Gumi: I’ll Lead Kanu Amnesty if He Renounces Violence
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has stated he is willing to personally lead a campaign for amnesty for Nnamdi Kanu, the convicted leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), provided the separatist publicly abandons violence. Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja for […]
DOJ Moves to Release Grand Jury Records in Epstein, Maxwell Cases as 30-Day Clock Ticks
Facing a legally mandated deadline, the U.S. Department of Justice has asked two federal judges in New York to authorize the public release of grand jury transcripts and exhibits from the criminal cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The request, submitted by U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton—appointed by Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead an […]
Mamdani Taps 400 Members for Transition Committees as He Prepares to Take Office
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has named more than 400 people to 17 transition committees tasked with shaping his incoming administration and guiding key policy decisions ahead of his January 1 inauguration. The committees span a wide range of priorities—including housing, transportation, public safety, economic development, immigrant justice, technology and government operations—and will advise […]
Federal Judge Throws Out Comey and Letitia James Cases, Citing Illegally Appointed Prosecutor
A federal judge on Monday tossed out the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who brought the charges had no lawful authority to do so. U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie dismissed both indictments after finding that Interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan […]
Tinubu Rules Out Use of Foreign Forces Against Terrorism in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has rejected the use of private military contractors in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, affirming that the country will never outsource its core security responsibilities to foreign forces. Speaking on Monday at the first plenary session of the 7th African Union–European Union (AU–EU) Summit, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, warned that the rise of private security firms across […]
South-East Lawmakers Urges Tinubu to Pardon Nnamdi Kanu
The South-East caucus of the House of Representatives has formally appealed to President Bola Tinubu to consider granting a pardon to Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, arguing that such a move could foster long-term peace and engagement in the region. In a statement on Monday following a caucus meeting, the lawmakers noted […]
Insecurity: Senate Rolls Out Five-Year Counter-Terrorism Plan
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Monday formally launched Nigeria’s Counter Terrorism Strategic Plan 2025–2030, developed by the National Counter Terrorism Centre under the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA). In his keynote address, Akpabio described the launch as a defining moment in Nigeria’s pursuit of peace and security. He said the plan provides a framework for modernising security architecture, transforming institutions, […]
CBN Set to Lower Benchmark Rate Amid Economic Gains
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is widely expected to reduce the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by at least 50 basis points in its ongoing cautious monetary easing approach. Analysts say the move could directly benefit businesses and consumers by lowering borrowing costs. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by CBN Governor, begins a crucial […]
Pst. Adefarasin: I’m Ready if Nigeria Goes to War
Prominent Nigerian pastor and televangelist, Paul Adefarasin, has raised alarm over the surge in terrorist attacks and abductions nationwide, cautioning that Nigeria must brace for any possible escalation if ongoing peace efforts fail. Speaking during a church service, Adefarasin said he hopes the country does not descend into war but stressed that he is personally prepared […]
Wike Orders Immediate Enforcement on Ground Rent Defaulters
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a firm final warning to ground rent defaulters, declaring that there will be no further extension of the payment deadline. Wike spoke in Abuja on Monday after inspecting major infrastructure projects in Wuse and Lifecamp. He noted that the two-week extension granted after a Presidential intervention more than four months […]
