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ABUJA- The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has condemned ongoing calls for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), warning that political figures, including former presidential candidate Peter Obi, should be held accountable for supporting his freedom. In a statement issued on Thursday by its National Coordinator, Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, CNG accused IPOB and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), of orchestrating violent attacks on security forces, government institutions, and civilians. The group alleged that IPOB’s activities have resulted in the deaths of 175 security personnel and the destruction of public…

ABUJA- President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Bishop Francis Wale Oke on his re-election as the National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN). The congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Bishop Oke, founder of Sword of the Spirit Ministries International, was re-elected during the 18th Biennial National Conference of the PFN, which commenced on Tuesday in Abuja and is set to conclude on Friday. He also serves as the Chancellor of Precious Cornerstone University. President Tinubu praised Bishop Oke for his commitment to…

ABUJA- The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed all fraud charges against the former Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Modibbo Ishak Kawu, Pinnacle Communications Limited, and two others over the alleged mismanagement of 2.5 billion naira allocated for the Federal Government’s Digital Switch-Over (DSO) programme. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Folashade Ogunbanjo-Giwa discharged and acquitted the defendants, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had accused Kawu, Pinnacle Communications’ Chairman Lucky Omoluwa, and Chief Operating Officer Dipo Onifade of violating…

The South-South zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been thrown into turmoil following a controversial meeting convened by the party’s zonal leadership in Benin, Edo State, on February 15. The meeting, called by PDP South-South National Vice-Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih, has sparked internal tensions, with some party leaders questioning its legitimacy. On Thursday, the South-South Zonal Secretary of the PDP, Chief Felix Omemu, condemned the planned gathering, describing it as illegal and urging party members to boycott it. In a statement, Omemu argued that the meeting violated the PDP Constitution, which stipulates that the Zonal Executive Council (ZEC)…

The Senate has commenced deliberations on the N54 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill. The consideration began after Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele moved a motion for the Senate to receive and review the report of the Appropriations Committee. Following a brief closed-door session, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Solomon Adeola, laid the report before the Senate. He was then invited by Senate Deputy President Barau Jibrin, who presided over the session, to present the report for further consideration.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to hand over a large cache of smuggled arms and ammunition intercepted by its officers to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) in Lagos. While the exact quantity and value of the seized weapons have not yet been disclosed, the handover ceremony is expected to take place today. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has arrived in Lagos and is scheduled to brief journalists at the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone “A” Ikeja, where details of the seizure will be officially released.

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has denied reports suggesting he intends to run for president in Nigeria’s 2027 elections. Speculation arose following a recent interview on Arise TV, where Adesina was asked about his political future after his tenure at the AfDB. Responding to the question, he said: “I will be available to serve in any capacity, globally, in Africa, anywhere, including in my own country, Nigeria” His remarks quickly sparked interpretations that he was subtly indicating an interest in the 2027 presidential race. However, Adesina took to X on Thursday to clarify that…

The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Chidi Azonibe, for allegedly spreading a false warning about a planned attack by Fulani herdsmen in the Umuoba community, Irete, causing widespread panic. Police spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed the arrest in a statement, revealing that Azonibe admitted to distributing the notice alongside his brother on the instructions of one Prophetess Ijeoma, who claimed to have received a divine revelation about the attack. On the night of Monday, February 10, residents of Umuoba discovered the threat notice posted on their gates, allegedly written by Fulani herdsmen. The message read: “FULANI…

The factional National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has described Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo’s resignation from the party as “ good riddance to bad rubbish” and a relief. Okonkwo announced his resignation from the party on Tuesday, citing LP’s lack of readiness for the 2027 elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Arabambi dismissed the actor’s exit as inconsequential, insisting that the party remains united and focused on unseating the Bola Tinubu administration in 2027. “We wish Mr. Kenneth Okonkwo well. His resignation is good riddance to bad rubbish. He should not speak about…

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to implement the new national minimum wage and other benefits for judicial workers or face an indefinite strike. In a communique released on Wednesday after an emergency meeting at the JUSUN Secretariat in Abuja, the union announced that the ultimatum begins on Thursday, February 13, 2025, and expires on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. JUSUN warned that if their demands are not met within this period, an indefinite strike will commence on Thursday, February 20, 2025, potentially disrupting judicial activities across the country. The union…