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“Nigeria Has Lost an Exceptional Soul” – ‘GNI’ Pays Tribute to Segun Awolowo
Honourable Gboyega Nasir Isiaka (GNI), Member of the House of Representatives for Yewa North/Imeko-Afon Federal Constituency, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mr. Segun Awolowo, describing his death as “a profound loss of an exceptional soul” to Ogun State and Nigeria. Mr. Awolowo, grandson of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo and former Executive…
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Nigerian Court Sentences Nnamdi Kanu to Life Imprisonment for Terrorism
A Nigerian federal court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment after finding him guilty on seven terrorism-related charges. Presiding Judge James Omotosho of the Federal High Court stated that while prosecutors had sought the death penalty, he opted for life imprisonment in line with…
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Nigeria’s Alake of Egbaland Marks 20 Years; Governor Abiodun Sends Tribute
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, His Royal Majesty Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV, on the celebration of his 20th coronation anniversary, describing the milestone as a testament to two decades of purposeful and impactful leadership. Oba Gbadebo, the 10th Alake of Egbaland, ascended the…
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EU Report: Over 100,000 Nigerian Police Officers Assigned to VIPs, Leaving Citizens Underserved
More than 100,000 officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) are currently deployed to protect politicians and other Very Important Persons (VIPs), significantly straining national security coverage for ordinary citizens, according to a new report by the European Union Agency for Asylum. The report, released in November 2025, notes that the NPF has an estimated…
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Court Stops PDP National Convention Again, INEC Also Barred
A Federal High Court in Abuja has again halted the planned National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), restraining the party from proceeding with the exercise scheduled for November 15 – 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a ruling on Tuesday, Justice Peter Lifu also barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from supervising,…
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Malaysia Confirms 21 Dead, Dozens Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks
Malaysian authorities have recovered more bodies from the migrant boat that capsized near the resort island of Langkawi, bringing the confirmed death toll to 21, as search-and-rescue operations entered a third day, dozens remain missing. The Malaysian Coast Guard estimates that about 70 undocumented migrants were on board the vessel, which sank close to the…
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$14.8m Refinery Funds: EFCC Declares Timipre Sylva Wanted Over Alleged Diversion
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257 belonging to the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). According to the EFCC, the funds were part of NCDMB’s investment in…
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America Records: 13 African Leaders Labelled as Dictators
Are These African Leaders Really Dictators? A Review of the U.S. Classifications and Historical Context. For decades, several African leaders have been labelled as dictators by the United States through official statements, human-rights reports, sanctions documentation and international policy analyses. These classifications, rooted in allegations of authoritarian rule, rights violations, corruption, and political repression, continue…
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UK-Based Nigerian Woman Given 60 Days to Leave After Husband Withdraws Sponsorship
A UK-based Nigerian woman has issued a public plea for help after her husband allegedly revoked her Certificate of Sponsorship (COS), leaving her with only 60 days to secure new sponsorship or face deportation from the United Kingdom. In a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @ChuckErics, the woman revealed that she received…
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Ekiti 2026: PDP Picks Oluyede as Guber Candidate, APC Fires Back
Dr. Wole Oluyede has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State following a closely contested primary election held between Saturday and the early hours of Sunday in Ado-Ekiti. Oluyede polled 279 votes, defeating Funso Ayeni, who scored 239 votes and Funmilayo Ogun, who secured 17 votes. Announcing the…
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