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The Senate Adhoc Committee on South-East/North East of the Senate National Security Summit 2025 has expressed its commitment to restoring peace and security in the South East region of Nigeria. Senator Austin Akobundu, the committee’s chairman, made this declaration during a security summit held in Enugu, which focused on enhancing Nigeria’s national security architecture through innovation, collaboration, and resilience. The summit brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including traditional and religious leaders, community representatives, security agencies, and civil society organizations. Akobundu emphasized the National Assembly’s role in fostering inter-agency collaboration among security forces and assured that necessary resources would…

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been sentenced to life in prison on terrorism-related charges by a Nigerian court. Judge James Omotosho found that Kanu, who also holds British citizenship, incited violence against security officials and civilians in Nigeria, particularly during protests. The judge characterized Kanu as an “international terrorist,” emphasizing that his actions constituted clear threats of violence. Kanu, 58, represented himself during the trial after dismissing his legal team and was removed from the courtroom for unruly behavior. He previously faced multiple charges, including treasonable felony, and was initially arrested in 2015.…

The House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into the actions of officers from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following the alleged killing of a 16-year-old boy, Emmanuel George, during a raid in Okpuje-Ilueha, Edo State. This decision was made after a motion of urgent public importance was presented by Majority Leader Prof. Julius Ihonvbere during a plenary session. Ihonvbere described the incident, which occurred on October 27, 2025, as a tragic event that has left the community in mourning. He reported that the NDLEA officers were in the area attempting to apprehend a suspect named Abiodun Omage.…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on the first of seven terrorism charges brought against him. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Presiding Judge James Omotosho cited evidence from the prosecution, including video interviews in which Kanu allegedly made violent threats against Nigeria and its citizens. The first charge stems from a broadcast made by Kanu in September 2021, in which he purportedly threatened that “people would die” and that “the whole world would standstill,” with the prosecution arguing that this constituted an act of terrorism under…

The House of Representatives in Nigeria has initiated an investigation into the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City, Edo State, amid concerns regarding its establishment, funding, and governance. This inquiry comes in light of fears that the museum may be under undue influence from foreign and private entities, particularly following a chaotic incident during a recent exhibition where protesters disrupted the event. The investigation is particularly timely as Nigeria has been receiving significant numbers of repatriated Benin Bronzes from international institutions, raising questions about the proper management and safeguarding of these cultural artifacts. The House adopted a…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has once again raised serious concerns regarding what it describes as a systematic genocide against Christian communities in Northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt. This alarming statement was made by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, during the Fourth Quarterly National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Jos, Plateau State. Archbishop Okoh emphasized that the ongoing violence, which includes targeted killings, mass displacements, and the destruction of communities, cannot be overlooked any longer. He reaffirmed CAN’s position that a genocide against Christians is occurring, citing years of coordinated attacks and unpunished massacres that align with patterns…

More than 30 people, mostly young people suspected to be cultists and internet fraudsters have been arrested in raids in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The operation was carried out the Edo State Special Security Squad, operating under the code name “Operation Flush Out Kidnapping and Cultism. The operation was part of the state government’s intensified efforts to curb cult-related violence and rising criminal activities. He said the arrests were linked to a violent clash between rival cult groups on November 13, 2025, which left one individual hospitalised with severe injuries. Acting on intelligence, the…

The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy on Monday received two Benin bronzes, a bronze relief plaque and a commemorative head, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to reclaim its cultural heritage. The artifacts, looted during the 1897 British invasion of the Benin Kingdom, were repatriated from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, United States. The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, thanked Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar for facilitating the return. She described the moment as historic, saying, “This is a historic moment for Nigeria, the…

The recent killing of Brigadier General M. Uba by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters marks a significant loss for the Nigerian Army and raises serious concerns about the ongoing security challenges in northeastern Nigeria. The incident occurred along the Damboa–Biu axis in Borno State shortly after the General had participated in a successful military operation against insurgents. Reports indicate that the Brigadier General was ambushed and captured after his communication might have inadvertently revealed his location to the terrorists. Despite efforts from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to provide close air support during the initial ambush, the situation…

The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday, November 13, 2025 arraigned one Obinna Nwaobi, a former Head of Operations at Access Bank Nigeria Plc before Justice F. O. Giwa-Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu State. He was arraigned on a nine-count charge bordering on forgery and criminal division of 510, 000. 00 USD (Five Hundred and Ten Thousand United States Dollars), belonging to a customer of the bank. Count seven of the charge reads: “That you, Obinna Nwaobi while being (Head of Operations) of Access Bank Nigeria Plc,…