Court Proceeds With Nnamdi Kanu Trial In His Absence
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday began delivering judgment in the terrorism case against Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, continuing the proceedings without the defendant present. The judge ordered the continuation after describing Kanu’s conduct in court as unruly, noting that his behaviour had disrupted proceedings […]
PDP Crisis Deepens Ahead of NEC Clash
A major showdown is brewing within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the factions loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the newly elected National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, prepare to hold parallel meetings of the Board of Trustees (BOT) and National Executive Committee (NEC) this Tuesday. Wike Faction Fixes Parallel Meetings […]
Sixteen Taraba Chairmen Dump PDP for APC
Sixteen Local Government Council Chairmen in Taraba State have resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), marking a significant political realignment in the state. The council bosses, who are reportedly finalising their move to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), said their decision was made in solidarity with Governor Agbu Kefas, who is expected to […]
Edo PDP Demands Clarity On Governor’s $250m Investment Claim
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked Governor Monday Okpebholo to provide a clear explanation of the $250 million investment he claims to have secured from Glasgow. In a statement issued in Benin City, the party also criticised what it described as the governor’s repeated verbal attacks on opposition leaders. […]
CAF Awards: Osimhen, Falcons Top Final Shortlist
Nigeria’s football stars shone brightly on Sunday as Victor Osimhen, Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Shakirat Moshood all made the final shortlist for the 2025 CAF Awards. The Confederation of African Football unveiled the finalists ahead of the ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, in Rabat, Morocco. This year’s awards celebrate outstanding performers between January […]
US House Sets Hearing on Nigeria CPC
The Subcommittee on Africa of the United States House of Representatives will convene an open hearing on Thursday, November 20, 2025, to examine President Donald Trump’s recent redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). If upheld by the U.S. Senate, the designation empowers Washington to impose targeted sanctions on Nigerian officials implicated […]
INEC: Osun, Imo Lead New Registrants
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday announced that 2,316,232 Nigerians have newly registered to vote across the country, with significant differences among the states. Osun State recorded the highest number of new registrants. INEC noted that voter registration in Anambra State remains suspended until after the November 8, 2025 governorship election, in compliance […]
Oshiomhole Slams Obaseki, Praises Okpebholo’s Achievements
Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, asserting that he failed the people of the state during his tenure. Oshiomhole made the remarks on Sunday in Benin, responding to claims by the People Democratic Party (PDP) that Governor Monday Okpebholo’s first year in office was unproductive. He argued that […]
Sultan Seeks Minimum Wage for Traditional Rulers
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged the Sokoto State Government to extend the implementation of the new N70,000 minimum wage to traditional rulers. The call was made on Sunday during a Town Hall meeting organised by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning as part of consultations for the state’s 2026 budget. […]
Many trapped as two-storey building collapses in Lagos
An undisclosed number of persons were reportedly trapped after a building collapsed in Lagos in the wee hours of Monday. This was disclosed in the situation report released by the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye. The affected building has been identified as a two-storey building located at 54 Cole […]
