Author: Akintayo Adams

Atsi Kefas, the sister of Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, has tragically passed away after being shot by armed robbers. The incident occurred last Thursday along Kente Road in the Wukari Local Government Area, where Atsi was traveling with her mother, Jumai Kefas. During the attack, a police officer assigned to escort the family accidentally shot Atsi while attempting to fend off the assailants. Atsi was initially treated at the Federal University Teaching Hospital in Wukari before being transferred to a private hospital in Abuja for specialized care. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries on Monday night. The governor and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized the importance of peace and unity in Nigeria, urging citizens to look beyond political differences and recognize their shared identity. Speaking at the inauguration of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC) at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) headquarters in Abuja, Tinubu likened Nigerians to residents of a single building, each occupying different rooms. Upon his arrival at the NIS headquarters, Tinubu was welcomed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap. The newly commissioned BATTIC includes several key facilities: the Command and Control Centre for regular…

Shooting Stars head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, has shifted attention to his side’s next league clash against Kano Pillars. The Oluyole Warriors defeated Sunshine Stars 1-0 away last Sunday, marking their first away win of the season. The Ibadan club will host Pillars at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Sunday. Ogunbote said they will do their best to secure maximum points in the game. “That’s another game, this game has come and gone, it won’t come again until the second round, so we shift focus to the next game. “All we need to do next is to do our…

Human rights activist Dele Farotimi has been denied bail by the magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The presiding magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, adjourned the bail application to December 20, 2024. The police counsel, Samson Osobu, argued that the bail application submitted by Farotimi was incompetent and irregular. Farotimi, who was arraigned for allegedly defaming the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has been sent back to prison until the next court date. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel

The 14th and 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has made a strong statement against domestic violence, revealing that he has instructed his daughters to retaliate if their husbands ever slap them. Speaking at the National Dialogue Conference on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention from an Islamic perspective, Sanusi emphasized that any form of domestic violence, including beating, is explicitly prohibited in Islam. Sanusi shared troubling statistics, noting that 45% of cases across nine Kano Shariah courts over five years were related to domestic violence, including wife-beating. He highlighted the severity of these cases, with women suffering broken limbs, lost…

Nigeria striker and 2013 AFCON winner Brown Ideye has signed with Enyimba, the nine-time Nigerian champions, until the end of the 2024/25 season. Sporting Director of Enyimba, Ifeanyi Ekwueme, confirmed the signing, expressing excitement about Ideye bolstering the team’s attack as they compete in both the league and continental tournaments. This marks a significant return for Ideye to the Nigerian top flight after being without a club since leaving Kuwaiti side Al Yarmouk in 2022. It’s also a homecoming of sorts, as Ideye left Ocean Boys 17 years ago. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, appeared in court for his bail hearing on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Bello is facing charges of money laundering and mismanagement of funds allegedly stolen from the Kogi State government during his tenure as governor. Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court denied Bello’s bail application, ruling that it was premature as it was filed before his arraignment or custody. Bello, along with two co-defendants, is facing trial in connection with an alleged ₦110 billion money laundering case brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court granted…

South Korea has imposed a travel ban on President Yoon Suk-yeol and several top officials amid a deepening leadership crisis. This decision follows Yoon’s failed attempt to impose martial law, which has led to growing calls for his resignation. The travel ban was confirmed by the Ministry of Justice, with officials stating that the president and other key figures are being investigated for insurrection. The ban includes former defense and interior ministers, as well as other high-ranking officials involved in the martial law declaration. President Yoon’s People Power Party (PPP) staged a walkout before a vote to impeach him, leading…

The United States has revealed that 3,270 Nigerians gained U.S. citizenship through military service between 2020 and 2024. This makes Nigeria the fourth highest among countries whose citizens were granted U.S. citizenship through military naturalization during this period. During this period, the U.S. naturalized over 52,000 military service members across different countries. The top five countries of birth among those naturalized were the Philippines (5,630), Jamaica (5,420), Mexico (3,670), Nigeria (3,270), and Ghana. The number of Nigerian service members gaining U.S. citizenship has steadily increased over the past five years. In 2020, 340 Nigerians were naturalized, a figure that rose…

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has visited Nigerian legal luminary, Afe Babalola, SAN, in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Obi pleaded with Babalola to consider the “situation” of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who has been remanded at the Ekiti prison. Babalola has come under intense criticism from several Nigerians since he petitioned the police to arrest Farotimi. On Monday, the court granted Farotimi bail in the sum of ₦50 million and a surety in like sum. However, Obi has decided to try and mediate between the two lawyers. A social activist, Moses Paul, posted pictures and…