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IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu found guilty of terrorism

The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on terrorism char...

Boluwatife Balogun (Champz) Biography, Age, Height...

Boluwatife Balogun, popularly known as Champz, is a Nigerian singer and rapper. He is the first son of Afrobeats legend Wizkid. At...

FG Seeks Death Penalty for Nnamdi Kanu

The Federal Government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to impose the death penalty on Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscri...

Terrorists demand N3.8B ransom for 38 kidnapped vi...

Terrorists who kidnapped 38 worshippers from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara Sta...

Nigerian High Court Declared IPOB Proscription Unc...

Nigerian High Court Declared IPOB Proscription Unconstitutional, Ordered South-East Govs To Pay N8billion To Nnamdi Kanu This deve...

Two Bandits K!lled as Eruku Vigilantes Strike Back...

Two Bandits Killed as Eruku Vigilantes Strike Back over CAC church attack  The resilient vigilantes of Eruku town have successfull...

Ekiti Govt Debunks ‘Purported’ Judgement on Reinst...

Ekiti Govt Debunks ‘Purported’ Judgement on Reinstatement of Sacked Workers, Warns Against Breaching Peace in Ekiti. Ekiti State g...

Defence Minister Badaru in Dubai for Security Summ...

  Defence Minister Badaru in Dubai for Security Summit, not Funfare. …on his way back into the country….. The Honourable Minister ...

Ukraine: Brussels alarmed by alleged US-Russia pea...

European ministers meeting in Brussels voiced sharp frustration over reports of a secret US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine, warning...

French ministers hold crisis talks in Marseille ov...

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez and Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin are in Marseille following the killing of 20-year-old ...

Macron in Africa in bid to turn the page on French...

French President Emmanuel Macron began a five-day tour of Africa on Thursday in Mauritius before he heads to South Africa, Gabon a...

French general says country must 'prepare to lose ...

France’s top general, Fabien Mandon, has sparked political backlash after warning that the country must be ready to 'lose its chil...

UNICEF: One in five children in low and middle-inc...

On World Children's Day, Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Cécile Aptel, Author and Deputy Director of UNICEF’s Global Office of ...

North-South divide: The most and least expensive t...

A huge affordability divide exists across Britain's housing market, with prices ranging from just above annual household earnings ...

Katie Price makes public apology to Myleene Klass ...

Katie Price has publicly apologised to Myleene Klass after criticising her being made an MBE this year during a recent live tour a...

Huge fire erupts at Cop30 climate summit in Brazil

A huge fire has erupted at a pavilion inside the venue of the Cop30, plunging the environmentalist conference into chaos. Emergenc...

Reforming the police won't cut crime. The rot runs...

In 2006, the Labour Home Secretary Charles Clarke announced, ‘in the interests of efficiency and effectiveness of policing, forces...

‘I suffered bruising Ashes defeat in Australia, he...

England are gearing up for what promises to be a tantalising Ashes tour of Australia, though history has not been kind to the tour...

DOJ case against Comey faces troubles. And, powerf...

The DOJ's case against former FBI Director James Comey faces new challenges. And, newly released emails name powerful figures who ...

Surf's down! Munich, until now an inland surfing h...

Munich's famous river wave, the Eisbachwelle, vanished after a dredging in early November. Authorities are working to resurrect th...

'Nightmare Obscura' author explains how to take co...

Sleep scientist Michelle Carr has spent years researching dreaming. She explains dream engineering, including how sensory inputs ...

These families' health care costs will balloon if ...

Millions of Americans face sharply rising costs for health care plans they bought through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, un...

The CDC revives debunked 'link' between childhood ...

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage that previously stated "Vaccines do not cause autism" has been changed to cas...

202 Gallery Hosts “Reflections,” Celebrating Gener...

As part of its annual calendar, the Guild of Professional Artists of Nigeria (GFA) is showcasing a rich collection of artworks at ...

Rich Extols Ex-President Jonathan At 68, Describes...

Business mogul and philanthropist, Tein T.S. Jack-Rich (CON), has felicitated with former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR)...

