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No fewer than 60 terrorists have been killed in a joint land and air operation by troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Bita, Borno State. The Nigerian Army confirmed the development in a brief statement shared via its official Facebook page on Friday. The coordinated assault reportedly took place in the early hours of the day. “In a decisive and coordinated operation, gallant troops of Operation Hadin Kai launched a simultaneous land and air assault on terrorist positions in Bita, Borno State,” the statement read. “The intense battle resulted in the neutralization of at least 60 terrorists.” This operation comes…

Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed optimism over restoring peace with his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Speaking in a video message to his supporters, Fubara said there was no reason peace could not be achieved between him and Wike, whom he referred to as his “Oga.” “There is no reason why there won’t be peace between me and my Oga. We want peace so that Rivers can move forward,” he said. The rift between Fubara and Wike began shortly after Fubara assumed office in 2023. The fallout significantly impacted…

In a bold move to uphold the rule of law, Chinedu Agu, Esq., a legal practitioner and former Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Owerri Branch, has issued a final demand to the Imo State Commissioner of Police to halt the illegal enforcement of the Electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) policy. In a strongly worded letter dated May 29, 2025, Agu decried the persistent harassment and extortion of motorists by police officers at various checkpoints across Imo State, despite the Inspector-General of Police’s (IGP) directive suspending the policy and a prior meeting with the Command on April 24, 2025,…

The Federal High Court of Nigeria has announced plans to appoint 8 new judges to its bench, following approval from the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of the National Judicial Council, Hon. Justice Kudirat M. O. Kekere-Ekun, GCON. The announcement, detailed in a circular issued by Hon. Justice John T. Tsoho, KSS, OFR, FCIArb (UK), Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, invites nominations for judicial candidates from specified states: Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Enugu, Imo, Kaduna, Plateau, and Taraba. The initiative, outlined in a letter dated May 13, 2025, with reference number NJC/FHC/F.3/V/669, aligns with the National Judicial Council’s Guidelines…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the poor conditions under which some Nigerian students sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), describing the situation as a “national disgrace.” In a statement shared via his official Facebook page, Atiku expressed outrage over reports of students writing critical national exams in poorly lit and inadequate environments. He lamented that such a development could occur just a day after the world observed International Children’s Day. “This is not merely an unfortunate incident — it is a damning indictment of our systemic failure to uphold the most basic standards in…

Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, says he has reached a critical juncture in his leadership journey where tough decisions must be made for the good of the state. In a statement released on Thursday to mark his second anniversary in office, Fubara reaffirmed his commitment to peace, development, and reconciliation. He pledged to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to restore unity and drive progress in the state. “This is a crucial point in our journey, where difficult decisions must be made,” Fubara said. “Be assured that every step we take will be guided by your best interests and…

Residents of Agan community in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, were thrown into chaos on Thursday evening following a deadly attack by suspected herdsmen. Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants invaded the community around 6 p.m., opening fire on residents and setting several houses ablaze. The attack, which lasted for hours without any immediate response from security agencies, left several people feared dead and many others injured. Located just minutes from Makurdi town, Agan was quickly deserted as terrified residents fled to safety amid the sound of gunfire and rising smoke. Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the…

By: Douglas Ogbankwa Esq@douglasogbankwa@gmail.com The Court of Appeal today affirmed Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State, dismissing the Appeal of the PDP Candidate -Asuelimen Ighodalo. Beyond the politics , it is imperative for us to appraise the policy dialectics , to situate the matrix of development in this administration, with a bird eye “s view of a comparative analysis of that of his predecessor. It was James Freeman Clarkson that said “A Politician thinks of the Next Elections , while a States Man thinks of the Next Generation”. By all standards, I am not a…

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has rejected key pieces of evidence presented by the Federal Government in the ongoing terrorism trial of Biafra separatist leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The court on Thursday ruled inadmissible Kanu’s statements dated October 21, 24, and November 4, 2015, which were made to operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) during interrogation. The accompanying video recordings of the statements were also thrown out. The ruling followed a trial-within-trial ordered by the court to determine the voluntariness of the statements after Kanu alleged they were made under duress, coercion, and without legal…

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against plunging Nigeria deeper into debt through excessive borrowing, urging him to reconsider his latest loan request. PRP National Chairman, Falalu Bello, issued the warning in a statement on Thursday, following the President’s request for National Assembly approval to secure a fresh $24 billion loan. Bello criticized what he described as a dangerous pattern of borrowing without transparency, accountability, or tangible benefits to the Nigerian people. He alleged that many of the loans acquired by the current administration have been misappropriated, worsening poverty levels and leaving future generations saddled…