November 20, 2025
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Obafemi Awolowo’s Grandson, Segun Dies
Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the reported death of Olusegun “Segun” Awolowo Jr., grandson of the late nationalist and elder statesman, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Details surrounding his sudden passing remain sketchy as of press time, but news of his death has sparked shock and grief across the country, with many questioning the unexpected […]
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CAN Condemns Attack on Kwara Church, Seeks Urgent Rescue of Abducted Worshippers
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has denounced the violent raid on the Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, calling the incident another painful indication of the country’s worsening security situation. In a statement issued on Thursday, the CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, expressed deep sorrow over the attack, […]
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Insecurity: Oyebanji Meets Security Chiefs In Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Thursday cut short his vacation following rising security concerns in neighbouring states, returning to meet with heads of security agencies in the state. Speaking in Ikogosi Ekiti shortly after the closed-door briefing, Oyebanji said security chiefs had assured him of the safety and protection of residents. He added that […]
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Court Sentences IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu to Life Imprisonment
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment after finding him guilty on all seven terrorism-related charges filed by the Federal Government. Justice James Omotosho delivered the sentence on Thursday shortly after the court reconvened from an hour-long recess to conclude […]
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Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu on Seven Terrorism Charges, Awaits Sentencing
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on a seven-count charge of terrorism brought against him by the Federal Government. Justice James Omotosho, delivering judgment on Thursday, held that Kanu was guilty on all the counts, which include: engaging in acts of terrorism, […]
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Judge Orders Nnamdi Kanu Out Of Court Over Unruly Behaviour
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to taken out of the courtroom after he became unruly during Thursday’s proceedings. The judge had ruled and dismissed three fresh motions filed by Kanu after the case was adjourned for judgement, […]
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Pope Leo Promotes Nigerian Priest to Senior Vatican Role
Pope Leo has appointed Monsignor Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo as the Assessor for General Affairs in the Vatican’s Secretariat of State. The position is one of the most influential administrative offices in the Catholic Church. Before his elevation, Msgr Ekpo served as Undersecretary at the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. A priest of the Umuahia […]
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Gov Alia Denies Claims of Religious Genocide in Benue
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Wednesday dismissed claims circulating internationally that religious genocide is occurring in the state, insisting that such allegations are unfounded. Speaking at a consultative forum on the protection of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Forcibly Displaced Persons (FDPs) organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Abuja, the governor […]