NBA Urges Judiciary to Emulate Finland

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNBA Urges Judiciary to Emulate Finland

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 2, 2025

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has urged the country’s judiciary to learn lessons from the speedy trial and conviction of Simon Ekpa by the Finnish court. Speaking to newsmen shortly after he read the communique from the association’s recently concluded Annual General Conference in Enugu, the National President of the NBA, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, lamented that terrorism-related cases in Nigeria often drag on for years. He said, “I wish our Nigerian judiciary is watching...

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Military Backs Ruling, Warns Terror Sponsors

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary Backs Ruling, Warns Terror Sponsors

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 2, 2025

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has described the ruling against Ekpa as a landmark victory in the global fight against terrorism. Reacting in a statement signed by Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, warned individuals and organisations sponsoring terrorism from abroad to desist or face consequences. The statement read, “The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has expressed firm support for the judgment delivered today by...

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Nigerian Government Welcomes Conviction

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Government Welcomes Conviction

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 2, 2025

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...

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New Curriculum for Basic, Senior Secondary, Technical Education Unveils

EducationNewsNigeriaNew Curriculum for Basic, Senior Secondary, Technical Education Unveils

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 1, 2025

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...

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15 Zamfara villagers die while fleeing bandits’

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria15 Zamfara villagers die while fleeing bandits’

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 1, 2025

At least 15 people have lost their lives, and three others are missing in the Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after a group of villagers attempted to flee their communities amid a bandit attack on Friday, August 29, 2025. The tragic incident occurred as residents from Danmaga, Tungar Maigunya, Nasarawar Kifi, and other villages in Birnin Tudu Ward tried to cross a river using a single canoe in a desperate bid to escape...

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

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

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 1, 2025

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...

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Woman Lynched in Niger State Over Allegations of Blasphemy

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaWoman Lynched in Niger State Over Allegations of Blasphemy

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 1, 2025

A food vendor identified as Amaye was lynched and burnt alive by a mob in Kasuwan-Garba town, Mariga Local Government Area, Niger State, following accusations of blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammad. The events unfolded on Saturday, 30 August 2025. Eyewitness accounts reveal that the ordeal began when the victim, reportedly well known in her community, engaged with a customer who jokingly proposed marriage to her “to fulfil the Sunnah”, referring to the traditions of the...

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APC Breaks PDP Dominance in Rivers, Wins 20 LGAs

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAPC Breaks PDP Dominance in Rivers, Wins 20 LGAs

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 1, 2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the chairmanship in 20 of the 23 local government areas (LGAs) contested in Saturday’s Rivers State Chairmanship and Councillorship elections, the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) announced on Sunday. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won the remaining three LGAs. RSIEC chairman Dr Michael Odey declared the results at the commission’s headquarters on Aba Road, Port Harcourt. He said winners of the vice-chairmanship contests had been declared, while...

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Miss Anambra,  Onyinyechi Basil, Wins Miss Universe Nigeria 2025

LifestyleNewsNigeriaMiss Anambra,  Onyinyechi Basil, Wins Miss Universe Nigeria 2025

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 1, 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...

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Breaking: Former IGP, Solomon Arase, Dies At 69

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBreaking: Former IGP, Solomon Arase, Dies At 69

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 1, 2025

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...

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