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Court Fixes November 20 for Judgment in Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal High Court, Abuja, has scheduled Thursday, November 20, 2025, for the delivery of judgment in the terrorism trial of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu. Presiding Judge James Omotosho announced the date after concluding that Kanu had forfeited his right to open his defence, having failed to act […]

Adeleke Blasts Aregbesola Over Claims to Unseat Him in 2026

By Erewunmi Peace A fresh political clash has erupted in Osun State as Governor Ademola Adeleke sharply criticised former governor Rauf Aregbesola, describing his eight-year tenure as the “worst in Osun’s history.” Adeleke’s remarks followed Aregbesola’s declaration that his party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is ready to take over Osun in the 2026 governorship […]

Customs Officers Give Bandits 7 Bags of Seized Rice to Escape Attack in Katsina

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has confirmed that its operatives in Katsina State were forced to hand over seven bags of seized rice to heavily armed bandits in order to avoid being killed during a recent attack in the Dutsin-Ma area. The disclosure was made by Aliyu Mohammed, the National Coordinator of […]

Amnesty International Faults FG Over Rising Insecurity, Human Rights Abuses in South-East

By Erewunmi Peace Amnesty International has strongly criticised the Federal Government over what it describes as a growing wave of insecurity and human rights violations in Nigeria’s South-East region. In a newly released report titled “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in South-East Nigeria,” the organisation revealed that at least 1,844 people were […]

Tinubu Approves Establishment of Federal University of Science and Technology in Lagos

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new federal university in Lagos State, to be known as the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe. The approval followed the signing of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe (Establishment) Bill, 2025, which was announced by the President of […]

Suspended DCP Abba Kyari Denies Ownership of Properties Linked to Him

By Erewunmi Peace The suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, on Tuesday denied owning several properties that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has linked to him in the ongoing asset-disclosure trial before the Federal High Court, Abuja. Kyari testified as the first defence witness (DW-1) before Justice James Omotosho that some of […]

PDP Convention: APC Using Courts to Destabilise Parties — Bode George

By Erewunmi Peace Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has criticised the recent court ruling that halted the party’s national convention, accusing political rivals of using the judiciary to weaken opposition parties. A Federal High Court in Abuja recently issued an order restraining the PDP from holding its […]

17 Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Deputy Registrars and 4 JAMB Staff in Custody as 15,000 Forged Admission Letters Surface

By Erewunmi Peace In a major crackdown on admission-fraud, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that at least 15,000 candidates forged admission letters to qualify for mobilisation by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). According to the Board’s Registrar, Is‑haq Oloyede, “not less than 17” deputy vice-chancellors (DVCs), several deputy registrars and […]

German Chamber Sponsors 18 Nigerians for Dual Vocational Training in Germany

By Erewunmi Peace The German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) in Giessen-Friedberg has sponsored 18 young Nigerians to participate in Germany’s renowned dual vocational training system, as part of ongoing collaboration between both countries to develop skilled manpower and promote legal migration. The selected candidates emerged from over 300 applicants who underwent a two-stage […]

APC Sweeps All 25 Chairmanship Seats in Niger State Local Government Elections

By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won a clean sweep of all 25 local government chairmanship positions across Niger State, following the recently-concluded local government polls, and secured 271 of the 274 councillorship seats. The results were officially declared on 1 November 2025 by the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC). In […]

Senate Approves Up to 14-Year Jail Term for Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill proposing a maximum of 14 years imprisonment for educators found guilty of sexually harassing students in tertiary institutions across the country. The bill, known as the Sexual Harassment of Students (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2025, was approved at plenary for concurrence. Under the legislation, offences […]

Lagos Launches 24-Hour Traffic Control Ahead of Festive Season

By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of a 24-hour traffic control operation to improve traffic flow and enhance safety across major routes in the state as end-of-year activities intensify. The initiative, launched through the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), is part of the state’s “Operation Ember Months Stability” targeted […]

“They Ask You How Much Before Seeing Tinubu” — Ndume Alleges Bribery Network Inside Aso Rock

–Lagos Reporters The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ali Ndume, has stirred fresh controversy after alleging that aides and officials within the Presidential Villa demand bribes from those seeking access to President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview with Arise Television, the lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District lamented that even he, as […]

Tinubu Declares State of Emergency on Security Training Institutions

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a state of emergency on the training institutions of Nigeria’s internal security agencies, citing obsolete facilities and the urgent need to improve the capacity of frontline security operatives. According to official information from the Presidency and verified national reports, the directive affects training schools belonging to […]