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20/11/2025

Emeka Rollas, President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has publicly urged Rita Daniels, mother of actress Regina Daniels, to reconsider her focus on the upcoming AGN elections, warning that her daughter may need help more than a guild leadership role.

In a detailed Instagram post, Rollas expressed concern over Regina’s well-being, calling her situation a “family matter” that has been largely ignored. He claimed that several senior actors — including Okey Bakassi, Charles Inojie, Chinyere Wilfred, Jide Kosoko, and Sanni Danji — witnessed troubling behaviour during a recent film production. According to him, their continued silence is unfair and leaves him exposed to criticism.

Rollas also recounted an incident during Regina’s son’s birthday, where her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, reportedly made public remarks about her smoking habit, linking it to the possibility of having a daughter if she stopped. He clarified that his motive is not to shame her but to urge her to seek support, stressing that many AGN members have benefited from the Guild’s assistance in the past.

To Rita Daniels, he spoke directly: “If your daughter’s home and health are in distress, AGN elections should not be your priority.” He warned that normalizing harmful habits as part of a “celebrity lifestyle” sends a dangerous message to younger Guild members, and criticized those encouraging her to run for AGN President as, in his words, “your enemies.”

Rollas also addressed allegations that Senator Nwoko donated ₦200 million to the Guild. He denied the money was for AGN, stating instead that it was intended for Regina’s film production.

He emphasized the need for transparency and accountability within AGN as his tenure comes to an end, defending his administration’s legacy and warning against attempts to derail the upcoming election process.

20/11/2025

The Kwara State Government has ordered the closure of schools in five local government areas — Ifelodun, Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin, and Oke Ero — due to a surge in insecurity, the state’s Education Commissioner, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, announced on Wednesday.

According to the government statement, the move is a proactive security measure aimed at protecting students from possible kidnappings, especially amid intensified crackdowns by security agencies.

The directive also singles out boarding schools in Irepodun LGA as particularly vulnerable, noting they could become targets for criminals seeking to exploit children as “human shields.”

While schools in the affected LGAs are shut, the government said they will remain closed “until further security clearance” is granted.

This decision comes amid a broader context of insecurity in Kwara. In recent weeks, reports have indicated that 45 public schools across parts of the state have already been shut down due to bandit attacks.

In addition, the Kwara State College of Nursing (Oke-Ode) has been relocated to Ilorin, the state capital, after insecurity made its original site unsafe.

Education stakeholders have expressed concern over the disruption, warning that prolonged closures could negatively affect students’ learning and wellbeing. Meanwhile, the state government insists the measure is temporary and necessary to safeguard lives while security operations are ongoing.

20/11/2025

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Hussaini Isma’il, widely known by the alias Maitangaran, to 20 years in prison for his role in a series of deadly Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks carried out in Kano State.

Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the verdict after Isma’il pleaded guilty to four terrorism-related charges brought under the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act. Although the combined sentence across the charges amounts to 75 years, the court ordered the terms to run concurrently, making the effective jail term 20 years.

According to the court proceedings, security agencies presented video evidence showing Isma’il addressing sect members and issuing directives that led to multiple attacks. He was linked to the 2016 Kano Central Mosque attack, the 2014 assault on the Mobile Police Base on Kabuga Road, and the attack on the Ungwa Uku Police Station, all of which resulted in casualties.

Before sentencing, Isma’il asked the court for leniency, with his counsel arguing that he had shown remorse and chose not to delay proceedings by changing his plea to guilty.

Justice Nwite ordered that he be remanded in a correctional facility specified by the Nigeria Correctional Service. After completing his prison term, Isma’il will also undergo deradicalisation and rehabilitation as part of security measures to reintegrate offenders.

The conviction is considered a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to dismantle extremist networks and secure communities affected by insurgency.

20/11/2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly rejected attempts to characterise the country’s growing insecurity as a religiously motivated conflict, warning that such narratives are dangerously divisive.

At a press briefing in Abuja, Information Minister Mohammed Idris said that recent portrayals of the violence including claims of genocide against Christians are false and misrepresent the complex nature of Nigeria’s security challenges.

He emphasised that terror attacks, banditry, and other violent crimes affect Nigerians of all religions, arguing that extremists do not discriminate by faith.

Idris also stated that framing the crisis in religious terms undermines national unity at a time when Nigerians must come together against common threats. He cautioned against misinformation and divisive rhetoric, saying the government is focused on neutralising terrorists and criminal networks rather than catering to sectarian narratives.

The government has reiterated its commitment to protecting every citizen, regardless of religious or ethnic identity, and reaffirmed that Nigeria is a multi-faith nation by constitutional design.

The rejection of a religious framing comes at a critical moment, as the country faces a surge in terror attacks and pressure from international voices calling for foreign intervention over perceived persecution of Christians.

19/11/2025

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed that two people were killed and one injured in a deadly attack by suspected bandits in Eruku, a boundary town in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.

According to the police, the attack unfolded on the evening of 18 November 2025, at around 6:00 p.m., when gunshots were heard from the outskirts of the town.

In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, authorities said the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Eruku, working together with local vigilantes, responded quickly to the sound of gunfire — forcing the assailants to flee into nearby bushes.

During a subsequent search of the area, police found Mr. Aderemi, fatally shot inside the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun in Eruku. Meanwhile, the body of Mr. Tunde Asaba Ajayi was recovered in the bush.

Also wounded in the attack was Segun Alaja, a local vigilante member, who sustained gunshot injuries and has been taken to ECWA Hospital, Eruku, for treatment.

