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Nnamdi Kanu Must Defend Nov 5 Or Lose Right – Court (Video)
The Federal High Court in Abuja has threatened to foreclose the defence of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), should he fail to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial. Presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, issued the warning on Tuesday following Kanu’s continued refusal to enter his defence, marking the fourth consecutive hearing where...
Set Me Free, I Won’t Return To Detention — Nnamdi Kanu Tells Court
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Tuesday made an emotional plea before the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding his immediate release while insisting that he would not return to detention. Kanu, who is representing himself after sacking his legal team, addressed the court directly, stating: “Set me free. I will not go back...
China Backs Tinubu, Condemns Trump’s Threat Against Nigeria
The People’s Republic of China has openly opposed what it described as foreign interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs, declaring firm support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. China’s position was conveyed by Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, during a press briefing on Tuesday in Beijing. Ning was responding to recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump,...
Gombe Governor Disburses ₦8.2 Billion To Retirees, Bringing Total Payout To ₦33.826 Billion
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya of Gombe State has announced the release of ₦8.2 billion to settle part of the backlog of gratuities owed to retirees from the state and local government service. Speaking at the Government House, Gombe, on Tuesday during the presentation of cheques to beneficiaries, Yahaya said the payment would benefit a total of 3,204 retirees across the state. Of...
DSS Updates On Ongoing Prosecution Of Terror Suspects Across Nigeria
On November 19, Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja will continue the trial of two terrorism suspects, Mahmud Muhammad Usman and Abubakar Abba, who are wanted internationally. Usman (aka Abu Bara'a) and Abba (aka Isah Adam and Mahmud Al-Nigeri) were captured in a high-risk, intelligence-led, counter-terrorism operation in July by the Department of State Services (DSS),...
Troops Crush Terrorists In Borno, Kill Six In Fierce Firefight
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating in Borno State have successfully repelled a terrorist attack on Mallam Fatori, eliminating six insurgents and forcing others to flee with heavy casualties. The daring attack occurred on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, when armed terrorists launched an assault involving mortars and armed drones against the military base. According to military sources,...
IG Issues Stern Warnings To Thugs Ahead Of 2025 Anambra Gov. Poll
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning to political thugs ahead of the election not to undermine security or compromise the credibility of the exercise. Egbetokun gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja at the Cleen Foundation 2025 Anambra Governorship Election Security Threat Assessment, STA Dissemination. The IGP, represented by the Acting Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia...
Anambra Election: Amupitan Charges Stakeholders To Keep To Rules
The National of Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan has charged all political parties, governorship candidates and members to stick to the rules guiding Saturday’s election. He made the appeal in Awka, yesterday, at the stakeholders meeting organized by the commission. Coming on the heels of the signing of the election’s peace accord 24 hours earlier, Amupitan...
US Election: Democrat’s Leftist Mamdani Emerge As New York’s First Muslim Mayor
Democrats notched major victories across the United States on Tuesday, in a series of closely watched local elections seen as the first major electoral verdict on President Donald Trump’s tumultuous second term in the White House. In New York City, leftist Zohran Mamdani was projected to win the mayoral race, according to US networks NBC, CBS and CNN. The Democratic socialist and...
Benue Govt Appoints Pioneer Executive Secretary For BEQAEB
Benue State Governor , Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Dr. Terna Francis, as the pioneer Executive Secretary of the newly established Benue Education Quality Assurance and Examinations Board, BEQAEB. The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula said appointment takes immediate effect. The statement noted that the creation of the Board followed the...
