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...Kanu still insists Nigerian court lacks jurisdiction to try him   The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Thursday announced the disengagement of his legal team led by former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The dramatic development unfolded …

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced a record ₦1.86 billion recovery from the disposal of forfeited assets in 2024, the highest sum ever recorded since the Commission was established. The disclosure was made at the 2025 meeting of the Asset Disposal Committee in Abuja, following the presentation of a …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has taken a major step toward modernizing its operations with the launch of a new digital portal designed to streamline the process of obtaining drug integrity tests and visa clearance certificates. Unveiled on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in Abuja, the platform  called the Drug Integrity Test and Visa …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused the Presidency of twisting facts and misrepresenting its position on the ongoing killings of Christians in parts of the country, describing the government’s recent statement as “completely false” and “grossly unfair.” In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, …

Genocide Claim: CAN Accuses FG of Twisting Facts, Insists Christians Are Targeted

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday began serving a five-year prison sentence at La Santé Prison in Paris after his conviction for conspiring to raise campaign funds from late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. The 70-year-old ex-president arrived at the prison with his wife, Carla Bruni, waving to supporters who chanted “Nicolas! Nicolas!” and sang …

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Israeli shelling killed three Palestinians near a ceasefire line in Gaza on Monday, testing the fragile truce after a weekend of heavy fighting. At least 28 people died in Sunday’s Israeli strikes across the enclave, which Israel said were in response to a Hamas attack that killed two of its soldiers in Rafah. U.S. envoys …

Security operatives have fired live bullets to disperse protesters demanding the release of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, in Abuja on Monday. The protesters, led by human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, had converged around the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in the Central Area district as early as 6:50 a.m. …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified efforts to protect residents and reduce crime. Between October 9 and 18, 2025, officers conducted coordinated, intelligence-led operations across Abuja. The Scorpion Squad, Kubwa, Life Camp, and Mabushi Divisions carried out the missions with remarkable success. The operations led to the arrest of Manaseh Emmanuel (36), …

FCT Police Cracks Down on Armed Robbers, Drug Traffickers, Vehicle Thieves

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a major blow to drug traffickers, intercepting multiple consignments of illicit substances concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothing. The shipments were destined for the United States, United Kingdom, and Democratic Republic of Congo. NDLEA confirmed the seizures and arrests through an official press …

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