Kanu Fires Lawyers, Opts to Defend Himself as Police Arrest Sowore Outside Court
In a dramatic twist in his long-running terrorism trial, detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, on Thursday fired his entire legal team and told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he would now represent himself. Kanu, who stunned both the court and his lawyers with the announcement, declared that he was […]
House Moves to Strengthen EFCC’s Independence From Presidency
The House of Representatives has taken a major step toward granting greater independence to Nigeria’s anti-graft agency — the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Lawmakers on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the EFCC Establishment Act of 2004, to reduce presidential control and strengthen the agency’s institutional autonomy. The bill, […]
Louvre Director Admits Security Failures Enabled €88 Million Jewel Heist
The director of the Louvre Museum, Laurence des Cars, told French lawmakers on Wednesday that major blind spots in the museum’s security system allowed thieves to execute Sunday’s €88 million jewellery heist without detection. Speaking before a Senate committee, Des Cars acknowledged that the Louvre’s surveillance network failed to spot the intruders in time, describing […]
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russian Oil Giants Rosneft and Lukoil Amid Rising Tensions Over Ukraine
The United States has announced sweeping new sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, accusing Moscow of showing “no genuine commitment” to ending the war in Ukraine, even as Russia conducted large-scale nuclear drills flaunting its strategic arsenal. The U.S. Treasury Department unveiled the sanctions on Wednesday, saying they were designed to […]
U.S. Military Conducts Second Airstrike on Alleged Drug Cartel Vessel in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military carried out a second airstrike in as many days on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, posting video of the attack and asserting that the strike took place in international waters earlier that day. In his social media post, Hegseth said the vessel was […]
Argentina’s Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein Resigns Ahead of Key Legislative Elections
Argentina’s Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein has resigned from office, the presidential palace announced Wednesday, becoming the second top diplomat to step down under President Javier Milei’s administration. While the government did not provide an official explanation or name a successor, local media reported that Werthein — who had originally intended to leave after Sunday’s legislative […]
Falana Seeks Open, Merit-Based INEC Appointments
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called for a transparent and merit-based process in appointing the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying such reforms are essential to safeguard the commission’s independence from political control. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Falana said that advertising vacancies for positions such as INEC Chairman, […]
FG, EU, UNDP Launch $220m Drive for Youth Employment
The Federal Government has launched a $220 million investment under the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0 to create sustainable job opportunities for young Nigerians. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the initiative on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, stating that it will be implemented in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the […]
Gov. Bago: We Won’t Negotiate or Pay Ransom to Bandits
Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago of Niger State has ruled out any form of negotiation or ransom payment to bandits, insisting that such actions only embolden criminals and worsen insecurity across the state. Speaking during a condolence visit to Rijau and Magama Local Government Areas, where communities were recently attacked by bandits in Kontagora, Bago urged […]
Sowore Alleges Plot to Keep Nnamdi Kanu in Detention “Until Death”
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has alleged that the Nigerian government is determined to ensure that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), does not leave detention alive. In a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday, Sowore claimed that Kanu remains in custody because “the lies sustaining their power will […]
