The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday, abandoned his earlier plan to call witnesses in his ongoing trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu, who is standing trial on seven counts of terrorism charges filed by the Federal Government, informed the court that after reviewing his case file, he concluded there was no valid charge against him, hence his decision […]
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and other partners, has received 150 Nigerian returnees from Agadez, Niger Republic. The returnees arrived at the Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at about 5:20 a.m., under the Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) initiative supported by the Federal Government. According to NEMA, officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) conducted […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant designed to boost staff training and operational readiness ahead of the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8. The new digital tool, known as the INEC Training Virtual Assistant (INECTrainingBot), was launched on Friday and is now available on Telegram. According to the commission, the INECTrainingBot provides 24-hour access to election materials, interactive lessons, and on-demand learning […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved sweeping changes in the leadership of Nigeria’s Armed Forces in a decisive move to strengthen the country’s security architecture. General Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa. Major-General W. Shaibu becomes Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke assumes the position of Chief of Air Staff, while Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new […]
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has pledged to strengthen intelligence sharing and coordination with the Department of State Services (DSS) to tackle rising security threats, violent extremism, and inter-communal tensions across the country. This resolution was reached during the Forum’s fifth meeting held in Abuja from Thursday night to early Friday, chaired by Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. In a communiqué read by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the NGF […]
The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has arrested at least 11 suspected high-level members of terrorist groups in Nigeria as part of a major transnational crackdown on terrorism financing. The arrests were made under Operation Catalyst, a two-month coordinated effort across six African countries — Nigeria, Angola, Cameroon, Kenya, Namibia, and South Sudan — aimed at dismantling networks involved in terrorism funding and related illegal activities. According to a statement […]
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved disciplinary actions against 31 officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for various offences, including misconduct, indiscipline, and criminal activities. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Service Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration (ACI) Akinsola Akinlabi, in Abuja. According to Akinlabi, the decision followed the review of recommendations from the Board’s Disciplinary and […]
Hon. Steve Oruruo has officially assumed office as the new acting chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, with a firm pledge to rebuild, reposition, and reenergise the party following recent high-profile defections, including that of Governor Peter Mbah. Speaking during a briefing at the party’s secretariat in Enugu, Oruruo assured members and supporters that the PDP remains strong, united, and resilient despite the current political turbulence. […]
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has issued a stern warning to professional and examination bodies across Nigeria to desist from the illegal conduct and award of National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates. In a statement released on Thursday in Kaduna, the Executive Secretary of NBTE, Professor Idris Bugaje, through the board’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mrs. Fatima Abubakar, expressed concern over the activities of […]
Detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has dismissed all members of his legal team and informed the court that he will henceforth conduct his defence personally. Kanu made the announcement on Thursday during the continuation of his terrorism trial before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. At the start of proceedings, the prosecuting counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), introduced his team for […]
