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NONYE SOLUDO HIGHLIGHTS SPORTS AS A TOOL FOR YOUTH CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. (PHOTO).

- December 18, 2025

Nonye Soludo highlights sports as a tool for youth character development Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has described sports as a powerful tool for character formation and social inclusion among youths in the society. Soludo made the assertion, yesterday, in Awka while flagging off the 2nd edition of the Nonye Soludo Volleyball Championship. The group stage of the championship will be concluded today, while the final will be decided on Saturday. She said the competition was aimed at promoting youth development, teamwork, and healthy competition through sports. She further explained that the tournament is part of efforts to positively engage young people, discover talents and encourage discipline and unity among youths in the state. “This competition will also serve as a platform for nurturing future volleyball stars. I encourage our youths to take the tournament seriously because sports remains a powerful tool for character building and social inclusion,” she...

AMERICAN MAN SPEAKS ON HOW NEW U.S TRAVEL BAN BLOCKS NIGERIAN WIFE FROM JOINING HIM. (VIDEO/PHOTO).

- December 18, 2025

American man speaks on how new US travel ban blocks Nigerian wife from joining him An American travel content creator, Chris, has shared his experience following a new US presidential travel ban that has effectively halted his Nigerian wife, Adenike, from relocating to the United States. Chris explained that they have been married for over a year and a half and have been waiting since May 2024 for her immigrant visa interview. However, under the new proclamation, the US will no longer issue immigrant visas to Nigerian spouses, removing an earlier exemption that allowed family-based immigration. He noted that his wife has never visited the United States or met most of his relatives, despite them knowing each other for five years. Chris added that many Americans underestimate how difficult legal migration can be and said he uses his platform to highlight families caught in prolonged immigration delays. He called on viewers to share his story to raise awareness for others facing simi...

INFORMATION MINISTER PRAISES LAI MOHAMMED'S PIONEERING CONTRIBUTIONS TO MEDIA DEVELOPMENT. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

- December 18, 2025

Press Release Information Minister Praises Lai Mohammed's Pioneering Contributions to Media Development The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has commended his predecessor, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, for pioneering some historic initiatives that significantly advanced the development of Nigeria’s media landscape. The Minister made the commendation in Abuja on Wednesday at the public presentation of the book “Headlines & Soundbites: Media Moments That Defined an Administration,” authored by Alhaji Lai Mohammed. Idris said the hosting of the first International Press Institute (IPI) World Congress in Nigeria in 2018, as well as Nigeria’s successful bid to host the UNESCO Category Two Media and Information Literacy Institute during Alhaji Lai Mohammed’s tenure as Minister of Information, will remain a watershed in the country’s media history. “There are two things that Alhaji Lai Mohammed has done that...

OP-ED: “LET PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI REST IN PEACE” - BY NASIR AHMAD EL-RUFAI . (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

- December 18, 2025

OP-ED: “Let President Muhammadu Buhari Rest In Peace” - By Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai The recent launch of a book on the life and legacy of our late leader, President Muhammadu Buhari, has stirred deep emotions and renewed divisions among those who once formed his inner circle. Having followed the headlines and images from the event, I felt compelled to make a simple but urgent appeal: let us allow President Buhari to rest in peace. A careful look at those who dominated the book launch revealed the same factional lines that existed during Buhari’s lifetime. One camp was prominently represented, while others—equally close to the late president—were excluded. This selective engagement compounded by the choice of location of the event were red flags, and raises concerns about whether Buhari’s legacy is now being shaped to serve narrow interests rather than historical truth. More troubling was the presence of long-time critics of Buhari, some of whom now hold high office, delivering g...

UPDATE : KIDNAPPED GROOM-TO-BE REGAINS FREEDOM IN BENUE . (PHOTO).

- December 18, 2025

KIDNAPPED GROOM-TO-BE REGAINS FREEDOM IN BENUE Tartenger Terdue James, who was abducted days before his traditional marriage, has regained his freedom after his family paid a ransom to his captors in Benue State. James was kidnapped last Tuesday evening while travelling to Cross River State to purchase palm oil for his traditional wedding scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025. What was meant to be a joyful pre-wedding trip quickly plunged his family into fear, sleepless nights, and desperate prayers. Relief came in the early hours of Tuesday, December 17, when James reunited with his family at about 4:00 a.m. He reportedly told relatives that his abductors released him around 2:00 a.m. Family sources confirmed that the kidnappers initially demanded ₦3 million but released him after receiving about ₦1.5 million. “We tried our best and sent part of the money they asked for. It was not complete, but they released him,” a family member said. James was dropped off at Kone, Ts...

