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Biafra Veterans Declare Unconditional Support for Nnamdi Kanu
Biafra war veterans have issued a formal statement pledging total loyalty to IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu following recent internal leadership restructuring and the dissolution of the 3rd Directorate of State.
Sowore Refuses to Board DSS Vehicle Following Court Remand Order
Activist Omoyele Sowore resisted DSS attempts to place him in a Black Maria van after a federal court ordered his remand in the Kuje Correctional Centre.
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Freedom for Omoyele Sowore
Amnesty International is urging Nigerian authorities to release activist Omoyele Sowore, arguing his detention for criticizing the president violates basic human rights and freedom of expression.
Skales Defends Neutrality Following Political Backlash
Singer Skales has addressed recent backlash by reiterating his independence, stating that he does not support any political parties or candidates in Nigeria.
Tinubu Names Former UNILAG VC Ogundipe as NUC Board Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe, as the new Chairman of the National Universities Commission Governing Board, replacing Emeritus Professor Olufemi Raphael Aina.
Accord Party in Osun State Refuses Police Meeting, Demands Justice for Violence
The Accord party in Osun State has declined a meeting with the police Commissioner, demanding the arrest of suspects involved in attacks and killings of its members.
Airport taxi drivers threaten strike over FAAN regulations
NUPCO members are threatening to shut down operations at two major Nigerian airports in nine days, citing unreasonable fare hikes and forced migration to app-based systems by FAAN.
Experts Warn of Rising Sophistication Among Armed Groups in Nigeria’s North-West
Allegations that bandit leader Bello Turji has accessed sophisticated weapons and formed alliances with insurgents have triggered alarms regarding the growing capability of criminal networks in Nigeria.
Ibadan Catholic Bishops Oppose Reintegration of Reformed Bandits
Catholic Bishops in Ibadan are calling for an end to the reintegration of repentant bandits, arguing that such programs favor criminals over victims and undermine national security.
Lassa Fever Fatalities Reach 214 as Mortality Rate Climbs to 25 Percent
Nigeria reports 214 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026, with the fatality rate climbing to 25 percent amid concerns over delayed treatment and sanitation.