Full Text The Department of State Services (DSS), has confirmed that several high-profile terrorism suspects are currently facing trial across the country as part of efforts to strengthen national security and ensure accountability. In a statement on Tuesday, the secret police disclosed that five men are being tried for their alleged involvement in the June […]
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Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed Tuesday’s ruling of an Oyo State High Court approving the Peoples Democratic Party’s proposed national convention scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan. Justice Ladiran Akintola granted the ex parte motion filed on Monday by Folahan Adelabi in suit number I/1336/2025, and […]
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An Oyo State High Court has directed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to proceed with its elective national convention scheduled for 15 and 16 November in Ibadan, the state capital. The court, sitting in Ibadan, and presided over by Justice, A. L. Akintola, gave the interim order on Monday following an ex-parte application, Channels Television […]
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Following its designation of Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’, the United States has said it will work with the Federal Government to take decisive actions aimed at arresting perpetrators of religious violence, protecting Christians, and rescuing those held hostage. The Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, Vicky Hartzler — […]
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A socio-political group The Yoruba Ronu has described American President Donald Trump’s latest narrative on Nigeria as a provocative plot aimed at destabilizing Nigeria for non altruistic geopolitical and economic motives. In a statement by its chairman, Prince Diran Iyantan, and titled “Group rejects Trump’s Trumped-up Narrative on Nigeria”, the group said: “The Yoruba Ronu […]
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By Olusola Adeyegbe The recent remarks attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting an intention to come to Nigeria to save Christians have generated widespread discussion and concern. While such statements naturally stir emotions, it is important to put matters in proper perspective. Nigeria is not Libya, Iraq, or Afghanistan. Our circumstances, influence, and strategic […]
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opens 69th National Council on Education Summit Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has disclosed that his administration is committed to investment in digital infrastructure in the education sector. He made the disclosure at the opening ceremony of the 69th National Council on Education (NCE) meeting, held in Akure, on Monday. Represented by his deputy, Olajide […]
Continue ReadingBy By John Dike, Osogbo The Onipee of Ipee land in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Muftau Adebayo Lawal, has placed an embargo on the sale and allocation of land in six communities under his domain. The affected communities are Bolude, Ologoro, Ori-Ota, Igbo Ajo, Aiyekale, and Ajoko. In a statement by […]
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Labour Party’s Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged both Nigeria and the United States to focus on diplomatic solutions rather than threats, in view of both countries’ shared democratic values and a long history of partnership. Reacting to the reported threat by the United States of military intervention in […]
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China has expressed her strong support for Nigeria and cautioned against any form of foreign interference, following recent U.S. threats of possible military action. In a statement published on the website of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spokesperson Mao Ning reaffirmed Beijing’s backing for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, praising Nigeria’s efforts to pursue a […]
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