore the brunt of the attack, with at least two people killed and dozens more injured, as officials responded to fires and aided residents in seven districts shrouded in thick white fog. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later confirmed the death toll had risen to three, noting that Russian forces targeted both energy infrastructure and civilian sites. The assault involved 36 missiles and nearly 600 attack drones, with Kyiv and its surrounding region experiencing the heaviest bombardment. The strikes cut power to more than 600,000 residents in the capital area. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack coincided with ongoing diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration, which planned meetings with Ukrainian and Russian representative...

 Olympics British hockey great Imran Sherwani dies at 63 Imran Sherwani, the British field hockey star who scored twice in Britain’s 3-1 victory over West Germany in the 1988 Olympic final in Seoul, has died at the age of 63, his family announced Thursday. His second goal in that match, Britain’s third, drew the famous commentary from BBC’s Barry Davies: “Where were the Germans? But frankly, who cares!” Sherwani was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s in December 2019, a condition he publicly shared two years later. During his career, he earned 49 international caps for England and represented Great Britain in 45 matches. He also won silver medals with England at the 1986 World Cup and the 1987 European Championship. “Whilst many knew him for his sporting achievements, to us he was a devoted family man whose warmth, humour, and kindness touched everyone who knew him,” the Sherwani family said. “Imran will be profoundly missed, but his legacy will remain with us always.” EuroHock...

Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque to meet Turkish religious leaders Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s historic Blue Mosque on Saturday, walking through the 17th-century landmark in his white socks but choosing not to pray, as he began a busy day of meetings and liturgies with Turkey’s Christian leaders, emphasizing unity among Christians. During the visit, an imam guided Leo through the mosque, pointing out the soaring tiled domes and Arabic inscriptions. While the imam, Asgin Tunca, invited the pope to pray, Leo declined. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the pope “experienced his visit to the mosque in silence, in a spirit of contemplation and listening, with deep respect for the place and the faith of those who gather there in prayer.” The Vatican later corrected its bulletin to remove references to a planned moment of prayer. Leo follows a tradition of popes visiting the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, as it is formally known, in gestures of respect to Turkey’s Muslim majority. Previous ...

 China begins nationwide fire safety inspections after Hong Kong blaze China has launched a nationwide inspection of fire safety in high-rise buildings following a deadly blaze in Hong Kong that killed at least 128 people, officials announced Saturday. The move aims to prevent similar disasters on the mainland. The Ministry of Emergency Management said the inspection will focus on buildings undergoing exterior renovations and interior modifications. Authorities will examine flammable materials used in wall insulation, banned construction materials such as bamboo scaffolding, fire safety equipment, and emergency evacuation routes. Local officials are required to carry out thorough inspections and immediately address any hazards, with strict penalties for serious violations. The Hong Kong fire, which began on Wednesday, rapidly consumed seven of eight 32-story blocks at an apartment complex under renovation, highlighting risks linked to combustible scaffolding and foam insulation.

Flights to Philadelphia International grounded after bomb threat, FAA says Flights at Philadelphia International Airport were halted on Friday following a bomb threat, according to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The agency did not provide additional information regarding the nature of the threat. The airport did not immediately issue a comment. Earlier this month, several other U.S. airports faced similar bomb threat reports that were resolved without incident. Operations at Reagan Washington National Airport were briefly suspended in early November after a threat was reported against a United Airlines plane, which the FBI later confirmed posed no danger. On the same day, a Delta flight at LaGuardia International Airport was evacuated before departure due to a reported bomb threat.

 3 men charged in shooting to death of rising Latin singer Delarosa in Los Angeles  Three men have been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Maria De La Rosa, a rising Latin singer known professionally as DELAROSA, in Los Angeles over the weekend. The attack occurred Saturday morning in the Northridge neighborhood while De La Rosa was sitting in a parked car with two other people. Prosecutors said three men approached the vehicle, demanded money, and then opened fire, striking all three occupants. De La Rosa later died at a hospital, while the other two victims were critically injured. “This was a ruthless and targeted attack that stole the life of a young woman and artist and inflicted profound lifelong trauma on her family and the two survivors,” LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said. A 27-year-old man was arrested the same day of the shooting, and another 27-year-old was taken into custody the following day. A warrant has been issued for a thir...

 E-Money and KCee Begins Road Construction In their hometown, Uli, Ihiala LGA ‎Anambra-born billionaire broth­ers Chief Emeka Okonkwo and Chief Kingsley Okonkwo have keyed into Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s Public Private Community Partnership model as both brothers are currently helping to construct Amampu­tu-Okija road in their home town Uli, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra state. ‎ ‎Speaking exclusively to journalist on the development, Ihiala Local Government Chair­man, Hon. Engr. Anayochukwu Orjiako, said that the gesture was a welcome development as the billionaire brothers decided to think home which is in tandem with Governor Soludo’s Aku Lu Uno policy. ‎ ‎Orjiako explained that Chief Emeka Okonkwo a.k.a E-Mon­ey and his elder brother, Chief Kingsley Okonkwo, an Afrobe­ats superstar and music icon, popularly known as KCee, are both illustrious sons of Uli town in Ihiala Local Government Area and that both siblings have been part and parcel of community developm...

 I See a Female President in Nigeria, and She Will Be from the Southeast--------Primate Ayodele According to a Facebook post by INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, recently made a bold prediction about Nigeria’s political future. “I foresee a female president in Nigeria, and she is from the Southeast,” he said in a video published by the church on its Facebook page. The cleric also spoke extensively about the nation’s security challenges. He criticized the government’s approach to kidnappings and killings, warning that negotiating with terrorists only encourages their actions. “Negotiation suggests we are encouraging these actions,” Ayodele said, urging authorities to take stronger, more decisive measures rather than misleading Nigerians. Ayodele further claimed that the current insecurity is being orchestrated by “five individuals,” whose identities he did not disclose. He warned that the mismanagement of security has turned a grave national issue into a “bu...