GUNMEN SNATCH TWO RESIDENTS NEAR UGBA GENERAL HOSPITAL BENUE STATE. (PHOTO).

- December 18, 2025

GUNMEN SNATCH TWO RESIDENTS NEAR UGBA GENERAL HOSPITAL BENUE STATE 18th December, 2025 Two residents, Mr. Kpishi Terhile and Madam Demetindi Nongo, were abducted in the early hours of today in Ugba, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. at the residence of Teacher Jerry Ugba, located near the General Hospital. Witnesses in the area confirmed the abduction and said it happened without violence. Community sources noted that the operation was carried out calmly and followed the prevailing patterns often associated with such incidents in the area. Authorities and residents are awaiting further information, as more details are expected to emerge.

LAI MOHAMMED: SUSPENDING TWITTER WAS ONE OF THE TOUGHEST DECISIONS I MADE AS A MINISTER. (PHOTO).

- December 18, 2025

LAI MOHAMMED: SUSPENDING TWITTER WAS ONE OF THE TOUGHEST DECISIONS I MADE AS A MINISTER Lai Mohammed, former minister of information and culture, says the suspension of microblogging and social networking platform Twitter, now known as X, was one of the toughest decisions he took while in office. In June 2021, the federal government announced the “indefinite” suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria, citing the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence”. However, in his new book “Headlines & Soundbites: Media Moments That Defined An Administration”, launched in Abuja on Wednesday, the former minister offered insights into how the decision to suspend the platform was taken. In chapter 14 of the 601-page book, Mohammed cited two reasons why shutting down Twitter at the time was a tough decision for him.

AN INDIANA MAN HAS BEEN ARRESTED WHEN A TODDLER WAS FOUND SUFFERING FROM FROSTBITE AND HYPOTHERMIA AFTER NEIGHBORS REPORTED THE CHILD WAS WANDERING AROUND IN ONLY A DIAPER. (PHOTO).

- December 18, 2025

An Indiana man has been arrested when a toddler was found suffering from frostbite and hypothermia after neighbors reported the child was wandering around in only a diaper. Police in Greenfield, Indiana, were called to the Prairie Meadow apartment complex at approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, December 15th. They had received reports of a toddler "wandering around the complex in only a diaper while outside temps were a freezing 13 degrees". When officers arrived, they quickly located the toddler and placed them in a warm vehicle until EMS arrived. It would soon be discovered that the child was suffering from hypothermia and had frostbite on their fingers and toes. After making sure the child was safe, officers began to investigate the scene. They were able to locate footprints that seemed to indicate the child had been walking around outside for quite a while. Those footprints would lead officers to an apartment on Switchgrass drive with an open front door. Officers repeatedly ...

A MAINE COMMUNITY IS TRAUMATIZED AFTER A KINDERGARTEN STUDENT WAS STRUCK AND KILLED BY A SCHOOL BUS RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIS BROTHER.(PHOTO).

- December 18, 2025

It has happened again. A Maine community is traumatized after a kindergarten student was struck and killed by a school bus right in front of his brother. This unbelievable tragedy occurred in Standish, Maine, on Tuesday, December 16th. According to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, the traffic incident unfolded shortly before 8 a.m. on 437 Northeast road near the intersection of Route 114. At that time, 5-year-old Simon Gonzalez was struck by a school bus from the Bonny Eagle School District. There is no information on exactly what led up to the child being struck. Simon was pronounced deceased on scene. There was only one other child on the bus at the time of the incident, sadly that one witness was Simon's half-brother. The incident is being investigated by multiple local and state agencies. Our thoughts are with the family of Simon Gonzalez as they process this unbelievable tragedy during what should have been the happiest time of the year.

BURKINA FASO RELEASES DETAINED NIGERIAN SOLDIERS. (VIDEO/PHOTO).

- December 18, 2025

Burkina Faso releases detained Nigerian soldiers The 11 Nigerian military officials on board the C-130 aircraft that made an emergency landing in Burkina Faso have been released. The soldiers were held last week by Burkinabe authorities over what they described as violations of their airspace. Their release Wednesday night comes about nine days after their arrest. The spokesperson of the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed that the officials were released on Wednesday. The detained soldiers were released after a high-level Nigerian delegation visited Burkina Faso. The delegation, led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, met with the government of Burkina Faso to resolve the disagreement over the emergency landing. According to a statement issued by the minister’s spokesperson, Alkasim Abdulkadir, both countries have now resolved the issue. “In the spirit of constructive engagement, the two governments amicably resolved the issue concerning...