George Banks died in a Pennsylvania prison on November 3, 2025. Officials reported natural causes as the reason. He served time since 1982 for a deadly shooting spree. Additionally Banks reached 83 years old. Authorities confirmed his passing at State Correctional Institution Phoenix. Background of the Rampage Banks killed 13 people in Wilkes-Barre on September…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has denied the Lagos Police claim that he is a wanted man. He accused the Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, of refusing to answer his calls after repeated attempts to reach him. Sowore said the police move was an effort to silence his activism and twist…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has moved the 2025 public university admission deadline from October 31 to November 17, 2025. JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, announced this on Monday in Abuja. He said the extension became necessary after unexpected developments disrupted the initial schedule. Court Order and NUC Approvals Prompt Change According to…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has reaffirmed its goal of raising Nigeria’s crude oil production to two million barrels per day (bpd) by 2027, and to three million bpd by 2030. This assurance came from Mr. Udy Ntia, Executive Vice President, Upstream, NNPC Ltd., during his presentation at the 2025 Abu Dhabi…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries to strengthen leadership and improve efficiency in the Federal Civil Service. The move demonstrates his administration’s dedication to meritocracy and professional governance. New Appointments Across Regions The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, confirmed the appointments in…
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for claiming that Christians are being killed in Nigeria. He called the statement incorrect and warned that it could create unnecessary tension. Unity Across Faiths in NigeriaSpeaking at his palace on Lagos Island on Sunday, the traditional ruler emphasized that Nigerians of different…
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has met with service chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies in Abuja. The meeting came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy military forces to Nigeria. Security Chiefs Hold Emergency Meeting in Abuja The high-level meeting was held behind closed doors on Monday.According to sources,…
The Lagos State Police Command has declared Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist and politician, wanted for allegedly planning to incite unrest and block major roads in the state. Commissioner of Police Moshood Jimoh announced this on Monday during a press briefing at the Iyana-Oworo section of the Third Mainland Bridge. Warnings Ignored Before Protest…
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has opened up about his confusion regarding religion, admitting that he still struggles to understand spiritual truth. Speaking in a recent interview, the African Giant singer, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, said he was raised in a Christian home because it was the faith of his parents and community….
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted massive consignments of hard drugs in Kaduna, Edo, Kwara, Ogun, Taraba, Ondo, and Bauchi States. According to spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the agency recorded the arrests during a series of coordinated raids. Massive Drug Haul in Kaduna and Bauchi On October 26, NDLEA patrol officers along the…
