The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, will appeal against the life imprisonment and other jail terms handed down by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, his former lawyer and consultant, Aloy Ejimakor, has said. Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment on counts one, two, four, five, and…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke says his decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Accord Party was driven by uncertainty within the PDP and the need to protect his political future and the stability of the state. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today after formally announcing his defection, Adeleke said he loved…
The Nigerien junta have detained three journalists working for the independent Sahara FM radio station, marking the latest crackdown on press freedom since the military seized power in 2023. The journalists — Hamid Mahmoud, the station’s news editor; Mahaman Sani, who filed the report; and Massaouda Jaharou — were arrested this week in the northern…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “over the failure to account for the missing or diverted N55.9 billion meant for the purchase of smart card readers, ballot papers, result sheets and other election materials for the 2019 general elections.” The grave allegations are documented…
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Students Engagement, Hon. Asefon Sunday Dayo has hailed Mr President’s achievements on occasion of his birthday. Asefon, in a his message said President Tinubu has keep to his promises on Nigeria’s education. Among the achievements listed are Nigeria Student Loan, NELFUND, highest budget allocation to education…
Immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has been summoned by the Kaduna State Police Command. He was summoned alongside key members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna. According to the letter sighted by Daily Trust, they were invited for questioning over alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and…
Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga A Adepoju, psc, mnips, has advised Police Officers to plan ahead of retirement, emphasizing the importance of self-preparedness. Speaking at the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Cadet ASP Course 22, held at the Police Officers’ Mess, Old GRA, Port-Harcourt on Saturday, 1st February, 2025, CP Adepoju likened the Police…
Popular Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, widely known by his stage name Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, following his inability to meet stringent bail conditions imposed by an Upper Area Court. Portable, who appeared in court on charges of defamation of character, was granted…
Youth and socio-political groups from the North East and North West have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima, warning that elevating former Speaker Yakubu Dogara could unsettle party loyalists ahead of the 2027 elections. The appeal was made during separate media briefings held in Gombe and Kaduna. In Gombe,…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially transitioned into the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and unveiled its new logo. The change follows the signing of the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Act 2025 by President Bola Tinubu in June 2025. The Executive Chairman of the NRS, Zacch Adedeji, spoke at the unveiling ceremony held in…
