Proceedings in the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu took a tense twist on Monday when Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja implored the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to reconsider his decision to represent himself in court. Omotosho, visibly concerned by Kanu’s insistence on self-representation, appealed to […]
The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) has dismissed insinuations that the recent donation of seven hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) 18-seater buses by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was politically motivated or linked to the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on Tuesday, the youth body described the […]
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Kenelayefa Stevens, has dismissed as false and misleading, the claims by former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Yekini Nabena, that the APC is on the verge of implosion due to recent defections. Stevens, who hails from Sagbama Local Government Area, said […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of entrenching authoritarian governance in Nigeria, alleging that his administration has weaponised security agencies and state institutions to silence dissenting voices. Atiku levelled the accusation in an opinion piece released on Monday, titled “A Nation Gripped in the Throes of Fear.” He warned that the […]
Tragedy struck the Mamelodi East community of Tshwane over the weekend as two cousins, Thabo Maseko and Sibusiso Nkosi, were shot dead by unknown gunmen in what residents have described as a cold-blooded attack. According to local authorities, the incident occurred late Saturday night near Extension 6, when the victims were ambushed by armed […]
Former Minister of Special Duties and one-time presidential aspirant, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has formally submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to contest for the position of National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the party’s upcoming Elective National Convention scheduled for November 15 , 16, 2025, in Ibadan, […]
UK-based Neptune Energy has announced the discovery of a massive 43-million-ton lithium deposit beneath Saxony, Germany a find valued at more than $1 trillion. The discovery is being described as one of the largest known lithium reserves in the world, positioning Germany and by extension, Europe as a potential global powerhouse in the supply of […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has expressed optimism that the country has overcome the most difficult phase of its economic challenges and is now firmly on the path to sustainable prosperity. In an article titled “Nigeria Turns Towards Prosperity,” Edun reflected on the country’s economic journey […]
The Anambra State Police Command has foiled a suspected armed robbery attempt in Ezinifite community, Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state. In a statement released on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the incident occurred in the early hours of the day and was swiftly repelled through […]
In a historic economic milestone, China has become the first country in the world to reach a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $41 trillion based on Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), solidifying its position as the world’s largest economy. According to the latest global economic data, China’s GDP (PPP) now stands at $41.05 trillion, surpassing […]
