Finnish authorities have officially charged Biafran separatist leader Simon Ekpa with terrorism-related offenses following his arrest in November 2024. After six months in custody, Ekpa was charged on Friday, May 16, with inciting terrorism and participating in the activities of a terrorist group, according to Finland’s National Prosecution Authority. The charges, which relate to incidents…
Ghanaian immigration officials have detained over 2,000 undocumented foreign nationals in Accra as part of a major operation targeting criminal networks and street begging. Authorities reported that the raids, conducted early Friday morning, resulted in the arrest of 2,241 individuals, including 1,332 children. In a statement, Ghana Immigration Services explained that the operation was part…
Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, took to his X account today to reflect on the state of the nation. In his post, Farotimi contended that in a “sane environment where the rule of law prevails,” government officials such as INEC chairman Yakubu Mahmud would be in prison, while JAMB registrar Ishaq Oloyede would have already…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory has ruled out any possibility of running for president against his current boss, President Tinubu, in the 2027 general election. In an interview with BBC Pidgin, the minister stated that no politician could challenge Tinubu in the upcoming election. “I will not contest again. I cannot run against…
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed a viral video circulating online, which falsely claims to show a recent attack on Nigerian troops in Marte, Borno State. The video, the military says, is nothing more than recycled propaganda designed to mislead the public and undermine the morale of the Armed Forces. In a statement issued on Friday,…
