Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), seven days to file his final written address in his ongoing trial on alleged terrorism offences. The judge granted the request on Monday after Kanu declined to open his defence, following the…
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Monday abandoned his intention to call witnesses in his defence, stating that he believes he has no case to answer in his ongoing trial. At the resumed hearing before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Kanu said he had…
A boat accident in Nafada town, Gombe State, on Saturday has claimed the lives of five teenagers, authorities confirmed. The victims have been identified as: Najib Ibrahim, 18 Hauwa’u Dogal, 15 Ummati Baraya, 16 Umaira Gidado, 16 Amina Jaliya, 15 Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, expressed profound sorrow over the tragedy in a condolence message…
Africa’s largest oil refinery, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, is set for a major expansion that will more than double its production capacity from 650,000 barrels per day (BPD) to 1.4 million BPD within the next three years. Once completed, the refinery will become the largest in the world, signalling a significant step toward energy independence…
The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to repeal the Electoral Act 2022 and enact a new Electoral Bill 2025. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the development during Wednesday’s plenary, following majority support through a voice vote. The bill was subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters for further…
No fewer than 35 persons have been feared dead, while 46 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a petrol tanker explosion on Bida–Agaie expressway, at Essa village in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State. Hajiya Aishatu Sa’adu, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Niger Command, confirmed the incident to the News Agency…
A petrol-laden tanker on Tuesday afternoon skidded off the road, overturned, and exploded along the Bida-Agaie Road in Niger State. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger State, Hajiya Aishatu Sa’adu, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna. Sa’adu said the number of casualties had…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to conclude all ongoing negotiations with unions in the tertiary education sector. NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, made this known on Monday in Abuja during an emergency press conference after a meeting with unions representing universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education….
The Presidency has criticised Aloy Ejimakor, one of the lawyers representing detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, for participating in a protest organised by activist Omoyele Sowore in Abuja. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, expressed his displeasure in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday. He said…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has cautioned protesters not to damage critical infrastructure during rallies scheduled for Monday in Abuja. FCT Commandant, Dr Olusola Odumosu, gave the warning in a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. The demonstrations are being organised by different groups, both supporting and opposing…
