Bianca Ojukwu speaks on Nnamdi Kanu’s life imprisonment

Bianca Ojukwu Speaks on Nnamdi Kanu’s Life Imprisonment

Bianca Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and widow of Biafran leader Odumegwu Ojukwu, has reacted to the life imprisonment handed down to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Her statement emphasizes calm, restraint, and dialogue as the way forward for Nigeria and the Igbo people.  

On November 20, 2025, the Federal High Court in Abuja convicted Nnamdi Kanu on terrorism charges and sentenced him to life imprisonment. 

Why I left panel investigating Timipre Sylva – Seriake Dickson

Why Seriake Dickson Withdrew from the Panel Investigating Timipre Sylva

Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, has explained that he recused himself from the Senate Committee on Local Content’s investigation into former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, because he believed the inquiry was selective and lacked fairness.  

The controversy centers on allegations of diversion of $14.8 million belonging to the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). 

How I had twins naturally after 40 years’ marriage — 63-Year-Old midwife

A Miracle Beyond Time - The 63-Year-Old Midwife Who Bore Twins After Four Decades of Waiting

In a world where medical science often dictates the boundaries of possibility, the story of Mrs. Janet Ajibola, a 63-year-old midwife from Nigeria, stands as a profound testament to faith, resilience, and the mysteries of life. 

After 40 years of marriage and countless disappointments, she welcomed twin boys into her arms, not through the aid of modern reproductive technologies like IVF, but naturally, defying both medical expectations and societal assumptions.

Many feared killed in Ibadan gas explosion

Tragedy in Ibadan - The Gas Explosion That Shook a Community

On Friday night, November 21, 2025, a devastating gas explosion struck the Bioku-Alaadun area of Ibadan, leaving several people feared dead and the community in shock.  

The incident unfolded in Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State when a gas tanker was discharging its content into a retail outlet. 

UK to make legal migrants wait longer for settled status

Britain’s New Migration Rules -  A Longer Road to Settlement

The United Kingdom has embarked on what officials describe as the biggest overhaul of its legal migration system in half a century. 

At the heart of this reform lies a controversial decision: legal migrants will now face significantly longer waits before they can apply for permanent settlement, also known as Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). 

Nigeria to export electricity to 14 African countries as local demand falters

Nigeria to Export Electricity to 14 African Countries as Local Demand Falters

Nigeria has announced plans to export electricity to 14 African countries following its successful integration into the West African Power Pool (WAPP), a move hailed as historic but raising questions about domestic energy demand and supply.  

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Power, revealed that the country now possesses an export capacity of about 600 megawatts, though only 350MW is currently shared with neighboring countries such as Benin Republic, Togo, and Niger.

Why we need an alternative to palm oil

Why We Need an Alternative to Palm Oil

Palm oil is everywhere, but its hidden costs, deforestation, biodiversity loss, and climate damage, make finding alternatives not just desirable, but urgent.  

Palm oil has become the most widely consumed vegetable oil in the world, appearing in nearly half of all packaged products on supermarket shelves, from bread and margarine to shampoo and cosmetics. 

Elon Musk says that in 10 to 20 years, work will be optional and money will be irrelevant thanks to AI and robotics

Elon Musk’s Vision of a Post-Work, Post-Money Future

Elon Musk has recently declared that within the next 10 to 20 years, human work will become optional and money will lose its relevance, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence and robotics. His bold prediction, made at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum, has sparked global debate about the future of labor, economics, and society.  

Musk envisions a world where advanced AI systems and humanoid robots will handle the majority of labor, from manufacturing to services, effectively eliminating poverty and reducing the costs of essential goods. 

Rethinking Marriage—Kajol’s Bold Call for Expiry Dates and Renewals

Rethinking Marriage - Kajol’s Bold Call for Expiry Dates and Renewals  

In a recent episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Bollywood actress Kajol sparked a lively debate by suggesting that marriages should come with an expiry date and a renewal option. Her statement, “We don’t have to suffer for too long”, was delivered during a playful segment called This or That, but it carried a serious undertone that has since ignited conversations about the nature of commitment and the evolving expectations of relationships.  

Convicting Nnamdi Kanu while Sheikh Gumi walks freely, clear case of selective justice – Nigerian lawyer

Convicting Nnamdi Kanu While Sheikh Gumi Walks Freely - A Clear Case of Selective Justice

The recent conviction of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has ignited a storm of controversy in Nigeria’s legal and political landscape.

Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment on terrorism charges by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja. His conviction has been described by constitutional lawyer and political analyst Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo as a glaring example of selective justice in Nigeria’s judicial system.

Drunk dad escapes burning car and left his 2-year-old daughter strapped in car seat to die

Tragedy of a Drunk Father Who Abandoned His Child in a Burning Car

In a harrowing incident that has shocked communities and drawn widespread condemnation, a father allegedly intoxicated at the time of the event managed to escape from a burning vehicle while leaving his two-year-old daughter strapped in her car seat.

The child, unable to free herself, was left behind as the flames engulfed the vehicle, leading to her tragic death.

Child Protection and Domestic Violence in Ghana

Special Investigative Report: Child Protection and Domestic Violence in Ghana

The tragic case in Ghana involving the death of 13-year-old Celestine Adonteng, allegedly beaten by her father over food highlights the urgent need for stronger child protection enforcement and awareness around domestic violence.

The Incident

On November 20, 2025, police in Kokrobite, Greater Accra, arrested Isaac Adonteng, a 54-year-old mason, for allegedly beating his daughter, Celestine Adonteng (13 years old), to death. 

According to the Accra Regional Police Command, preliminary investigations revealed that the father assaulted her with a cane, a metal pipe, and other objects after accusing her of taking food meant for her younger sibling. Despite the girl sustaining severe injuries, he reportedly failed to seek medical help, leading to her death.

