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Open Letter to Trump: Meta suspends Eedris Abdulkareem’s accounts
Nigerian rapper and activist Eedris Abdulkareem says his Facebook and Instagram accounts were suddenly taken offline just days after he released his new politically charged track, Open Letter to Donald Trump. Abdulkareem, known for his outspoken criticism of government failures, revealed on Sunday that he has been locked out of…
Read More »EFCC vs Malami: Abacha loot allegations ‘baseless, illogical’ – ex-AGF
..Photo: Abubakar Malami SAN By Douglas Maha, Abuja Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has rejected allegations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accusing him of duplicating the recovery of the $310 million Abacha loot. He described EFCC’s claims “baseless, illogical and devoid of any factual foundation,”…
Read More »Nigeria to publish names of terrorism financiers – Presidency
By Didimoko A. Didimoko The Presidency says it is preparing to identify individuals and networks believed to be financing armed groups across Nigeria, in what officials describe as a long overdue step toward disrupting the country’s entrenched security crisis. Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy…
Read More »Why Tinubu should stepdown 2027 ambition – Baba-Ahmed
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former adviser in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to seek re-election in 2027, arguing that Nigeria requires a leader who can act with greater urgency and focus in the face of worsening national challenges. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s…
Read More »Detty December: Cash will be available – Bank CEOs
As Nigerians gear up for the year-end season, the Body of Bank chief executives has assured customers of a steady cash supply across all branches and restated that the nation’s banking system remains safe.Group chairman of United Bank for Africa, Oliver Alawuba, who also chairs the Body of Bank CEOs,…
Read More »Bride, bridesmaid, eight others abducted in Sokoto gunmen attack
By Deborah Nnamdi Suspected bandits have abducted a bride-to-be, her bridesmaid, and eight other residents in a fresh attack on Chacho village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The assault occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday when armed men invaded the community, whisking away the bride, her close…
Read More »Gunmen attack Kogi church, abduct pastor, wife, others during service
By Deborah Nnamdi Gunmen on Sunday attacked a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting the pastor, his wife, and several worshippers during a morning service. The incident occurred at the newly established branch of the church, throwing the community into panic…
Read More »NDLEA busts social media drug ring packaging illicit substances as christmas cookies
By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a social media–based drug syndicate that allegedly distributed illicit substances disguised as imported Christmas cookies and snacks in the Lekki area of Lagos. The agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, announced in a statement on Sunday that operatives arrested two…
Read More »Army neutralizes four militia members in Taraba community
By Deborah Nnamdi Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have neutralised four armed militia members and recovered weapons in a swift operation to quell renewed communal violence in Usmanu Village, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The intervention followed credible intelligence indicating a resurgence of a long-standing…
Read More »Troops rescue 12 teenage girls abducted by Boko Haram in Borno
By Deborah Nnamdi Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 12 teenage girls abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters in Mussa District, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The Nigerian Army announced the development on Sunday in a statement posted on its official X handle, saying the victims were freed…
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