Country of Particular Concern: Trump’s comments don’t reflect ‘realities on ground’ – FG

Country of Particular Concern: Trump’s comments don’t reflect ‘realities on ground’ – FG   By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting religious freedom and promoting tolerance among citizens, following a recent statement by the United States of America on the issue in Nigeria. In a press statement signed by […]

Alleged Coup Plot: 15 more officers arrested as detention figures exceed 40

By: Kingsley Omonobi Fresh indications have emerged that the military has arrested an additional 15 officers of various ranks in connection with an alleged coup plot against the Federal Government, bringing the number of detained officers to over 40. Sources told Vanguard that the new arrests followed revelations made during interrogation of the initial 16 […]

Seyi Tinubu meets Igbo business leaders to advance ‘Change Nigeria’ initiative

By ‘Sola Akinsanmi The son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, has met with a group of prominent young Igbo businessmen in Lagos as part of efforts to strengthen the Change Nigeria initiative. The Guardian reports that the Change Nigeria Initiative is a platform promoting youth participation in politics, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The meeting, […]

Police arrest Omoyele Sowore after court appearance for Nnamdi Kanu

Watch moment Omoyele Sowore was arrested by Police By Rachel Okporu Fadoju A video has surfaced online showing the moment Human Rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, engaged in an altercation with the Nigerian Police Force at the Federal High Court in Abuja during his arrest. Naija News reports that Sowore, who was at the court on […]

#FreeNnamdiKanuNow protests: Omoyele Sowore takes to his heels, escapes arrest, demands release of detainees, threatens mass mobilisation

Omoyele Sowore Omoyele Sowore has demanded the immediate release of Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, activist Fineboy Kanu and others he says were “illegally arrested, tortured and are being forced into detention” over the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest. In a post on X early Monday, Sowore addressed the official handle of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, @FCT_PoliceNG, and […]

2027: No alliance with Jonathan to unseat Tinubu – Peter Obi

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has denied reports suggesting he is in talks with former President Goodluck Jonathan to form a political alliance ahead of the 2027 general election. Obi’s media aide and National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, disclosed this in an interview with The […]

Tinubu wanted to humilate El-Rufai, make him politically irrelevant – Aisha Yesufu

By Enioluwa Adeniyi Socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu deliberately sidelined former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in order to make him “politically irrelevant” and humiliate him. Yesufu stated that despite reported security concerns raised by the Department of State Services (DSS), the Senate could have confirmed El-Rufai’s ministerial nomination if […]

Police parade 12 arrested over death of Arise News anchor, security guard

Police parade 12 arrested over death of Arise News anchor, security guard     By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigeria Police Force on Saturday paraded the 12 suspects arrested in connection with the armed robbery and killing of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a journalist with ARISE News, and Barnabas Danlami, a security guard, during a violent attack at […]

Over 1,000 lawyers urge senate to disqualify Joash Amupitan

Prof. Amupitan   By Henry Umoru, Abuja • Allege conflict of interest over past role as APC lead counsel A coalition of over 1,000 lawyers under the aegis of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP) has called on the Senate to reject the nomination of Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the […]

Court orders arrest of Prof Mahmood Yakubu for contempt

Mahmood Yakubu and Tinubu By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Justice Adefunmilola Demi-Ajayi of a Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the arrest and imprisonment of Professor Mahmood Yakubu for disobeying the court’s judgement. Recall that Professor Yakubu just stepped down as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, having completed […]

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