Former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has issued a stern warning to those who have abandoned the NNPP or his Kwankwasiyya movement, asserting that they will face the political consequences of their actions in the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Kano during his […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Treasury Bills auction on October 22, 2025, recorded a significant N100.91 billion oversubscription, as total bids reached N750.91 billion against the N650 billion offered. This robust demand, despite ongoing liquidity tightening, drove stop rates higher across all maturities. The government, however, chose to allot only N391.58 billion, […]
The Delta State Police Command has intensified its offensive against violent crime, arresting key suspects linked to the murder of a commercial motorcyclist in Agbor and the recovery of arms from a suspected cultist in Warri. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed both arrests in a statement issued on Thursday and circulated […]
Former lead counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), has said that his legal team fully respects Kanu’s decision to personally conduct his own defence before the court. Speaking to journalists on Thursday shortly after formally withdrawing from the case at the Federal […]
Russia launched a large-scale air attack on several Ukrainian cities early Wednesday, unleashing one of the most intense bombardments in recent months. The overnight assault caused widespread power outages, destroyed residential buildings, and left at least six people dead, including a six-month-old baby, according to Ukrainian authorities. Ukraine’s Air Force reported that the strikes […]
The Convener of the BAT Ideological Group, Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi, has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Kademi on his recent turbaning as the first Dan Jarman of Gaya by the Emir of Gaya, Alhaji (Dr) Aliyu Ibrahim-Gaya. Comrade Atoyebi described Alhaji Kademi as a humble, generous, and community-minded leader whose unwavering commitment to the progress of others […]
Brigadier-General Nicholas Rume has officially assumed duty as the 23rd Commander of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ilorin, with a promise to intensify operations against banditry and other security threats across Kwara and neighboring states. His appointment followed the recent posting and redeployment of senior officers within the Nigerian Army, as approved by the […]
Armed policemen on Thursday arrested human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, within the premises of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Sowore was reportedly at the court to show solidarity with the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who appeared for the continuation of […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has unequivocally stated that Nigeria will not accept deportees from the United States, declaring the matter is permanently closed in Nigeria-U.S. bilateral relations. Speaking at a fireside chat during the Reuters Next Gulf Summit in Abu Dhabi, Minister Tuggar emphasized the finality of Nigeria’s position: “That ship […]
In a major breakthrough against terrorism in the Northeast, Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have recorded a decisive victory, killing more than 50 fighters of the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP), including five notorious field commanders, during coordinated counterattacks across Borno and Yobe States. According to credible military sources, […]
