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By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday convicted the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, over his role in issuing sit-at-home directives that shut down economic, educational, and social activities across the Southeast, particularly on Mondays. Justice James Omotosho, who delivered…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a motorcyclist found conveying the corpse of a woman later identified as his wife during a stop-and-search operation in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area. Police spokesperson Omolola Odutola disclosed the incident in a statement issued in Abeokuta, noting that…

By Deborah Nnamdi Suspected bandits have abducted four rice farmers in Bokungi Village, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, in a fresh attack that has heightened fears across the region. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening while the victims were working on their farms at the peak of the…

By Deborah Nnamdi After years of high-profile legal battles, the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday began delivering judgment in the terrorism case involving Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The case, which has spanned a decade with multiple controversies, reached a turning point…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm after Chad announced a ban on several Bledine Infant Cereals produced by the French food company, Danone Group, over contamination concerns. The affected products include Bledine Cereals Saveur Biscuit, Bledine Saveur Biscuit…

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie cemented her status as one of Africa’s greatest shot-stoppers after winning the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award for the third consecutive time at the 2025 CAF Awards ceremony held on Wednesday in Morocco. The 24-year-old Brighton keeper, who conceded just three goals in…

Google has launched a sweeping new initiative aimed at closing Africa’s growing artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap and preparing the continent’s workforce for a rapidly evolving digital economy. The tech giant on Wednesday introduced its AI Skilling Blueprint for Africa, a policy guide designed to help governments develop national AI…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trips to Johannesburg and Luanda for the G20 Summit and the AU–EU Summit to focus on mounting security concerns following the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and Tuesday’s deadly attack on worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State. The decision was announced on…

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki (SAN), on Tuesday issued a strong warning to the international community, alleging that Nigeria’s democracy is “under threat” and urging world powers — including the United States — to intervene. Speaking at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja, Turaki…

Poland has introduced a series of new wage and immigration requirements that will affect both local employees and foreign nationals working under various permit categories. According to updates released by Polish authorities, employers must comply with revised minimum salary thresholds, with major adjustments taking effect from January 2026. Beginning January…