Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has confirmed the release of the 24 abducted schoolgirls of Comprehensive Secondary School, adding that no ransom was paid for their return. Speaking on their release, Governor Idris said neither the federal nor state government paid any ransom. “No ransom was paid. The Kebbi State Government did not pay a kobo, and neither did the Federal Government. The rescue was achieved solely through the efforts of the security agencies,” he stated. Idris disclosed that schoolgirls will be returned to their parents on Wednesday and expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his concern and for…

After five years of theatrics surrounding his trial, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment after convicting him on all the offences contained in the seven-count terrorism charge. Justice James Omotosho sentenced him to life imprisonment in relation to counts one, two, four, five, and six of the seven-count charge in which he was prosecuted by the Federal Government. For count three, relating to the offences of belonging to a proscribed terrorist group, Justice Omotosho sentenced him to 20 years’ imprisonment without an option…

Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said that his body should be buried within four weeks of his death. Fayose also laid out detailed instructions for his burial, including that nobody should visit his family after he is buried. He added that his body and the burial arrangement should be handled by the Ekiti State Government, and not his family. In a six-minute-long video message, which has gone viral on social media on Saturday, Fayose said: “Remember me for anything. And when I die, let me say this. Death is inevitable. My body belongs to the Ekiti State government……

Western Delta University (WDU), Oghara, Delta State, will on Saturday, November 15, 2025, hold its 15th convocation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session. A statement signed by the Acting Registrar, E.O. Ofotokun, said the event would feature the conferment of degrees, diplomas and prizes on deserving students. The university will also confer honorary doctorate degrees on two eminent Nigerians — Prince Adewale Adebayo, a lawyer, philanthropist and former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, and General Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (retd), a former Chief of Army Staff and Minister of Interior. While Adebayo will…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on his re-election, describing the victory as proof that the governor’s ideas and policies were yielding positive results for the people. In a statement personally signed by him on Sunday, Tinubu said the outcome of the election was a clear affirmation of Soludo’s visionary and disciplined leadership. He noted that the people of Anambra had once again demonstrated confidence in Soludo administration’s capacity to deliver progress and development. “The overwhelming victory he recorded in Saturday’s poll has now made him the third governor in Anambra’s history to win…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on Monday formally dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for the ruling All Progressives Congress, describing his former party as a “sinking ship.” Vice President Kashim Shettima led a high-powered APC delegation to Yenagoa to receive the governor into the party at a colourful ceremony held at the Samson Siasia Sports Stadium. Also present were Senate President Godswill Akpabio and governors Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Hope Uzodimma (Imo), and Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom). Diri’s defection, coming ahead of the 2027 general elections, makes him the fourth PDP governor to join the…

The Otemu Educational Foundation (OEF) has inducted the pioneer students of its scholarship beneficiaries, marking a major stride in its mission to promote educational opportunity for underprivileged but brilliant students in Delta State. The Beneficiary Induction Programme (BIP), held at the Main Auditorium of Western Delta University (WDU), Oghara, formally welcomed 13 exceptional scholars selected for the 2025/2026 academic session. The beneficiaries emerged through a rigorous four-stage screening process from a pool of 475 shortlisted applicants. The Foundation, launched by former Delta state governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori in November 2024, aims to sponsor indigent but deserving students across Delta…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with the newly appointed Service Chiefs at the State House, Abuja. The closed-door meeting, which came three days after the announcement of the new appointments, marked the President’s first formal engagement with the new military leadership. The appointments, according to the Presidency, form part of a strategic realignment aimed at deepening professionalism, boosting morale, and enhancing inter-agency coordination in national security operations. Those in attendance included the new Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Waheedi Shaibu; Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Kennedy Aneke and Chief of Naval Staff,…

Eberechi Eze scored against his old club as Arsenal recorded a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace at the Emirates, to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. Eze fired home from another Arsenal set-piece with a sumptuous half-volley six minutes prior to the interval before Gabriel struck the crossbar in the second half as Arsenal saw out their seventh consecutive victory. ESPN reports that Palace failed to muster a single shot on target against an Arsenal side, which has now conceded just three times across 13 matches in all competitions so far. Arsenal’s clean sheet here was…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the nominees in the men’s categories for the CAF Awards 2025, celebrating the continent’s top performers among players, coaches, clubs, and national teams. The awards recognise the impact of players and coaches on African and global football during the period from January 6 to October 15, 2025. The nominations highlight those who have made major contributions to the sport across the continent. According to a statement posted on the CAF website on Monday, a panel of experts, including members of the CAF Technical & Development Committee, experienced coaches, CAF Legends, and selected…