Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has given the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, until November 5, 2025, to open his defence in the terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government or risk forfeiting his right to do so. The court […]
Nigeria’s recent designation by the United States as a “Country of Particular Concern” appears to be less about human-rights violations and more about Washington’s discomfort with Nigeria’s growing assertion of independence on the global stage. The move, many observers say, reflects geopolitical tension rather than humanitarian concern. One key source of friction was Nigeria’s […]
China has openly rejected what it described as “U.S. threats” against Nigeria following comments by American President Donald Trump suggesting possible military intervention over alleged persecution of Christians in the country. Beijing condemned the remarks as an attempt to use religion and human rights as tools of interference in another nation’s internal affairs. Speaking […]
Nigeria’s coal mining industry has emerged as the country’s best-performing sector in the second quarter of 2025, recording an impressive growth rate of 57.7%, according to data jointly released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). Following coal mining, the quarrying and other minerals subsector grew by 45.9%, […]
A United Kingdom court has sentenced a Nigerian postgraduate student, Chiemka Okoronta, to 10 years in prison for the rape of a 17-year-old girl in Bradford. The case, which has drawn widespread outrage, was heard at Bradford Crown Court, where Okoronta was found guilty of multiple counts of rape and one count of forcing the […]
The ongoing feud between Nollywood actress Regina Daniels’ family and her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, took a dramatic turn after Regina’s mother, Rita Daniels, publicly lashed out at the Delta North lawmaker over the alleged arrest of her son, Sammy. In a viral video circulating on social media, Rita Daniels accused Nwoko of […]
Prominent journalist and Channels Television anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, has called on Nigerians across political and professional lines to unite in defense of the country’s sovereignty amid rising international tensions. In a statement circulating on social media, Okinbaloye urged citizens to put aside political affiliations and personal interests, warning that the consequences of foreign interference […]
French philosopher and political activist Bernard-Henri Lévy, who played a prominent role in advocating for Western military intervention in Libya in 2011, is once again drawing attention — this time for his renewed focus on Nigeria’s security crisis. Recent reports allege that Lévy is attempting to revive the controversial “Christian genocide” narrative, echoing tactics […]
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has called on citizens to continue supporting the Armed Forces in their ongoing efforts to protect the nation’s unity, peace, and territorial integrity. In a statement released from Defence Headquarters, General Oluyede emphasized that the Nigerian military remains steadfast in its constitutional responsibility to defend the […]
A high-level security briefing was reportedly held in Abuja earlier today, led by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, alongside Nigeria’s newly appointed service chiefs and representatives from the Presidency’s media team. The closed-door session, which took place at the Counter-Terrorism Center, was convened to address rising tensions over U.S.–Nigeria relations and […]
