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Nearly a decade after she left France for the war-torn landscapes of Syria, Carole Sun returned to a Paris courtroom this week to face judgment for a choice that would shape the rest of her life. On Thursday, a special criminal court in Paris sentenced the 30-year-old Frenchwoman to 10 years in prison after finding…
The legal journey of Nnamdi Kanu, the charismatic but controversial leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is a tale that has gripped Nigeria and the international community for years. It’s a story that weaves together self-determination, agitation, international rendition, high-stakes legal drama, and deep-seated political tension. For millions of his followers, he is…
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday. This presentation marks a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s fiscal planning as the administration aims to solidify its economic reform agenda amidst significant national challenges. The event, scheduled for 2:00 pm at the National Assembly Complex…
The Labour Party has announced 28 February 2026 as the date for its National Convention, a pivotal step in its preparations for the 2027 general elections as it seeks to rebuild its structure following a period of internal disputes. Senator Nenadi Usman, the party’s Acting National Chairman, formalized the plans by submitting a…
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, will officially register with the African Democratic Congress this Thursday, cementing her departure from the Labour Party and marking a significant realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. The registration ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the ADC national secretariat in Wuse, Abuja….
The Federal Government has successfully secured the release of a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and 11 military personnel, ending a nearly two-week detention in Burkina Faso that had escalated into a significant diplomatic incident between the two West African nations. Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed the release,…
According to media reports, the Senate recently summoned Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, and Amos Dangut, Head of the national office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), over new guidelines for the 2025/2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE). The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Sunday Karimi, senator representing Kogi West, who said the…
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has revealed how he bypassed football authorities and reached out to the highest levels of government to ensure Nigerian players were paid their bonuses during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, after months of unfulfilled promises by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Speaking on a recent episode…
Senator Ned Nwoko has firmly rejected allegations by his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels, that she has been unlawfully denied access to their two young children, stating that a court has already established clear conditions she must fulfil before contact can be resumed. The lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District made his…
