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The Federal Government has officially ended its case against Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a group that has been banned in Nigeria. He is currently facing serious charges, including terrorism and treason. The trial is taking place at the Federal High Court in Abuja. On Thursday, June […]
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has decided to move the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters. This change, made on Friday by Justice James Omotosho, comes after the court said it needs to inspect a shipping container linked to Kanu.
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President Tinubu Addresses National Assembly on Democracy Day On Nigeria’s Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu chose to speak directly to lawmakers at the National Assembly instead of giving a nationwide TV broadcast. This change surprised many, but it was later confirmed by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). The
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A sad incident has rocked Nnamdi Azikiwe University, popularly known as UNIZIK, in Awka, Anambra State. A male student reportedly lost his life after jumping from a three-storey building on Thursday, June 5. According to reports, the student had taken a hard substance known as “colos” before the tragic fall. His death has since sparked
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Gunmen have killed a Nigerian-American man and kidnapped his wife in Umuguma, a community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. The shocking attack happened on Sunday evening near Golden Estate at Abba Father Avenue. According to reports, the victim had recently returned from the United States. He was accompanied by his wife
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AfriksBlog News | June 1, 2025 The Imo State government has confirmed a diphtheria outbreak in Mbutu community, located in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area. Following the development, authorities have ordered the immediate closure of all schools—both public and private—in the affected area. This urgent action was taken on Monday, May 26, 2025, after the
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In a major step to revive technical and vocational education, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a monthly stipend of N45,000 for students in technical colleges across the country. This new move aims to make Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) more attractive to young Nigerians. According to Professor Idris Bugaje, Executive Secretary
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Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish political activist and leader of a Biafran separatist group, is now facing terrorism charges in Finland. On Friday, Ekpa appeared in court at the Päijät-Häme District in Finland. This marks the start of his trial, which could lead to serious jail time. Finnish authorities arrested him in November 2024. He was
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In a powerful display of integrity and courage, an Immigration Officer identified as Prince Orji Ugochukwu (Facebook: Okeosisi Ugo) refused a bribe of ₦10 million and expensive smartphones from a wanted ritualist trying to flee Nigeria. The suspect, known as Ezeani, also called Ichie Billion, is allegedly behind a series of horrifying ritual killings. He
If you’re a 2025 UTME candidate, you might have received a message telling you to reprint your JAMB slip for a resit exam. Don’t fall for it. According to JAMB, those messages are fake. Even though these texts seem to come from JAMB’s usual shortcode, 66019, the board says this version of the code has
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