Ghanaian father beats his 13-year-old daughter to d3ath for taking food meant for her younger siblings

Tragedy in Ghana – Father Allegedly Beats 13-Year-Old Daughter to Death Over Food

A deeply disturbing incident has emerged from Ghana, where a father is reported to have fatally assaulted his 13-year-old daughter after she took food that was meant for her younger siblings.

The shocking case has sparked outrage and grief across communities, raising urgent questions about child protection, parental responsibility, and the broader societal pressures that may contribute to such tragedies.

Atiku tells FG to declare state of emergency on insecurity

Atiku Urges Federal Government to Declare State of Emergency on Insecurity

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has issued a strong call to the Federal Government to immediately declare a state of emergency on insecurity following yet another tragic incident of mass abduction.

Atiku’s statement comes in response to the attack on St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State, in the early hours of November 21, 2025.

11 school kids injured with 2 fighting for their lives after grizzly bear attacked them

Grizzly Bear Attack Leaves 11 School Children Injured in Bella Coola

In a shocking incident that has shaken the community of Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada, a grizzly bear attacked a group of primary school children and their teachers on November 20, leaving eleven injured, with two fighting for their lives.

The attack occurred while the children, from Acwsalcta School run by the Nuxalk Nation, were on a walk along a trail near Highway 20.

FG Bans Varsities from Awarding Honorary Doctorate Degrees to Serving Public Officials

FG Bans Varsities from Awarding Honorary Doctorate Degrees to Serving Public Officials

In a decisive move aimed at restoring integrity to Nigeria’s higher education system, the Federal Government, through the National Universities Commission (NUC), has announced a ban on universities awarding honorary doctorate degrees to serving public officials.

The announcement was made by the Executive Secretary of the NUC, Professor Abdullahi Ribadu, following the submission of a committee report investigating the misuse of honorary degrees across the country.

Catholic Diocese Condemns Abduction Of Schoolchildren In Niger State, Raises Safety Concerns

Catholic Diocese Condemns Abduction of Schoolchildren in Niger State, Raises Safety Concerns

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has strongly condemned the recent abduction of pupils, students, and teachers from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.

This tragic incident, which occurred in November 2025, has heightened fears about the growing insecurity in Nigeria’s northern region.

Identify Who Ordered Soldiers’ Withdrawal Before Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Abduction, Gov Idris Tells Military

Kebbi Governor Demands Probe Into Soldiers’ Withdrawal Before Schoolgirls’ Abduction

In a deeply troubling development in Kebbi State, Governor Nasir Idris has raised urgent questions about the withdrawal of military personnel from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, shortly before armed bandits abducted students.

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, November 17, 2025, has sparked outrage and calls for accountability across Nigeria.

How I Watched Killing Of My Five Children – Victim Of Yelwata Attack Testifies At US Congress

Testimony of a Survivor of the Yelwata Attack Before the United States Congress

On November 20, 2025, a harrowing testimony was delivered before the United States Congress by Msurshima Apeh, a survivor of the Yelwata attack in Benue State, Nigeria. Her account was not only a personal tragedy but also a powerful indictment of the violence that has plagued communities in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria.

Bandits Demand ₦3bn Ransom For Abducted Kwara Worshippers

Bandits Demand ₦3bn Ransom for Abducted Kwara Worshippers

In a chilling development that underscores Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, armed bandits have demanded a staggering ₦3 billion ransom for worshippers abducted during a violent attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.

The incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, left at least three people dead and plunged the community into mourning and fear.

Gunmen Attack School In Niger State, Abduct Students

Gunmen Attack School in Niger State, Abduct Students

In the early hours of Friday, November 21, 2025, tragedy struck in Niger State, Nigeria, when armed men stormed St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, located in Agwara Local Government Area.

The attackers abducted an undisclosed number of students and teachers, marking yet another devastating incident in the growing wave of school kidnappings across northern Nigeria.

FG Wins N4billion , €185,733,496 In Arbitration

FG Wins N4 Billion, €185,733,496 in Arbitration

On November 11, 2025, the Federal Government of Nigeria secured a landmark victory in a long-standing arbitration case against Fougerolle Nigeria Ltd and its French partner, Fougerolle SA.

The Tribunal, constituted under the auspices of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre of the Federal High Court, delivered a final arbitral award dismissing claims brought forward by the contractors, thereby saving Nigeria from liabilities exceeding N4 billion and €185,733,496.

The Enduring Power of Regular Exercise

The Enduring Power of Regular Exercise

In a world increasingly defined by sedentary lifestyles and digital distractions, the value of regular exercise cannot be overstated. Beyond the obvious physical gains, consistent movement is a cornerstone of holistic well-being, weaving together benefits for the body, mind, and spirit.

Actor Vin Diesel cleared of s£xual battery claims made by former assistant over Fast 5 filming

Report on Actor Vin Diesel Cleared of Sexual Battery Claims Made by Former Assistant Over Fast 5 Filming

This report examines the recent legal development involving American actor Vin Diesel, who was cleared of sexual battery claims brought against him by a former assistant, Asta Jonasson. The allegations stemmed from events said to have occurred during the filming of Fast Five in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2010. The case was heard in Los Angeles County Superior Court, where Judge Daniel M. Crowley issued a ruling that dismissed the claims on legal grounds.

CBN Declares Zuldal MFB Illegal

CBN Declares Zuldal Microfinance Bank Illegal

On November 20, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a decisive statement disowning Zuldal Microfinance Bank Limited. The apex bank clarified that the institution’s claim of being licensed was false and urged the public to disregard such assertions. This announcement has significant implications for Nigeria’s financial sector, particularly in the microfinance space where trust and regulatory compliance are paramount.