Author: Damilola Olufemi

A High Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced gospel artist Timileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Salome Adaidu. Presiding over the case, Justice Simon Aboki ruled that Ajayi was guilty of culpable homicide, which carries a mandatory death sentence under Section 221 of the Penal Code applicable in northern Nigeria. The ruling follows Ajayi’s confession in January, during which he admitted to killing Adaidu in a moment of rage. According to him, he acted out of anger after discovering she had allegedly been unfaithful. “I didn’t plan to…

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has issued a stark warning to the United States, threatening further attacks on American military bases in the region if the country is targeted again. In a televised address aired on state media Thursday, Khamenei claimed the West Asian country had emerged victorious from its recent 12-day conflict with Israel, the deadliest between the two nations to date. He also accused Washington of inflating the impact of its strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling it a “slap” that had little effect. “The American president exaggerated events in unusual ways, and it turned out that…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received letters of intent from two different political associations, both seeking to register under the acronym “ADA”, raising potential concerns over name duplication and legal compliance. The two groups are the Advanced Democratic Alliance (ADA), chaired in the interim by Ahmadu Suleiman with Zipporah Pus Miracle as secretary, and the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), reportedly backed by prominent political figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai. The latter group listed Akin Ricketts and Abdullahi Musa Elayo as its protem chairman and secretary, respectively. The electoral body disclosed this…

INEC has disclosed that it has received 110 applications for new political party registration.

With its scruffy fur, tiny frame, and mischievous grin, the Labubu monster doll by Chinese toymaker Pop Mart has taken the world by storm, from celebrity handbags to viral TikToks, the curious collectable is now one of China’s most beloved cultural exports. Once known more for low-cost goods than trendsetting design, Chinese consumer brands are beginning to shift perceptions abroad, and Labubu may be leading that quiet revolution. “Now everything goes viral… because of social media. And yes, it’s cool. It’s different,” said Lucy Shitova, an interior designer from a Pop Mart store in London. Demand for the toys in…

The Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, has reacted to the demolition of the memorial park built for victims of the June 5, 2022, church massacre at St Francis. The park, a project initiated by the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, was built to honour the memory of over 40 worshippers who lost their lives in the brutal assault. In a post shared on his Facebook account titled: DEMOLITION OF OWO MEMORIAL PARK: OLOWO-IN-COUNCIL SPEAK,” the council disclosed that the demolition of the memorial park was at the instance of the Kingdom and “entire good people of the kingdom.” The…

The current security architecture in Abuja has not only been proactive but has also recorded significant successes in detecting, preventing, and neutralising threats.

The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a fresh security advisory cautioning American citizens against non-official visits to Nigerian military and government installations in Abuja.

Retail stations operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Monday adjusted pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petroleum, pushing them to ₦945 per litre in the Federal Capital Territory and ₦915 in Lagos, marking a new high in Nigeria’s deregulated fuel market. The latest increase reflects a ₦35 jump in Abuja and a ₦45 rise in Lagos, from previous prices of ₦910 and ₦870 per litre, respectively. This upward revision comes on the heels of a recent move by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which raised its ex-depot price of petrol from ₦825 to…

Nigeria has attained the third position among African countries with the most formidable military forces in the 2025 Global Firepower Military Strength Index. The list, according to Global Firepower’s annual report, examined 145 countries based on over 60 metrics. The countries were rated based on troop numbers, equipment capabilities, financial resources, logistical efficiency, and geographical advantages to assess military strength. At the top of the list is Egypt, followed by Algeria. Nigeria is placed third, while South Africa comes fourth. Below is the full list of African countries with the most formidable military forces. N.B.: In brackets is each country’s…