The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on all seven counts of terrorism brought against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho held that the prosecution presented credible and sufficient evidence to establish its case, noting that …
Bitcoin futures traders refuse to capitulate even as BTC price plunged to $89K. Bitcoin derivatives remain unfazed despite BTC dropping to $89,000. Is this quiet strength in the futures market an early sign that traders are betting on a bounce? Key Takeaways • BTC derivatives metrics reveal traders are being careful, but nothing points to …
The Nigerian Army has assured residents of the South-East of their safety following the circulation of a fake “sit-at-home” order online. Authorities urged citizens to continue their daily activities and report any suspicious individuals for prompt action. Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 82 Division, said the message was …
President Bola Tinubu has postponed his planned trips to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola, as he awaits security briefings on the recent abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the attack on worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State. In response to a request from the Kwara State Governor, President Tinubu directed the …
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF hit a record $523 million in client outflows on November 18, 2025—the biggest single-day sell-off since launch, contributing to over $3 billion total ETF redemptions this month. BlackRock’s IBIT, the world’s largest spot Bitcoin ETF with $72.76 billion in assets, saw clients yank $523.15 million on November 18th, 2025, …
For eight consecutive days, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index has remained frozen at 15, marking the longest streak in the danger zone since the FTX collapse in November 2022. November 2025 has been brutal. Bitcoin is down 30% from its all-time high, Ethereum sliced nearly in half from its peak, and altcoins bleeding 40–70%. …
Commotion broke out on Tuesday at the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja, Watada Plaza, when police fired teargas to disperse supporters of two rival factions engaged in a heated confrontation. Trouble started after groups loyal to former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike and the newly constituted National Working Committee (NWC) …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced an investigation into the physical confrontation between two high-profile social media personalities, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, aka Mr Jollof, while onboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight on Monday. The incident, which occurred on United Nigeria Airlines Flight UN0523 at Asaba …
President Bola Tinubu on Monday delivered a firm message on judicial integrity as he declared open the 2025 All Nigerian Judges’ Conference at the National Judicial Institute, Abuja. He cautioned that the Bench must never succumb to compromise, stressing that justice must remain beyond the reach of corrupt influences. “Justice must never be for sale, …
The Dangote Refinery has stated that the recent drop in pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol in Nigeria, by oil marketers was mainly driven by its reduction of gantry and coastal prices on November 6, not as a result of the suspension of the 15 per cent duty on imported …
