Terrorism Charges: Judge Moves Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial To DSS Headquarters
The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB, has been moved to the headquarters of the Department of State Services, DSS. Justice James Omotosho ordered that Kanu’s trial be moved from the Abuja Federal High Court to the DSS headquarters. READ ALSO: Court Admits Videos As Evidence In Nnamdi…
Joy, Grief For India Plane Crash Survivor’s Family
The UK-based family of the lone survivor of the Air India crash were torn on Friday between joy at his miracle escape and grief at the loss of his brother. “We are happy Vishwash has been saved, but on the other hand we are just heartbroken about Ajay,” his cousin told AFP outside the family…
Ekiti Governor’s Aide Resigns, Accuses Oyebanji Of Underperformance
A member of the Ekiti State Waste Management Board, Mr Wale Ade-Oba, has publicly criticized Governor Biodun Oyebanji, citing what he described as a lack of meaningful progress despite substantial budgetary allocations to the administration. In a statement released by Ade-Oba, he announced his decision to cease working with the Oyebanji-led government and declared his…
Guber Poll: Anambra Government Charges Candidates N50m For Campaign Posters, Billboards
The 16 governorship candidates participating in the Anambra 2025 election are to pay the sum of N50 million, each, before they can commence campaigns in the state. The Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA) stated this on Wednesday during a press conference. It said the payment would allow them paste posters, host billboards and…
2027: Is Oyo Broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat Contender For Governorship Polls?
In what has been described as one of the twist ahead of Oyo Guber polls come 2027, The posters of popular Ibadan-based broadcaster, Hamzat Oriyomi, have flooded the streets of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State in the build-up to the forthcoming 2027 general election. The posters with the tag, “2027 Oyo n pe o”,…
Court To Rule On Detained CBEX Operators’ Bail June 30
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned the bail application filed by three detained promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) in the alleged over one billion dollars fraud, until June 30 for ruling. Justice Nwite fixed the date after counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Fadila Yusuf, and…
Rivers 2025 Budget Plans For Fubara’s Return – Ibas
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), has said the proposed N1.48tn 2025 budget anticipates the return of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other affected political officeholders. Ibas made this known in Abuja on Wednesday while defending the budget before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight. According…
Tinubu To Deliver National Broadcast Thursday, Cancels Military Parade
The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the traditional military parade earlier scheduled to mark the 26th Democracy Day celebrations on Thursday, June 12, 2025. No official reason was given for the cancellation of the military parade. Instead, Bola Tinubu will deliver a national broadcast at 7 am on Thursday, according to a statement…
Public Criticism Of Pastors Cost Me N100m In Business, Says Daddy Freeze
Popular On Air Personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has revealed the severe personal and financial toll he faced after publicly criticising Nigerian pastors and religious institutions. According to an interview he granted to Leadership Podcast cited by PUNCH Online on Tuesday, he revealed that his outspoken views on religion came at a…
Nigeria A Crime Scene, Needs Urgent Fix – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in 2023, Peter Obi, has decried the high level of insecurity and hardship across Nigeria, describing the country as a “crime scene” in need of urgent fix. Speaking during the presentation of a book – ‘Obi: The Political Change Agent’, in Abuja on Tuesday, Obi expressed concerns over…