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Nnamdi Kanu Guilty on All Counts – Abuja Court Hands Down Verdict

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on all...

Breaking: Drama in Court: Judge Orders Nnamdi Kanu’s Eviction from Courtroom

Justice James Omotosho of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, November 20, ordered security agents to bundle out the detained leader...

Shettima Visits Kebbi, Meets Families of Abducted Maga Schoolgirls on Tinubu’s Orders

Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday arrived in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital, to commiserate with families of the students abducted from Government...

Tinubu Prioritizes Security, Postpones Trips to South Africa, Angola

President Bola Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trips to South Africa and Angola due to escalating security concerns in the country. The decision...

Nicki Minaj at UN, Speaks Out for Christians in Nigeria

US rapper Nicki Minaj has called for international action to protect Christians in Nigeria, citing violence and persecution. Minaj addressed the United Nations,...

Tinubu Heads to South Africa for G20 Summit, Attends AU-EU Meeting in Angola

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a two-nation visit to Johannesburg, South Africa and Luanda, Angola. Tinubu’s first stop is...

Breaking: Rep. Ikenga Imo Leads 44 Lawmakers in Plea to Tinubu for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

In a significant new development regarding the call for Nnamdi Kanu’s release, 44 serving Federal lawmakers from various regions across Nigeria have formally...

Wike-Makinde Showdown at PDP HQ: Police Fire Teargas as Factional Clash Escalates

A violent confrontation erupted at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday, pitting supporters of Minister of FCT Nyesom Wike against those...

Tinubu to Judges: Justice Must Remain Uncompromised

President Bola Tinubu has reemphasized the need for the judiciary to maintain its integrity, warning judicial officers that justice must remain corruption-free. At...

25 Schoolgirls Abducted, Vice Principal Killed in Kebbi State Bandit Attack

A tragic security breach occurred at the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, where armed bandits abducted a minimum...

FCT Police Debunk Assassination Attempt on Lt. Ahmed Yerima

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed a viral social media claim and media reports, alleging an assassination attempt on Lt....

Nigeria Crashes Out: DR Congo Wins Bitter Penalty Shootout to End World Cup Run

Nigeria’s pursuit of a spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026 ended in penalty shootout heartbreak against DR Congo in Rabat, Morocco. The...

Just In: Lt. Yarima Escapes Assassination Attempt in Abuja After Public Spat with Wike

Lt. A.M. Yarima, the Nigerian Naval officer, who was embroiled in a land dispute with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike last week, narrowly escaped...

Breaking: Ex-Minister Turaki Takes the Helm as PDP’s New National Chairman

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) concluded its 2025 elective National Convention in Ibadan by electing former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs,...

Just In: PDP Boots Out Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, Others in Major House Clean-Up

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) wielded the big stick on Saturday, expelling high-profile members in a move aimed at cleansing the party and...

Nigerian Army Denies Abduction of Brigadier General in Borno Ambush

The Nigerian Army has refuted claims that Brig.-Gen. M. Uba was abducted by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State....