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The Nigerian military authorities have constituted a panel to investigate about 20 officers detained over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. Sahara Reporters had earlier reported that 16 officers, including a Brigadier-General and a Colonel, were arrested in late September following intelligence that they had been holding secret meetings and expressing dissatisfaction with […]

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has said that the fear of public protests has always kept the Nigerian military under control and prevented them from seizing power. Speaking on the MIC On Podcast on Saturday, Sowore reaffirmed his opposition to military rule, stressing that he […]

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has detained at least sixteen senior military officers, ranging in rank from Captain to Brigadier-General, over allegations of plotting a coup d’état to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The arrests were carried out in a coordinated operation by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and sister security services, according to top […]

By Mrs Victoria Rotimi-Oyedepo, PhD Maritime transport is the backbone of global trade, carrying the majority of goods exchanged across nations, and Nigeria is no exception, with over 80% of its international trade moving through seaports (UNCTAD, 2023). Despite its economic value, the seafarers in maritime sector are exposes to distinctive occupational hazards such as […]

*Refutes Claims of Coup Plot Behind Independence Anniversary Cancellation The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described as false and misleading reports circulating online alleging that the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary activities were cancelled over an attempted coup plot. The DHQ urged the public to disregard the misinformation being spread by purveyors of falsehoods and enemies of […]

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has cautioned groups planning demonstrations in Abuja over the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to respect a subsisting court order restricting protests around key government installations. Kanu has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his […]

By Opatola Victor President Bola Tinubu’s recent grant of state pardon to more than 170 individuals has stirred controversy, not merely for the names it contains, but for what has followed. The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has announced that his office will be “reviewing” the list to ensure legal compliance. Yet, such a move, […]

Red-capped Nigerian Igbo chiefs were among those who filled Court No. 4 at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on Monday to witness the swearing-in of Margaret Obi as a High Court Judge of England and Wales, According to thetimes.com/uk report. Obi, a former Nigerian solicitor, becomes the most senior black judge in England […]

An immigration barrister was found by a judge to be using AI to do his work for a tribunal hearing after citing cases that were “entirely fictitious” or “wholly irrelevant”. Chowdhury Rahman was discovered using ChatGPT-like software to prepare his legal research, a tribunal heard. Rahman was found not only to have used AI to […]

By Farooq A. Kperogi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, like his predecessors, has the constitutional right to grant clemency. He draws this right from Section 175 of the 1999 Constitution, which grants him the power to pardon convicts and commute sentences. But constitutional rights are not moral shields, and mercy must ennoble justice, not mock it. […]

The Federation Account Allocation Committee has shared a total of N2.103tn in revenue among the Federal, state and local governments for September 2025, reflecting one of the highest monthly disbursements so far this year. The figure was disclosed in a communiqué issued at the end of FAAC’s October meeting held in Abuja and contained in […]

The families of Longwilliams Yebusika from Kalangabiri in the Edein War Canoe House, Ogoloma, and Bietonye/Dimatoru from the Pereibi War Canoe House, Oba Polo all in Okrika Local Government Area, Rivers State have announced the passing of Mrs. Fyne Longwilliams. Mrs. Longwilliams, a cherished member of these prominent lineages, transitioned to eternal glory on August […]