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In a move that has stirred both controversy and high-stakes political intrigue, the Nigerian government has extended an invitation to 50 of its lawmakers for a two-day training titled “American Foreign Policy under Donald Trump: New Realities for African Negotiators.” This effort, spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance, is being framed by Abuja as part…

Tension and grief have once again gripped communities in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State after suspected bandits launched a deadly attack on rice farmers in Bokungi Village, killing two and abducting four others during Wednesday’s evening harvest. The incident has deepened fear across the region and renewed urgent calls for decisive action against…

In a decisive move that reflects the growing severity of insecurity in Kwara State, the government has ordered the immediate and indefinite closure of schools across several local government areas following intelligence reports of heightened threats to students. The directive, issued through the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, affects schools in Ifelodun, Ekiti,…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is gearing up for a sweeping enforcement operation that will affect thousands of property owners across Abuja. Beginning next week, the administration will commence strict action against individuals and organizations that have failed to settle outstanding ground rent, land-use conversion fees, and Right-of-Occupancy or Certificate-of-Occupancy bills. This development marks…

In a forceful statement on X, Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has issued a sharp critique of President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that Nigeria risks being defined as a “disgraced nation” — and not without reason. A Grim Reality Check Obi didn’t mince words. He…

In a powerful and deeply troubling indictment of Nigeria’s security situation, retired Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi has sounded the alarm, warning that the nation is spiraling into a state of existential danger. In recent remarks, he didn’t mince words — calling for a state of emergency, constitutional overhaul, and a radical shift in how Nigeria…

Fear has gripped several rural communities in Sokoto State following a renewed wave of violence linked to the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji. In what residents describe as a coordinated night assault, armed loyalists stormed a local community, killed two people, abducted eleven others, and left dozens scrambling for safety. The attack adds to a…

In a high-stakes legal maneuver, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has applied to the Court of Appeal in Abuja to halt further proceedings in his terrorism trial. He’s asking the appellate court to stop the Federal High Court in Abuja from delivering its judgment — which is scheduled for…

A wave of uncertainty washed through parts of Nigeria’s Southeast after a fresh “sit-at-home” directive began circulating across social media platforms and community communication channels. But in a decisive and strongly worded response, the Nigerian Army has called on residents to disregard the order, describing it as a fear-driven tactic pushed out by criminal and…

In a landmark ruling that underscores accountability in academia, a Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Prof. Cyril Osim Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), to five years in prison, with no option of a fine. The decision sends a strong message on the limits of…