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By Deborah Nnamdi Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved full educational scholarships for the children of the late Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who was killed in an attack by Boko Haram insurgents. Braimah, until his death, was the Commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade stationed in Benisheikh,…

A Federal High Court has struck out terrorism financing allegations against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, following an amendment to the charges by the Department of State Services. At Wednesday’s proceedings, counsel to the DSS, Akinlolu Kehinde, informed the court that the prosecution…

Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has called for a Senate investigation into recent military airstrikes, insisting that condolences are insufficient in the face of reported civilian casualties. In a statement shared on his Facebook page on Sunday, Gumi questioned the conduct of military operations and demanded accountability from authorities. He asked,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday paid an unscheduled visit to Maiduguri to commiserate with the Nigerian Army and the Borno State Government following a recent terrorist attack that killed Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and several officers and soldiers. Shettima, who visited on behalf of President Bola…

The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to immediately withdraw or deactivate the passports of individuals who have formally renounced their Nigerian citizenship. The directive was issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who stated that some individuals who have completed the renunciation process still retain…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Friday by Mohammed Haruna, the commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee. Haruna said the postponement…

By Deborah Nnamdi Counsel to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Aloy Ejimakor, has confirmed that the appeal filed by his client, Nnamdi Kanu, against his terrorism conviction is actively progressing through the legal system. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ejimakor said the notice of appeal,…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion payment plan to settle long-standing debts in Nigeria’s power sector, a move aimed at improving electricity supply and restoring investor confidence. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has announced an indefinite nationwide strike scheduled to commence at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, following a dispute with the Federal Government over the implementation of agreed allowances. The decision was reached at the end of the association’s virtual…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate deployment of over 5,000 networked surveillance cameras across Plateau State as part of efforts to curb insecurity and identify perpetrators of violence. The President gave the directive on Thursday during a town hall meeting with political and traditional leaders at Yakubu Gowon…