Over 70% Of Nigerian Engineering Graduates Lack In...

Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Thursday underscored ...

Amotekun Arrests Inter-State Motorbike Snatcher In...

A 19-year-old motorbike snatcher operating between Kwara State and Ondo State has been arrested by operatives of the Ondo State Se...

Lagos Assembly Marks Int’l Men’s Day, Commends Men...

Lagos State House of Assembly, on Thursday, joined the global community to celebrate International Men’s Day during its plenary se...

CM Mamata urges Gyanesh Kumar to halt SIR in Benga...

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s three-page letter came against the backdrop of 2 deaths of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in the sta...

Judge Orders Security To Take Nnamdi Kanu Out Of C...

Trial Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja Kanu ordered security agents to bundle the detained leader of the ...

“Kanu’s Rendition From Kenya Doesn’t Stop His Terr...

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court has held that the manner in which Kanu was returned from Kenya, even if unlawful,...

Kwara Shuts Schools In Four LGAs Over Insecurity

The Kwara State Government, on Wednesday, ordered the closure of schools across four local government areas amid escalating insecu...

Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu Of Terrorism

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on three of the seven terr...

Headmaster, 3 Teachers Of Delhi School Suspended A...

Two days after a student of St Columba's School in Delhi died by suicide by jumping from the platform of a Metro station, school a...

Israel Says It Still Has "Military Edge" Despite U...

Israel expects to maintain access to more advanced US weaponry, a government spokesperson said on Thursday when asked about Washin...

78-Year-Old Woman Trampled To Death By Elephant In...

An elderly woman was trampled to death by a tusker at a forest in Jharkhand's Simdega district on Thursday evening, officials said...

"Yunus Can't Touch My Mother": Sheikh Hasina's Son...

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed, said that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will not be able to kil...

'Ready To Work On US Peace Plan To End War': Ukrai...

Ukraine said Thursday it had received a US "draft plan" with proposals to end its war with Russia and was ready to engage with Was...

Trump Floats Death Penalty For Democrats Asking Mi...

US President Donald Trump on Thursday evoked the death penalty for Democratic lawmakers who urged the military to refuse illegal o...

India To Send 2 Aquanauts To Explore Ocean Depths ...

Two scientists from a top ocean institute will pilot a 28-tonne indigenously built manned submersible up to 500 metres deep off th...

Netanyahu backs Israel’s proposed death penalty fo...

New Israeli death penalty law would mandate execution within 90 days for terrorists who murder Israelis, requiring two more rounds...

Britain says Russian spy ship is on edge of UK wat...

The U.K. confirmed it is shadowing Russia’s spy vessel Yantar with allied forces, signaling readiness to counter any potential thr...

IDF strikes Hamas 'terrorist targets' across Gaza ...

Israel launches strikes across Gaza Strip after "several terrorists" opened fire on IDF soldiers in Khan Younis in the latest repo...

German Christmas market opens nearly one year afte...

Magdeburg Christmas market reopens with hope and enhanced security nearly one year after deadly car-ramming attack killed six peop...

Miss Universe contestant falls off stage as riggin...

Miss Universe contestant from Jamaica falls off stage during evening gown round as judge resigns amid rigging allegations at Thail...

FIFA hands bans to 8 players before World Cup play...

Several European countries have suffered an early setback ahead of the World Cup play-offs, with eight players now suspended for t...

Biggest Abena: TikToker allegedly killed by her bo...

Ghanaian TikToker Biggest Abena was reportedly killed by her boyfriend in Abompe. Police launched a manhunt as friends and netizen...

Donald Trump’s travel ban affects 2 nations qualif...

U.S President Donald Trump has previously imposed travel bans on two nations that have already secured qualification for the 2026 ...

Friend mourns Collins Safo, soldier with NAIMOS Ta...

A soldier and a member of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has reportedly died in an accident late Wednesda...

Cross River showcases investment opportunities in ...

Cross River showcases investment opportunities in London summit By Victor Okoye Cross River Government has announced that its 2025...

