Adebayo Accuses Tinubu of Losing Control as Insecurity Spirals Nationwide
Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of losing control of his administration amid worsening insecurity across the country. Adebayo made the allegation on Tuesday during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme monitored by the Nigerian Tribune. He argued that the […]
Northern Governors to Convene Emergency Security Meeting in Kaduna
The 19 Northern State Governors are scheduled to meet on Saturday, November 29, in Kaduna to tackle the region’s escalating security challenges and adopt a coordinated response. Peter Ahemba, Senior Special Assistant to the Nasarawa State Governor on Public Affairs, confirmed the meeting in a phone interview with Daily Trust, noting that key traditional rulers from across the North will also attend. “The meeting aims to […]
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 […]
