The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has assured residents of Anambra State of maximum security ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, pledging a peaceful and safe environment for voters to exercise their rights. Commandant General of the Corps, Prof. Ahmed Audi, gave the assurance in a statement on Friday, issued by the NSCDC […]
Amid growing insecurity and political tension, Nigeria is witnessing intense public debate over perceived threats from the United States, with fears ranging from possible sanctions to outright military intervention. Conversations across the country have been dominated by questions such as whether the U.S. is preparing to launch an attack and if so, who or […]
The African Union (AU) has firmly rejected recent remarks attributed to former U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting possible American military action against Nigeria over alleged attacks on Christians, calling instead for diplomatic dialogue and mutual respect. In a strongly worded statement released on Friday via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the African Union Commission […]
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, will begin a two-week annual leave from Sunday, November 9, to November 24, 2025, marking his first official vacation since assuming office on October 16, 2022. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Ado-Ekiti. He said the leave forms […]
US President, Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of exempting Hungary from Washington’s sanctions on Russian oil following an appeal from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during his visit to the White House on Friday. The meeting marked Orban’s first official trip to Washington since Trump’s return to office and came shortly after Budapest […]
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) is intensifying efforts to expand ethical investment and sustainability through Islamic finance, positioning the capital market as a major driver of inclusive economic growth across Africa. At the recently concluded 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance, held in Lagos from November 4 to 5, 2025, the NGX underscored its […]
The African Union Commission (AUC) has cautioned the United States against issuing military threats over alleged religious persecution in Nigeria, urging Washington to pursue diplomacy and partnership instead. In a statement released on Friday through its official X handle, the AU reaffirmed Nigeria’s sovereignty, religious freedom, and commitment to the rule of law. It stressed […]
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to tender a formal apology to Yoruba nation activist Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, following the controversial invasion of his residence in Soka, Ibadan, Oyo State. The raid, carried out in July 2021 by operatives of the Department of […]
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has formally filed his defence before the Federal High Court in Abuja, marking a major turning point in his protracted terrorism trial. The move comes months after repeated delays and legal disputes that had stalled proceedings. During Friday’s session, Justice James Omotosho directed […]
