Nnamdi Kanu Insists ‘No Case’ Against Him in Ongoing Terrorism Trial
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that there is no valid case against him in his ongoing terrorism trial. At the resumed hearing, Kanu, who represented himself after dismissing his legal team, said he found no lawful grounds for the […]
INEC Under Mahmood Yakubu a National Disgrace — Peterside
Founder of ANAP Foundation, Atedo Peterside, has strongly criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under its former chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, describing it as a “national disgrace.” Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Peterside condemned the commission’s handling of elections, pointing to evidence of irregularities visible on the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal. “I will […]
Several Suspects Arrested in $100 Million Louvre Jewel Heist, Prosecutors Confirm
French authorities have arrested multiple suspects in connection with the $100 million jewel heist at the Louvre Museum, Paris prosecutors confirmed Sunday — exactly one week after a group of thieves executed what investigators are calling one of the most daring robberies in modern French history. Paris Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the arrests were […]
Millions Face Food Aid Cutoff as SNAP Funding Halts Amid Prolonged U.S. Government Shutdown
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Friday that food assistance for more than 40 million Americans will be suspended beginning in November, as the ongoing federal government shutdown continues to block new funding. In a statement posted online, the department said bluntly: “Bottom line, the well has run dry,” placing blame on Senate Democrats […]
Oyintiloye Tasks New INEC Boss on Integrity, Fairness
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has advised the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, to discharge his duties with courage, integrity, and impartiality. In a statement on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye urged Amupitan to adhere strictly to electoral laws and […]
Nwoko Links South-East Peace to Kanu’s Release, New State Creation
Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, says lasting peace will return to the South-East if the Federal Government addresses the region’s long-standing grievances through justice, inclusion, and equity. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Nwoko linked the persistent unrest in the region to perceived marginalisation by successive administrations, which he said has fuelled agitations by groups such as the Indigenous […]
APC Denies Viral Congress Timetable, Calls It Fake
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has distanced itself from a viral post circulating on social media that purportedly outlined a schedule of activities for its upcoming congresses. The post, widely shared over the weekend, claimed to contain details of the APC’s ward, local government, state, and national congresses including alleged costs of nomination forms and […]
Channel Yahoo Boys’ Skills Into Innovation — Peter Obi
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that many internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, are intelligent and creative youths whose potential should be redirected toward productive ventures rather than condemned. Speaking on Saturday in Onitsha at the Golden Health Conference held at the Archbishop Patterson Auditorium, All Saints’ Cathedral, Obi […]
Keyamo Proposes ‘Fly Nigerian Act’ for Public Officials
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has unveiled plans to introduce a “Fly Nigerian Act” a law that would compel all government officials to travel on Nigerian-owned airlines for international trips whenever possible. Keyamo made the announcement on Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, during a ceremonial send-off for Air Peace’s inaugural direct flight from Abuja to London […]
Dangote Targets World’s Largest Refinery Capacity
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to expand the Dangote Refinery’s production capacity from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day, a move that will make it the largest refinery in the world upon completion. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Sunday, the President of Dangote Group said the expansion reflects strong confidence in […]
