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Nnamdi Kanu Trial Adjourned to May and June 2025 as Defence Concludes Cross-Examination

Nnamdi Kanu Trial Adjourned to May and June 2025 as Defence Concludes Cross-Examination

Kanu, who faces seven terrorism-related charges, has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his rearrest in Kenya in June 2021. The charges include allegations of inciting

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APC Endorses Tinubu for 2027 at State House, Faces Backlash Over Partisan Use

APC Endorses Tinubu for 2027 at State House, Faces Backlash Over Partisan Use

The summit, themed ‘Renewed Hope Agenda: The Journey So Far’, was convened to discuss the APC’s achievements and future plans. However, the choice of the State House as the venue for this overtly....

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Nigerian Government Charges Senator Natasha Over Assassination Plot Claims

Nigerian Government Charges Senator Natasha Over Assassination Plot Claims

According to the charge sheet filed before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, obtained by SaharaReporters, the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the complainant, with Senator...

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Nyesom Wike Defends N1.78 Trillion FCT Budget for 2025 at National Assembly

Nyesom Wike Defends N1.78 Trillion FCT Budget for 2025 at National Assembly

According to Wike, 72.30% of the budget, equating to N1,289,690,124,776, is allocated to capital projects, while the remaining 27.70%, or N494,133,583,616, will cover recurrent expenditure.

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Senator Ireti Kingibe Defends Support for FCT Budget in Viral Video

Senator Ireti Kingibe Defends Support for FCT Budget in Viral Video

In her statement, Senator Kingibe, known for her forthright approach, emphasised her commitment to truth and the well-being of her constituents over political expediency. “I am one senator who stands.

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Mystery Surrounds Operation Renaissance in Ivory Coast Amid Conflicting Reports

Mystery Surrounds Operation Renaissance in Ivory Coast Amid Conflicting Reports

The cryptic nature of Operation Renaissance has fuelled curiosity, with little concrete information available about its objectives or scope. The Great Oracle, a well-connected commentator, indicated..

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Peter Obi Denounces Blackmail Campaign Over Rome Visit

Peter Obi Denounces Blackmail Campaign Over Rome Visit

Obi clarified that his trip to Rome was solely for spiritual purposes, including attending the lying-in-state of Pope Francis on 9 May and the inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV.

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Governor of Borno State Accuses Soldiers and Politicians of Aiding Terrorists

Governor of Borno State Accuses Soldiers and Politicians of Aiding Terrorists

The governor further decried the rise of what he termed "contractocracy," a system where vested interests profit from the continuation of the war through lucrative contracts. He argued that this....

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Elon Musk Rebrands as 'Kekius Maximus' on Twitter

Elon Musk Rebrands as 'Kekius Maximus' on Twitter

The name "Kekius Maximus" appears to be a blend of internet slang and historical flair. "Kek" is a term popular in online gaming and meme communities, often used to denote laughter, while "Maximus,"..

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El-Rufai Reveals Coalition to Oust Tinubu at Arewa TechFest

El-Rufai Reveals Coalition to Oust Tinubu at Arewa TechFest

The statement, made during a panel discussion at the technology-focused event, has sparked widespread speculation about the coalition’s composition and objectives.

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Young Nigerian Activist Reported Missing Amid Legal Battle with Sokoto Government

Young Nigerian Activist Reported Missing Amid Legal Battle with Sokoto Government

Ms Shariff rose to national prominence in late 2024 after posting a TikTok video condemning Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration for its handling of widespread banditry and the suffering of displaced

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EFCC’s Landmark Recovery of 753 Housing Units in Abuja Earns Ministerial Praise

EFCC’s Landmark Recovery of 753 Housing Units in Abuja Earns Ministerial Praise

The recovered estate, located at Plot 109, Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, spans 150,500 square metres and comprises 753 housing units, including duplexes and apartments. The recovery was...

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FG to Sell 753 Duplexes Allegedly Recovered from Former CBN Governor

FG to Sell 753 Duplexes Allegedly Recovered from Former CBN Governor

In a statement, Mr Haiba confirmed that the ministry had taken possession of the estate, comprising 753 duplexes, which were recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from....

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Nigeria’s ₦7 Trillion Budget Scandal Exposes Deep-Rooted Corruption, Says Peter Obi

Nigeria’s ₦7 Trillion Budget Scandal Exposes Deep-Rooted Corruption, Says Peter Obi

Obi, in a statement posted on X, expressed dismay at the scale of the misappropriation, describing the ₦7 trillion figure as likely “only a fraction” of the total funds siphoned off. He argued that...

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Julius Malema Responds to White House Talks as Ramaphosa Meets Trump

Julius Malema Responds to White House Talks as Ramaphosa Meets Trump

Malema’s statement, posted on 21 May 2025, came hours after reports surfaced of Ramaphosa’s visit to Washington, where discussions allegedly touched on South Africa’s land reform policies and claims..

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Trump Confronts South African President with Video of Malema’s Inflammatory Rhetoric in Oval Office

Trump Confronts South African President with Video of Malema’s Inflammatory Rhetoric in Oval Office

The meeting, intended to address trade agreements and reset strained relations between the two nations, took a contentious turn when Trump, responding to a reporter’s question about what it would take

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DSS Denies Role in Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest and Rendition from Kenya

DSS Denies Role in Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest and Rendition from Kenya

This revelation emerged during the cross-examination of a DSS intelligence officer, identified only as BBB, at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday. The witness was questioned by Paul Erokoro,

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Nigeria Police Condemn Attack on Operatives in Edo, Order Probe into Oyo Tragedy

Nigeria Police Condemn Attack on Operatives in Edo, Order Probe into Oyo Tragedy

In the early hours of Monday, 20 May 2025, members of the Force Intelligence Department - Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) were attacked by a mob in Okhuimwun Community, Ovia North-East Local...

