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The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja on Thursday, has sentenced to life imprisonment three terrorists prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) for being members of the proscribed terrorist group Darul Salam. The convicted terrorists are Abdulrazak Umar, alias Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid, Yunusa Musa, alias Yunusa Bin Musa and Shamsu Adamu Sani, alias Abu Itisar. The three are …

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday called on governors in the six states of the North East to redouble efforts in fighting terrorism and banditry, and stressed that stronger collaboration between the Federal Government and subnational authorities is essential to restore lasting peace in the region. The President gave the commission while receiving a delegation of political leaders, governors and other …

The United Nations (UN) has warned that terrorist groups in northern Nigeria, across West Africa and the Sahel region are increasingly sophisticated, and adopting the use of modern technology in their criminal operations. Leonardo Simão, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel and Head of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), …

Zainab Abioye Survivors of the fatal canoeing accident in Ringim local government area of ​​Jigawa State have recounted the terrifying moments they struggled to survive after an overloaded boat carrying about 40 passengers, mostly women and children, capsized while returning from rice farms. The victims, who narrowly escaped death, told how local fishermen and farmers risked their lives to save …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized the allocation of ₦22.15 billion in the 2026 Appropriation Act for the construction and renovation of 106 palaces across Nigeria, and described the move as an aberration of the constitution. Civil Society Organization, Tracka, part of the BudgIT Foundation, has released a document revealing that a total of N22.15 billion was allocated for the …

The rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State deserves national acclaim. After 56 harrowing days of captivity, the victims were reunited with their families, ending weeks of anguish that gripped the country. Whether history ultimately records their freedom as a courageous rescue or as a liberation brought about by relentless military pressure is …

More and more families and businesses in Nigeria are turning to solar power to meet their electricity supply needs making the country Africa’s largest small-scale solar power market attracting investments of $2.4 billion by 2025. This comes as Sub-Saharan Africa’s renewable energy market attracted $13.5 billion in investment by 2025, marking the third consecutive year the region has secured more …

From a general observation, comparisons are powerful political tools. They simplify complex realities, inspire supporters and shape public perception. Another side of this is that they can also become misleading when symbolism replaces substance. The latter appears to be the objective behind two recent interventions in defense of his excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Respectfully, it was observed that veteran …

Lawmakers in the Ondo State House of Assembly have issued an ultimatum to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Olamide Oladiji, to resign from office or be impeached. They gave the speaker until Sunday to sign the letter, or be removed from office Twenty-one of the 26 House members signed a letter of impeachment against the House Speaker for …

Face of Liberty International urged young Africans to take more responsibility in addressing the development challenges facing their countries, rather than relying solely on governments and political institutions. The organization’s executive director, Leonard Ogunweide, made the call during the virtual graduation ceremony of the first cohort of its 2026 Free Market Fellowship. The 10-week fellowship, which attracted participants from several …