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Nnamdi Kanu Gets Life Sentence in Abuja Federal High Court

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment. The presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, handed down the sentence on counts one, four, five, and six, opting for life imprisonment

November 20, 2025

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STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT: PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU ON HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on attaining 60 today, June 25, 2025. Governor Sanwo-Olu, the sixth democratically elected Governor of Lagos State, began his political career under President Tinubu’s mentorship. Sanwo-Olu’s extensive public service includes distinguished roles

by News Editor

June 25, 2025

Politics·News·News Update

JUST IN: PDP Leaders, INEC Officials In Closed-Door Meeting

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is meeting behind closed doors with officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The electoral umpire had rejected a notification by the PDP for its 100th National

by News Editor

June 24, 2025

Economy·News·News Update·Politics

Nigeria Secures Heathrow Slot For Air Peace

One of Nigeria’s airlines, Air Peace, is set to commence direct flight operations to London Heathrow Airport from Abuja on October 26, 2025. This followed sustained diplomatic efforts by the Federal Government of Nigeria to enforce reciprocity in international air travel agreements.

by News Editor

June 24, 2025

Politics·Economy·Foreign News·News·News Update

Statehouse Press Release: Presidents Tinubu Hands Over ECOWAS’ Leadership To Sierra Leon’s President Maada Bio, Calls For Vigilance, Unity, And Inclusive Growth

President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Abuja, handed over the chairmanship of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government to President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, expressing confidence in the region’s continued path toward peace, stability, and prosperity. The

by News Editor

June 23, 2025

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Man Who Breached Protocol During Tinubu’s Kaduna Visit Has Psychiatric Disorders — Police

The Kaduna State Police Command has said that the fellow who breached security protocol during the commissioning of projects at Murtala Mohammed Square by President Bola Tinubu was born with “psychiatric disorders”. The Command’s Spokesman, DSP Mansir Hassan, in a statement, said

by News Editor

June 22, 2025

News Update·News·Politics

David Mark-led Opposition Coalition Applies for Registration of New Party, All Democratic Alliance

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Opposition Coalition Group (NOCG), comprising major national political figures, including a former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register its newly formed political party, All

by News Editor

June 22, 2025

Editorial·Editorial (Featured News)·News·Politics

The Media Silence on LG Elections Is Fueling Nigeria’s Grassroots Decay

With less than one month left until the Lagos local government elections, there is a typical silence surrounding not only the voters, but of those who ought to know better: the media. In print, on radio, television, and online, there is only

by News Editor

June 21, 2025

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2027: Running Mate Issue Will Be Done After National Convention, Says APC Secretary

The National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, says President Bola Tinubu enjoys an overwhelming endorsement from party stakeholders to run for re-election in 2027, but discussions for the choice of his running mate are not on the

by News Editor

June 20, 2025

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Update: Natasha Pleads Not Guilty to Alleged Defamation, Granted ₦50m Bail

Justice Chizoba Orji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Thursday granted Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a ₦50m bail after she pleaded not guilty to alleged defamation. The female lawmaker was granted bail with one surety, who must have

by News Editor

June 20, 2025

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FG Arraigns Senator Natasha For Alleged Defamation

Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been arraigned before Justice Chizoba Orji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court for alleged defamation. The lawmaker was arraigned on Thursday by the Federal Government on three counts bordering on alleged defamation of Senate

by News Editor

June 20, 2025

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Govs, NSA, Defence Minister Hold Emergency Meeting amid Security Challenges

Governors from across Nigeria are currently gathered in Abuja for an emergency meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), amid growing concerns over national security. The meeting, which is taking place at the Forum’s secretariat in Abuja, has in attendance several state

by News Editor

June 19, 2025

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INEC Rejects PDP’s NEC Meeting Notice, Cites Procedural Breach

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the notice submitted by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for its upcoming 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, citing a violation of procedural guidelines. In a letter dated 13 June 2025 and addressed to

by News Editor

June 18, 2025

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Benue Killings: State Authorities Clash Over Deadly Attacks

Benue State is grappling with a fresh round of violence as political leaders bicker over the way forward to address the worsening security situation. With scores of people killed and communities displaced in the past several weeks, there is tension developing between

by News Editor

June 18, 2025

News Update·Foreign News·News·Politics

Over 600 Foreigners Flee Iran Into Azerbaijan

More than 600 foreign nationals have crossed from Iran into neighbouring Azerbaijan since Israel began striking the country last Friday, a government official in Baku said. “Since the start of the military escalation between Israel and Iran, more than 600 citizens of

by News Editor

June 17, 2025

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Jega Calls For Mandatory Electronic Transmission Of Results, Part-Time Legislators

A former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, has called for the electronic transmission of results as part of reforms to strengthen the country’s democratic institutions. Jega, the immediate chairman of the electoral umpire, said this on Thursday

by News Editor

June 13, 2025

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Politics - Page 27

Nnamdi Kanu Gets Life Sentence in Abuja Federal High Court

STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT: PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU ON HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY

JUST IN: PDP Leaders, INEC Officials In Closed-Door Meeting

Nigeria Secures Heathrow Slot For Air Peace

Statehouse Press Release: Presidents Tinubu Hands Over ECOWAS’ Leadership To Sierra Leon’s President Maada Bio, Calls For Vigilance, Unity, And Inclusive Growth

Man Who Breached Protocol During Tinubu’s Kaduna Visit Has Psychiatric Disorders — Police

David Mark-led Opposition Coalition Applies for Registration of New Party, All Democratic Alliance

The Media Silence on LG Elections Is Fueling Nigeria’s Grassroots Decay

2027: Running Mate Issue Will Be Done After National Convention, Says APC Secretary

Update: Natasha Pleads Not Guilty to Alleged Defamation, Granted ₦50m Bail

FG Arraigns Senator Natasha For Alleged Defamation

Govs, NSA, Defence Minister Hold Emergency Meeting amid Security Challenges

INEC Rejects PDP’s NEC Meeting Notice, Cites Procedural Breach

Benue Killings: State Authorities Clash Over Deadly Attacks

Over 600 Foreigners Flee Iran Into Azerbaijan

Jega Calls For Mandatory Electronic Transmission Of Results, Part-Time Legislators

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