Sowore Freed After ‘Unjust’ Detention, Vows to Continue Activism
Human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has been released from police custody following what he described as an “unjust, unwarranted and unlawful” detention. Sowore was arrested in Abuja on Wednesday, August 6, over petitions alleging forgery of a police document and cyberbullying. He accused the Nigeria Police Force and Inspector General Kayode […]
Dangote Refinery Denies Shutdown Rumours, Confirms Steady Fuel Supply
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted claims of a shutdown or suspension of truck loading, insisting operations remain uninterrupted. In a Friday statement, Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Group, said routine maintenance is underway but does not affect fuel availability. “The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is fully operational. There has been […]
Gov. Bala Mohammed Urges Obi to Rejoin PDP to Strengthen Opposition
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has called on Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as part of a broader effort to unify Nigeria’s opposition before the 2027 general elections. Mohammed, who chairs the PDP Governors’ Forum, made the appeal on Friday during a meeting […]
Netanyahu’s Push for Gaza Offensive Sparks Military Warnings, Hostage Family Protests, and International Concern
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s push for a broader military campaign in Gaza has triggered sharp warnings from top military officials, protests from hostage families, and renewed fears of further Palestinian casualties and deepening global isolation for Israel. In an interview with Fox News ahead of a key security cabinet meeting, Netanyahu declared Israel’s intention […]
Trump-Putin Meeting Planned as Ukraine War Grinds On, But Peace Prospects Remain Dim
As Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine continues with no end in sight, the Kremlin has confirmed that a high-level meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is in the works. Trump, who initiated three prior rounds of failed Russia-Ukraine talks between May and July, said Wednesday, “I’m here to get [the […]
Trump Taps Stephen Miran for Interim Federal Reserve Seat Amid Broader Shakeup
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will nominate Stephen Miran, current Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, to temporarily fill a vacant seat on the Federal Reserve Board. The move follows the sudden resignation of Fed Governor Adriana Kugler, who is returning to her academic post at Georgetown University. Miran’s nomination—subject to Senate […]
Tinubu Appoints Ramat as NERC Chairman, Names Two Commissioners
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the nomination of Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), alongside two other key appointments within the agency. The appointments were announced on Thursday in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and […]
‘Criminals and Touts’ Now Dominate Politics — Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has condemned the growing dominance of “criminals and touts” in Nigerian politics, accusing political leaders of abandoning economic development and the welfare of citizens. Speaking in Abeokuta as a panelist at the 2025 National Conference of Egbe Amofin Oodua, themed Regional Justice, Security and Sustainable Development, Falana lamented the state […]
NCAA Petitions AGF, IGP Over Kwam 1’s Alleged Aviation Safety Breach
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called on the attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and the inspector-general of police (IGP) to launch a criminal investigation into popular Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, widely known as Kwam 1 or K1 De Ultimate, over an alleged safety breach involving ValueJet airline. In a statement on Thursday, Michael […]
NLC, Atiku Demand Immediate Release of Sowore, Condemn Police Action
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar have called for the immediate and unconditional release of rights activist Omoyele Sowore, condemning his continued detention as an abuse of power. In a statement on Thursday, Joe Ajaero, NLC president, criticised the frequent arrest and prolonged detention of Sowore, describing the latest incident as […]
