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There was jubilation in Abuja on Monday as human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to the detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, and Prince Emmanuel Kanu, younger brother to the separatist leader, regained their freedom from the Kuje Correctional Centre after meeting their bail conditions.The trio, along with several others, had been arrestedContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother, Lawyer Freed From Kuje Prison Amid Jubilation”

By Orjime Moses As the political atmosphere heats up ahead of the 2027 general elections, momentum is building in Southern Kaduna where a powerful movement has thrown its weight behind the former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), urging him to represent the people of the Southern Kaduna Senatorial Zone in theContinueContinue reading “2027: Southern Kaduna Group Drums Support for Ex-Defence Chief Gen. Christopher Musa’s Senate Ambition — “From Peacekeeping to Nation Building””

By Our Correspondent A midnight disaster struck the bustling city of Lagos in the early hours of Monday, as a two-storey building caved in, trapping several occupants beneath its rubble. The tragic incident occurred at No. 54 Cole Street, Cemetery Bus Stop, near UBA Bank, Oyingbo, sending shockwaves across the metropolis.According to the Lagos StateContinueContinue reading “TRAGEDY IN LAGOS: Midnight Horror As Two-Storey Building Collapses, Many Trapped — 15 Rescued, Several Feared Dead”

By Usman Umar Girei It was a moment of joy, gratitude, and reflection as the Adamawa State Coordinator of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Felicia Amos Dauda, held a colourful thanksgiving ceremony to celebrate her recent electoral victory. The event took place at the House of Refuge International Church, Yola, drawing a largeContinueContinue reading “Felicia Amos Dauda: NAWOJ Adamawa Chair Celebrates Victory with Thanksgiving, Urges Unity and Love Among Nigerians”

By LEADERSHIP Sunday In what is being described as one of the most generous military retirement packages in Nigeria’s history, the newly retired Service Chiefs are set to go home in grand style — with bulletproof SUVs, luxury backup vehicles, and hefty annual medical allowances in dollars.Under the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS)ContinueContinue reading “Luxury Farewell: Tinubu Approves Lavish Retirement Packages for Ex-Service Chiefs, Generals”

By Premium Times Nigeria In what many have described as a landmark decision in Nigeria’s constitutional and political history, the Joint Committee of the National Assembly on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has approved the creation of an additional state for the South-East geopolitical zone.The decision — reached during a high-powered two-day retreat inContinueContinue reading “Historic Move: National Assembly Approves Creation of New State for South-East — First in Nearly 30 Years”

Says former FCT Minister needed time to “mature politically” before leading the nation In a candid revelation that rekindles memories of Nigeria’s political intrigues in the post-2007 transition era, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed why he turned down a proposal to support Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, as his successor.Speaking on FridayContinueContinue reading ““He Wasn’t Ready for Nigeria”: Obasanjo Reveals Why He Rejected El-Rufai as Successor”

Routine shake-up or silent message? Presidency defends decision as new service chiefs take chargePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the removal of Nigeria’s service chiefs in what the Presidency has described as a “routine but strategic” step aimed at strengthening the nation’s security architecture.The announcement, which took the nation by surprise on Friday morning, wasContinueContinue reading “Tinubu Reshuffles Military Leadership: Presidency Says Move Meant to Reinforce National Security”

The build-up to the November 8, 2025, Anambra governorship election gathered momentum on Thursday as a high-powered delegation from the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stormed the state to assess the level of preparedness ahead of the crucial poll.The four-member delegation, led by the National Commissioner in charge of Election Planning andContinueContinue reading “Anambra Governorship Poll: INEC Storms State for Mock Accreditation, Vows to Deliver Transparent, Hitch-Free Election”

“They Died As Brave Heroes Defending Nigeria,” Says Military The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of a Commanding Officer and several gallant soldiers during a fierce encounter with Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State, describing the fallen men as “brave heroes who paid the ultimate price for peace and unity.”In a solemn statement releasedContinueContinue reading “🇳🇬 Fallen But Immortal: Army Confirms Death Of Gallant Commander, Soldiers In Fierce Borno Clash”