Segun Awolowo, grandson of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, former Premier of Western Nigeria and one of the country’s most iconic political figures, has died at the age of 62. His family announced his passing in a statement issued on Thursday, expressing profound grief and describing him as an exceptional man whose influence extended far beyond his illustrious lineage. “With extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved…

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction and the World Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s social safety net and developing long-term strategies for sustainable poverty alleviation. The engagement took place on Thursday during a visit by the World Bank delegation, led by its new Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, at the ministry’s conference hall. Welcoming the team, Minister Bernard Doro stressed…

Kidnappers who abducted about 35 worshippers from the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Igan, in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, have reportedly asked for ₦100 million for each hostage. Sources within the community, including relatives of those taken, told The PUNCH on Thursday that the abductors were reaching out using phones belonging to the victims. The attack occurred during a church programme on Tuesday evening. The church secretary, Josiah…

By: Yunusa Umar President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi State over the abduction of 24 schoolgirls in the state. The New Daily Prime earlier reported the abduction of school girls by the gunmen on Monday. In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the President on information & Strategy, said his principal ordered the minister to remain…

By: Yunusa Umar  Niger State Police Command have confirmed the arrest of seven notorious armed robbers, thuggery for being in possession of dangerous weapons, terrorising Minna, state capital metropolis. This was contained in a statement issued by the state police spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun and made available to newsmen on Wednesday that the suspects were nabbed by the police following stop and search around western bye-pass. “On November 17, 2025 at…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has moved to address security concerns, assuring residents that the state remains safe, peaceful, and secured despite security developments in neighbouring states. The governor made the assurance on Thursday in Ikogosi-Ekiti, shortly after an emergency meeting with selected heads of security agencies in the state. READ ALSO: Oyebanji swears in 10 new permanent secretaries He revealed that he cut short his leave to personally meet with the chiefs,…

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, has called for stronger media partnerships to help realise the ministry’s welfare vision. Speaking during a courtesy visit to his office by the North Central Media Forum (NCMF) led by its president, Abubakar Angara, he emphasised that effective collaboration with the press is vital to advancing public interest and national development Doro urged the group to partner with the ministry…

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court has handed down a life sentence to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, bringing an end to a legal battle that has stretched for ten years. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, comes four years after Kanu was seized in Kenya under controversial circumstances and returned to Nigeria to face a seven-count terrorism charge. Kanu was not present for the…

By Alade Adisa The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has found  Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, guilty of terrorism charges levelled against him by the federal government. The court noted that it was satisfied with the evidence provided by the prosecution that Kanu made a series of broadcast meant to incite the people against the government. The trial judge, Justice James Omotosho, based…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced that it will launch a major enforcement drive next week targeting property owners who have failed to settle various land-related charges, including ground rent, land use change and conversion fees, as well as Right of Occupancy (R-of-O) and Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) payments. The announcement was made by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT…

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has rejected widespread claims that a religious genocide is taking place in his state, insisting that the situation has been mischaracterised by external actors. Benue and neighbouring Plateau have frequently been cited, especially by foreign legislators, international media, and separatist groups as centres of alleged Christian extermination. Those claims contributed to former U.S. President Donald Trump placing Nigeria back on the list of “countries of…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, visited Borno State as part of efforts to end insurgency in the North-East region. He stated that the Nigerian Army is committed to intensifying its efforts to defeat insurgency in the North East during an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in Maiduguri, Borno State. The visit focused on…