Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Femi Falana, has launched a stinging criticism of the Nigerian judiciary, accusing some judges of weakening the fight against terrorism and banditry by freeing individuals alleged to have looted billions of naira meant for arms procurement and national security. Speaking with journalists in his hometown…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Niger State that left at least 30 people dead and several others abducted, describing the incident as a “national shame.” In a statement shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, Obi expressed deep concern over the persistent…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) certificate of Mrs. Monisade Afuye, the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in Ekiti State, has ignited widespread debate and political reactions ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The secondary school certificate, which forms part of the documents submitted by governorship candidates and their running mates, was recently…
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has thrown its full weight behind Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, endorsing him for a second term in office and issuing a stern warning to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over alleged attempts to undermine the governor’s re-election bid. The…
A late-night fire has destroyed the 13 Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron office and armoury in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Sunday, with sources confirming that the inferno completely gutted the facility. A video of the fire, which has since gone viral on social media, shows…
No fewer than 30 people have been killed, while many others were abducted, following a brutal attack by suspected terrorists on Kasuwan-Daji market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The deadly assault, which occurred on Saturday evening, reportedly lasted into the early hours of Sunday. Witnesses said the heavily armed attackers…
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has alleged that he was among individuals reportedly marked for elimination by the United States as a Boko Haram figure on the same day American forces carried out an airstrike in Nigeria. Gumi made the claim while addressing his congregation in a video that has since gone viral on…
Former Presidential Media Adviser, Umar Sani, has openly accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of deliberately undermining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that key leaders of the opposition party want the former Rivers State governor to leave. Sani made the assertion during an interview on ARISE News on Saturday, where…
The Obidient Movement has firmly ruled out any possibility of supporting former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as a vice-presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that its mobilisation, energy, and nationwide structure are committed solely to his emergence as President of Nigeria. The movement made this position clear in a strongly worded…
Scenes of celebration erupted across South Florida as news spread of a U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, triggering emotional reactions among members of the Venezuelan diaspora who have long hoped for such a turning point. Venezuelans in the region waved national flags, draped them over their shoulders,…
