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U.S Govt Reacts As Nigeria Jails Several Terrorists
The United States government has praised Nigerian authorities for recent progress in the fight against terrorism and related crimes in the country.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement issued on Sunday by the U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, Washington commended Nigeria for the conviction of 386 Islamist militants following a mass trial of suspected terrorists.
The statement noted that the development reflects significant legal progress in addressing terrorism cases that had previously faced delays in the courts.
It also emphasized that timely and transparent judicial processes are essential in tackling extremism and strengthening public confidence in the justice system.
The U.S. government further pledged continued support for efforts aimed at improving judicial efficiency and fairness in Nigeria.
“The United States commends the Nigerian government for its strong commitment to expediting trials addressing terrorism and related crimes. We welcome the convictions of 386 Islamist militants… as an important step toward accountability and justice,” the statement read.
It added that upholding the rule of law is crucial to ensuring safety, stability, and long-term security for Nigerians.
The commendation comes after the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, announced that 386 terrorism suspects were convicted by the Federal High Court in Abuja during a four-day mass trial.
1. President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve external loans worth $20.51 billion and €1.45 billion to cover funding shortfalls under the Federal Government’s 2026–2027 supplementary borrowing plan. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the President’s request in a letter during plenary on Tuesday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
2. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has blamed widespread poverty for the country’s worsening insecurity. He pledged to tackle poverty and reduce criminal activities if elected president in 2027. Obi made the promise during a town hall meeting with stakeholders and supporters in Lokoja on Tuesday.
3. Suspected kidnappers have abducted eight people, including two secondary school students, from Nuru Suraj Estate in Millennium City, Kaduna State. The attackers reportedly stormed two neighbouring houses shortly after midnight on Tuesday and abducted the victims, later releasing two elderly women because of their age.
4. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said Tinubu’s request for approval to secure $20.51 billion and €1.45 billion in foreign loans confirms his earlier warning about a proposed borrowing plan of up to $20 billion. Atiku expressed concern over the absence of details identifying the specific projects the funds would finance.
5. A ministerial committee investigating the deaths of miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State has recommended the dismissal of the state commandant and other officers found responsible for the incident. Committee chairman Jonathan Kure presented the recommendations in a report submitted to Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in Abuja on Tuesday.
6. The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have agreed on measures to ease workers’ financial difficulties, including a ₦70,000 transport intervention and the payment of 19 months’ outstanding arrears owed to health workers. The agreement followed a conciliation meeting at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment on Tuesday, after an earlier meeting on October 22.
7. Five people reportedly died in a road accident involving vehicles associated with Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago’s convoy. The crash occurred at Gidan Mangoro in Minna on Monday and involved a Toyota Hilux carrying Government House Director-General Dauda Chikuba and another vehicle conveying five students of the Federal University of Technology. Details of the incident emerged on Tuesday.
8. Seven people have reportedly been killed after gunmen attacked Georo community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday night. The assailants allegedly opened fire on residents at their shops and a local restaurant around 10:20 p.m., triggering panic in the community.
9. The Rainbow Coalition, led by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, has unveiled its preferred candidates for the 2027 general elections in Rivers State. The coalition selected candidates from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during an event at Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, October 27, as part of efforts to mobilise support for Tinubu’s re-election bid.
10. Troops of the Maritime Component of Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke have repelled suspected armed herders in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The operation also led to the recovery of weapons and other items, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the task force’s Acting Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu.
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‘Not Every Artiste I Sign Will Become A Global Star’ – Don Jazzy Speaks On Music Business Risks.
Nigerian music executive Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has stated that signing an artiste to a record label does not guarantee that the musician will achieve international recognition or commercial success.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Mavin Records boss made this known during a recent livestream with popular forex trader Habby Forex, where he discussed the risks associated with the music industry and foreign exchange trading.
According to Don Jazzy, the music business is unpredictable, much like forex trading, although he considers his other business ventures less volatile than the foreign exchange market.
He explained that not every artiste signed to Mavin Records would become a global star or generate substantial financial returns for the label.
However, the music executive stressed that he measures an artiste’s success not only by international recognition but also by their personal and professional growth.
He said, “The forex market is just something I do for fun. Music still takes most of my time, and my other businesses are not as volatile and risky as the forex market. But not every artist I signed will become global. Just like in trading, there is risk in the music business, too. But to us, as long as you are better today than yesterday as an artist, you are a success.”
In a related development, Don Jazzy recently admitted that parting ways with former Mavin Records artiste Di’ja was one of the most difficult decisions of his career.
Speaking on an episode of the Crea8torium podcast, the music executive recalled the emotional nature of the moment, noting that Di’ja also noticed his discomfort with the decision.
Don Jazzy explained that separating from artistes was particularly difficult for him because he considers those signed to his label as his own children.
The Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Nasarawa State, Joseph Danjuma, has resigned from the party with immediate effect.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Following his resignation, Danjuma declared his support for the governorship ambition of former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, who is seeking to become the next governor of Nasarawa State on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
Danjuma announced his decision in a letter dated Tuesday, October 27, 2026, addressed to the NDC chairman in Nasarawa State.
He explained that his resignation was prompted by the lack of opportunity to effectively discharge his duties as the party’s state spokesperson.
The former publicity secretary also confirmed that he would join Adamu’s campaign, citing his assessment of the former police chief’s leadership qualities as a major factor behind his decision.
In the letter, Danjuma wrote, “I wish to humbly resign my membership and position as the Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Nasarawa State Chapter, with immediate effect.
“My decision follows the lack of opportunity to perform my role as the spokesperson of the party in the state.
“With this development, I hereby fully join the campaign train of Ex-IGP Adamu. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.”
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