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Unconfirmed Reports of Coup Attempt in Ivory Coast Amid Political Tensions

Unconfirmed Reports of Coup Attempt in Ivory Coast Amid Political Tensions

The lack of verification from established sources urges caution. Ivory Coast has a history of political volatility, with post-election violence in 2010-2011 claiming around 3,000 lives, but the...

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Cross-Examination of Prosecution Witness Continues in FRN v MNK Case

Cross-Examination of Prosecution Witness Continues in FRN v MNK Case

The cross-examination forms a critical part of the defence's strategy to challenge the prosecution’s evidence. Ejimakor, posting on the social media platform X, confirmed the development, stating,

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Human Rights

Julius Malema Responds to White House Talks as Ramaphosa Meets Trump

Julius Malema Responds to White House Talks as Ramaphosa Meets Trump

Malema’s statement, posted on 21 May 2025, came hours after reports surfaced of Ramaphosa’s visit to Washington, where discussions allegedly touched on South Africa’s land reform policies and claims..

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Nigeria Police Condemn Attack on Operatives in Edo, Order Probe into Oyo Tragedy

Nigeria Police Condemn Attack on Operatives in Edo, Order Probe into Oyo Tragedy

In the early hours of Monday, 20 May 2025, members of the Force Intelligence Department - Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) were attacked by a mob in Okhuimwun Community, Ovia North-East Local...

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Peter Ogban Convicted for Electoral Fraud Remains Free, Raising Questions About Justice and Political Influence

Peter Ogban Convicted for Electoral Fraud Remains Free, Raising Questions About Justice and Political Influence

The controversy stems from the 2019 general elections, where Ogban served as the Returning Officer for the Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial district.

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Nnamdi Kanu to Appear in Court Again Amid Ongoing Trial Controversies

Nnamdi Kanu to Appear in Court Again Amid Ongoing Trial Controversies

Kanu’s legal ordeal began in earnest following his extraordinary rendition from Kenya to Nigeria in June 2021, after which he was detained by the Department of State Services (DSS). Since then, his...

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Tinubu Administration Accused of Using Cybercrime Act to Silence Dissent, Says Pat Utomi

Tinubu Administration Accused of Using Cybercrime Act to Silence Dissent, Says Pat Utomi

The Cybercrime Act, originally enacted in 2015 and amended in subsequent years, has provisions that critics argue are vaguely worded and ripe for abuse. Sections of the law, particularly those address

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Debate Over Peter Obi's Potential Presidency Stirs Controversy

Debate Over Peter Obi's Potential Presidency Stirs Controversy

The proposal has drawn sharp criticism from Babatunde Gbadamosi, a Nigerian businessman and political commentator, who argues that such a plan is flawed and potentially detrimental to Nigeria’s....

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Davido Calls for Release of Social Media Activist VeryDarkMan

Davido Calls for Release of Social Media Activist VeryDarkMan

In a heartfelt post on X, Davido expressed admiration for the outpouring of support for VDM, stating, “Outside all the noise it’s good to see that the good one does actually impacts lives and Pple act

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 Blessed Are the Crooked Judges By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Blessed Are the Crooked Judges By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

For the avoidance of doubt, Rule 3.1 of the Judicial Code of Conduct requires judges to be “true and faithful to the Constitution and the law and [to] uphold the course of justice….

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International

Trump Confronts South African President with Video of Malema’s Inflammatory Rhetoric in Oval Office

Trump Confronts South African President with Video of Malema’s Inflammatory Rhetoric in Oval Office

The meeting, intended to address trade agreements and reset strained relations between the two nations, took a contentious turn when Trump, responding to a reporter’s question about what it would take

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Former US President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

Former US President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

The statement revealed that Biden had been experiencing worsening urinary symptoms, prompting medical evaluations. Last week, doctors identified a prostate nodule, and on Friday, he was formally...

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UK Government Unveils Sweeping Immigration Reforms

UK Government Unveils Sweeping Immigration Reforms

Key Reforms to Reshape Immigration The White Paper introduces stringent changes across multiple immigration routes:

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Zelenskyy Signals Hope for Ceasefire as Russia Considers Ending War

Zelenskyy Signals Hope for Ceasefire as Russia Considers Ending War

"The entire world has been waiting for this for a very long time," Zelenskyy wrote. "There is no point in continuing the killing even for a single day." He emphasised that the first step towards...

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Ukraine Proposes 30-Day Ceasefire Following Kyiv Summit

Ukraine Proposes 30-Day Ceasefire Following Kyiv Summit

In a statement posted on social media, Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to President Trump and highlighted a shared perspective on the urgency of a temporary halt to hostilities.

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The Symbolism of Smoke in Papal Conclaves: A Call for Re-examination

The Symbolism of Smoke in Papal Conclaves: A Call for Re-examination

The tradition of using smoke during papal conclaves dates back to the 19th century, when ballots were burned to prevent the reuse of votes and to signal the progress of the election to the public.

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Burkina Faso Leader Honours Soviet Victory, Signals Strong Anti-Terror Resolve

Burkina Faso Leader Honours Soviet Victory, Signals Strong Anti-Terror Resolve

“This historic victory is a source of confidence for me in the wholehearted commitment of my country and the AES Confederation to winning the war against terrorism and imperialism at all costs,

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US Ambassador Hosts Mandela Washington Fellows in Nigeria

US Ambassador Hosts Mandela Washington Fellows in Nigeria

During the gathering, Ambassador Mills urged the fellows to apply the knowledge and skills gained during their fellowship to drive positive change in Nigeria and across West Africa.

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