Police Arrest Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer, Ejimakor, Others Over Protest
The Nigeria Police Force have reportedly arrested Aloy Ejimakor, lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Ejimakor disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Monday, saying police arrested him, along others persons participating in the protest. He wrote: “We’ve just been arrested. Myself, Prince Emanuel and […]
PHOTOS: Tragedy at Hong Kong Airport as Cargo Plane Crashes into Sea
Tragedy struck in the early hours of Monday at the Hong Kong International Airport when an Emirates cargo plane, flight EK9788, skidded off the runway and plunged into the sea, leaving two ground staff members dead. The Boeing 747, which had arrived from Dubai, reportedly veered off course around 3:50 a.m. local time (7:50 […]
BREAKING: Tension in Abuja as Security Forces Reportedly Fire Shots to Disperse Pro-Nnamdi Kanu Protesters
Tension gripped parts of Abuja on Monday morning, 20 October 2025, as security operatives reportedly opened fire to disperse protesters demanding the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. According to reports, the demonstration, held in front of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, began peacefully before security forces arrived […]
Okpebholo Hails Oba of Benin on Birthday, 9th Coronation Anniversary
The Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, has joined millions of well-wishers in celebrating the revered Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on the occasion of his birthday and ninth coronation anniversary. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the […]
Asia’s Rising Academic Power Leaves Africa Lagging Behind In Global University Rankings
EDUCATION – A major global shift in higher education is unfolding as Asian universities rise rapidly, leaving Africa and particularly Nigeria,absent from the world’s top academic rankings. According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, released on October 9 and published by the World Economic Forum, Asian institutions are now outpacing their Western […]
Soludo Rejects Biafra Agitation, Says South-East Prosperity Lies in a United Nigeria
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, says he does not support separatist movements in Nigeria’s south-east, insisting that the region’s future depends on its continued unity with the country. Speaking on Sunday Politics, a programme on Channels Television monitored by Truth Live News, Governor Soludo said while he respects citizens’ rights to peaceful protest, he disagrees […]
Police Warn Pro-Nnamdi Kanu Protesters to Avoid Aso Rock Area
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a warning to individuals planning protests demanding the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, cautioning them to steer clear of Aso Rock and its surrounding areas. Force spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said in a statement from Abuja that the warning follows a Federal High Court order prohibiting demonstrations around key […]
Tensions Rise as South Africa’s Sports Minister Targets Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes
South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has sparked controversy after saying he would prefer that Nigeria’s Super Eagles fail to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing tensions between the two nations during the qualification campaign. Speaking in an interview with Radio 947 in Johannesburg, Mr McKenzie accused Nigerian football […]
ADC: No Amount of Defections Can Save APC from 2027 Defeats
Nigeria’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is rapidly losing public support and will suffer a major defeat in the 2027 general elections, despite the trend of high-profile defections The ADC made the statement on Sunday while reacting to comments credited to APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, who […]
FG Back-Paddles: Mathematics Remains Compulsory For O’Level Students
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The federal government has backed paddled on its earlier claim that Mathematics is no longer a compulsory subject for all students sitting for O-Level examinations. The spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folashade disclosed this in a statement made available to Journalists. Recall that earlier on Tuesday, Boriowo had announced […]