The life-imprisonment sentence handed down to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is a defining moment for Nigeria. It is a watershed judgment—one that sits at the tense intersection of law, politics, ethnic relations, and national security. Whether viewed as a victory for state authority or a setback for civil liberties, the ruling will undoubtedly shape Nigeria’s political landscape for years to come. A Legal Victory — or a Political One? The Federal High Court’s decision reflects the government’s long-standing insistence that Kanu’s rhetoric and activities crossed the line from political agitation into…
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The Southeast Caucus of the House of Representatives has urged President Bola Tinubu to grant pardon to the convicted leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu to de-escalate tension in the region. The caucus decried that despite numerous calls for calm, the atmosphere in the region remained strained due to the conviction of the. The caucus led by. Hon. Iduma Igariwey made the call while briefing the media after its meeting held on Monday in Abuja. It noted that the continued detention of Kanu has contributed significantly to tension and agitation in the Southeast. It…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons (VIPs)in the country. Tinubu in a statement issued Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said henceforth, police authorities would deploy them to concentrate on their core police duties. He said: “The presidential directive was issued at the security meeting President Tinubu held on Sunday with the police, Air Force, army chiefs and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, in Abuja. According to the Presidential directive, VIPs who want police protection will now request well-armed personnel…
Thirty-eight abducted Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) worshippers, Eruku, Kwara state have regained their freedom. TheHintsNews reports that the 38 worshippers were abducted by terrorists a few days ago during one of their evening services. Details of how and when they were rescued are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report. However, President Bola Tinubu in a post via his verified X handle commended the security agencies for rescuing the victims. He said: “You will recall that I cancelled my trip to the G20 summit in South Africa to enable me coordinate the security efforts at home.…
The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago has said that no student was abducted by bandits at St Mary’s Catholic Missionary School in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of the state. TheHintsNews reported that the terrorists had on Friday stormed the school where students and teachers numbering about 315 were abducted. However, the governor, during an interview on TVC on Saturday night, disputed the figure of the abducted students released by the Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Bulus Yohanna. The governor was of the option that it was too early to give any figure since the students…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that it does not operate any exclusive or single-gateway revenue-collection arrangement. It also added no private entity has been granted a monopoly over government revenues. Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to the Chairman of FIRS, Aderonke Atoyebi made the clarification in a statement issued on Sunday while responding to allegations made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. She noted: “The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has noted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent comments regarding the appointment of Xpress Payments as one of the channels used in the Treasury Single Account…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the quiet appointment of Xpress Payments Solutions Limited as a new TSA collecting agent as a dangerous resurrection of the Alpha Beta revenue cartel that dominated Lagos State during and after the Tinubu years. Atiku in a post via his verified X handle called on the federal government to come clean with Nigerians. He noted: “The quiet appointment of Xpress Payments Solutions Limited as a new TSA collecting agent is not an administrative decision, it is a dangerous resurrection of the Alpha Beta revenue cartel that dominated Lagos State during and after…
Edo State’s state security squad has demolished a property used as a major operational base by kidnappers in Egbai community, Ovia North-East Local Government Area. The Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, in a statement issued Sunday said the operation underscored the administration’s intensified commitment to safeguarding lives and restoring public confidence across the State’s rural and urban corridors. He said the suspected kidnappers, identified as Anthony Ebimienwei and Luke Disemoh, were arrested following what security authorities described as “high-level, intelligence-driven surveillance.” When paraded, the suspects confessed to their role in the abduction of one Blessing Nosa, for whose release…
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defence, Hon. Babajimi Benson has said that the collaboration between the United States and Nigeria would help address insecurity and other challenges. He stated this while speaking on his recent engagements with some senior US officials alongside some of his colleagues. Benson in a statement issued yesterday said the engagements with the senior U.S. officials have reinforced a simple truth, that Nigeria and the United States are stronger together. He added that Nigeria needs the United States, just as the United States needs Nigeria. Benson noted: “On 19 November 2025, I led a…
President Bola Tinubu, for the umpteenth time, has assured that terrorist and bandit groups tormenting the North would be eliminated. He lamented that the dysfunction inherited over decades fractured bonds and strained unity. Tinubu, who was represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen stated this at the 25th Anniversary (Silver Jubilee) of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and the launch of the forum’s Endowment Fund on Saturday in Kaduna. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Musa Krishi in a statement issued yesterday said insecurity troubles him more than anything else…