Soludo Urges Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu for Igbo Dialogue
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), saying his freedom is vital for constructive dialogue on the future of the Igbo nation. Speaking on Monday in Awka at the 2025 World Igbo Day celebration organised by Ohanaeze Ndigbo […]
Ndume to Tinubu: Dissolve PENGASSAN Over Strike
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has urged President Bola Tinubu to dissolve the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) if it continues to “serve private interests” rather than the public good. His remarks followed PENGASSAN’s directive to its members to embark on a nationwide strike after the dismissal of “over […]
NELFUND to Reopen Interest-Free Loan Portal in October 2025
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that its application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session will open in the second week of October 2025, providing fresh opportunities for students to access the government’s interest-free loan scheme. The new application cycle will remain open until January 2026, giving prospective beneficiaries ample time to complete […]
No Independence Parade as FG Marks Nigeria @65
The Federal Government has cancelled the parade earlier scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary on October 1. The announcement was made on Monday in a statement by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). According to the statement, the government […]
Denmark Bans Civilian Drones Nationwide Ahead of EU Summit Amid Security Concerns
The Danish government has announced a nationwide ban on civilian drone flights ahead of this week’s European Union summit in Copenhagen, citing escalating security threats and a surge in unidentified drone activity over sensitive sites. In a statement issued Sunday, Denmark’s Transport Ministry said the move is intended to “simplify security work” for police and […]
Utah Suspect in Charlie Kirk Killing to Appear in Court as Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty
The 22-year-old man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk is scheduled to appear in a Utah courtroom Monday, where he and his court-appointed attorney will determine whether to proceed with a preliminary hearing or move directly to formal arraignment. Tyler Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder in connection with the Sept. 10 shooting, […]
Gunman Kills Four in Michigan Church Attack Before Dying in Police Shootout; FBI Labels Incident ‘Targeted Violence’
Authorities continued to search Monday for additional victims following a mass shooting and arson attack at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc that left at least four people dead and eight others wounded during Sunday morning worship. According to officials, the suspect, 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, drove a truck into […]
Trump Appeals to Supreme Court for Final Ruling on Birthright Citizenship Order
Former President Donald Trump has formally asked the U.S. Supreme Court to deliver a definitive ruling on his executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants—a move that would challenge more than a century of constitutional precedent. The request, revealed in legal filings obtained by ABC […]
ADC Denies Zoning Deal, Dismisses Obidient Movement’s Claims
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it has not taken any position on the zoning of its presidential ticket, refuting claims by the Obidient Movement. In a statement yesterday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, dismissed remarks credited to the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, who accused the ADC of […]
FAAN to Launch Cashless Payment System at Nigerian Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to roll out “Operations Go Cashless,” a new contactless payment system across airports nationwide. In a statement, FAAN said the pilot phase will begin on September 29, 2025, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The initiative, developed in partnership […]
