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target=_blank>Nnamdi Kanu verdit: Prosecution seeks death penalty
Court to pronounce sentence by 4pm From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The prosecution in the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has urged a Federal High Court in Abuja to sentence him to the maximum punishment of the death penalty. Prosecuting counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, said more than
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target=_blank>Nnamdi Kanu convicted on all seven terrorism counts
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has convicted Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on all the offences contained in the seven-count terrorism charge. In his ongoing judgment, Justice Binta Nyako found him guilty on all the counts in the charge being prosecuted
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target=_blank>Nigeria “now disgraced nation” overwhelmed by insecurity – Obi
From Idu Jude, Abuja 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has reviewed the general security and political situation in the country and noted how the government is aiding and abetting the destruction of democracy by conspicuously undermining opposition parties. Obi, who was reacting to the multiplicity of tragic terror attacks across the country, particularly
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target=_blank>World Cup: Fixtures of intercontinental playoffs draws confirmed Full List
By Seyi Babalola The race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup heated up on Thursday as both the intercontinental and European playoffs were drawn, paving the way for a tight and dramatic qualification conclusion across continents. With spots in the enlarged 48-team tournament on the line, nations now know exactly how to schedule their flights
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target=_blank>Delay in ICTN II threatens smooth takeoff of National Single Window – SEREC
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has raised the alarm that the continued delay in implementing the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN II) is endangering Nigeria’s maritime reforms and could frustrate the smooth rollout of the National Single Window (NSW) slated for 2026. In a policy document issued in Abuja,
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target=_blank>Kwara church attack adds to pattern of assaults on Christian communities – CAN
Condemns attack ______________________ From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described the recent armed attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Kwara State, as one of the repeated assaults on Christian populations in vulnerable communities in Nigeria. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement on Thursday, said that CAN
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target=_blank>JUST IN: Court convicts Nnamdi Kanu of terrorism
By Seyi Babalola The Federal High Court in Abuja has declared Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), guilty of count 1 of the terrorism charge presented by the Federal Government against him. The court determined that Kanu used a series of broadcasts to encourage violence and killings in support
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target=_blank>TETFund commissions N1.3bn female hostel at Ken Saro-Wiwa University
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has commissioned a 244-bed female hostel at Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State, as part of measures by the Federal Government to alleviate students’ accommodation challenges in public tertiary institutions in Nigeria. A statement from TETFund on Thursday indicated that the commissioning was performed by
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target=_blank>School football tourney: Organisers dangle university scholarships, monetary rewards at winners
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Organisers of the Nigerian American Football Association (NAFA) tournament have rolled out mouth-watering rewards for the winners of the Nigerian Secondary School Flag Football League (NSSFFL). They made the disclosure during the press conference to flag off the Aketi Bowl III national finals, describing it as a renewed commitment to strengthening
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target=_blank>WCQ playoff: Mikel Obi slams Iwobi over controversial video
By Seyi Babalola Former Chelsea defensive midfielder John Obi Mikel slammed Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi for sharing a controversial video before Nigeria’s 4-1 victory against Gabon. Iwobi’s video revealed the state of the Super Eagles’ accommodation in Morocco before the World Cup playoffs. The Super Eagles stayed at the Rive Hotel in Rabat before their
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target=_blank>BREAKING: Terrorism: Prosecution Asks Court To Sentence Nnamdi Kanu To Death
The prosecution in the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to impose the maximum penalty, death sentence. Prosecuting counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), told the court that over 75 security personnel were killed as a result of the terrorism activities…
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target=_blank>Kwara AGILE: 32,420 Female Students Receive Scholarships
The Kwara State Government has officially flagged off the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, with 32,420 female students receiving scholarships aimed at boosting access to quality secondary education across the state. The event, tagged “Official Flag-Off of Kwara AGILE Project and Symbolic Presentation of Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) to Beneficiaries in the…
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target=_blank>OTC Crypto Exchanges: Why Use Them And What Are The Key Benefits?
Today, as digital assets are a common thing, OTC crypto exchanges have quietly become the go-to solution for traders handling serious volumes. Unlike public exchanges, where every move is visible on the order book, an OTC crypto platform enables investors to trade large amounts of crypto privately and efficiently. These platforms cater to institutions, hedge funds,…
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target=_blank>King’s Trust Int’l Appoints Aigboje, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede As Co-Chairs Of Africa Advisory Board
King’s Trust International (KTI) has appointed Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR, and his wife, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, as Co-Chairs of its Africa Advisory Board, ushering in a new phase in the organisation’s mission to empower young Africans through innovative education, employability, and entrepreneurship programmes. The appointment was announced in a statement released to journalists in Abuja. According to…
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target=_blank>JUST IN: Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu On All Seven Counts
A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on all seven counts contained in the terrorism charge filed against him by the Federal Government. In the ongoing judgment, Justice James Omotosho held that the prosecution, led by the Department of State Services (DSS), presented…
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target=_blank>TETFund Commissions N1.3bn Female Hostel At Ken Saro-Wiwa University
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has commissioned a 244-bed female hostel at Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State, as part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to address accommodation shortages in public tertiary institutions. Speaking at the commissioning, the member representing the South-South geopolitical zone on the TETFund Board of Trustees, Hon. Aboh…
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target=_blank>Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu On Three Additional Counts
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on offences bordering on membership of a proscribed terrorist organisation and incitement of violence. In a judgment still being delivered, Justice James Omotosho found Kanu guilty on counts three, four and five of the seven-count charge…
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target=_blank>Green Bonds Performance Signifies Global Confidence In Lagos – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the exceptional performance of the state’s latest bond issuances is a clear demonstration of global confidence in Lagos’ economy, governance structure, and long-term development vision. Speaking at the official signing ceremony for the state’s Series III Green Bond and Series IV Conventional Bond, the governor noted that the…
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target=_blank>ALTON Organizes First Telecom Industry Compliance Mgt Forum
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has announced the maiden edition of the Telecoms Industry Compliance Management Forum (CMF), a strategic initiative designed to deepen the culture of compliance and strengthen industry self-regulation in Nigeria’s digital economy. Endorsed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Forum will bring together key stakeholders, regulators,…
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target=_blank>Reps Vow To End 17 Years Of Poor Electricity Supply
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has assured Nigerians that the House is determined to correct the failures that have plagued the nation’s electricity sector for the past 17 years. Abbas, who spoke at the commencement of an investigation into power sector reforms, lamented that the sector has suffered deep-seated challenges that have hindered…
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