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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, describing it as less effective than previous governments. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Lawal claimed the Tinubu-led government had shown no real interest…

Photo: Boko Haram terrorists Nigerian troops have rescued 86 civilians abducted by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants during operations along the Damaturu–Buratai–Biu Road in northeastern Borno State, the army said on Monday. The rescue was carried out by soldiers from Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), the…

By Deborah Nnamdi Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled judgment for November 20 in the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The judge announced the date on Friday after Kanu failed to open his defence,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and other relevant regulatory bodies to fully enforce the ban on the packaging of high-strength alcoholic beverages in sachets starting from December 2025. Lawmakers further resolved that no additional extension should be…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate has confirmed Dr. Kingsley Ude, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from Enugu Statek, as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. His confirmation followed a screening session held on Th)ursday on the Senate floor, where lawmakers engaged the nominee on a range of…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate has approved a bill prescribing up to 14 years imprisonment for educators found guilty of sexually harassing students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The legislation, titled Sexual Harassment of Students (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2025 (HB.1597), was presented for concurrence by the Deputy Senate Leader,…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has given the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, one last opportunity to defend himself against the seven-count terrorism charge filed by the Federal Government. Presiding Judge, Justice James Omotosho, on Wednesday, adjourned the case to November 7 for…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on Nigeria’s security training institutions, citing poor infrastructure, obsolete curricula, and inadequate training standards as major obstacles to building an effective internal security system. The declaration was made during the 152nd meeting of the National Economic Council…

By Deborah Nnamdi China has urged the international community to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty following threats of possible U.S. military action against the country. In a statement reaffirming its support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Beijing praised Nigeria for charting a development path that aligns with its unique national realities. Foreign…

By Deborah Nnamdi Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has given the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, until November 5 to open his defence in the terrorism charges filed against him or risk forfeiting his right to do so.…