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Tinubu nominates Bernard Doro as Minister

Promise Eze 22 October 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Bernard Doro for confirmation by the Senate as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The nomination was announced on Tuesday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Doro, who hails from Plateau

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Amnesty International demands immediate release of Kanu’s lawyer, brother

Promise Eze 22 October 2025 0

Amnesty International Nigeria has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, lead counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, and his younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu. The global human rights organisation, in a statement on Tuesday, condemned their arrest and subsequent remand in Kuje […]

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Only 10% of Nigerian households own a Car, 2024 survey finds

Awwal Owolabi 22 October 2025 0

Only one in 10 Nigerian households owns a car or truck, according to findings from the 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS). The survey also found that 28% of households own a motorcycle or scooter. The data reveals a significant urban-rural divide. Car and truck ownership is 15% in urban areas but just 5% […]

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Bayelsa mourns former Ebonyi, Delta military administrator, Feghabo

Tunde Opalana 22 October 2025 0

Bayelsa State Government, on behalf of the people of the state, mourns the passing of an illustrious son, retired Navy Captain Walter Feghabo. The late naval officer died on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the age of 67 years. He would have been 68 on December 10. Feghabo, who was a head chief in Nembe […]

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Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, 12 others remanded in Kuje prison

Awwal Owolabi 22 October 2025 0

An Abuja magistrate court has ordered that Aloy Ejimakor, a lawyer for the detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, be remanded in the Kuje Correctional Centre. Ejimakor was arrested on Monday alongside 12 others while protesting in Abuja for Kanu’s release. Kanu has been in DSS custody since 2021. The 13 defendants face charges including criminal […]

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FG reaffirms commitment to protect all Nigerians amid Christian genocide claims

Promise Eze 21 October 2025 0

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, has assured that the federal government remains committed to protecting all Nigerians, regardless of faith or ethnicity. Bwala made the remarks on Monday during a meeting with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Abuja, aimed at addressing concerns about insecurity in […]

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Two men to die by hanging for killing Kano lecturer

Tunde Opalana 21 October 2025 0

A Kano High Court on Monday sentenced two men, Aliyu Hussaini and Amir Zakariyya, to death by hanging for stabbing Buhari Imam, a lecturer at Northwest University Kano, to death. Hussaini of Sheka Sabuwar Abuja Quarters, and Zakariyya of Unguwar Malam Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area, were convicted on a three-count charge of conspiracy, armed […]

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Arrests of Ejimakor, Emmanuel, plot to frustrate Kanu’s defence — says SAN

Andrew Orolua 21 October 2025 0

Chukwuma-Machukwu Eme, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), said on Monday that the arrests and detention of Aloy Ejimakor and Prince Emmanuel Kanu, a counsel and witness in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, are a plot by the police and Department of State Services (DSS) to frustrate Kanu’s defence on alleged terrorism charges. Ume, […]

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NLC gives FG 4 weeks to resolve tertiary education crisis

Ukpono Ukpong 21 October 2025 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to conclude all ongoing negotiations in the tertiary education sector or face a nationwide strike involving all workers and unions across the country. Speaking at an emergency press briefing in Abuja after an extensive meeting with the leadership of all unions […]

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EFCC secured 7,000 convictions, N500bn in two years, says Tinubu

Awwal Owolabi 21 October 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu says the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured over 7,000 convictions and recovered assets worth over N500 billion within the past two years. The president spoke on Monday at a capacity-building workshop for judges in Abuja, where he was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. “The EFCC has recorded over seven […]

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American veterans of Igbo descent condemn arrest of Emmanuel Kanu, lawyer

Tunde Opalana 21 October 2025 0

The American Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID) has strongly condemned the arrest of Prince Emmanuel Kanu — the younger brother of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu — along with his lawyer, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, and other supporters during Monday’s peaceful protest in Abuja demanding Kanu’s release. In a statement signed […]

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Police denies firing live ammunition at #FreeNnamdiKanu protesters

Promise Eze 21 October 2025 0

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denied claims that its officers fired live ammunition during Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanu demonstration in Abuja. Benjamin Hundeyin, the force’s public relations officer, made the clarification during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme. “I can say it authoritatively that no live ammunition was fired today. Not a

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Sowore alleges security operatives fired live bullets at peaceful #FreeNnamdiKanu protesters in Abuja

Promise Eze 20 October 2025 0

Omoyele Sowore, Human rights activist,has accused Nigerian security operatives of launching an unprovoked attack on peaceful demonstrators demanding the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in Abuja. Speaking on The Morning Brief on Channels Television, Sowore alleged that security agents opened fire shortly after the protest began in

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Police fire teargas, arrest protesters at #FreeNnamdiKanuNow rally in Abuja

Promise Eze 20 October 2025 0

The Nigerian police on Monday fired teargas at #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters and commuters around the Central Business District (CBD) in Abuja at about 8 a.m., dispersing the crowd. Police officers also blocked access roads leading to key locations, including the National Assembly, Federal Secretariat, and Eagle Square, forcing many commuters to trek long distances to

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Nigeria’s economic reforms yielding results – Cardoso

Tunde Opalana 20 October 2025 0

Yemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has said that the government’s economic reforms are beginning to deliver visible results. Speaking in Washington DC at the end of the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings, Cardoso said the reforms were steering Nigeria towards “stability, inclusiveness, and innovation-driven growth.” “This has been an active […]

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Sowore urges Nigerians to join protest for Kanu’s release

Promise Eze 20 October 2025 0

Omoyele Sowore, Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, has called on Nigerians to join a nationwide protest demanding the release of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. This comes despite a court order restricting demonstrations around key government areas in Abuja. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday morning, Sowore wrote: “Good morning, […]

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FG backs military, denies alleged coup plot against Tinubu

Promise Eze 20 October 2025 0

The Federal Government on Sunday broke its silence over reports of an alleged failed coup to topple the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, told The PUNCH that the government had full confidence in the military and no reason to doubt the Defence Headquarters’ position dismissing the report […]

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Leaders owe It to youths to be transparent – Obasanjo

Tunde Opalana 19 October 2025 0

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged political and societal leaders to provide “truthful, transparent, transformational, and selfless leadership” to the youth. Obasanjo made the call in Abeokuta on Saturday during the grand reunion and maiden lecture series of the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS), United Kingdom Alumni Association, Nigerian chapter.

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Dangote explains why free petrol distribution has not lowered pump prices

Promise Eze 19 October 2025 0

Devakumar Edwin, Vice-President of the Dangote Group, has explained why the free petrol distribution initiative by Dangote Petroleum Refinery has not yet reduced fuel prices across the country. On Monday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited raised the pump price of petrol to ₦992 per litre in Lagos and ₦955 per litre in Abuja. […]

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Tinubu returns to Abuja after counterterrorism meeting in Rome

Promise Eze 19 October 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting held in Rome, Italy. The meeting brought together world leaders to strengthen global and regional cooperation against terrorism and violent extremism. Tinubu departed Nigeria on October 12 for the summit, which began on October 14. According […]