The detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday failed to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu claimed that he was unable to begin…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stated on Friday that he does not represent President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Wike clarified that the purpose of his monthly media chat is to educate the public about his work…
Nicholas Ukachukwu, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra, has made very bold claims about Governor Soludo, adding that President Bola Tinubu is a loyal party man who will not support any candidate outside his party. Ukachukwu…
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004, to confer institutional independence on the anti-corruption agency. Yusuf Gagdi, a legislator from Plateau State, sponsored a…
Former president Goodluck Jonathan is under intense pressure to back President Bola Tinubu’s reelection campaign and abandon his rumoured 2027 presidential ambition. Reliable sources claim that prominent Niger Delta leaders, like as former insurgent commander Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known…
Oyo State Governor Makinde has stated that the lack of a distinct political ideology among the country’s political leaders is the reason why politicians frequently switch parties. Makinde made this statement on Thursday at the State Local Government Staff Training…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretary Samuel Anyanwu’s accusations of signature cloning and forgery have been rejected by the party’s board of trustees (BoT). In three separate letters dated October 15, 2025, Anyanwu raised concern over a letter purportedly…
The Nigeria Police Force, FCT command has given clarity on why it arrested human rights activist Omoyele Sowore in court on Thursday following his meeting with Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers. Benjamin Hundeyin, the Force Public Relations Officer, stated that Sowore’s arrest…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike on Thursday declared that he has the “political will” to take bold decisions as a leader. Heaven did “not fall,” according to Wike, who recalls making a judgement against the Nigeria…
Despite calls for financial prudence, the Akwa Ibom State Government is reportedly set to splash N1.020 billion to purchase vehicles for lawmakers, according to details contained in the 2025 budget document. It was mentioned that the funds would be utilised…
Professor Joash Amupitan, the recently appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, has arrived at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to be formally sworn in by President Bola Tinubu. According to a report by Channels Television, Amupitan arrived the…
Emmanuel Ogidi, the National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South-South, has voiced optimism that the party will emerge from its ongoing internal reforms stronger and more cohesive. In an interview with Arise News, Ogidi stated that before…
Rotimi Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State and former minister of transport, has discussed his experiences addressing the state’s security crisis while in office. Amaechi, who is running for the African Democratic Congress’s (ADC) presidential ticket in 2027, said…
Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has reportedly been taken into custody by Nigerian police. Sowore, who is a frontline agitator for Kanu’s release from detention, was on Thursday accosted by the security operatives who insisted he must move with them…
Lead counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, Kanu Agabi, has applied to withdraw from representing the detained IPOB leader, stating that the defendant had taken the case back from them. Agabi stated that the defendant has opted to defend himself in the…
