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FG Reaffirms Commitment to Religious Freedom After Trump Labels Nigeria ‘Country of Concern’

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting all Nigerians, regardless of religious affiliation, in response to comments by United States President Donald Trump, who described the killing of Christians in Nigeria as a “mass slaughter.” Mr. Trump, in a statement posted on his Truth Social platform on Friday, declared Nigeria a “Country of […]

EFCC Presents More Documents in Dasuki’s ₦33.2bn Fraud Trial

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday tendered additional documents as evidence in the ongoing trial of former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd.), and three others before an Abuja High Court. Dasuki is facing a 32-count amended charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, dishonest release, and receipt of public funds […]

Zenith Bank Reports ₦917bn Profit Before Tax as Gross Earnings Hit ₦3.37tn

Zenith Bank Plc has reported a ₦917.4 billion profit before tax for the nine months ending 30 September 2025, with gross earnings rising by 16% year-on-year to ₦3.37 trillion from ₦2.9 trillion in the same period of 2024. The bank said the results demonstrate resilience, strong momentum, disciplined execution, and a commitment to delivering long-term […]

Court Halts PDP’s 2025 National Convention Over Alleged Breach of Constitution

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has halted the planned 2025 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) until the party complies with its constitution, statutory requirements, and the provisions of the Electoral Act. Delivering judgment on Friday in a suit filed by three aggrieved members, Justice Omotosho also restrained the […]

Trump Declares Nigeria ‘Country of Particular Concern’ Over Alleged Killing of Christians

United States President Donald Trump has declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged widespread killings of Christians. In a statement posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Friday, Trump warned that Christianity faces an “existential threat” in Nigeria, describing the reported killings as a “mass slaughter.” “Christianity is facing an existential […]

‘Redesign That Redefined Suffering’: EFCC Witness Blames Emefiele for Cash Crunch

An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigator, Mrs. Chinelo Eneanya, on Thursday told an Abuja High Court that the naira redesign policy introduced by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, inflicted severe economic hardship on Nigerians. Eneanya, the seventh prosecution witness (PW7), testified in Emefiele’s trial over the redesign of […]

Tinubu Decorates New Service Chiefs, Urges Decisive Action on Insecurity

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday decorated the newly appointed service chiefs with their new ranks at a brief ceremony in the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Those decorated include General Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Defence Staff; Lieutenant General Wahidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff; Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, Chief of Naval Staff; Air […]

Tinubu Signs Clemency Order, Removes Drug and Kidnapping Convicts from Pardon List

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has signed the instrument of clemency and pardon, formally exercising his constitutional powers of prerogative of mercy to grant release and sentence commutation to selected individuals convicted of various offences. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. According […]

Court Adjourns Hearing in Police Case against Sowore over #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest

The Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the hearing of a police suit against Omoyele Sowore and other conveners of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest to 5 November, following the absence of the presiding judge. Justice Mohammed Umar, who was expected to sit on Wednesday, was said to be attending to matters at the Enugu Division […]

EFCC Arraigns Three Men, Vessel over ₦12bn PMS Theft

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned a vessel, MT Ostria, and three men before an Ikeja Special Offences Court over the alleged theft of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at ₦12 billion. The defendants — Raymundo Panaligam and Roneno Villarin, both officials of the vessel, and Vincent Wayas, a staff member […]

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