Nigerian Government welcomes Ekpa’s sentencing, calls it a win against separatism
The Federal Government has hailed Simon Ekpa’s six-year conviction in Finland as a “major victory” against terrorism and separatist violence
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How Osinbajo pressured DSS to release Sowore in 2019
A new book reveals how Yemi Osinbajo confronted the DSS over its defiance of a court order on Sowore’s release in 2019
Court finds Simon Ekpa guilty of inciting terrorism in Nigeria
A Finnish court has sentenced Simon Ekpa to six years in prison for inciting terrorism and promoting Biafra separatist violence online.
Finnish court sentences Simon Ekpa to prison on terrorism charges
Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-born Finnish separatist leader, was sentenced to six years in prison by a Finnish court for terrorism-related convictions, including fomenting armed Biafran secession and inciting violence via social media.
Pioneer female FCT Head of Service, Grace Adayilo, passes on
Pioneer FCT Head of Service and first female appointee, Grace Adayilo, has died, with circumstances yet to be disclosed.
FG unveils new curriculum for primary, secondary, and technical schools
The Federal Government has launched a new curriculum for basic, secondary, and technical schools to reduce subject overload and improve quality learning outcomes.
FG threatens to disconnect non-compliant GenCos from national grid
The Federal Government has ordered all electricity generation companies to implement Free Governor Control on their units or risk penalties, including disconnection from the national grid, to address frequent grid collapses.
Black Market Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 1st September, 2025
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1545 and sell at ₦1527 on Sunday 31st August, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
PRESS RELEASE: Tinubu has been fair to all regions of Nigeria, says FG
The Federal Government says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has ensured fairness and inclusivity in the distribution of projects and appointments across Nigeria, with the Northwest emerging as the biggest beneficiary of federal approvals.
Ex-Police Chief Solomon Arase passes away in Abuja Hospital
Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, has died at the age of 69. He passed away on Sunday at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja, though neither his family nor the police have issued an official statement as of press time.
Arase, Nigeria’s 18th IGP, was appointed in 2015 and retired on June 21, 2016, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age. In 2023, he was named chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), but was later removed from the position by President Bola Tinubu.
Before becoming IGP, Arase headed the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau. Born on June 21, 1956, in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, he studied Political Science at Ahmadu Bello University, graduating in 1980. He later earned a Law degree from the University of Benin and a Master’s degree from the University of Lagos.
His death marks the passing of a respected police officer who spent decades in service to the nation.