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NANS Raises Alarm Over Escalating School Attacks
The National Association of Nigerian Students has expressed deep concern over the rising insecurity across the country, warning that repeated attacks on schools are jeopardising the future of young Nigerians and the stability of the education system. The alarm follows a string of violent incidents, including Monday’s abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive […]
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Life jail for Kanu: S’East leaders rally for political solution
In a dramatic proceeding that lasted for over seven hours, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment following his conviction on all seven counts of terrorism charges preferred against him by the Federal Government. But in a […]
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JUST IN: ASUU set to dialogue with FG amid planned strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it will meet with the Federal Government as the one-month ultimatum it issued to the authorities expires on Friday, November 21, 2025. In a strategic move, the government extended an olive branch, inviting senior union negotiators to a meeting to conclude the renegotiation process. In a communiqué […]
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Heavy ransom: Bandits demand N3bn to free Kwara churchgoers
The bandits who abducted worshippers from the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Igan, Eruku, in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, have reportedly demanded N100m ransom per victim. According to the pastor in charge of the church, Lawrence Bamidele, between 30 and 35 worshippers were abducted in the Tuesday evening violent attack during the church’s […]
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A painful loss, Makinde mourns Segun Awolowo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has mourned the death of Mr Segun Awolowo, the first grandson of the former Premier of the Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo (SAN), describing it as a painful and sad loss to Nigeria. Makinde condoled with the Chairman of the African Newspapers of Nigeria PLC, publishers of the Tribune Titles, Dr Tokunbo […]
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Resident doctors fault labour ministry’s claims, continue nationwide strike
Twenty days after the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) began its nationwide strike, the union has refuted the Labour Ministry’s claims that progress is being made towards ending the strike. NARD said the situation had only worsened because the government had not met any of its major demands and described the ministry’s statement issued yesterday […]
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BREAKDOWN of NNAMDI KANU’s LIFE IMPRISONMENT SENTENCE
………..what does it imply Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court delivered the following sentences and orders on Nnamdi Kanu: Prison Sentences: All sentences are to run concurrently. Special Custody Conditions (due to what the judge described as Kanu’s violent tendencies and atrocities): Forfeiture Order:
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BREAKING NEWS: Court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment
A federal high court in Abuja has found Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), guilty on all seven counts of terrorism filed against him by the federal government. Delivering judgment on Thursday, James Omotosho, the presiding judge, held that the prosecution had successfully established every allegation. He noted that Kanu offered no credible defence […]
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Tinubu felicitates Jonathan at 68
…..Says former President has demonstrated statesmanship President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated former president Goodluck Jonathan, on the occasion of the latter 68th birthday. Tinubu, in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, recalled “the simplicity and humility that define Dr Jonathan’s style of leadership, particularly his demonstration of […]
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B’Haram: Zulum meets COAS, says ‘the worst’ is over
BORNO State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Wednesday declared that the security situation in the state has significantly improved, insisting that “the worst is over.” Zulum made the remark during a meeting with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Shuaibu Waidi, in Maiduguri. He said that although recent attacks by insurgents had caused concern, the […]
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Court to deliver judgment in Nnamdi Kanu’s case on live TV
The Federal High Court in Abuja will, on Thursday, deliver the judgment in the alleged terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu on live broadcast. The court registrar confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday morning. Cameramen of different television stations, including NTA, Channels TV, AIT, and TVC, were among the workers of […]
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NJI: Judges Did not Observe Tinubu’s ‘On Your Mandate’ Song at Conference 
* Says judiciary remains strictly non-partisan, deeply committed to constitutional neutrality The National Judicial Institute (NJI) has described as misleading and inaccurate reports circulating on social media suggesting that judges attending the 2025 All Nigeria Judges Conference sang a political chorus (“On Your Mandate We Shall Stand”) in allegiance to President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, […]
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ISWAP leader sentenced to 20 years imprisonment over terror attacks
For Husaini Ismaila, one of the leaders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) being prosecuted by the Department of State Service (DSS) on terrorism charges, the end came yesterday. Ismaila was convicted by a  Federal High Court in Abuja. He is to spend the next 20 years behind bars. Justice Emeka Nwite handed out the […]
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Alleged genocide: FG team meets Riley Moore in US
United States Congressman Riley M. Moore, on Wednesday, held what he described as a “frank, honest, and productive” meeting with a high-level Nigerian government delegation in Washington, D.C., with the discussions focused on the persistent killings of Christians and the escalating terrorist threats across Nigeria. The Nigerian delegation, led by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu […]
