Tinubu, Governors Urge Peace, Tolerance at Christmas
President Bola Tinubu and state governors across Nigeria have called for unity, peace, and religious tolerance in their 2025 Christmas messages. Read their full statements and commitments.
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Security Guard Held for Murder of Retired Judge in Delta
Delta State Police arrest security guard Godwin Mngumi for the murder of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu. Phone recovered, accomplice caught, manhunt for third suspect ongoing. Read full details.
Boyfriend confesses to killing FRSC officer, child in Osun
Victor Fajemirokun narrates how he conspired with herbalists to kill his girlfriend, an FRSC officer, and her 12-year-old daughter in a suspected ritual murder in Osun state. Read the chilling details.
US Restricts Visas for Nigerians Over Religious Freedom
The United States announces new visa restrictions targeting Nigerians accused of undermining religious freedom. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement on December 3. Learn the full details and implications.
Retired Female Judge Assassinated in Delta State
Delta State Police confirm brutal murder of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu in Asaba. Security guard disappears, two suspects arrested in related police killing. Full details emerging.
Court Strikes Out Nnamdi Kanu's Rights Suit Against DSS
Appeal Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu's fundamental rights appeal against DSS, citing life imprisonment conviction. Read full details on this landmark ruling.
Court Strikes Out Nnamdi Kanu's N50bn Suit Against FG
Federal High Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu's N50 billion rights violation case against Nigerian government due to lack of diligent prosecution. Read full details.
Shekau's Secret Kano Life Under Alias Alhaji Garba
New investigation reveals Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau secretly lived in Kano under false identity while recovering from 2009 police assault wounds. Read the shocking details.
Lawmaker Questions Kanu vs Boko Haram Sentencing
Rep Bello El-Rufai challenges IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's life imprisonment while Boko Haram terrorist got 20 years. Read about the sentencing disparities in Nigeria's terrorism cases.
Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi dies at 99
Renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi passes away at 99. Family and associates confirm the death of the Tijjaniyya order leader. Read more about his legacy.
Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, Tijjaniyyah Leader, Dies at 98
Nigeria mourns the death of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the revered leader of the Tijjaniyyah sect, who passed away at 98. A great loss to the Muslim Ummah. Read more tributes.
CJTF personnel arrested for killing bandit leader's father
Security forces arrest CJTF members after fatal shooting of bandit leader's father in Katsina, threatening fragile peace accord. Authorities warn of potential retaliation.
Gumi: I'll Lead Calls for Kanu's Release If He Shows Remorse
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi says he will lead calls for Nnamdi Kanu's release if the IPOB leader shows remorse for his actions. Read the full story on this developing news.
The Herd Actor: Halil Was Not a Villain
Abba Ali Zaki reveals his character Halil in Netflix hit The Herd was an orphan stolen as a child, forced to become a bandit leader. Read his compelling backstory.
Gumi Gives Condition to Support Nnamdi Kanu's Release
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi demands Nnamdi Kanu show remorse and call for peace before supporting his pardon. Read the full story and reactions.
Lawmakers Ask Tinubu to Pardon Nnamdi Kanu
South-East lawmakers appeal to President Tinubu to grant presidential pardon to Nnamdi Kanu, arguing it would bring peace and national healing. Read full details.
South-East Lawmakers Seek Tinubu's Pardon for Nnamdi Kanu
42 South-East federal lawmakers urge President Tinubu to grant Nnamdi Kanu clemency, warning his life imprisonment worsens regional security. Read the full appeal.
Analyst: How South East Can Secure Nnamdi Kanu's Release
Public affairs analyst Donald Okwuosa explains how South East leaders can secure IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's release using Sunday Igboho's case as example following life imprisonment sentence.
Ejimakor: No Lawyers Could Change Kanu's Verdict
Aloy Ejimakor, legal consultant to Nnamdi Kanu, states that even one million lawyers couldn't have changed the terrorism conviction outcome. Read his full analysis of the case.
Kanu's Lawyer Speaks After Sokoto Prison Visit
Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer Maxwell Opara visits IPOB leader in Sokoto prison, reveals urgent appeal plans and challenges transfer decision. Read latest developments.
Otti Reveals Plan to Secure Nnamdi Kanu's Freedom
Abia State Governor Alex Otti discloses ongoing strategy to secure IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's release from life imprisonment. Read latest developments.
Bandits Kill Community Volunteer, Abduct Wife in Bauchi
Bandits killed Alhaji Muhammad Bakoshi, a JIBWIS officer, and kidnapped his wife who recently gave birth in Zalau, Bauchi. Security expert warns of expanding bandit territory. Urgent action needed.
Court Denies Assassination Attempt on Nnamdi Kanu Judge
Federal High Court debunks false reports of assassination attempt on Justice James Omotosho following Nnamdi Kanu's life sentence. Read official statement and details.
Peter Obi Criticizes Nnamdi Kanu's Conviction
Peter Obi warns Nnamdi Kanu's conviction worsens Nigeria's tension, calls for dialogue over division. Read his full statement on leadership failure.
Portable: Nnamdi Kanu Rejected N50bn Like Sunday Igboho
Nigerian singer Portable makes explosive claims about N50bn peace offers to Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho. Read his controversial comparison and social media reactions.
Obi Cubana to Tinubu: Free Nnamdi Kanu for Igbo Peace
Businessman Obi Cubana urges President Tinubu to release IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, warning that Igbo people won't have peace until he's free. Read the full statement.
Nnamdi Kanu Gets Life Sentence, Special Detention Order
Federal High Court sentences IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment. Justice Omotosho orders special protective custody away from Kuje prison. Full details of the landmark judgment.
Nnamdi Kanu Moved to Sokoto Prison Facility
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu transferred from DSS detention in Abuja to Sokoto prison. Lawyer Aloy Ejimakor raises concerns about distance from legal team. Full details emerging.
Celebrities React to Nnamdi Kanu Life Imprisonment
Nigerian celebrities including Cubana Chiefpriest, Portable, and Verydarkman spark online storm with fiery reactions to IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's life imprisonment sentence. Read their explosive statements.
Kanu Life Sentence: Minister Ojukwu Calls for Calm
Minister Bianca Ojukwu reacts to Nnamdi Kanu's life imprisonment, urging calm in southeast Nigeria. Read about the court ruling and regional implications.
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