Category: news
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President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers assigned to VIPs across Nigeria, directing that they be redeployed to core policing duties. During a security meeting with service chiefs and DSS leadership in Abuja, he emphasized strengthening police presence in communities, especially remote areas with insufficient police stations. So far, VIP protection will…
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Imo State Government has released reports about plans of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) causing major power outages in Imo State to sabotage the Light Up Imo project, which aims to provide reliable electricity across the state. The government believes EEDC is determined to maintain its monopoly on erratic and costly power supply and is…
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Heartland Football Club of Owerri has entered into a partnership with Tom Sanders, an experienced football agent and consultant, to help showcase the club’s players and support the trading of talented footballers from the state. At a press briefing held yesterday in Owerri, Heartland head coach Emmanuel Amuneke, Chairman of the Imo State Football Association,…
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Federal government has projected nearly $1 billion (about N1.49 trillion) in annual revenue from electricity exports to 15 West African countries starting from June 2026. This estimate is based on Nigeria’s full 600 MW export capacity at regional tariffs and follows a successful grid synchronisation test conducted on November 8, 2025, involving Nigeria and neighboring…
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Guinea-Bissau is tense yet hopeful ahead of a highly contentious presidential election, as President Umaro Sissoco Embaló seeks a second term amid political disputes and coup allegations. If re-elected, he would be the first sitting president in over 50 years to do so, though questions about the legality of his current term add uncertainty. Voters…
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U.S. House Subcommittee on Africa has held a public hearing to review President Donald Trump’s recent designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). This classification subjects Nigeria to increased scrutiny over alleged violations of religious freedom. Lawmakers gathered at 5 p.m. to assess the potential impact of this designation, which, if approved…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT SENTENCE NNAMDI KANU TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT, FG REQUEST IMPOSITION OF DEATH PENALTY
Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on three of seven terrorism charges. The judge, James Omotosho, based the verdict on evidence including video interviews where Kanu issued violent threats against Nigeria and its citizens. Kanu was found guilty of inciting violence and killings through…
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Former Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema, has hinted at a possible return to Madrid if Florentino Pérez is still at the helm, expressing his deep connection to the club. However, he remains uncertain about his future at Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, where he is under contract until June 2026. Citing various factors that will…
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Nigeria’s pension fund assets has grown by 22.03% in the third quarter, increasing over N4.71 trillion to N26.09 trillion by September 2025, driven by increased allocations to Federal Government securities and a rise in equities and corporate bonds. Federal government securities remain the dominant asset class, accounting for about 60% of total assets. The…
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Eswatini has confirmed for the first time that it received $5.1 million from the U.S. in exchange for accepting third-country deportees, amid criticism from human rights groups. While this deal, linked to Trump’s immigration crackdown, is secretive and has been challenged in court for potentially being unconstitutional, the funds is said to have been directed…