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Kwara, Kebbi abductions: FG blames US as kidnap outrage spreads
The Federal Government on Wednesday blamed the renewed terror attacks, including the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi and the assault on worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State, on recent remarks by United States as public anger over the incidents spread nationwide. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said Trump’s posts alleging “Christian genocide” […]
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Terrorism: Police tighten S’East security as Kanu knows fate today
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, will today know his fate in the prolonged legal battle with the Federal Government. A court, presided over by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, is expected to rule on a series of applications filed by both Kanu and the […]
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I’m depressed over abduction of Kebbi schoolgirls —Tinubu 
…assures on safe return, sends Shettima to Kebbi  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the abduction of 25 girls of the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State. Reacting to the incident in a statement on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Tinubu directed Vice President […]
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Enugu Senator dies in UK, Senate mourns
The Senate was thrown into mourning on Wednesday following the death of Senator Okey Ezea, who represented Enugu North Senatorial District and reportedly passed away in the United Kingdom while receiving medical treatment. Ezea, elected on the Labour Party platform, was the only LP member from Enugu State in the 10th National Assembly. His death […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Police seal PDP headquarters with barbwire
In a move to prevent a reoccurrence of the drama that played out on Tuesday, the Police have shut down the Wadata Plaza headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) till further notice.  Police personnel are also stationed there to enforce the closure while staff have been sent away from the Secretariat, while party members are not […]
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FG unveils emergency call centre, ambulance service in Cross River
The Federal Government has launched an emergency call centre and ambulance system to provide prompt and efficient emergency medical services to residents, particularly in cases of flooding, fire outbreaks, road accidents and other emergencies in Cross River. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, was represented by Dr Doubra Emuren, Programmes […]
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Tinubu to Attend G20 Summit in South Africa, AU-EU Meeting in Angola
President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja on Wednesday for a two-nation trip to South Africa and Angola, where he will participate in high-level global and regional summits, the presidency said in a statement Tuesday. Tinubu will first travel to Johannesburg to attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit scheduled for Nov. 22–23 at the Johannesburg Expo […]
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Sultan of Sokoto, a detribalised leader – Olubadan
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has described the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, as a detribalised leader committed to religious tolerance, harmony and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. According to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Chief Ayoade Olugbemiga, Ladoja made the remarks on Tuesday during a courtesy and solidarity visit […]
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Kefas postpones defection to APC over Kebbi kidnap
TARABA State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, on Tuesday announced the postponement of his ceremonial defection to the All Progressives Congress, following the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State. Kefas, in a signed statement, said it would be insensitive to proceed with any political activity at a time the nation was confronted with yet another security […]
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Oyo urges Circular Road protesters to embrace dialogue
The Oyo State Mobilisation Agency for Socio-Economic Development has appealed to protesting residents on the Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road corridor to embrace dialogue to address the raging issue. The Director-General of the Agency, Dr Morohunkola Thomas, appealed in a statement on Tuesday. Residents of the Circular Road projects have embarked on no fewer than seven […]
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Police confirm two killed, one injured in Kwara church attack
The Kwara State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed that suspected bandits killed at least two people and injured one during attacks in Eruku, a boundary town in the Ekiti Local Government Area. A parish of the Christ Apostolic Church was one of the places the bandits attacked. The police said a worshipper was killed during […]
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Abducted pupils: President sends Shettima to Kebbi
Vice President Kashim Shettima will today lead a delegation to Kebbi State to convey the Federal Government’s solidarity and deliver a message of reassurance to the families of abducted pupils. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reiterated his directive to security agencies to move swiftly to rescue the schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in […]
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Turaki-led PDP defends chairman’s call for foreign intervention
The newly elected National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ini Ememobong, has condemned the police for firing tear gas canisters directly at party officials and journalists during Tuesday’s confrontation at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. Speaking to news correspondents, Ememobong said the party had anticipated resistance ahead of its planned inaugural National […]
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Osun 2026: INEC urges parties to conduct lawful, transparent primaries
The Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, has urged political parties in the state to conduct their primaries in accordance with the law. Agboke, in a statement issued on Monday in Osogbo, the state capital, by INEC Public Relations Officer, Olurode Musa, said the lawful conduct […]
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