The Kwara State Government ordered the immediate closure of schools in four local government areas. The move comes after rising security threats in the region. The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kwara State chapter, confirmed the closure on Wednesday. Schools in Isin, Irepodun, Ifelodun, and Ekiti LGAs are affected. NUT Chairman Yusuf Agboola said the…
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nana Nandap, recently led a delegation to visit the Director General and CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote. During the meeting, both agencies reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration for improved border security, identity management, and national service delivery….
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) condemned the abduction of 25 students from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi State. It also denounced the violent attacks on Christian worshippers in Eruku Town, Kwara State. Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, NOA’s Director General, called the Kebbi incident “reprehensible” and said it violates children’s rights to safety and…
African music continues to expand its global reach, and every leading African artist is now shaping a powerful entertainment economy. As the industry grows, these stars are earning more, touring more, and building stronger business empires. Below are the top six richest musicians defining Africa’s sound today. 1. Davido Leads as the Wealthiest African Artist…
Fans argue passionately about the top Nigerian music artist today. Olamide recently called Wizkid the greatest Afrobeats artist since Fela Kuti. However artists like Davido and Burna Boy also shine brightly. First consider the context. Nigerian music, esially Afrobeats, dominates global charts. Artists export sounds worldwide. Yet no single metric crowns the best. Popularity awards…
A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment on November 20, 2025. Justice James Omotosho delivered the verdict. He imposed four life sentences and other terms to run concurrently. Background of the Case Nnamdi Kanu leads the Indigenous People of Biafra. He advocates for southeastern Nigeria’s independence. Authorities arrested him in…
The governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, denied the occurrence of genocide in his state on November 20, 2025. He spoke during a press briefing in Abuja. Alia insisted that no religious, ethnic or racial genocide occurs in Benue. Background of the Claims International reports recently accused the country of religious violence. Some US based…
The Independent National Electoral Commission rejected a letter from the Samuel Anyanwu-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party on November 10, 2025. Officials signed the response and addressed it to the party’s national secretary. The letter sought to postpone the Ekiti State governorship primary set for November 8. However INEC declared the submission invalid. They…
A Federal High Court in Abuja convicted Nnamdi Kanu on all seven terrorism charges today. Judge James Omotosho delivered the ruling. He stated that Kanu incited violence through broadcasts. However Kanu denied the charges. Authorities removed him from court for unruly behavior. Background of the Case Nnamdi Kanu leads the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)….
Ukraine’s government announced the repatriation on November 20, 2025. Officials stated that they received 1,000 bodies from Russia. The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War shared the news. They noted that Russia claims these bodies belong to Ukrainian servicemen. Details of the Exchange Russia handed over the remains as part of ongoing…
