A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Hussaini Ismaila, a senior figure in the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), to 20 years imprisonment for terrorism-related offences. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the judgment on Wednesday after Ismaila, also known as Mai Tangaran, pleaded guilty to a four-count charge filed by the Department of State …
The United States House of Representatives Subcommittee held a hearing on Thursday examining rising insecurity in Nigeria and allegations of widespread attacks targeting Christian communities, insisting that the Nigerian government must intensify efforts to curb the violence. The session also reviewed global cases of religious persecution and urged immediate action to halt genocidal attacks wherever …
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment. Justice James Omotosho delivered the sentence after finding him guilty on all the offences listed in the seven-count terrorism charge brought against him by the DSS. The court described Kanu’s conduct during the trial …
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will, from Wednesday, November 26, 2025, begin enforcement actions on defaulters of ground rent, land use change/conversion fees, and right of occupancy (R-of-O) and certificate of occupancy (C-of-O) bills. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, said the enforcement follows the …
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 …
Nigeria has officially stepped onto the global stage as a strategic hub for rare earth minerals with the groundbreaking of Hasetins Group’s US$400 million rare earth and critical metals processing plant in Uke Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State. Set to become Africa’s largest hybrid rare earth facility, the plant will double Nigeria’s existing production …
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 …
The naira recorded a significant drop on Wednesday, November 19, at the official foreign exchange market despite a surge in Nigeria’s foreign reserves in recent times. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s exchange rate data indicated that the naira depreciated to ₦1,454.19 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Wednesday, against the ₦1,447.43 …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) stated that it has not granted an operating licence to Zuldal Microfinance Bank to conduct any business activities, describing the bank as an unlicensed entity operating illegally in the country. The apex bank made this known in a statement on Thursday, November 20, signed by its Acting Director of …
Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, founder of Ubuntu Tribe and named one of Forbes’ Top 10 Most Influential Men in Africa, will speak at Cryptofest South Africa on how blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) can foster inclusive growth, transparency, and sustainable prosperity across the continent. Ubuntu Tribe’s recently released Gold for All Report suggests that tokenized gold …
