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A Federal High Court in Abuja has delivered a landmark judgment, convicting Nnamdi Kanu on three counts of terrorism, marking a pivotal moment in the long-running legal battle between the secessionist leader and the Nigerian state.
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Federal High Court convicted Nnamdi Kanu on three of seven terrorism charges
Justice James Omotosho cited video evidence of violent threats in his ruling
The IPOB leader was tried on seven counts related to incitement and terrorism...
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The Naira slipped against the US Dollar on Wednesday, losing ₦6.75 in the official market and ₦5–₦6 at parallel and bank counters. Pressure from strong dollar demand and limited CBN interventions weighed on the local currency. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s...
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The Federal High Court in Abuja turned chaotic as IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu was forcibly removed from the courtroom after repeatedly challenging the judge’s refusal to admit his written address ahead of the terrorism case judgment.
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Justice James Omotosho ordered security to remove Kanu for disrupting court proceedings
Kanu insisted the court had no jurisdiction to deliver judgment without his written address
The judge had earlier dismissed Kanu’s motions for...
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Nigerian music star Davido adds his voice to national outrage, condemning the abduction of Kebbi schoolgirls and the Kwara church attack while urging unity and action against the escalating insecurity gripping the nation.
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Davido described the Kebbi abduction and the Kwara attack as heartbreaking and unacceptable
His statement expressed solidarity with affected families across both incidents
He emphasized that "no family deserves this pain" from such violence
The...
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The Super Eagles have climbed three spots to 38th in FIFA's latest world rankings despite failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after their penalty shootout loss to DR Congo.
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Nigeria moved from 41st to 38th in the global FIFA rankings
Maintained 5th position among African national teams
Ranking improvement comes despite World Cup qualification failure
Lost to DR Congo on penalties in the African playoffs final
Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria remain...
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National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has led Nigeria's top security and legal officials to confront US Congressman Riley Moore over his allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria. This high-powered delegation marks a crucial effort to reshape the international narrative, revealing how Nigeria must sometimes engage directly on foreign fronts to counter the storms of misinformation affecting its global standing.
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NSA Nuhu Ribadu led a high-level delegation to...
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Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi has been named the 2025 CAF Player of the Year, ending Nigeria’s hopes for back-to-back victories after Ademola Lookman’s 2024 win. The Paris Saint-Germain star’s coronation, which saw him beat Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, reveals how continental football excellence continues to evolve beyond traditional attacking roles.
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Achraf Hakimi wins 2025 CAF Player of the Year ahead of Victor Osimhen and...