Nnamdi Kanu Moves Supreme Court to Overturn 2023 Trial Ruling
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh motion before the Supreme Court seeking to nullify its December 15, 2023 judgment which ordered the continuation of his terrorism trial at the Federal High Court. The 2023 judgment in SC/CR/1361/2022 had overturned the October 2022 decision of the Court of Appeal that discharged and acquitted him, directing instead that […]
Tinubu Vows to Boost Nigeria’s Power Supply, PPI Project to Transform Economy
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving electricity supply and enhancing livelihoods across Nigeria. He made the pledge during a meeting with Siemens Energy officials, led by Dietmar Siersdorfer, Managing Director for Middle East and Africa, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Tinubu stressed that a stable power sector is crucial for […]
2027: Dickson, Amaechi Issue Warning Against Election Rigging
Former governors of Bayelsa and Rivers States, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson and Rotimi Amaechi, have cautioned political leaders against electoral manipulation as Nigeria moves toward the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Monday at the fifth anniversary lecture of First Daily in Abuja, themed “2027: How Can We Make Our Votes Count?”, both leaders expressed concern about rising voter apathy and entrenched electoral fraud, […]
Soyinka Slams Trump’s ‘Misleading’ Remarks on Christian Persecution
Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has criticised recent comments by United States President Donald Trump, describing his designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged persecution of Christians as misleading and capable of inflaming religious tensions. Speaking on Democracy Now, Soyinka said Trump’s sweeping assertions distort Nigeria’s complex security dynamics and risk deepening […]
Senate Advances Bipartisan Plan to End Record Government Shutdown
After 40 days of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the Senate on Sunday night narrowly advanced a bipartisan plan that could pave the way toward reopening the federal government. The procedural vote passed 60–40, just clearing the threshold needed to move the measure forward. Applause broke out in the chamber as the vote […]
Trump Issues Sweeping Pardons to Key Figures in 2020 Election Case
President Donald Trump has issued a broad pardon to several high-profile allies accused of involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, according to U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin. The sweeping clemency order, signed Friday, grants full pardons to Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, Boris Epshteyn, John Eastman, Mark Meadows, and 72 others allegedly […]
Thailand Suspends Ceasefire With Cambodia After Border Mine Blast Injures Two Soldiers
Thailand has suspended all actions under its ceasefire agreement with Cambodia following a landmine explosion that injured two Thai soldiers near the disputed border, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced Monday. Anutin said the truce will remain on hold “until Thailand’s demands are met,” citing ongoing security threats despite the recent peace accord. He did not […]
BBC Chief Tim Davie and News Head Deborah Turness Resign Amid Trump Documentary Editing Scandal
In a stunning shake-up at Britain’s national broadcaster, BBC Director General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness resigned on Friday following fierce backlash over a Panorama documentary that misrepresented a 2021 speech by U.S. President Donald Trump through misleading editing. The controversy erupted after The Telegraph revealed details of a leaked internal memo […]
Fayose Meets Obasanjo in Abeokuta Amid PDP Realignment
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose on Sunday held a private meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Fayose arrived at the OOPL complex in the afternoon, where he was received by Obasanjo’s aides before proceeding to the former president’s residence. The meeting, which lasted for over an hour, was held behind […]
NCC Unveils First Digital Awareness Forum to Promote Inclusive Access
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will on November 13 host the maiden edition of the Digital Awareness and Sensitization Fora, a new platform designed to strengthen policy, innovation, and infrastructure toward building an inclusive digital future for Nigeria. The forum, with the theme “Leaving No One Behind: Digital Assets, Equity, and Empowerment,” will bring together industry experts, policymakers, and community stakeholders to develop practical […]
