Author: SAMUEL
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment after an appeal for leniency urged the court to temper justice with mercy. The sentencing was delivered on Thursday following an hours-long judgment in which Kanu was convicted on all t+rrorism-related charges brought by the Department of State Services (DSS) on behalf of the Federal Government. Justice Omotosho ruled that Kanu would serve life imprisonment on counts one, two, four, five, and six — all of which ordinarily carry the d+ath penalty. He…
Illegal migrants who use human rights claims to avoid deportation could now wait up to 30 years before becoming eligible for permanent residency under sweeping reforms unveiled by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. The new package proposes major changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), applied retrospectively to nearly two million migrants who have arrived since 2021. According to a Home Office consultation, anyone who originally entered the UK illegally—or as a visitor—would face an extended route to settlement. This includes small-boat arrivals, visa overstayers and failed asylum seekers who win appeals on “right to family life” grounds. Their qualifying period…
The Zamfara State Government has concluded plans to sponsor the wedding of 200 orphans, according to the Executive Secretary of the Zakkat and Endowment Board, Malam Habibu Balarabe. Speaking in Gusau, Balarabe said the ceremony will take place on Monday, 23 November 2025, at the Board’s premises. He explained that all selected beneficiaries were thoroughly screened before approval. Beyond the mass wedding, the Board will also provide grants to 200 women running small-scale businesses to help strengthen and expand their livelihoods. Balarabe noted that 100 women recently completed a three-week poultry farming training programme and will receive starter packs to…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), led by Minister Nyesom Wike, announced it will begin enforcement actions from November 26 against defaulters of Ground Rent, Land Use Change/Conversion fees, and outstanding Right of Occupancy (R-of-O) and Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) payments. In a statement on Thursday, Minister Wike emphasized that the crackdown will also target property buyers who have failed to register their interests through the required Minister’s Consent or complete their Deeds of Assignment. He reminded the public that, following President Bola Tinubu’s intervention, a 14-day grace period to settle outstanding ground rent expired over five months ago on…
United States Congresswoman Sara Jacobs has criticized President Donald Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide, describing it as “r£ckless.” Jacobs made the remarks on Thursday during a US Congress hearing on Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. The Democrat, representing California’s 51st Congressional District, said attributing the v+olence in Nigeria solely to a religious crisis does not capture the full picture. “President Trump’s thr+at is r£ckless, and any unilateral military action in Nigeria is illegal. Congress has not authorised force in Nigeria to protect Christians,” she said. Jacobs, a member of the House Foreign…
FIFA recently unveiled a World Cup 2026 promotional design featuring several countries players—but surprisingly, Cristiano Ronaldo was not included in the graphic. His absence immediately drew massive attention from fans worldwide. To everyone’s surprise, the design was quickly deleted from all official FIFA social media platforms shortly after being posted. Luckily, our VAR team captured the image before it was removed. This has raised a big question: What has Cristiano Ronaldo done to deserve this kind of disrespect? Is it wrong for him to be one of the greatest players the world has ever seen? Many fans believe Ronaldo’s legacy…
The United Kingdom is set to tighten visa rules for countries that do not cooperate in repatriating their citizens, marking one of the most assertive immigration enforcement measures under the Labour government. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood indicated that the UK will implement what officials describe as “Trump-style visa restrictions,” aimed at pressuring foreign governments to speed up documentation and facilitate the return of deported individuals. The policy is expected to roll out gradually, initially targeting nations with consistently low levels of cooperation. UK authorities have identified Angola, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo as likely to be among the…
Mr. Olusegun Awolowo, a grandson of the late statesman Chief Obafemi Awolowo, has d+ed. His passing was formally announced on Thursday in a statement issued by the Awolowo family. “With extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather – Olusegun Awolowo. He was the world’s most phenomenal husband, father and grandfather — steady, wise, endlessly loving, and the constant anchor of our family. A painfully loyal servant to Nigeria, he dedicated his life to the service of his country with vision, integrity, passion, and unwavering commitment. He was a true family man, a great…
Omar Touray, president of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, says the regional bloc is accelerating the deployment of its standby force to counter rising t+rrorism across West Africa. Speaking before the United Nations (UN) Security Council on Monday, Touray warned that terrorism has now spread beyond the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin, posing a direct threat to the entire region. “The thr+at is now regional in scope, and our response must match that scale,” he said. He explained that extremist groups are increasingly engaging in “economic warfare” by targeting fuel supply lines and blocking major trade…
The United States says it will partner with the Nigerian government to develop a joint task force aimed at addressing allegations of Christian p+rsecution in the country. Jonathan Pratt, a senior official at the US State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs, disclosed this on Thursday while testifying at a congressional hearing held in Washington, DC. Pratt said the move follows a directive from Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Earlier this week, Nigeria sent a high-level delegation to the US to discuss the allegations after President Donald Trump redesignated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” (CPC). The delegation is led…