The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has filed an application at the Court of Appeal, praying for a stay of further proceedings in his trial before Justice James Omotosho of Abuja Federal High Court. In the motion, Kanu urged the Appeal Court to stay delivery of judgment pending the determination of the appeal. Kanu’s appeal may impact the 20th November date fixed for delivery of judgment in the trial. He filed the motion on notice in accordance with Section 36(1) of the Nigerian Constitution. Recall that Justice Omotosho had scheduled November 20 to deliver judgment in Kanu’s terrorism trial. However, IPOB challenged the charge, arguing that he cannot be tried under the Terrorism Act, which has since been repealed.

The Federal Government said yesterday that ongoing diplomatic engagements between Nigeria and the United States were producing positive results towards easing tensions in both countries’ relations. The government spoke on a day United States Congressman, Bill Huizenga, expressed disappointment in the Nigerian government’s handling of ongoing attacks on Christians, calling for economic sanctions, rather than military intervention. Meanwhile, the Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelisation at the Vatican, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, has warned that Nigeria’s insecurity was self-inflicted, blaming the country’s deep divisions and growing intolerance for its unending cycle of violence. But the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 northern states and the FCT, yesterday urged Nigerians to embrace dialogue as the best way to resolve the country’s challenges. Ads by  Similarly, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, said adopting the conventional ‘war approach’ was not the way to solve the terrorism challenge in Nigeria, noting that terrorism was multifaceted. On the engagement with the US government, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said talks between both countries were yielding positive results. Speaking on the UK-based Sky News programme, “The… FG says diplomatic efforts under Trump’s administration are producing positive outcomes

Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the federal government over the reported boycott of training by the Super Eagles ahead of Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon. Obi, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, expressed disappointment that players representing Nigeria were being owed allowances despite their consistent service to the nation. “It is truly unfortunate that our Super Eagles who consistently give their best in representing our dear nation, are being owed their allowances,” he wrote.  “We always seem to find money to waste on needless lavish spending and political patronage, yet we cannot pay those who patriotically raise our flag, bring us pride, and serve with dedication. That is what is found in a now disgraced country.” The former Anambra governor described the situation as shameful, saying it sends the wrong signal to young Nigerians that “hard work and service are not rewarded.”  He urged the authorities to promptly resolve the issue and ensure that athletes are treated with dignity and respect. “When those who serve their country are not treated with dignity, it sends the… World Cup Qualifiers: Peter Obi criticizes Federal Government for withholding Super Eagles’ allowances