May 21, 2025
DSS denies role in Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest in Kenya
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it was not involved in the 2021 arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in Kenya. The agency said its operational jurisdiction does not extend beyond Nigeria’s territorial boundaries. concerns about social media posts by Ejimakor, describing them as misleading. He called for […]
Put your house in order, judge tells Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team
Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has asked the legal team of the detained Biafra agitator, Nnamdi Kanu, to put its house in order and avoid incessant adjournments in the IPOB leader’s terrorism trial. The judge said he granted accelerated hearing in the trial when he discovered in the case […]
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Chelle drops Osimhen, Lookman from Super Eagles squad to play Ghana, Russia [Full list]
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has left Victor Osimhen and Ademola out of his squad for play Ghana in the Unity Cup. This was confirmed after the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, released the list of invited players on Wednesday afternoon. Osimhen and Lookman will also miss Nigeria’s games against Russia. However, […]
Politicians, military officers among Boko Haram informants, collaborators – Zulum
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has accused some military officers and politicians of being informants and collaborators for Boko Haram terrorists. Zulum vowed to deal ruthlessly with saboteurs frustrating the efforts of his administration in tackling insurgency in the state. The governor aldo said his administration would strengthen its intelligence network to overcome terrorists […]
Judge condemns social media use by Kanu’s lawyer, Ejimakor as FG opposes live streaming of trial
The Federal Government of Nigeria has kicked against live streaming of court proceedings in the trial of the Biafra agitator, Nnamdi Kanu. The Federal Government, through its lawyer, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, kicked against a request made by Kanu’s family for live streaming of the proceedings. At the resumption of trial on Wednesday, Kanu’s lead […]
I Killed Hafsoh to Use Her Hands for Money Rituals — Kwara Cleric Tells Court
Abdulrahman Bello, the prime suspect in the murder of Hafsoh Lawal, appeared in court on Wednesday alongside his alleged accomplices, as their trial continued before a Kwara State High Court. During the hearing, the prosecution presented a video in which Bello confessed to killing Hafsoh Lawal, stating that he needed human hands for a money […]
Real Madrid: I’m very sad about Ancelotti’s departure – Carvajal
Real Madrid defender, Dani Carvajal has expressed sadness over manager Carlo Ancelotti’s imminent departure from the club. Ancelotti is all set to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season to take over the head coaching job of the Brazil national team. The Italian will take charge of his last game as Real Madrid […]
Kano Court jails five for letting goats destroy government plants
A Magistrate Court in Kano has sentenced five individuals to one month in prison for allowing their goats to graze freely and destroy ornamental plants maintained by the state government along Lodge Road and Race Course Road. The defendants, led by Usman Abdullahi, were prosecuted by the Kano State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change […]
ICPC uncovers account used for six-week degree scam
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered a bank account operated by a foreign national allegedly used to collect payments from Nigerians seeking to obtain a questionable six-week bachelor’s degree abroad. The discovery was announced by ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, during a stakeholders’ advocacy event on asset tracing, […]
PDP ex-guber candidate reveals kind of politics needed in Lagos
The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran aka Jandor, has said the state should practice politics that allows leaders to engage constructively irrespective of party affiliation. Jandor made the remark while describing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as a gentle man. He spoke during his visit to Sanwo-Olu at the state’s […]