Sowore drags AGF, IGP to court over arrests, demands N1.2bn damages
A frontline activist and politician, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, has dragged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, to court over alleged violation of his fundamental human rights. In the suit he lodged before the Federal High Court in Abuja, Sowore, who is a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, alleged […]
US boosts Nigeria’s fight against terrorism with new supplies
The United States government has delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria in support of the country’s ongoing security operations. The United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, which disclosed this in a statement posted on its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle yesterday, noted that the supplies were handed over to the Nigerian authorities in Abuja. According to […]
Residents flee Sokoto villages in droves, as Bello Turji issues new threat
Residents of communities in the eastern part of Sokoto State, especially Tidibale, a small agrarian community in Isa Local Government Area, have started fleeing in large numbers, following fresh threats and warnings issued by bandits’ kingpin, Bello Turji. Turji’s threats came at a time when at least five persons, including a former councillor and 2019 […]
38 arrested AAU students to be released, says Edo commissioner
The Edo State Government has announced that 38 students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, arrested during unrest in the area last weekend, will be released. The Commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu, told Channels Television on The Morning Brief on Wednesday that while some students were freed on Tuesday, others would regain their freedom later on […]
Victims identify alleged Owo church attackers in court
Two more prosecution witnesses on Tuesday gave vivid and harrowing accounts of the June 5, 2022 terror attack on St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, as the Federal High Court in Abuja admitted additional exhibits from the Department of State Services. The DSS is prosecuting five suspects — Idris Omeiza (25), Al […]
Trump slams tariffs on countries doing business with Iran
US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a 25 percent tariff on any country trading with Iran, ramping up pressure on Tehran over its violent crackdown on a wave of protests. “Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and all business being […]
Fubara: Crack in Rivers Assembly as members seek withdrawal of impeachment order
There appears to be a sharp division in the Rivers State House of Assembly as two lawmakers called on other colleagues to stay action in the impeachment threat to governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu. In what turned out to be a huge shock to many, Hon Sylvanus Nwankwo, the house minority […]
Court remands 52 over Ekpoma protest
A Benin High Court on Monday ordered 52 persons remanded at Ubiaja Correctional Centre over last Saturday’s protest in Ekpoma, Esan-West LGA, Edo Some Ambrose Alli University students were among those arrested and remanded following the violent protest in Ekpoma. The suspects were arraigned through an Exparte Motion filed by Police Counsel, Polycap Odion, but […]
Govt defers school resumption in Edo central senatorial district
The Edo Government on Monday announced a postponement of resumption of all public and private schools in Edo Central Senatorial District, amidst growing security challenges in parts of the state. Resumption of schools in the area has now been shifted to a later date that will be communicated to the public. The News Agency of […]
Impeachment: Your action an assault on Tinubu, MOSOP tells Rivers Assembly
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has expressed worries over the moves to impeach the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, describing it as a direct assault on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. MOSOP noted that the decision of the lawmakers to get the governor out of office could create some destabilisation […]
