Court Begins Trial Of Owo Church Attack Suspects
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja is set to commence the trial of five persons accused of masterminding the bombing of a Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. The Department of State Services (DSS) had on the 11th of August, 2025, arraigned the five men before Justice Emeka Nwite over their alleged involvement in…
VIDEO: Oyo Governor Gifts Ayefele SUV After Fire Incident
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, presented a new brand Sports Utility Vehicle to the popular gospel singer, broadcaster, and Chairman of an Ibadan-based, Fresh FM Radio 105.9, Yinka Ayefele, following a fire incident that engulfed the Music House in Ibadan last Friday. The Music House was gutted by fire on Friday, and…
Burkina Junta Expels Top UN Official Over Children In Wartime Report
Burkina Faso’s junta on Monday declared the top resident UN official “persona non grata” for a United Nations report which found that armed groups were recruiting children to fight in the country’s jihadist conflict. Since seizing power in a coup, the Burkinabe junta has placed international organisations and humanitarian bodies under increasing pressure, as the…
Yiaga Africa Faults By-Elections Results, Seeks Reforms
Election observer group Yiaga Africa has said that Nigeria must move beyond holding “relatively peaceful” elections to processes that inspire trust and confidence in the electoral system. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, its Programme Director Cynthia Mbamalu, she explained that the by-elections were generally peaceful except for some constituencies where there…
APC, PDP Must Prove They’re Not Terrorist Organisations — Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) must “urgently” take legal steps to prove they are not terrorist organisations, following a recent Canadian court ruling describing them as such. In a statement on Monday, Falana argued that instead of hurling insults at the…
Nigerian Applicants Who Omit Social Media History Risk Visa Denial — US
The United States Department of State has mandated that every Nigerian visa applicant provide a five-year social media history as part of the requirements to be considered eligible to be on the United States’ soil. In an X update on Monday, the US Mission in Nigeria said applicants who fail to disclose their five-year social…
Unconvincing Win: ‘The Sign Of Champions’ Or Reasons To Worry For Arsenal?
Arsenal have started their season with three points and a win at Old Trafford, but their performance has led to a discussion about what their season could hold. Mikel Arteta accepted his side were not at their best and it is only the first game of the campaign, with new players settling in – but…
Corpse Of Missing Nigerian Woman Found In US
Authorities in Illinois have discovered the body of a missing Nigerian woman, Olasinmibo Abosede, popularly known as Sinmi. The remains were found on Thursday at about 1:55 p.m. in the Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve near the intersection of 83rd Street and Chandelle Drive, according to the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and the Naperville…
ADC: Senator Nwoye Appoints Wife Of Slain Lawmaker Hours After Election Loss
Less than 24 hours after she lost the bid to replace her husband, Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial Zone, Tony Nwoye has appointed the candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Justina Azuka as a legislative aide. Azuka was appointed as Senior Special Adviser on Special Duties to the federal lawmaker. Recall that Mrs Azuka…
Chelsea Draw Blank In Crystal Palace Stalemate
Chelsea suffered a Club World Cup hangover as they were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace to open their Premier League campaign on Sunday. Palace were denied an early opener when Eberechi Eze’s free-kick was ruled out by a VAR review for Marc Guehi obstructing the Chelsea wall. New Chelsea signing…