COP30: Osun leverages digital tools, data to fast-...

COP30: Osun leverages digital tools, data to fast-track SDGs implementation By Gabriel Agbeja Osun State Government says it has le...

Customers’ deposits in Fidelity Bank grows to N7.2...

Customers’ deposits in Fidelity Bank grows to N7.2trn, gross earnings hit N749bn in H1 2025 By Ginika Okoye Fidelity Bank’s custom...

Self Help Africa pushes for stronger WASH systems

Self Help Africa pushes for stronger WASH systems By Akpan Glory Self Help Africa (SHA) on Thursday called for stronger Water, San...

NSE reaffirms support for engineering education

NSE reaffirms support for engineering education By Angela Atabo/Fortune Abang The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has reiterat...

Our patience is exhausted, Taraba varsity ASUU iss...

The statement described the state government’s continued inaction on a binding agreement as a “Breach of Trust,” noting that the s...

Life imprisonment: Key things to know about Nnamdi...

The IPOB leader was arrested on treason charges on 14 October 2015 by Nigeria’s State Security Service and detained for over a yea...

APC needs Kwankwaso to survive 2027 — Kano NNPP ch...

As political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 presidential election, the Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Par...

Don’t blame rising insurgency, banditry on Trump, ...

"We find it quite appalling that the APC-led Federal Government now claims its security failures are caused by a tweet by the Pres...

Insecurity: Kwankwaso urges FG to reinforce milita...

Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Minister of Defence, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on the Federal Govern...

Oborevwori Tasks Christians On Unity Against Corru...

Delta State governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Christians to rise above denominational differences to embrace one anothe...

$1bn Debt: Court Lifts Mareva Injunction Against N...

Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday vacated a Mareva injunction placed on the assets of Nestol O...

Abduction Of Kebbi Schoolgirls Barbaric — MURIC

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed concern over mass abductions of 25 female students of Government Girls Comprehensi...

Nnamdi Kanu: Enugu Residents Calm After Court Slam...

Residents of Enugu remained calm on Thursday despite the conviction and sentencing of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafr...

EFCC Arrested 792 Fraudsters In 6-hr Operation, Sa...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that its operatives arrested 792 suspected fraudsters for variou...

Robust LG system key to democracy — Kaduna Dep Gov...

Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, has argued that genuine democracy rests on the competence, legitimacy and int...

APC governors visit Kebbi, vow full support for re...

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, under the Progressive Governors’ Forum, PGF, on Thursday assur...

Pastor Enenche sad over attack on Christian worshi...

Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche, has expressed deep sadness over the recent attack on Christ...

Nnamdi Kanu barred from using phones, digital devi...

Justice James Omotosho has barred IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu from using digital devices, including phones and computers, while servin...

EPL: They’ve been inconsistent – John Terry rates ...

Chelsea legend John Terry has assessed the Blues’ Premier League title prospects for the season. Terry believes Chelsea can compet...

BBC Children in Need chief resigns after seriously...

The chair of BBC Children in Need has resigned within a month of his appointment after being convicted of causing serious injury t...

Fresh weather warnings issued as parts of UK threa...

Fresh yellow weather warnings for ice have been issued for many areas of the UK, as some areas are threatened with blizzard condit...

These changes are gigantic - but they will be cont...

While the headline is an extension from five to 10 years, the detail paints a far tighter picture.

All four UK governments 'failed to appreciate' sca...

All four UK governments failed to appreciate the scale of the threat posed by COVID-19 or the urgency of the response the pandemic...

The Stone Roses bassist Mani dies

The Stone Roses bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield has died at the age of 63, his family has said.

Israel expects to remain ahead of Middle East, des...

US law guarantees Israel has a "qualitative military edge" in the region, with Israel currently being the only country to operate ...

Israeli arrested in espionage plot, accused of car...

According to the police and Shin Bet, the suspect was aware he was operating under the direction of Iranian agents and that his ac...

Massive emerald gemstone found in Madagascar's pre...

Mines Minister Carl Andriamparany called the gemstone a collector's dream, adding that officials have found no record of a similar...

