Court Gives Nnamdi Kanu 24 Hours to Finalise Defence in Terrorism Trial Judge James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Biafra agitator, Nnamdi Kanu, to decide within 24 hours whether he will open his defence in the terrorism case filed against him by the Federal Government. The judge, who adjourned proceedings to Wednesday, insisted that Mr. Kanu must either present his defence or formally waive his right to do so. He again advised the IPOB leader to engage lawyers experienced in criminal law or appoint counsel willing to take up the case on his behalf. Mr. Kanu, however, maintained his position that the terrorism charges were unlawful, arguing that no valid case had been instituted against him. Tuesday’s session marks yet another development in the prolonged legal back-and-forth over Mr. Kanu’s defence strategy. The judge has repeatedly shifted hearing dates in recent weeks to allow him the opportunity to clarify his stance and proceed with his defence.

DSS Fires 115 Officers in Major Crackdown on Misconduct The Department of State Services (DSS) has sacked 115 personnel for their alleged involvement in “unscrupulous activities.” In a statement issued Tuesday evening, the security agency urged Nigerians to avoid any official dealings with the dismissed officers, cautioning that some may continue to pose as active DSS operatives. The Service stressed that the dismissals are part of a sweeping internal reform to purge misconduct, strengthen accountability, and uphold the integrity of Nigeria’s frontline intelligence agency.

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Nigeria’s House of Reps Clashes Over Motion Challenging Trump’s Claim on Religious Killings A heated debate broke out in the Nigerian House of Representatives after Hon. Olamijuwonlo Ayodeji Alao-Akala moved a motion to counter what he called “misleading international narratives on religious killings” in Nigeria. The motion came in response to recent comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump labeling Nigeria a “country of particular concern” over alleged religious persecution. The motion sparked loud disagreements among lawmakers, with accusations of politicizing the issue. Despite calls for calm from Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, the uproar continued, forcing the House into a closed-door executive session and ordering journalists out of the chamber. Trump’s statement has already drawn backlash from Nigerian leaders who described it as unwarranted interference in the country’s internal affairs.

BUA Refinery: Nigeria’s Next Big Move to End Fuel Import Dependence Nigeria is set for another major breakthrough in its energy sector as BUA Group pushes forward with the construction of its new 200,000 barrels-per-day refinery in Akwa Ibom State. Led by billionaire industrialist Abdul Samad Rabiu, the project aims to strengthen Nigeria’s ability to refine its own crude oil locally — a crucial step toward ending decades of fuel import dependence. 🌍 A Game Changer for Nigeria’s Economy For years, Nigeria has exported crude oil only to import refined fuels at high costs. With the new BUA refinery coming onstream, this cycle is expected to change dramatically. The refinery will produce: • Petrol (PMS) • Diesel (AGO) • Aviation fuel (Jet A1) • LPG (cooking gas) • Petrochemicals This means more jobs, cheaper domestic fuel, and extra revenue for the nation through exports. 🏗️ Why This Refinery Matters ✔ Supports fuel supply stability ✔ Reduces foreign exchange pressure ✔ Expands Nigeria’s refining capacity ✔ Encourages competition with other refineries — especially Dangote Refinery ✔ Boosts development in the Niger Delta region The refinery is already attracting international partners in engineering, technology, and infrastructure. 🚀 Driving Local Content & Industrial Growth BUA Group is one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing conglomerates — with investments in: • Cement • Foods & sugar • Port operations • Real estate • Energy & power The refinery project expands BUA’s footprint into the petroleum value chain, helping to keep more wealth within Nigeria. 🔮 Looking Ahead Once completed, the BUA refinery will become one of West Africa’s largest privately-owned refineries, adding healthy competition to the market and supporting Nigeria’s long-awaited shift toward full downstream independence. “Nigeria should not be importing fuel when we have crude oil.” — Abdul Samad Rabiu The journey continues — and the results could reshape the nation’s economic future. 🇳🇬✨

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World Dwarfism Awareness Day Marked in Lagos, Nigeria World Dwarfism Awareness Day was celebrated yesterday in Lagos State, Nigeria, bringing together advocates, families, and supporters to promote inclusion, equality, and understanding for people with dwarfism. The event highlighted the importance of ending discrimination and ensuring accessibility and equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of physical differences.

Economic recovery has begun. ~ The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has assured Nigerians

Human rights lawyer, Temitope Temokun, has recounted how over ten police officers ‘forcefully whisked’ away activist Omoyele Sowore from the Kuje Magistrate Court premises on Friday. https://youtu.be/_JSA51LHNZQ?si=qtkY3whCbxptvvB6

Trump, Anwar Sign US-Malaysia Trade Deal on Critical Minerals and Rare Earths US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday signed a new trade agreement aimed at strengthening US access to critical minerals. Under the deal, Kuala Lumpur pledged not to impose bans or export quotas on rare earths and other key minerals shipped to the United States, as China continues to tighten its control over the global supply chain.

Police Foil Robbery, Arrest Two Suspects in Bauchi Police operatives in Bauchi State have thwarted a robbery attempt and apprehended two suspects in Azare town, Katagum Local Government Area. According to the Command’s spokesperson, the suspects were found with two locally made guns and a stolen Bajaj motorcycle.

Keyamo Proposes Law Requiring Public Officials to Fly Nigerian Airlines on International Trips Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called for the enactment of a law that would compel government officials to use Nigerian airlines for foreign travel. He explained that the move aligns with global best practices, as many countries prioritise their national carriers, stressing that Nigeria must also promote and support its own airlines.

Ned Nwoko: Creation of a New State and Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Key to Lasting Peace in the South-East Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, has stated that the persistent unrest in Nigeria’s South-East region stems from long-standing feelings of marginalisation by successive governments. He believes that the creation of an additional state in the region, along with the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, would help restore peace and stability.

Police Deny Allegations Of Violence During Oworonshoki Demolition Exercise The police said the exercise followed several months of official notices to both legal and illegal occupants of the affected structures, and compensation was paid before the operation began.

A security analyst, Bulama Bukarti, has said that merely rotating Nigeria’s service chiefs will not solve the country’s security challenges.

Human rights lawyer and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has accused the Lagos State Government of demolishing at least 100 properties in Oworonsoki despite a restraining order from the court.