Just In: Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police Officers from VIPs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons in the country. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy noted that henceforth, police authorities will deploy them to concentrate on their core police duties. The statement reads in part, […]
38 abducted Kwara church worshippers regain freedom
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has announced the release of 38 persons who were recently abducted during an attack on Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of the state. This was disclosed in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Sunday. The statement highlighted the key role of […]
Just In: Tinubu in Close Door Meeting With Security Chiefs Again
President Bola Tinubu is currently in a meeting with Security Chiefs at the state house in Abuja. This is contained in a post on the official Facebook page of the President on Sunday. The post reads, “I am currently in an extended security meeting with our Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, Director-General of the […]
Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of terrorism. The sentencing was announced on Thursday by Justice James Omotosho. Kanu was handed a life imprisonment sentence for Counts 4, 5 and 6 of the seven-count charges, while he was handed a 20-year […]
BREAKING: Court Finds Nnamdi Kanu Guilty On All Counts
A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on seven terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government. Delivering judgment on Thursday, the Presiding Judge, James Omotosho, cited prosecution evidence, including video interviews in which Kanu made violent threats against Nigeria and its citizens, […]
Reps to probe Abuja’s $460m CCTV contract
The House of Representatives on Wednesday constituted an ad hoc committee to investigate the rising insecurity and loss of several lives in the FCT despite an investment of about $460m Chinese loan by the government. The committee headed by the member representatives Ilaje/Ese Odo federal constituency of Ondo state, Donald Ojogo is to investigate the […]
FG enforces no-work-no-pay on striking ASUU members
The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of federal universities across the country to strictly enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities currently participating in the ongoing nationwide strike. The directive was contained in a circular dated October 13, 2025, and signed by the Minister of Education, […]
Hamas: Israel begins release of Palestinians
Israel has started releasing Palestinian prisoners following the return of the remaining living Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip, television images showed. The first buses carrying those released left Ofer Prison on Monday in the West Bank near Jerusalem, headed for Ramallah. Under the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, Israel is to release around 1,700 Palestinians […]
Fubara Appoints New Rivers SSG
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the appointment of Benibo Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government. The appointment was confirmed on Monday in a statement signed by Dr. Honour Sirawoo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications. According to the release, Anabraba is scheduled to be sworn in today, Monday, […]
Just In: Rev Uma Ukpai is dead
Uma Ukpai, renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), has died at the age of 80. The UUEA is a non-denominational gospel ministry based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. The PUNCH reports that his family announced his passing in a statement on Monday, confirming that he died on October 6, […]