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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reacted to a report published by an online platform – Premium Times, under the headline, ”Nnamdi Kanu waives defence in terrorism trial – Judge cautions”,, and described the report as false. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the IPOB said “our attention has been drawn to a misleading report published …

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reacted to a report published by an online platform – Premium Times, under the headline, ”Nnamdi Kanu waives defence in terrorism trial – Judge cautions”,, and described the report as false. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the IPOB said “our attention has been drawn to a misleading report published …

Founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc and Anap Foundation, Atedo Peterside, has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, under Prof Mahmoud Yakubu was a national disgrace. Peterside made this remark on Monday while responding to questions during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television When asked about his expectations of the new INEC leadership under …

Ninety-three–year-old President Paul Biya has been officially declared winner of the 2025 Presidential Election in Cameroon. According to the results announced by The Constitutional Council, Biya secured 53.66% of the votes against Issa Tchiroma, who obtained 35.19%. The results were officially declared on Monday, although the election held on October 12. Biya now extends his decades-long rule and will continue …

Former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has threatened court action over his failure to purchase form to contest for the National Chairman position of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Lamido, who was unable to secure the form at the PDP National Headquarters on Monday morning, expressed dissatisfaction with the development. Addressing journalists in front of his supporters, Lamido …

The detained self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has shelved his earlier plan to call witnesses in his defence in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences. The court had on October 24 adjourned till October 27 for Kanu to open his defence. The IPOB leader had written the court, indicating …

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Saturday said former President Muhammadu Buhari was surrounded by some sycophants during his administration. The governor said he witnessed firsthand how politicians flattered Buhari while he was in office, only to disown him after his exit from power. Sule spoke at the 2nd Raymond Dokpesi Diamond Lecture organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it will petition the international community over what it described as persistent attacks on its members across Nigeria by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party alleged that the violent assaults on its members were becoming a pattern in all states controlled by the All Progressives Congress (APC), raising concerns about a deliberate …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it will petition the international community over what it described as persistent attacks on its members across Nigeria by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party alleged that the violent assaults on its members were becoming a pattern in all states controlled by the All Progressives Congress (APC), raising concerns about a deliberate …

Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has proposed a bill, “Fly Nigerian Act”, that will mandate government officials to patronise Nigerian airlines on international routes. Keyamo spoke on Sunday during the ceremonial send-off of Air Peace’s inaugural direct flight from Abuja to London Heathrow Airport. Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of the house of representatives, and Allen Onyema, chairman …