Israeli woman's vision restored in world's first-e...

The new Israeli technology allows for the creation of hundreds of cornea implants from a single donor sample, offering a scalable ...

Norwegian airline to resume Copenhagen-Tel Aviv ro...

The low-cost airline announced that its renewed service between Denmark’s capital and Ben-Gurion Airport will initially operate tw...

Video shows Palestinian child after shooting by Is...

A 15-year-old Palestinian boy was shot by Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank, causing him to die.

Israel’s emptying of West Bank refugee camps amoun...

Human Rights Watch calls for Israeli leaders, including PM Netanyahu, to be investigated on war crimes accusations.

Children of War

In a war-torn part of Colombia, a family flees their home after rebels kill a young man who had joined them as a child.

Syria condemns Netanyahu’s visit to occupied terri...

Benjamin Netanyahu visited southern Syria, where Israel expanded its occupation after the fall of Assad.

US economy adds 119,000 jobs in September as unemp...

The unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent as the labour market cools.

BREAKING: Justice Omotosho Dismisses Bail Applicat...

He ruled that the request was “highly unmeritorious” and barred by statutory provisions governing criminal procedure in Nigeria....

WATCH LIVE: Court Delivers Ruling in Nnamdi Kanu’s...

BREAKING: Justice Omotosho Continues With Ruling A...

Justice Omotosho agreed, lamenting Kanu’s alleged repeated disruptions and refusal to heed several pleas from the court and securi...

BREAKING: Court Sentences Nnamdi Kanu To Life Impr...

The judge also noted international objections to giving Kanu the death penalty.

BREAKING: Justice Omotosho Convicts Nnamdi Kanu On...

Delivering the ruling, Justice James Omotosho stated that the prosecution’s case stood unchallenged following Kanu’s refusal to pr...

Trump’s Genocidal Claim Encouraging Extremist Grou...

SGF Akume warns US claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria embolden extremists, worsen insecurity, and undermine diplomatic effort...

Nnamdi Kanu Sentenced To Life In Prison After Conv...

Nnamdi Kanu has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty on seven terrorism charges.

German Family Returns 12 Historical Artefacts To E...

Ethiopia has received 12 culturally significant artefacts from a German family, marking a major step in restoring its heritage.

Teachers, Students Desert Schools Across Four Kwar...

Fear of renewed bandit attacks has forced schools across four Kwara LGAs to shut down after the killing of three in Eruku.

Tinubu Lauds Former President Jonathan’s Contribut...

Tinubu celebrates ex-President Goodluck Jonathan at 68, praising his humility, statesmanship, and role in strengthening Nigeria’s ...

Germany says China promised 'reliable' rare earth ...

Germany's finance minister said Thursday Beijing had made a "clear" commitment on ensuring rare earth supplies, following the firs...

Police engage bandits in gun battle while attempti...

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has lost an officer while repelling a kidnapping attempt in Guto village, in th...

Olamide Baddo pours out his mind on recent attacks...

Olamide reacts to Nigeria's ongoing insecurity crisis, condemning recent attacks and calling for prayer and unity. Fans react to h...

Live updates: Court to deliver judgment in Nnamdi ...

The court is set to deliver its long-awaited judgment on Thursday in the terrorism case involving IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Follow ...

Kwara: Pastor Mentions State That May Be Attacked ...

A pastor reacted to the brutal attack at a church in Eruku, Ekiti local government area of Kwara state. He mentioned the state tha...

Decentralise NYSC for security training, Ondo priv...

A university VC urges the FG to decentralise NYSC for security training, allowing youths to handle weapons for self-defence amid r...

You cannot overturn Daniel’s suspension, Ogun APC ...

Ogun APC ward executives reaffirm Senator Gbenga Daniel’s suspension over alleged anti-party activities, arguing the NWC cannot ov...

EFCC dismisses claims of targeting only internet f...

The EFCC refutes claims of only targeting internet fraudsters, highlighting its broad-based anti-corruption fight against all fina...

