A young Nigerian Navy officer, Lt. A.M. Yerima, who recently had a confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday evening. Military sources revealed to Impact-General Media that Yerima was trailed by unidentified men dressed in black and riding in two unmarked Hilux vans with no number plates. The vehicles allegedly followed him from the NIPCO Filling Station off Kubwa Expressway to Gado Nas

Pope Leo XIV has identified Nigeria as one of several countries where Christians continue to face discrimination and violent attacks, reiterating the Vatican’s concern over rising threats to religious freedom across parts of Africa and Asia. In a message posted on his official X account on Sunday, the pontiff lamented the plight of Christian communities targeted around the world and called for renewed commitment to peace. “Christians in many regions endure discrimination and

The National and State House of Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal in Kano has nullified the election of Muktar Umar Yerima of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). The tribunal also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the certificate of return earlier issued to Yerima. The petitioner, Hafizu Kawu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), challenged Yerima’s emergence, claiming he wasn’t qualified. Recall that Yerima was declared the winn

Financial services provider, Standard Chartered Bank has announced that effective February 28, 2026, it will no longer continue its relationship with customers who do not meet its Assets Under Management (AUM) requirement of N7.5 Million Naira. This, the bank said, is in line with its new Emerging Affluent Segment. In a notice to it’s customers titled: “Important notice: Branch network and segment update,” the bank said. “accounts without the minimum balance by the deadline w

A US aircraft carrier strike group arrived in Latin America on Tuesday, escalating a military buildup Venezuela has warned could trigger a full-blown conflict as it announced its own "massive" deployment. The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, entered an area under control of the US Naval Forces Southern Command, which encompasses Latin America and the Caribbean, the command said in a statement. The vessel's deployment was ordered nearly three weeks ago

The Russian Government has expressed concern over recent remarks by Donald Trump, President of United States, suggesting possible U.S. military action in Nigeria, saying it is closely monitoring the situation and urging all parties to act in accordance with international law. At a press briefing in Moscow on Friday, Maria Zakharova, the foreign ministry spokeswoman said Russia was “closely monitoring this issue and calls on all parties involved to strictly comply with interna

The government of Chad has closed its border with Nigeria due to security concerns following rumours about possible movement of U.S. forces in West Africa. Military sources in N’Djamena said President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno ordered a military lockdown along the Nigerian border after receiving intelligence that terrorists from northern Nigeria were planning to enter Chad. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, Chadian troops and armoured vehicles have been deployed t

'GUNS-A-BLAZING': President Trump warns Nigeria the U.S. may enter "guns-a-blazing" if they continue "to allow the killing of Christians" by Islamic terrorists. "I am hereby instructing our Department of War to prepare for possible action. If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our CHERISHED Christians," Trump said. For current News Updates, kindly contact our radio/TV helpline: +2349157627963 or send us an email to: impactgene

Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has posted a declaration of independence on social media, showcasing a newly acquired mansion. The news comes in the wake of a rift with her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, over allegations of domestic violence and substance abuse. In a post on her Instagram page on Sunday, the actress shared photos and videos of the property, captioning the post with an assertive statement, “In my house I am a Queen! I needed a roof over my head so I got this f

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to embark on a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike as from 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 31. The decision followed a five-hour extraordinary National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held last Sunday, where members unanimously resolved that the Federal Government had failed to address their demands despite a 30-day ultimatum issued earlier. In a statement at the weekend, NARD President, Dr. Mohamma

The Federal Government has officially announced that applications for the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0 was opened on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The Federal Government also hinted that the registration would commence at exactly 5:00 PM (WAT). FG restates commitment to youth empowerment in a statement released on Wednesday, October 22, the Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to creating opportunities for young Nigerians through collaborative programme

▲ The Academic Staff Union of Universities has announced the suspension of its ongoing two-week warning strike. The National President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, made this known in an ongoing press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. According to Piwuna, the decision stemmed from the meeting of the National Executive Council meeting which was held overnight and ended by 4:00 am on Wednesday. Piwuna noted that the union decided to embark on the strike due to the failure of the g

A magistrate court sitting in Kuje, Abuja, has remanded Prince Emmanuel Kanu, the brother of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, alongside his lawyer, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor. Kanunta Kanu, another sibling of the IPOB leader, disclosed the development in a post on X, alleging a coordinated attempt by the executive, legislative, and judicial arms of government to frustrate Nnamdi Kanu’s trial scheduled for Thursday. “The magistrate seating in Kuje r

The Nigerian Police have arrested Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, and his brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, over the ongoing #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja. Confirming the development, human rights activist and convener of the Take It Back movement, Omoyele Sowore, demanded their immediate release by the Nigerian police authorities. "The PoliceNG team deployed to brutalize #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters arrested Nnamdi Kanu's brother, and his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, as w

A peaceful protest calling for the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, turned violent on Monday after security operatives fired tear gas canisters at demonstrators led by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore in the Maitama and Transcorp Hilton areas of Abuja. The protesters, including clergymen, members of civil society groups, and pro-democracy activists, had gathered under the banner of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow movement to demand K

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has distanced himself from separatist agitation amid calls for the release of the Indigenous People of Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. An indifferent Soludo insisted that the South-East’s progress is tied to its unity with Nigeria. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday, the former Central Bank of Nigeria governor said while he supports dialogue and peaceful agitation, he does not share Kanu’s sece

The Nigeria Police has warned organizers of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest against staging a demonstration within the Presidential Villa. Impact-General Media reports that rights activist Omoyele Sowore is currently mobilizing for a protest to Aso Rock to demand the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. The protest, which has the backing of several opposition figures across the country, is scheduled for Monday, October 20. However, a Fed

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja has issued a security advisory to American citizens in Nigeria ahead of a scheduled protest titled “Free Nnamdi Kanu Now,” set to take place on Monday, October 20, 2025, in the country’s capital. The Embassy in the alert issued on Friday advised American citizens to avoid Eagle Square, the Central Business District, and other protest-prone areas. According to the Embassy, movement throughout Abuja should be minimized on the day of the protest. Additi

The Federal Government has filed a five-count criminal defamation charge against Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi over alleged defamatory statements made against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The charges, marked CR/547/2025, were filed before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, by Mohamed Babadoko Abubakar, Director of the Department of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation. According to the charge she

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the medical facility operated by the Department of State Services (DSS) is fully equipped to handle the health needs of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In its ruling on Wednesday, Justice James Omotosho upheld the findings of a medical panel set up by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), which concluded that Kanu’s condition is not life-threatening and that he remains fit to face trial