Nnamdi Kanu appeared in court on November 20, 2025. He leads the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra group. Authorities charged him with terrorism offenses. Background of the Case Authorities arrested Kanu in Kenya in 2021. They extradited him to Nigeria on terrorism charges. Kanu challenged the court’s jurisdiction. He also sought transfer from detention to…
Terrorists ambushed troops in Borno State last month. This event prompted a strong response from security forces. Background of the Operation The Nigerian Air Force tracked terrorists after an ambush on October 17 at Kashomri. Intelligence revealed a hideout in Sambisa Forest. Therefore officials planned precise strikes. The forest shelters groups like Boko Haram and…
Heavy rains struck central Vietnam. They triggered severe floods and landslides. Officials reported the crisis on November 20, 2025. Causes of the Floods Torrential downpours dumped over 1,500 millimeters of rain in three days. This rainfall exceeded normal levels. Therefore rivers overflowed quickly. Landslides followed in hilly areas. Additionally the weather agency warned of more…
Students protested against Prof. Cyril Ndifon in 2023. They accused him of sexual harassment at the University of Calabar. Authorities suspended him as dean of the Faculty of Law. The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission launched an investigation. Background of the Case Ndifon denied the claims at first. He blamed colleagues for manipulating students. However evidence…
Nigerian officials traveled to the United States. They addressed serious allegations of violence against Christians. Meeting Participants Nuhu Ribadu lead the Nigerian team as National Security Adviser. Bianca Ojukwu joined as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Kayode Egbetokun attended as Inspector-General of Police. Lateef Fagbemi participated as Attorney General. Olufemi Oluyede came as Acting…
Australia will soon shut down social media accounts belonging to users under 16, with Meta announcing that it has already begun notifying young teenagers on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. The move comes ahead of the country’s sweeping social media age ban taking effect on 10 December. Under-16 Social Media Ban Begins 10 December Meta says…
US President Donald Trump has signed a new law that orders the release of all files connected to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to the bill, the Justice Department must publish these documents in a searchable and downloadable format within 30 days. Trump initially opposed making the files public. However,…
Germany has experienced a major shift in international trade. China has overtaken the United States as the country’s largest trading partner. From January to September 2025, Germany’s trade turnover with China reached €185.9 billion ($215.4 billion). Trade with the U.S. totaled €184.7 billion. The increase came mainly from imports of machinery, electronics, and clothing. German…
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno announced that the state’s security has improved significantly, declaring that “the worst is over.” He made the statement during a meeting with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, in Maiduguri on Wednesday. The governor said that, although attacks still occur, the overall security landscape has improved compared…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Hussaini Isma’il, a senior Boko Haram leader, to 20 years in prison. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the judgment on Tuesday. Isma’il, also known as Maitangaran, was convicted on four counts filed by the Federal Government. In count one, he received a 15-year term. Counts two, three, and…
