The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) recently praised two key Nigerian leaders. Former President Goodluck Jonathan and elder statesman Obong Victor Attah received warm tributes as they marked their birthdays. Jonathan turned 68, while Attah reached 87. Both share the same birthday on November 20. PANDEF’s Glowing Tribute PANDEF leaders expressed deep admiration for the…
A federal judge sentences Pras Michel to 14 years in prison. This decision follows his conviction on serious charges. Prosecutors accuse him of funneling foreign money into politics. Michel, a Grammy winning artist from the Fugees, faces consequences for his actions. He orchestrates illegal contributions to Barack Obama‘s 2012 reelection campaign. Additionally the case involves…
Terrorists launch a bold attack on St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri community. This incident occurs in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. Gunmen invade the boarding school during the early hours. Details of the Abduction Armed men burst into the school between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. They abduct more than 50 students…
A Nigerian court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment. Justice James Omotosho convicts the IPOB leader on terrorism charges. This decision follows years of legal battles. Kanu faces seven counts related to his separatist activities. The judge opts for life instead of the death penalty. He shows mercy despite the severity of the crimes. IPOB…
Pope Leo XIV addresses the ongoing crisis in Nigeria. He highlights how violence impacts everyone in the country. The Pope’s Heartfelt Message Pope Leo XIV expresses concern about the violence in Nigeria. He states that Christians and Muslims suffer from these attacks. Additionally he links the issues to terrorism and economic conflicts. The Pope notes…
President Bola Tinubu shared his grief over the death of Olusegun Awolowo. This event marks a significant loss for Nigeria. The President’s Heartfelt Statement President Tinubu was very sorry to hear about the death of Segun Awolowo. He finds it unlucky and very tragic that he died at such a young age, 62. He not…
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…
