The Kwara State Government ordered the immediate closure of schools in four local government areas. The move comes after rising security threats in the region. The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kwara State chapter, confirmed the closure on Wednesday. Schools in Isin, Irepodun, Ifelodun, and Ekiti LGAs are affected. NUT Chairman Yusuf Agboola said the…
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nana Nandap, recently led a delegation to visit the Director General and CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote. During the meeting, both agencies reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration for improved border security, identity management, and national service delivery….
A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment on November 20, 2025. Justice James Omotosho delivered the verdict. He imposed four life sentences and other terms to run concurrently. Background of the Case Nnamdi Kanu leads the Indigenous People of Biafra. He advocates for southeastern Nigeria’s independence. Authorities arrested him in…
The governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, denied the occurrence of genocide in his state on November 20, 2025. He spoke during a press briefing in Abuja. Alia insisted that no religious, ethnic or racial genocide occurs in Benue. Background of the Claims International reports recently accused the country of religious violence. Some US based…
The Independent National Electoral Commission rejected a letter from the Samuel Anyanwu-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party on November 10, 2025. Officials signed the response and addressed it to the party’s national secretary. The letter sought to postpone the Ekiti State governorship primary set for November 8. However INEC declared the submission invalid. They…
A Federal High Court in Abuja convicted Nnamdi Kanu on all seven terrorism charges today. Judge James Omotosho delivered the ruling. He stated that Kanu incited violence through broadcasts. However Kanu denied the charges. Authorities removed him from court for unruly behavior. Background of the Case Nnamdi Kanu leads the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)….
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…
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…
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf presented a groundbreaking budget to the State House of Assembly. He unveiled the N1.368 trillion proposal for 2026 on Wednesday. This move marks the highest budget in the state’s history and in Northern Nigeria. Lawmakers received the document with enthusiasm. Yusuf emphasized its focus on development. Budget Breakdown The…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called off scheduled trips to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola. This is as he awaits detailed security briefings. The move addresses pressing domestic issues that demand immediate attention. These trips include the G20 Summit in South Africa and an AU-EU meeting in Angola. However, escalating security concerns force its delay….
