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, […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State has declared its readiness to bounce back stronger and win all elective positions in the 2027 general elections, despite the recent wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party made this known on Tuesday during a media briefing at its state secretariat in […]
A pro-Tinubu political group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), Renewed Hope Advocates for Tinubu 2027, has cautioned the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, against any move allegedly aimed at frustrating efforts to woo Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, into the ruling party. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by its […]
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former Governor of Edo State and current Senator representing Edo North, delivered a statement criticizing the role of politicians in fueling electoral violence and highlighting the need for character reform among elected officials. His remarks connect the conduct of elections to subsequent criminal activity. Senator Oshiomhole asserted that elected officials, […]
A viral claim circulating across Nigerian social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, alleging that a Finnish court has released pro-Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa and awarded him $50,000 in compensation for unlawful detention, is false. The Viral Claim The widely shared, copy-and-paste post, attributed to an unnamed judge, claimed: * The Finnish court officially […]
A 56-year-old woman, Barrister Felicia Temitope Odu, has reportedly died following an alleged incident of domestic abuse involving her husband, just weeks after she was called to the Nigerian Bar in September 2025. According to reports shared by Gtoniabruisedbutnotbroken, the mother of three was allegedly beaten to death by her husband in the […]
Gold prices have plunged to their lowest level in years, marking the steepest decline since 2013. The precious metal, which recently hit record highs, fell nearly 9 percent in the past few days as global investors moved to secure profits amid a stronger U.S. dollar. In a sharp trading session on Tuesday, gold tumbled about […]
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, as chairman of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) board and requested the Senate’s confirmation of his appointment. Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Wednesday’s plenary session. The president said the nomination […]
