“Kanu’s Conviction Has No Legal Foundation” — Fred Nzeako Faults Trial Under Repealed Terrorism Law, Says Court Became Functus Officio

In a candid interview on Arise TV, constitutional lawyer and public affairs analyst Fred Nzeako delivered a scathing critique of the recent conviction and sentencing of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, describing the judicial process as a “travesty of justice” marred by procedural flaws and judicial overreach. Nzeako also weighed in on […]

El-Rufai Alleges Kaduna Govt Paid Bandits ₦1bn Ransom, Apologized To Them – Issues Challenge For Denial As State Demands Proof

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has made explosive allegations against the administration of Governor Uba Sani, claiming it paid bandits ₦1 billion as ransom after school abductions and even issued apologies to the criminal groups. In a fiery interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, El-Rufai challenged the government to publicly refute the claims, insisting […]

Tinubu Orders Withdrawal Of Police Officers From VIP Duty, Approves Recruitment Of 30,000 New Officers

President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of police officers currently assigned to protect Very Important Persons (VIPs) across the country, mandating that they refocus on core policing duties. A statement issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the decision follows a security meeting held on Sunday in Abuja with service chiefs, the Inspector General […]

“No Mass Abduction, Students Only Fled Into Bush” — Gov. Bago Disputes CAN Chairman’s Figures, Says Pupils Beginning To Return

The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has stirred a major controversy over the attack on St Mary’s Catholic Missionary School in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of the state, when he declared that no student was abducted by bandits. He said the students only ran into the bush after the bandits came to […]

FIRS Dismisses Atiku’s Claim Of Revenue ‘Cartel,’ Defends Appointment Of Xpress Payments Under TSA

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has rejected former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s allegations regarding the engagement of Xpress Payment Solutions Limited as a platform under its Treasury Single Account (TSA) revenue collection system, describing the claims as “incorrect and misleading.” In a statement signed by Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to […]

“ShopRite Faces Legal Enforcement Over N1.76B Judgment Debt After Default” — Creditors Demand Action Following Court Settlement Breach

Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited (RSNL), operating as ShopRite, is facing imminent legal enforcement over a N1.76 billion judgment debt following its failure to fully comply with a court-approved settlement in favour of African Retail Tabloid Limited (ARTL) and UEL Global Resources Limited (UEL). The demand was communicated in a letter dated November 7, 2025, addressed […]

BBC Launches Search For New Chief As Trump Row Rumbles On

  The BBC on Monday formally launched its search for a new chief following the resignation of Tim Davie over a misleading edit of Donald Trump that sparked a row with the US president. The British broadcaster has apologised for the edit, which gave the impression Donald Trump had urged violent action ahead of the … Continue reading “BBC Launches Search For New Chief As Trump Row Rumbles On”

Pentagon Targets Democratic Senator After Urging Troops To Defy ‘Illegal Orders’

    The US military said on Monday it was weighing a court-martial against Democratic senator and former astronaut Mark Kelly for appearing in a video urging troops to refuse unlawful orders. The Pentagon’s probe marks an extraordinary escalation in the Trump administration’s backlash against six Democrats with military or intelligence service backgrounds who made … Continue reading “Pentagon Targets Democratic Senator After Urging Troops To Defy ‘Illegal Orders’”

Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnapper In Taraba

  Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have apprehended a suspected kidnapper. The suspect, whom the army identified as Abubakar Bawa, was said to have been arrested while attempting to flee from the Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. READ ALSO: Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnapper In Taraba, Intensify Search For … Continue reading “Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnapper In Taraba”