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A disturbing incident occurred in Ibeku, Umuahia, Abia State, as a man armed with a cutlass stormed a church during a night vigil, forcing worshippers to flee for safety. The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, shows the man angrily confronting church members, claiming the noise from the vigil was disturbing him. According to eyewitnesses, the congregation was deeply engaged in praise and worship when the man suddenly appeared, wielding a cutlass and ordering the church members to leave the premises. Several worshippers ran for their lives, screaming and crying, as the man chased after them. Thankfully, no injuries were recorded, but many attendees were left visibly shaken by the frightening experience. The incident has sparked widespread reactions, with many Nigerians condemning the man's actions and calling for peaceful ways to resolve disputes. Social media users stated that while residents have a right to peace and quiet, resorting to violence and wielding a...

  The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a key gun rights case that will determine whether states can restrict the carry of firearms on privately owned property that is open to the public without first getting consent from the property owner. At issue is a law from Hawaii and similar measures in several other states that set a default rule prohibiting licensed concealed handgun holders from bringing their firearms into places like shops, restaurants, and other venues frequented by the public unless the owner explicitly allows it. This effectively means individuals cannot carry guns in such private spaces unless permission is given. Three residents of Maui County challenged the Hawaii law after it was revised following a 2022 Supreme Court decision that expanded constitutional protections for carrying guns outside the home . Under the new law, a person who wishes to carry a firearm on private property open to the public must obtain express authorization from the property o...

  Former Ivory Coast international and African football legend Yaya Touré has described Nigeria’s Super Eagles as the most impressive side at the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations. Touré highlighted Nigeria’s attacking style and goalscoring record, noting that the Super Eagles scored 14 goals and conceded only four throughout the tournament. They also kept a clean sheet in all knockout matches prior to their semi-final exit. Despite a strong run, Nigeria’s journey ended in a close semi-final match against Morocco. Touré also praised the quality of other teams, including Algeria, acknowledging their strong performances before being eliminated by Nigeria. The former Manchester City and Barcelona midfielder commended Nigeria’s approach to games, saying their attacking football, goal-scoring output, and overall cohesion made them stand out. He also praised Morocco’s coach Walid Regragui for his practical and effective counter-attacking style. Touré singled out Nigeria’s squad...

  The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has denied claims that its workers are owed salaries, stating that all permanent staff have been paid in full despite recent protests and public concerns. An aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike , described reports of salary arrears as misleading, stressing that salary payments, including December wages, have already been made to all eligible employees. Speaking on Monday, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka , said no duly employed worker under the FCTA is owed salary, explaining that confusion arose from complaints involving casual workers. According to him, casual workers are not permanent employees and are engaged only when their services are required. He noted that they are paid based on the duration and nature of their engagement and are not included on the regular payroll. Olayinka also addressed claims of unpaid wage awar...

Former Minister of State for Education and two-time member of the House of Representatives, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba , has officially announced his intention to contest the 2027 Presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) . Nwajiuba, who is also a legal practitioner and former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, said his decision to enter the race was motivated by the need for a shift toward competence-driven leadership in Nigeria. Speaking on his ambition, the former minister stated that the country’s worsening economic, social, and political challenges require leaders who possess strong policy knowledge, negotiation skills, and the ability to build effective grassroots political structures. According to him, years of relying on slogans and emotional rhetoric have failed to deliver meaningful solutions to Nigeria’s problems. “Nigeria’s challenges cannot be solved by slogans or emotional speeches alone. The country nee...

  The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) covering the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory has confirmed the abduction of over 160 church worshippers by suspected terrorists in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State . The confirmation was given on Monday evening by the Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Joseph John Hayab , while speaking with journalists on the incident. According to him, the attack occurred on Sunday while church services were ongoing at Cherubim and Seraphim Church 1 and Cherubim and Seraphim Church 2 in the area. Rev. Hayab explained that information reaching him indicated that the attackers invaded the churches during worship, shut the gates, and forcefully led the congregants into nearby bushes. He disclosed that eight of the victims later escaped , but as of Monday evening, 163 worshippers were still being held captive . “We have been informed that security operatives are already handling the situation. We comme...

  The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has announced that the Federal Government plans to install CCTV cameras along all federal highways across Nigeria to boost security and improve road safety. Umahi praised President Bola Tinubu for his leadership and commitment to addressing long-standing road challenges in the Southeast, noting that previous issues with abandoned contracts have now been broken, and work on critical highways is progressing. Speaking over the weekend during the launch of stricter engineering standards, shorter project deadlines, and new highway technology , Umahi highlighted the progress made on the Enugu-Onitsha Highway , saying contractors are performing well. He added that security measures will go beyond bridges . “Our commitment to deploying CCTV, solar lighting, and dedicated patrol vehicles extends to every completed federal highway. Our goal is to respond to incidents within five minutes,” he said. The minister also disclosed that the government ...

  Public services across Abuja were disrupted on Monday after workers in the Federal Capital Territory began an industrial action that led to the closure of government offices. The action was initiated by unions operating under the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC), following the expiration of a seven-day warning issued to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). JUAC had announced on Friday that it would shut down government operations across the FCT and its six area councils if its demands were ignored. The unions said the ultimatum, which began on January 7, 2026, lapsed without any concrete response from the authorities, despite several engagements held during the period. In a joint statement signed by JUAC President, Comrade Rifkatu Iortyer, and Secretary, Comrade Abdullahi Saleh, workers were instructed to withdraw their services indefinitely. The unions explained that the strike was necessitated by what they described as the government’s continued neglect of wor...

A Nigerian man has spoken out following reports of the alleged death of Afrobeat singer Destiny Boy, using the moment to highlight the challenges faced by young artists in the Nigerian music industry. In a video circulating on X, formerly Twitter, and shared by user @Teniola, the man claimed that the 22-year-old artist was attempting to return to the music scene when the incident reportedly occurred. According to unverified reports, Destiny Boy allegedly died at a traditionalist’s residence. Reacting to the development, the man questioned why struggling musicians often fail to receive timely support, suggesting that intervention usually comes too late. He referenced fellow artist Lyta, asking whether support would only be offered after another tragedy occurs. He further stated that young artists who experience early fame and financial success often find it difficult to adjust to life outside the spotlight and are frequently subjected to ridicule when they face setbacks. The man appeale...