The Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, has emphasized that the foundation of genuine democracy lies in the competence, legitimacy, and integrity of local governance.
She stressed that sustainable development is unattainable without strong, capable, and trusted local...
Two passenger trains collided in Czech Republic on Thursday, November 20, 2025, injuring dozens of people.
Emergency services said the trains collided in a region around 132 km (82 miles) south of capital Prague.
Pictures showed mainly damage to the front...
A member of the House of Representatives, Obi Aguocha, has called for clemency for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), during proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Aguocha, who represents Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South...
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment over terrorism offences.
The presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, delivered the judgement on Thursday, November 20, 2025,...
The Federal Government has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to impose the death penalty on Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), after his conviction on seven counts of terrorism on Thursday.
Justice James Omotoso,...
The Federal Government has raised alarms over unsafe groundwater in Kogi, Lagos, and Kebbi states, following recent assessments revealing chemical and microbial contamination in several communities.
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) disclosed the findings during a press briefing in...
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned seven key commanders of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) before the Federal High Court in Abuja over terrorism charges linked to Simon Ekpa.
The cases—FHC/ABJ/CR/632/2025, FHC/ABJ/CR/633/2025, and FHC/ABJ/CR/634/2025—were filed on 19...
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed 3:50 p.m. on Thursday as the time to deliver judgement in the terrorism trial of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
The presiding judge, Justice James...
Residents of Kundila Housing Estate in Tarauni Local Government Area, Kano, were plunged into grief on Wednesday after a fire claimed the lives of four members of the same family.
The victims, a husband, wife, and their two young children,...
The Kebbi State House of Assembly has suspended Muhammad Mahuta, Chairman of Fakai Local Government Area, over allegations of gross misconduct and negligence of duty. The decision followed the adoption of a report by the House Special Committee, chaired...
