Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Reassigned To Another Judge The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho has reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to another judge. The reassigning was confirmed in a release on Saturday by Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor. Ejimakor disclosed that Kanu was ready to face his trial because he was convinced of his innocence. Ejimakor, speaking for Kanu’s legal team, said, “Yesterday, before the legal team conducted our routine visitation to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, we received two separate official letters regarding his case. The letters are…
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Man Slumps, Dies In Mosque During Prayers A 52-year-old man, Salihu Byezhe, died after collapsing during Subhi (early morning) prayers at a mosque in Gudaba village, Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday. According to witnesses, the incident happened on Thursday after Byezhe had finished his Sahur (pre-dawn meal before fasting), performed ablution, and joined fellow worshippers for prayers. Musa Dantani, a local resident who witnessed the event, described how Byezhe suddenly collapsed in the middle of prayers.“Prayers were ongoing when he suddenly slumped, and some Muslims inside the mosque quickly held him and conveyed him…
JUST IN: Tinubu Gives Jega New Appointment President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), as adviser and coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform. President Tinubu announced the appointment Friday, hoping to drive meaningful progress in the livestock sector and further strengthen national development efforts. Jega, former vice chancellor of Bayero University, co-chaired the Presidential Livestock Committee with President Tinubu. The committee delivered comprehensive recommendations that underscored sustainable livestock reforms. One recommendation was the creation of the Livestock Ministry, which now has a minister. Jega, 68, is a member of…
You Are Dead’ If Hostages Not Freed; Trump Sends Strong Warning To Hamas United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened further destruction of Gaza if all remaining hostages are not released and issued an ultimatum to Hamas leaders to flee. Strongly backing Israel as a ceasefire teeters, Trump said he was “sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job” as his administration expedites billions of dollars in weapons. “Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you,” he wrote on…
Real Reason I Prefer Not To Be Called Matthew – Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he has dropped ‘Matthew’ from his name, stating that he never fancied it. Speaking on Wednesday, Obasanjo emphasized the need for Africans to decolonize their names, describing it as a crucial step toward breaking free from the shackles of slavery, the slave trade, and colonialism. According to him, Africa must liberate itself culturally to achieve meaningful progress in politics and economic development. He spoke in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during a public lecture and book presentation to mark his 88th birthday. The books…
‘Dead On Arrival’, Senate Speaks On Natasha’s Harassment Petition The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions has dismissed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, declaring it “dead on arrival”. During the probe session on Wednesday, the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Neda Imasuen, cited procedural violations and legal constraints While citing Order 40 of the Senate Standing Orders, Imasuen explained that Akpoti-Uduaghan signed the petition herself rather than having it endorsed by another individual, thereby rendering it procedurally invalid. Additionally, he noted that the issues raised in the petition were already…
Rivers Crises: Many Causalities As Gunmen Open Fire On Governor. Fubara Supporters Gunmen on Wednesday opened fire on a peaceful gathering of youths believed to be supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Elele, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers. The youths had reportedly assembled at a roundabout in Elele to express solidarity with Fubara when the attack occurred, further escalating political tensions in the state. The incident follows a 48-hour ultimatum issued to Fubara by the Martin Amaewhule-led state Assembly to re-represent the 2025 Appropriation Bill, which expires on March 5. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria via telephone,…
Despite Hardship, Akpabio, Abass, Deputies Use Exotic Convoys That Cost Nigeria Billions At a time when millions of Nigerians can barely feed themselves, the presiding officers of the Nigerian National Assembly are basking in opulence, flaunting fleets of luxury cars that cost billions of naira. Nigeria is experiencing one of its worst economic crises in decades. Inflation has soared past 28 per cent, and food prices have doubled. Yet, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, and their deputies, Barau Jibrin and Benjamin Kalu, enjoy extravagant privileges, particularly in transportation, at taxpayers’…
Kaduna community Holds ‘Peace Meeting’ With Terrorists Following continued violence perpetrated by terrorists locally dubbed as bandits, residents of Jibia Local Government Area (LGA) in Katsina State have reached a “peace agreement” with armed groups operating in the region in an effort to restore stability and end years of bloodshed. According to reports, the “reconciliation” meeting took place on Friday, February 28, 2025, in Kwari village and was facilitated by the Jibia People’s Forum, led by Alhaji Gide Dahiru. The gathering included key community leaders, such as the chairman of the Jibia Business Association, Alhaji Sama’ila Mai Maasara, and prominent…
Natasha Akpoti To Withdraw Suit Against Akpabio Biodun Olujimi, a former senator, has appealed to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central, to withdraw her suit against Godswill Akpabio. Speaking in an interview on Arise TV on Saturday, Olujimi, a former senate minority leader, said she does not want women to “look emotionally unstable”. On February 20, Akpabio, the senate president, and Akpoti-Uduaghan engaged in a heated debate during the plenary over a change in seating arrangements. On February 25, the senate referred Akpoti-Uduaghan to the committee on ethics, privileges, and public petitions for disciplinary review. However, the Kogi senator…