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2027: “Jonathan Is Legally Qualified to Contest for Presidency”, Brother Speaks Again

By Abiola Olawale Mr Azibaola Robert, an entrepreneur, lawyer and pro-democracy activist has spoken out again, maintaining that his cousin and former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan is constitutionally and legally qualified to contest for the presidency. Azibaola Robert, a frontline lawyer and former pro-democracy activist, in a press statement posted on his official Facebook…

Gov Sani warns El-Rufai over alleged ‘plot to destabilise Kaduna,’ vows decisive action

By Obinna Uballa The governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has accused his predecessor, ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai of instigating political unrest and attempting to drag the state into crisis, warning that any attempt to destabilise Kaduna will be met with decisive action. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs,…

2027: Peter Obi’s Supporters, Wike in massive war of words.

Wike: Nobody Serves one-term, and sticks to it. Obi is misleading Nigerians with one-term...talk. Obidients: "Mandela said he 'll serve one-term, he did! Lyndon B. Johnson said one-term term, and he did! We believe in Obi." By Obinna Uballa The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused former Labour Party presidential…

Reaction as Finnish court jails Simon Ekpa for six years over terrorism, incitement

By Obinna Uballa The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced pro-Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa to six years in prison after finding him guilty of terrorism-related offences. Ekpa was convicted on charges of inciting terrorism and participating in the activities of a terrorist organisation, a verdict that marks a dramatic turn in his controversial activism.…

Alibaba shares soar 19% on cloud growth, AI chip development

By Obinna Uballa Alibaba’s Hong Kong-listed shares surged more than 19% on Monday, their highest level since March, following strong quarterly results driven by its cloud computing business and reports of a new AI chip in development, reports said. The rally builds on Friday’s momentum when Alibaba’s U.S.-listed stock jumped nearly 13% after the company…

Wike, others mourn pioneer FCT HoS, Grace Adayilo

By Obinna Uballa The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mrs. Grace Adayilo, the pioneer Head of the Civil Service of the FCT and the first woman to perform that role. Some Nigerians have also expressed sadness over her passing on social media. Adayilo…

Nigerian Govt Hails Simon Ekpa’s Conviction, Says It’s a Breakthrough in Anti-Terror Fight

By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government of Nigeria has commended the conviction of Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-born Finnish citizen, by a Finnish court in Finland. Recall that the Päijät-Häme District Court, sitting in Finland, sentenced Ekpa to six years in prison on September 1, 2025, for terrorism-related offenses. Reacting to the development, Nigeria’s Minister of…

Ribadu Debunks El-Rufai’s Claim of Paying Bandits, Says Allegations ‘Baseless’

By Obinna Uballa The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has dismissed as false and misleading the claim by former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, that the federal government offers payments and incentives to bandits. In a statement on Monday in Abuja, ONSA spokesperson, Zakari Mijinyawa, said the allegation, which El-Rufai made during…

Why Africa’s Security Needs Urgent Attention, Gambari Offers Insights

In a powerful goodwill message at the inaugural African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in Abuja, eminent Scholar-Diplomat and former Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, issued a clarion call to redefine Africa’s security framework to secure sustainable peace and stability. Speaking at the summit, themed “Combating Contemporary Threats to Regional Peace and…

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2027: “Jonathan Is Legally Qualified to Contest for Presidency”, Brother Speaks Again

By Abiola Olawale Mr Azibaola Robert, an entrepreneur, lawyer and pro-democracy activist has spoken out again, maintaining that his cousin and former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan is constitutionally and legally qualified to contest for the presidency. Azibaola Robert, a frontline lawyer and former pro-democracy activist, in a press statement posted on his official Facebook…

Gov Sani warns El-Rufai over alleged ‘plot to destabilise Kaduna,’ vows decisive action

By Obinna Uballa The governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has accused his predecessor, ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai of instigating political unrest and attempting to drag the state into crisis, warning that any attempt to destabilise Kaduna will be met with decisive action. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs,…

2027: Peter Obi’s Supporters, Wike in massive war of words.

Wike: Nobody Serves one-term, and sticks to it. Obi is misleading Nigerians with one-term...talk. Obidients: "Mandela said he 'll serve one-term, he did! Lyndon B. Johnson said one-term term, and he did! We believe in Obi." By Obinna Uballa The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused former Labour Party presidential…

Reaction as Finnish court jails Simon Ekpa for six years over terrorism, incitement

By Obinna Uballa The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced pro-Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa to six years in prison after finding him guilty of terrorism-related offences. Ekpa was convicted on charges of inciting terrorism and participating in the activities of a terrorist organisation, a verdict that marks a dramatic turn in his controversial activism.…

Alibaba shares soar 19% on cloud growth, AI chip development

By Obinna Uballa Alibaba’s Hong Kong-listed shares surged more than 19% on Monday, their highest level since March, following strong quarterly results driven by its cloud computing business and reports of a new AI chip in development, reports said. The rally builds on Friday’s momentum when Alibaba’s U.S.-listed stock jumped nearly 13% after the company…

Wike, others mourn pioneer FCT HoS, Grace Adayilo

By Obinna Uballa The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mrs. Grace Adayilo, the pioneer Head of the Civil Service of the FCT and the first woman to perform that role. Some Nigerians have also expressed sadness over her passing on social media. Adayilo…

Nigerian Govt Hails Simon Ekpa’s Conviction, Says It’s a Breakthrough in Anti-Terror Fight

By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government of Nigeria has commended the conviction of Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-born Finnish citizen, by a Finnish court in Finland. Recall that the Päijät-Häme District Court, sitting in Finland, sentenced Ekpa to six years in prison on September 1, 2025, for terrorism-related offenses. Reacting to the development, Nigeria’s Minister of…

Ribadu Debunks El-Rufai’s Claim of Paying Bandits, Says Allegations ‘Baseless’

By Obinna Uballa The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has dismissed as false and misleading the claim by former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, that the federal government offers payments and incentives to bandits. In a statement on Monday in Abuja, ONSA spokesperson, Zakari Mijinyawa, said the allegation, which El-Rufai made during…

Why Africa’s Security Needs Urgent Attention, Gambari Offers Insights

In a powerful goodwill message at the inaugural African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in Abuja, eminent Scholar-Diplomat and former Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, issued a clarion call to redefine Africa’s security framework to secure sustainable peace and stability. Speaking at the summit, themed “Combating Contemporary Threats to Regional Peace and…

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