Olusegun Awolowo, grandson of the late statesman Chief Obafemi Awolowo, has passed away at the age of 62. His family announced his death on Thursday, describing him as a devoted husband, father and grandfather, as well as a patriotic Nigerian who dedicated his life to public service. “Segun was the constant anchor of our family — steady, wise, endlessly loving,” the family said in a statement. “We are shattered by […]
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to immediately relocate to Kebbi State to coordinate security operations aimed at rescuing schoolgirls abducted earlier in the week. The directive, issued on Thursday, follows the kidnapping of at least 24 students from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko-Wasagu area of Kebbi State. The armed attackers reportedly stormed the school around 4:00 a.m. on […]
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Abuja after being found guilty on all seven counts of terrorism brought against him. Delivering the judgment, Justice James Omotosho described Kanu as a terrorist whose actions have caused significant bloodshed and destabilized communities in the South-East region of Nigeria. The judge noted that, despite portraying […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned corps members and the public to disregard a pamphlet circulating on social media that allegedly advises members to pay ransom in the event of kidnapping. In a statement released on Thursday, the NYSC clarified that the document is not an official publication and does not reflect the Scheme’s policy regarding the safety and security of corps members. The management explained that a […]
The Federal Government, states, and local governments shared a total of N2.094 trillion as revenue for October 2025, slightly below the N2.103 trillion allocated in September. This represents a marginal shortfall of N9 billion, equivalent to a 0.43 percent month-on-month decline. The allocation breakdown shows that the distributable pool of N2.094 trillion comprised N1.376 trillion in statutory revenue, N670.303 billion from Value Added Tax (VAT), and N47.870 billion from […]
The Federal Government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to impose the death penalty on Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), following his conviction on seven terrorism-related charges. The request was made on Thursday by the government’s lead counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, moments after the court pronounced Kanu guilty on all counts. The conviction marks a major turning point in a legal battle […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on terrorism-related charges after a decade-long legal battle with the Nigerian government. Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Thursday, ruling that the prosecution had proven its case that Kanu committed acts of terrorism through his directives and broadcasts. “It is clear from the evidence that the defendant committed a […]
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has been crowned the 2025 CAF African Player of the Year, securing the top individual honour in African football after an exceptional season for both Paris Saint-Germain and the Atlas Lions. Hakimi beat two strong finalists — Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen — to clinch the award. The right-back enjoyed a remarkable 2024/25 campaign, playing a crucial role in Paris Saint-Germain’s domestic success and […]
Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has condemned the recent violent attacks in Kwara and Kebbi states, describing them as assaults on innocent citizens and the peace of the nation. He also called for divine judgment on those behind the violence. Bassey’s reaction follows the attack on a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Kwara State, where suspected bandits stormed a worship service that was being livestreamed, leaving worshippers traumatised. In a […]
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 68th birthday, describing him as a statesman whose commitment to national unity and democratic ideals continues to shape Nigeria’s political landscape. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu extended warm wishes to Jonathan, joining his family, friends, and associates in celebrating the former leader. Tinubu praised Jonathan’s humility […]
