The Life Sentence: Unpacking the Verdict That Keeps Nnamdi Kanu in Prison

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…

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President Tinubu to Present N49.7 Trillion 2026 Budget to National Assembly

  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…

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Labour Party Sets February 2026 Date for National Convention Amid Leadership Restructuring

  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…

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FG Secures Release of Nigerian Aircraft, 11 Soldiers Detained in Burkina Faso

  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,…

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Flip Today, Reverse Tomorrow: What’s Broken in Nigeria’s Education Policymaking?

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…

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This Money Is Not a Favour: How John Obi Mikel Took Nigeria’s World Cup Bonus Fight to the Presidency

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…

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US Places Nigeria Under Partial Travel Restrictions Over Security Concerns

  The United States has imposed partial travel restrictions on Nigeria, citing security concerns and deficiencies in identity management systems, according to a new presidential proclamation signed by President Donald Trump.   The measure, detailed in a White House fact sheet released on the administration’s official X platform Tuesday, targets foreign nationals from countries identified…

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