Bandits demand N100m for each abducted Kwara church worshipper

Bandits who abducted about 35 worshippers from the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Igan, Eruku, in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, have reportedly demanded N100 million ransom per victim, The PUNCH has learnt. Multiple family sources and community leaders confirmed on Thursday that the kidnappers have established contact with relatives of the victims, using … [Read more…]

In Kwara, Gov’t Shuts Schools in 4 LGs Over Insecurity

The Kwara State Government, on Wednesday, ordered the closure of schools across four local government areas amid escalating insecurity in some communities. ‎The government’s decision was disclosed by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kwara State wing, on Wednesday. ‎In a circular issued on Wednesday and obtained by Channels Television, the NUT Chairman, Yusuf Agboola, … [Read more…]

BREAKING:Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu on all 7 Terrorism Charges, Sentencing to Follow 

The Federal High Court in Abuja has delivered a landmark ruling in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra. ‎Justice James Omotosho has convicted Kanu on all seven counts of terrorism charges brought against him by the Department of State Services.‎‎In his judgment, the judge held that the prosecution … [Read more…]

BREAKING: Judge orders DSS operatives to remove Nnamdi Kanu from court over ‘misconduct’ 

Trial judge James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) to remove Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu from the courtroom over his unruly behaviour. Mr Omotosho gave the order following Mr Kanu’s insistence that the judgement, scheduled for delivery, would not proceed. The leader of the … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: Nnamdi Kanu’s judgment to be aired on Live TV

The Federal High Court in Abuja will, on Thursday, deliver the judgment in the alleged terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu on live broadcast. The court registrar confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday morning. Cameramen of different television stations, including NTA, Channels TV, AIT, and TVC, were among the workers of … [Read more…]

FAAC shares N2.09tn among FG, states, LGs in October

The Federal Government, states, and local governments shared a total of N2.094tn as October 2025 revenue, slightly lower than the N2.103tn distributed for September. The latest figure shows a marginal shortfall of N9bn, representing a 0.43 per cent decrease month-on-month. The allocation figures were released after the Federation Account Allocation Committee meeting in Abuja on … [Read more…]

Tinubu Postpones Trip to G20, AU-EU Summits Over Insecurity

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trip to Johannesburg, South Africa and  Luanda, Angola, as he awaits further security briefings on the kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls and the attack on Christ Apostolic Church worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State. In response to the request by the governor of Kwara State, President Tinubu has ordered the deployment … [Read more…]

Enugu Senator, Okey Ezea, confirmed dead by family, as Senate expresses grief

The family of Distinguished Senator Okey Ezea, who represented Enugu North Senatorial District in the 10th Senate, has formally announced his passing, marking the end of a long and impactful public service career. This is also as the Nigerian Senate has expressed grief over the death of Senator Okechukwu Ezea (LP – Enugu North). According … [Read more…]