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Olusegun Awolowo, a grandson of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, has died. The Awolowo family announced his passing on Thursday. He was 62. “With extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Olusegun Awolowo,” the statement read. The family described him as “the world’s most phenomenal husband, father and…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has strongly condemned the recent abduction of 25 students of the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi State, and the violent attacks and abduction of Christian worshippers in Eruku Town of Kwara State. Expressing concern over the abduction in Kebbi State, the Director General of the NOA, Mallam Lanre…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment for terrorism. Justice James Omotosho said he sentenced Kanu to life imprisonment on counts one, four, five, and six, instead of a death sentence. He also sentenced the IPOB leader to 20…
Men of the 4 Brigade Command of the Nigerian Army, Benin City, have arrested four suspected kidnappers along the Ahor and Uselu-Nahor axis of Uhunmwonde Local Government Area. The suspects were arrested after the Army conducted a “cordon and search” in both communities after a series of complaints about kidnappings in the area. Operation Officer…
Market women from Oba Market in Edo State have protested against an eviction notice issued by the state government in preparation for planned renovation work on the fire-damaged section of the market. The women, who gathered at Oba Ovonramwen Square, also known as Ring Road in Benin City, Edo State, causing heavy traffic, and diverted…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Hussaini Ismaila, a leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province, to 20 years in prison for terrorism-related offences. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the judgment on Tuesday after Ismaila, also known as Mai Tangaran, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty on four counts filed under…
The Forum of Southern and Middle Belt Leaders have condemned the acts of banditry and terrorism inflicted on Nigerians and security operatives in Borno, Kebbi, Kaduna and Kwara states within the last few days and called on government at all levels to rise up to the disturbing challenge. The regional leaders specifically lamented the killing…
The lawmaker representing Enugu North, Senator Okey Ezea, has died in Lagos State while receiving medical treatment. Ezea’s death was announced in a statement on Wednesday by the lawmaker’s son, Jideofor Ezea. He said the lawmaker died on Tuesday night after a brief illness. “As we mourn this painful loss, we respectfully request prayers for…
The Federal Government on Wednesday blamed the renewed terror attacks, including the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi and the assault on worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State, on recent remarks by United States as public anger over the incidents spread nationwide. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said Trump’s posts alleging “Christian genocide”…
US Congressman, Riley Moore, has met with a senior Nigerian delegation led by National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to discuss the alleged escalating persecution of Christians and the growing threat of terrorism in Nigeria. The discussion, described by Moore as “frank, honest, and productive,” focused on counterterrorism, security assistance, and protection of vulnerable communities across…