 LASG STRENGTHENS VIS OPERATIONS THROUGH TARGETED TRAINING .... Trains 35 Senior Officers in Leadership, Conflict Management The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a skilled and effective workforce, as 35 senior Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) undergo a two-day leadership and conflict management masterclass at the VIS Headquarters, Ojodu-Berger. The capacity-building exercise was designed to boost morale, enhance productivity, and strengthen officers’ competencies in areas such as personal effectiveness, emotional intelligence, and professional conduct. Speaking during the session, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, urged officers to understand themselves, identify personal weaknesses, and work towards self-improvement. He emphasised the need for emotional control when dealing with motorists, noting that their role requires patience and professionalism at all times. The Special Adviser stated that the training is ...

 Nigeria Foreign Ministry appoints ECOWAS Permanent Representative Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has presented letters of credence to five newly appointed Nigerian envoys. The new appointees are-  Amb. Olawale Emmanuel Awe as Nigeria's Permanent Representative to ECOWAS. Amb. Mairo Musa Abbas as the Consul General, Guangzhou, China Amb. N.O. Okey-Uche as Nigeria's Consul General to South Africa Amb. Ojo Olobode Steve - Consul General to Cameroon and Amb. Samalia Goni, the Charge D'Affaires, in Tripoli, Libya. The Foreign Minister charged the newly appointed envoys to be professional in promoting Nigeria's interests and foreign policy objectives.

 Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami Released by EFCC After Hours of Questioning Abubakar Malami SAN, former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following engagement at the agency’s headquarters. In a statement he personally signed Malami said: “In line with my undertaking to keep Nigerians updated on my invitation by efcc, I give glory to Allah for his divine intervention. “The engagement was successful and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continue to unfold.”

 A Mattoon Illinois man is being held in Coles County Jail after he burned down a shed before callously taking the lives of three kittens. 21-year-old Trevor Clark was arrested and charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after an incident that occurred on Saturday, November 22nd. According to reports, Tyler ended the lives of three kittens by violently throwing them. Tyler was also charged with violation of pretrial release involving a family member in connection to that incident. However, while all of this was going on, Mattoon PD and fire investigators were looking into a fire that had occurred on Friday, November 21st. Mattoon FD had been dispatched to a portable shed engulfed in flames. After extinguishing the flames, investigators determined the fire to be suspicious in nature.  An anonymous tip led detectives to the Coles County Jail where Trevor Clark was being held. After interviewing Trevor, he was also charged with one Felony count of Arson in addition to the char...

 A 5-year-old boy who was staying with family in Indianapolis has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Indianapolis Metro Police were called to a home on the Stone Ridge Apartments at approximately 4:10 p.m. on Thanksgiving day.  Officers were responding to the report of a person shot. However, responding officers would be shocked and heartbroken when they discovered the victim.  Officers discovered 5-year-old Andreas Woodland suffering from what appeared to be an accidental self-inflicted gunshot.  The child's devastated family stood by as the child was rushed to a nearby hospital.  Sadly, Andreas was pronounced deceased at the hospital.  Andreas's parents were not present at the time of the accident. Andreas was under the care of a relative. However, the exact relationship is not clear.  Police conducted interviews with several adults present at the time of the shooting. Police say the family has fully cooperated with the investigation.  In...

 Two people were found deceased from gunshot wounds at an Indianapolis home, and two small children were recovered unharmed. Now police believe a high-speed chase in a nearby country may be connected. This tragic and confusing mystery began at 10:17 a.m. on the 3700 block of North Audubon Road on the east side of Indianapolis.   Authorities were initially responding to the report of a fire. However, once inside of the home, firefighters found something far more sinister.  After firefighters extinguished a small fire inside of the home, they made a startling discovery. 36-year-old Meghan Wiekerson and  36-year-old Corkney "CJ" Morgan Jr. were both found suffering from gunshot wounds. Morgan was pronounced deceased on scene. Weikerson was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition but passed away a short time later. Two small children were recovered from the home. Both children were unharmed, thankfully.  Now, authorities think a police pursuit in a nei...

 University of Maiduguri holds 25th combined convocation University of Maiduguri has held its 25th combined convocation ceremony, awarding degrees and diplomas to 20,164  graduates, including 66 PhDs and 205 First Class honours graduates..  The ceremony had in attendance the president  Bola Ahmed Tinubu represented by the Minister of state for Education, professor  Suwaiba Ahmad . The graduating categories  comprise 66 PhDs, 1,020 Master’s degree holders, 3,851 postgraduate diplomas, 13,624 bachelor’s degree graduates, and 1,603 diploma recipients. Among the bachelor’s degree graduates, 205 earned First Class honors, 3,114 obtained Second Class Upper Division and 9,501 finished with Second Class Lower Division. More photos below. 

 ANGLICAN CHURCH CONDEMNS KILLING OF VENERABLE EDWIN ACHI The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has condemned the killing of Venerable Edwin Achi, a priest of the Diocese of Kaduna, who was murdered after a month-long abduction. In a statement signed by the Primate, Archbishop Henry Ndukuba, the Church described the incident as a tragic loss and an assault on the nation’s conscience. The Church called on the Federal Government, security agencies, and international partners to identify and bring to justice the sponsors and enablers of attacks targeting clergy and vulnerable communities. It also appealed for the immediate and unconditional release of the priest’s wife and daughter, who were abducted alongside him and remain in captivity. The Anglican Communion urged authorities to intensify efforts to end kidnappings nationwide and prayed for comfort for the family and healing for the nation.