Sowore Accuses FG of Concealing Details in Nnamdi Kanu Case, Alleges Planned Death Sentence
Human rights advocate and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has launched fresh criticism against the Federal Government, alleging that authorities attempted to hide key details surrounding the trial and continued detention of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking during an interview on Symfoni, Sowore claimed that Kanu was originally slated to receive […]
Imo Civil Service Commission Seeks Tougher Sanctions Against Workers with Fake Birth Records
The Imo State Civil Service Commission has called on the National Council of Civil Service Commissions to adopt a firm and enforceable policy that penalises any government worker found to have falsified or presented multiple birth certificates while advancing through the Federal, State or Local Government service. The appeal was contained in a memorandum submitted […]
Fubara Yields to Legislative Scrutiny, Orders Re-Validation of 1,000 Teachers
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has taken a decisive step to address the severe state of public educational facilities, apparently capitulating to intense pressure mounted by the State House of Assembly, which is helmed by Speaker Martins Amaewhule. The legislative arm of the state government had, during its session two weeks ago, voiced strong disapproval […]
Alex Otti Parleys President Tinubu in Diplomatic Move to Free Nnamdi Kanu
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State was at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday evening for a crucial meeting with President Bola Tinubu, a visit which is seen as a key move in the ongoing effort to secure the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The […]
Edo State Set To Host Niger Delta Games in February 2026 — Gov. Okpebholo Seeks Stronger NDDC Partnership
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed the state’s readiness to host the 2026 Niger Delta Games, scheduled to take place in Benin City in February. He also appealed for stronger collaboration with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to accelerate the development of critical infrastructure across the state. Governor Okpebholo made the call […]
FCTA Moves to Rural Communities to Sustain Nigeria’s HIV Response, Warns of Setback Without Grassroots Awareness
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned that Nigeria risks losing significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS unless interventions expand deeper into rural communities, where stigma, insecurity and limited access to services continue to hinder efforts. Speaking at the 2025 World AIDS Day commemoration in Abuja on Tuesday, the Mandate Secretary of […]
Operation Peace Shield: Troops Arrest Three Suspects in Taraba, Prevent Fresh Communal Violence
Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have apprehended three individuals suspected of involvement in an arson attack in Karim Town, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The swift intervention of the soldiers is credited with averting what could have escalated into a fresh round of communal […]
$4.5bn Fraud Trial: Omoile Gave Statements Voluntarily, EFCC Witness Tells Court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday told the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, that Henry Omoile, the co-defendant in the ongoing $4.5 billion fraud case involving former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, voluntarily made his statements to investigators. An EFCC operative, appearing as a prosecution witness, […]