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Finland Files Terrorism Incitement Charges Against Simon Ekpa
Finnish prosecutors announced on Friday that they had charged Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian separatist leader, with inciting terrorism online. The charges were filed by Finland’s National Prosecution Authority, which accused Ekpa, a dual Finnish-Nigerian national, of engaging in public incitement to commit crimes with terrorist intent and participating in the activities of a terrorist group. According to the prosecution, the...
Shadow Government: 500 Lawyers Mobilized To Defend Utomi Against DSS
Professor of Political Economy Pat Utomi on Friday revealed that some Nigerians are rallying to support him with a legal team of 500 lawyers in response to a lawsuit filed against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). Utomi disclosed the development via a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account, writing: “It’s energising that some want to put together...
Akande Urges DSS To Drop Case Against Utomi, Describes Shadow Government As Mere Political Ideology
Former presidential aide and political analyst Laolu Akande has downplayed concerns over Professor Pat Utomi’s proposed shadow government, describing it as an innocuous political exercise rather than a subversive act warranting the attention of Nigeria’s intelligence community. Speaking during an interview on Sunrise Daily on Channels Television Friday morning, Akande called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to focus...
FG Halts TETFund Support For Institutions With Fewer Than 2,000 Students
The federal government has announced a major policy shift that will disqualify tertiary institutions with fewer than 2,000 students from accessing funding from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in a bid to enforce accountability and ensure efficient allocation of public resources. Minister of Education Tunji Alausa made this known on Friday during a one-day engagement in Lagos with heads...
Over 60 Schools Have Been Renovated Under My Administration — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that his administration has successfully renovated and furnished over 60 schools across the territory. Wike made the disclosure on Friday during an inspection tour of ongoing rural road construction projects extending from A2 to Pai, as well as a visit to the Aguma Palace in the Gwagwalada and...
Naira Appreciates To N1,598.72 Against Dollar
The Naira concluded the trading week strongly, achieving a bullish close on Friday in the official foreign exchange market. It appreciated N1,598.72 against the U.S. Dollar, reflecting a modest gain that suggests continued efforts to stabilise the local currency. According to figures published on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s official website, the Naira strengthened by N0.60k against the Dollar on Friday. This...
Anambra Election: INEC Unveils Candidates’ Details
The Independent National Electoral Commission has made public the personal information of the candidates running for governor of Anambra State in 2025. This followed the conclusion of party primaries and the submission of nomination forms by sixteen political parties ahead of the 6:00 p.m. deadline on Monday, May 12, 2025. This was contained in a statement signed by the National Commissioner...
UK’s Immigration Crackdown Shocks Nigerian Youth
The British government recently unveiled a contentious white paper aimed at reducing net migration, making the dream of some Nigerian youths to move to the UK for employment or academic opportunities a pipe dream. The proposed reforms, which have triggered reactions across the globe, are forcing a major rethink among prospective immigrants and those already navigating life in the UK. The...
Build With Integrity, Don’t Depend On Government — Atiku Advises Young Entrepreneurs
As young Nigerians increasingly turn to entrepreneurship amid economic uncertainties, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a clarion call for integrity, self-reliance, and ethical conduct in business. Speaking to the 2025 graduating class of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Atiku urged new graduates not to wait for government patronage or shortcuts, but to build their businesses on strong...
SERAP Seeks Accountability From NNPCL Over Alleged Missing ₦500 Billion Oil Revenue
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Bayo Ojulari, to urgently account for and clarify the status of N500 billion in oil revenues that were allegedly not remitted to the Federation Account between October and December 2024. In a letter dated May 17,...
