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President Tinubu Urged to Pardon Nnamdi Kanu Ahead of 2027 Polls, Ohanaeze Says

January 18, 2026

The Deputy President‑General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, has urged President Bola Tinubu to consider pardoning the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, as part of political measures to bolster national stability and support for the president’s bid for re‑election in 2027. The appeal was made in an interview with […]

Nigeria Defence Minister Identifies Four Key Barriers to National Security

January 18, 2026

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), has outlined four principal challenges undermining Nigeria’s security architecture as the country continues to confront insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and separatist violence. General Musa highlighted these obstacles in an interview with BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna on January 18, 2026, amid ongoing efforts by the Federal […]

Nigeria’s Inmate Population Rises to 81,710 — NBS Report

January 15, 2026

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the total number of inmates in Nigeria’s correctional centres reached 81,710 in the second quarter of 2025. This figure shows an increase from 69,946 in 2017, reflecting a 16.82 per cent rise over eight years. The data was released on Wednesday in the Nigerian Correctional Service Statistics Report […]

Cleric Says Backing APC Without Kanu’s Release Is a Curse on Ndigbo

January 14, 2026

A South‑East cleric has warned that backing the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections without first pushing for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), could harm the political interests of the Igbo (Ndigbo). The cleric spoke in a statement issued on Monday, highlighting […]

Arresting Students Over Safety Demands Is Unacceptable, Obi Says

January 14, 2026

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has condemned the arrest of students who protested over safety concerns, describing the action as intolerable. He said students have the right to demand protection and should not be punished for speaking out. Obi made the statement on Monday while reacting to reports of student arrests following a peaceful […]

Peter Obi Blasts FG: ‘Tax Without Trust Is Robbery

January 13, 2026

Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and a prominent national political figure, has criticised the Federal Government’s newly revised tax laws, warning that “tax without trust is robbery” and calling on authorities to halt and review the implementation of the reforms to avoid further deepening economic hardship and eroding public confidence. Obi’s remarks were […]

Police Arrest LAMATA Bus Driver Over Fatal Hit-and-Run in Ikeja

January 12, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force, Airport Command, has arrested a bus driver operating under the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old pedestrian at the Airport Bus Stop in Ikeja, Lagos State. The command confirmed the arrest in a statement on Monday, […]

UCHE NNAJI: THE STRUCTURE HIMSELF

January 11, 2026

Hon.Bernard Neche Tutu In a time when politics has become a marketplace and conscience is priced like a commodity, Uche Nnaji stands as a reminder of what leadership truly means. He is not a borrowed structure. He is not a rented voice. He is the structure himself—built by the people, strengthened by sacrifice, and guided […]

Oyo APC Chieftain Abducted in Ibadan Regains Freedom After 39 Days

January 10, 2026

Ibadan, Oyo State — A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Wale Oriade, has regained his freedom after spending 39 days in captivity, the party’s state publicity officer confirmed on Saturday. The development underscores persistent insecurity and the prevalence of politically connected kidnappings in the state. The release was confirmed […]

Inside the Rivers Crisis: Fayose Speaks on Fubara-Wike Fallout

January 10, 2026

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has said he did not anticipate the political rift between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, describing the fallout as unforeseen amid a prolonged governance crisis in the oil‑rich state. Fayose’s comments came in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, […]