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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said Boko Haram fighters at some point had more weapons than Nigerian soldiers, describing the insurgency as one of the most complex and enduring security challenges in the country’s history. Jonathan spoke in Abuja at the public presentation of ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum’, authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. …

According to the World Prison Brief, pre-trial detainees consistently make up the vast majority of Nigeria’s prison population, peaking at 74.0% in 2005 and still standing at 65.7% as of September 2025. If you have experience working in the Nigerian legal or correctional system, or if you or someone you know has faced a long delay in the pre-trial process, …

Former Nigeria Labour Congress president and senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has criticised the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria for escalating its disagreement with the Dangote Refinery into a nationwide shutdown of oil facilities, describing the move as hasty and unfair to other workers. Speaking in an interview with Arise Television on Friday, Oshiomhole said while unions have …

The appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury has stirred strong reactions across the global Anglican community, with Gafcon (Global Anglican Future Conference) issuing a firm statement of rejection. In a letter addressed to Anglicans worldwide, Gafcon Chairman, The Most Reverend Dr. Laurent Mbanda, expressed sorrow over the announcement, warning that the decision by the Church …

The Federal High Court sitting in Warri has issued an order directing the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to maintain the status quo in the ongoing case concerning the controversial tinted glass permit. The case, Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025: John Aikpokpo-Martins v. Inspector-General of Police & Nigeria Police Force, came up for hearing today. Delivering the interim order, …

The counterterrorism police named the assailant as Jihad al-Shamie, 35, a British citizen of Syrian descent. He was shot dead by the police after killing two people and injuring three others in an attack on Yom Kippur. A man attacked a synagogue in Manchester, England, on Thursday, killing two people and seriously injuring three others in what the police called …

Dame Sarah Mullally has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury designate – the first woman to be chosen for the role. A former NHS chief nurse, the 63-year-old became a priest in 2006 and was appointed as the first female Bishop of London in 2018 – the third most senior member of clergy in the Church of England. …

Scientists in the United States of America have successfully created early-stage human embryos using skin DNA. Deoxyribonucleic acid, popularly known as DNA, is the molecule in cells that carries the instructions for human identity and body functions. This genetic information is passed down from parents to offspring, ensuring the continuity of traits through generations. The scientists’ study, published in the …

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has debunked claims of any friction between him and former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Earlier reports had suggested that the Olubadan was displeased after Obi congratulated him on his installation, referring to him as “my dear brother.” Critics including Oriyomi Hamzat, Reno Omokri, Lere Olayinka …

A former lawmaker, Senator Ikechukwu Obiorah, has urged the National Assembly to amend the Constitution to remove the power of the President and State Governors to appoint members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs). Obiorah, who represented Anambra South Senatorial District between 2007 and 2011, made the call in a draft bill submitted …