Nigerian Government Welcomes Conviction

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has hailed the conviction of Simon Ekpa by the Finnish court. In an official statement, Fagbemi described the judgment as “a welcome development and a significant step in the fight against insecurity in Nigeria.” He said, “We received the good news of the conviction of the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, by the Finnish court. His...

New Curriculum for Basic, Senior Secondary, Technical Education Unveils

The Nigerian Government has completed a comprehensive review of curricula across Basic, Senior Secondary, and Technical Education, aimed at reducing overload and enhancing quality learning outcomes. The Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, who announced this, said the new curricula will commence in the 2025/2026 academic year. She explained that “the new framework balances subject offerings with deeper, more practical learning. “At the primary level, pupils in Primary 1–3 will offer 9–10...

Ban On Motorcycles: Lawyer Drags Gombe Govt, Police To Court

A Gombe-based lawyer, Usamatu Abubakar, has sued the Governor of Gombe State, the Attorney General of Gombe State, and the Commissioner of Police, Gombe State at the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenging what he described as an unlawful restriction of his fundamental right to freedom of movement. He argued that the ban has no legal backing since no law was passed by the Gombe State House of Assembly to authorize it. The lawyer described...

Miss Anambra,  Onyinyechi Basil, Wins Miss Universe Nigeria 2025

Onyinyechi Basil, representing Anambra State, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 at the grand finale of the national pageant, held at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Basil triumphed over fierce competition, defeating the last remaining contender, Damilola Bolarinde (Miss Lagos), in the finale. In the final placements Bolarind was named first runner-up, Fortune Kurobo (Miss Bayelsa) finished as second runner-up,  and Irene Ikediashi (Miss Ogun) took the spot of...

Breaking: Former IGP, Solomon Arase, Dies At 69

Former Inspector General of Police, IGP, Solomon Ehigiator Arase, has passed away at the age of 69. Arase was said to have died in the early hours of Sunday, at Cedar Crest Hospital in Abuja, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service to the Nigeria Police Force. Born on June 21, 1956, in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Arase had a storied career marked by key positions, including: 18th Inspector-General of...

Finland Locks Up Simon Ekpa for 6 Years Over Terrorism Offences

The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced Simon Ekpa, a self-styled Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, to six years in prison after finding him guilty of terrorism-related offences. In its ruling delivered on Monday, the court held that Ekpa, a long-term resident of Lahti and former city councillor, participated in a terrorist organisation and publicly incited crimes for terrorist purposes. According to the verdict, “The accused was an influential member...

Army Foils Bomb Production Attempt By Terrorists In Borno

No fewer than 242 bags of NPK fertilizer suspected to be diverted for use in the production of Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs, by terrorists in Borno have been intercepted by the Nigerian Army. A credible source at Army Headquarters confirmed the development to NAN on Friday in Abuja, explaining that the operation underscored the army’s vigilance in cutting off critical logistics to insurgents. The source added that fertilizer diversion remained a major threat to national security as...

Abandoned Niger Gas Company Enugu Revived After Decades of Neglect

The Enugu State Government on Thursday unveiled the revived Niger Gas Company Limited situated at Emene in Enugu East Local Government in Enugu State, Nigeria. The company, which had lain waste for over 3 decades, is one of the many government facilities the present administration earmarked for revival in its bid to rid the state of moribund assets. Niger Gas Company Limited was established in 1962 by Dr. Michael Okpara, Premier of Eastern Nigeria, in...

“I Travel to Attract Investments for Nigeria’s Growth,” Tinubu Defends Foreign Trips

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after official visits to Brazil and Japan, where he engaged government officials and private sector leaders in talks aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and attracting investment and economic opportunities into the country. In a post shared on X immediately after landing, Tinubu expressed a strong sense of national duty. “It feels good to be back home in Nigeria after our recent engagements in Japan and Brazil,” he...

FG Awards ₦200,000 to Nigerian Teen Champion at TeenEagle Global Finals

The Federal Government of Nigeria has awarded ₦200,000 to Nafisah Abdullahi, the nation’s World Best in English at the TeenEagle Global Finals, in recognition of her exceptional performance in the competition. At a formal ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, accompanied by the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suiwaba Ahmad, presented the cash reward to the 17-year-old pupil of Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), Yobe State. The award...

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