The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, has debunked reports claiming that Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, was freed after being cleared by the Court of Appeal. He described the claims as “false, misleading and irresponsible.” Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Sunday, Pedro said his office…
enate President Godswill Akpabio says the responsibility of restoring peace and unity in Plateau State and across Nigeria lies with the Nigerian government and its people, not with any foreign entity. Speaking at the Jos Polo Field on Saturday during the formal reception of political defectors into the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akpabio stressed that…
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested 21 secondary school students for allegedly plotting a violent cult attack in Benin City. The suspects, all students of Ogioma Public Secondary School, were reportedly planning an assault on neighbouring Osemwende Secondary School when police acting on intelligence swooped in on them. Weapons, including knives and…
A 27-year-old man, Chukwuebuka Eweni, has been taken into custody by New Orleans police after reportedly stabbing his father to death and injuring his two sisters in a domestic attack on Pebble Street. Family members confirmed to WWL Louisiana that Samuel Eweni was a computer sciences professor at Southern University at New Orleans. Relatives said…
An actress and content creator Kiragee has sparked mixed reactions following her daring statements about her personal life, relationships, and values. In a recent interview with content creator Kaptain Jeff, the outspoken entertainer shared some rather bold opinions that have set social media buzzing. Introducing herself, she said: “My name is Kiragee. I am an…
Justice Eberechi Suzzette Wike of the Court of Appeal and wife of Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says it takes a strong woman to manage her husband. She said this on the sidelines of a golf event held at the Nigeria Air Force Base, Goodluck Jonathan Golf Course, Abuja. The event…
The Lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 1, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide has praised Governor Seyi Makinde and the PDP for successfully hosting the national convention in Ibadan. Comforter made this commendation after the successful conclusion of the PDP national convention held at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Oyo state capital. In a statement made available…
The managing director, Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, has assured that the repayment process for the student loan scheme has been designed to be seamless, transparent and fair to all beneficiaries. Mr Sawyerr, who spoke with journalists in Abuja, explained that graduates are granted a two-year grace period after completing their National Youth…
Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has defended his long-standing role as a negotiator with bandits, insisting he has committed no offence and should not be arrested for advocating dialogue. In a statement posted on Facebook on Sunday, Gumi blasted critics calling for his arrest, describing them as “spineless, irresponsible and unpatriotic imbecilic people” who…
he operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested one Musa Abubakar suspected to be a key arms dealer linked to armed groups in Plateau State and other part of the north. This followed a precise intelligence received by the DSS which led to his arrest on November 12, 2025. The DSS source…