International delegation visits Borno to support d...

An international delegation visited Borno displaced communities to discuss sustainable solutions and strengthen cooperation for re...

Permanent secretary appointments now strictly on m...

Edo State government ends the imposition of permanent secretaries, ensuring the Edo Civil Service now makes appointments strictly ...

Northern Leaders Task FG, Governors On Security, Y...

Prominent Northern political, cultural, and security figures on Thursday converged on Kaduna for the 25th anniversary celebration...

I Was Not Removed, Gave Voluntary Notice Of Exit, ...

…NEITI Act Forbids Second Term for Executive Secretary Position The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Tran...

Fubara Seeks Collaboration On Security

… Pushes For More Intelligence Sharing The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has called for collaboration among stakeh...

Italy To Battle Northern Ireland In World Cup Play...

Four-time World Cup winners Italy will face Northern Ireland in the semifinals of the European playoffs for the 2026 tournament, ...

DSS Uncovers Ekpa-Funded Terror Network, Files Mul...

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday said it has filed terrorism charges against seven key commanders of the proscr...

Kanu: Time is now right to approach Tinubu for cle...

A legal luminary and elder statesman, Chief Mike Ahamba (SAN) has said that the time is now ripe to approach President Bola Ahmed ...

Northern elders push for bold reforms at ACF’s 25t...

Influential Northern elders, political leaders, and cultural figures on Thursday called for urgent reforms to tackle insecurity an...

Four injured, baby rescued in multi-vehicle crash ...

An eight-month-old baby was rescued unhurt on Thursday after a multi-vehicle crash at Otedola, inward Tollgate, along the Lagos–Ib...

We enjoy cordial relations with reps, solid minera...

The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has dismissed the allegation of a lack of cooperation between it and the lower chamber ...

Jonathan hails Attah as key champion in abolition ...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday highlighted the pivotal role played by former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Victor Obon...

United Nigeria Airlines pardons VDM, Mr Jollof aft...

PREMIUM TIMES reported that VDM and Mr Jollof were involved in a heated confrontation on Monday while boarding a flight from Asaba...

Jigawa governor’s wife grieves over abduction of K...

The Jigawa First Lady also mourned the loss of Brigadier General Musa Uba, a brave soldier who sacrificed his life in service to h...

Tinubu felicitates ex-President Jonathan at 68

President Tinubu acknowledged the simplicity and humility that shaped Mr Jonathan’s leadership style and noted his historic conces...

BREAKING: Court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life impr...

The judge said he ought to sentence him to death but for his decision to show him mercy. The post BREAKING: Court sentences Nnamdi...

Road infrastructure: Abiodun’s critics are drownin...

Despite ceaseless onslaughts sponsored by dark forces, the achievements of the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, continue to dwarf the...

Nnamdi Kanu to appeal life imprisonment judgment

Justice James Omotosho on Thursday convicted Kanu on all seven terrorism-related charges filed by the Federal Government. The post...

Grant Kanu pardon now, Okorie urges Tinubu

Founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and Convener/ National Chairman, Igbo Agenda Dialogue, IAD, Chief Chekwas Ok...

DSS files terrorism charges against seven suspects...

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed terrorism charges against seven individuals accused of involvement in a coordinat...

UK to make legal migrants wait longer for settled ...

Some low-qualified workers who arrived on health and social care visas after Brexit and migrants who had claimed benefits for less...

US wants to end boycott of G20 summit, says Ramaph...

Washington had said it would not take part in the November 22-23 summit because it objected to the priorities for the meeting set ...

Mind games! Aus Force tells English fans: Wait for...

Australia's Border Force playfully reignited the Jonny Bairstow stumping controversy ahead of the Ashes, urging English fans to fo...

No more Russian oil: Reliance stops import; crude ...

Effective November 20, Reliance Industries has transitioned away from importing Russian crude for its Jamnagar export-only refiner...

'Terror module': Two ISI-linked operatives injured...

Two suspected ISI-backed module members were injured in a police encounter in Ludhiana after allegedly opening fire. Acting on in...