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By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, on Friday, struck out an appeal the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, filed to challenge alleged violation of his fundamental rights by the Federal Government. The Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS, and the … Continue reading “Alleged Rights Violation: Why Appeal court struck out Nnamdi Kanu’s case against FG”
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Three farmers have been gruesomely murdered in a fresh armed herdsmen attack on Gilim Ashi village, a settlement along the Naka–Agagbe road in Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The attack has triggered heightened tension and fear in the community and nearby Naka, the headquarters of the LGA. … Continue reading “Three farmers, commuter killed as Benue records fresh herdsmen attacks”
•Attackers killed one, wounded policeman; says he worked for ‘zoo govt’ Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has condemned the attack on the convoy of Dr Chris Ngige, describing it as shocking and unacceptable. Obi stated this on Friday during a visit to Ngige’s country home in … Continue reading “Obi visits Ngige after convoy attack as ex-Minister recounts ordeal”
By Davies Iheamnachor A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted a 400-level student of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Damain Okoligwe, for the murder of his lover, Justina Otuene. The court sentenced Okoligwe to death by hanging for killing and dismembering his girlfriend, a 300-level Biochemistry student of the same … Continue reading “400-level UNIPORT student to die by hanging for murder of girlfriend”
•To unveil revised FX manual to sustain gain•CBN will not go back to ways & means borrowing•Highlights policy priorities for 2026 By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor Nigeria recorded a major rebound in external investor confidence as foreign capital inflows surged to $20.98 billion in the first ten months of 2025, the highest in years, according … Continue reading “Cardoso: Nigeria attracts $20.98bn foreign capital inflow in 10months”
By Marie-Therese Nanlong Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that Nigerians owe no one an apology for seeking assistance from the international community to tackle the country’s persistent insecurity, stressing that lives are being lost daily regardless of religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation. Speaking on Friday night at the ongoing Plateau Unity Christmas Carols and … Continue reading “Insecurity: Nigeria free to seek help from outside—OBJ”
— Mutfwang reveals at North-Central Security Summit By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos—Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has raised fresh alarm over the scale and persistence of insecurity in the State, revealing that nearly 12,000 people killed between 2001 and May 2025, and at least 420 communities have been attacked, leaving behind widespread displacement, loss of livelihoods, … Continue reading “Plateau lost about 12,000 lives in 24 years”
As political activities intensify ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, a leading aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of the Ooni of Ife and Permanent Chairman, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, … Continue reading “OSUN 2026: OMISORE VISITS OONI’S PALACE, GETS ROYAL BLESSINGS”
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has presented the 2026 budget of N757,884,487,705 to the Anambra State House of Assembly. The budget, titled “Changing Gears 3.0 Solution Continues,” represents a 24.1 percent increase from the 2025 budget of ₦606,991,849,118, with a focus on accelerating development and transforming the state into a smart megacity. The governor, who expressed … Continue reading “Governor Soludo Presents 2026 Budget of N757.8 Billion, Focuses on Accelerating Development”
The Oyo State Government has directed traders, artisans, motor dealers, and vendors occupying pedestrian walkways and roadside spaces to vacate the areas or face penalties. The warning was issued by the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) Chairman, Major Adesagba Adekoya (Rtd), at his office secretariat in Ibadan. Adekoya stated that using walkways for … Continue reading “Oyo Govt Cracks Down on Street Vendors Occupying Walkways, Issues Stern Warning”