The Kwara Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, commended the rapid response of both the police team and local vigilantes, promising that security agencies will not relent until those responsible are apprehended.

The incident has triggered fear among residents, especially as Eruku sits on a border corridor, making it vulnerable to cross-border criminal activities.

In addition, eyewitnesses and community leaders claim that the attackers may have abducted several worshippers, including the pastor, though the police have not publicly confirmed any abductions.

The attack comes amid a broader spike in insecurity in rural and border communities across Kwara, raising serious concerns about the safety of places of worship and local residents.

25/10/2025

The Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the alarming rate of school dropouts in Nigeria, with approximately 24 million pupils failing to advance to senior secondary level. This staggering statistic highlights the country's struggle to provide quality education, particularly in rural areas.

The government has established frameworks like the Child Rights Act and Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act, but implementation remains a challenge. Poverty, death of parents, and poor infrastructure are among the key factors driving this trend.

To address this crisis, the government has launched initiatives such as the Home Grown School Feeding Programme, aiming to retain students in schools and recover 70% of dropouts. The Universal Basic Education Commission has also deployed the World Bank-sponsored Better Education Service Delivery for All strategy to reduce dropout numbers.

Poverty, financial constraints, and lack of basic amenities like chairs, tables, and proper roofing are forcing children to work instead of attending school. Socio-cultural norms, such as child marriage and preference for trade apprenticeships over formal education, also contribute to the high dropout rate. Insecurity, terrorism, and banditry in northern Nigeria further exacerbate the problem.

The situation demands urgent attention and collective action to ensure Nigeria's children receive the education they deserve.

24/10/2025

The National Board for Technical Education has issued a stern warning to all professional and examination bodies in Nigeria, cautioning them against the illegal conduct and award of National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary, Prof. Idris Bugaje, the board expressed concern over the activities of certain bodies that have been purporting to design, conduct, and award ND and HND certificates in various disciplines.

The NBTE described such actions as illegal and a clear violation of its establishing Act. According to the board, it remains the only body legally empowered to approve, accredit, and regulate all programs leading to the award of ND and HND certificates in Nigeria, as stipulated by the Federal Government Decree No. 9 of 1977, as amended by Act 16 of 1985.

The board further clarified that only accredited Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions, including polytechnics, colleges of nursing sciences, colleges of health, colleges of agriculture, and other specialized institutions that meet prescribed standards, are authorized to run ND and HND programs. The NBTE warned that it would not hesitate to take regulatory and legal action against any professional or examination body found engaging in such illegal practices.

The board urged all stakeholders and the public to take note and ensure strict compliance with established regulations governing technical education in the country.

24/10/2025

The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, has announced a donation of ₦1 million to each family of the deceased victims and ₦500,000 to each of the injured survivors of the recent tanker explosion in Essa, Katcha Local Government Area. The governor made the announcement during a condolence visit to the affected community, where he conducted an on-the-spot assessment and met with local leaders and residents.

Expressing deep sorrow over the incident, Governor Bago prayed for the speedy recovery of those receiving treatment in hospitals in Bida and Abuja. He condemned the act of residents scooping fuel from fallen tankers, describing it as both dangerous and criminal. "It is a terrible thing that a truck will fall and people of the community will carry containers to scoop fuel. It is theft and must be addressed as such, and we can't encourage it," he warned.

The governor's donation is aimed at providing some solace to the affected families and individuals. While acknowledging that poor road conditions contributed to the tragedy, he urged residents to act responsibly and assist in rescue efforts during such emergencies rather than endanger their lives.

In a separate development, the governor revealed that business mogul Aliko Dangote has pledged to repair the Mokwa-Lambata Road, with work expected to commence soon. Additionally, the state government will build a new primary healthcare center in Essa Community to cater to their health needs.

The Director-General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Abdullahi Arah, had earlier confirmed that the death toll from the petrol tanker explosion had risen to 42, with 52 injured persons. The incident occurred on Tuesday when fire ignited and overpowered residents scooping petrol from a fallen tanker along the Bida-Badegi-Agaie road.

24/10/2025

Kenyan marathon runner Ruth Chepngetich has been banned from competition for three years following a doping violation. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) confirmed that Chepngetich tested positive for Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), a banned diuretic that can be used to mask performance-enhancing drugs.

Chepngetich, 31, initially denied any wrongdoing, claiming she couldn't explain the positive result. However, she later admitted to taking her housemaid's medication, which contained HCTZ, when she fell ill two days prior to the test. The AIU deemed her actions reckless and indirectly intentional, leading to the ban.

Despite the ban, Chepngetich's achievements and world records set before March 14, 2025, remain valid. Her women's marathon world record of 2:09:56, set at the 2024 Chicago Marathon, will stand.

The AIU will continue investigating suspicious material recovered from Chepngetich's phone to determine if any other violations occurred. Chepngetich's ban highlights the ongoing issue of doping in elite Kenyan running, with many athletes facing sanctions in recent years .

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24/10/2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) has announced that the screening of aspirants seeking positions in the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) will take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, ahead of the party’s elective national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Chairman of the committee and Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday. He disclosed that Monday, October 27, 2025, has been fixed as the deadline for the submission of completed Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to the committee’s secretariat.

According to the statement, the screening exercise will be conducted at the National Convention Organising Committee Secretariat Conference Hall, Legacy House, Maitama, Abuja, beginning at 2 p.m. Fintiri further revealed that the Screening Appeal session has been scheduled for Thursday, October 30, 2025, also in Abuja.

“The screening of all aspirants for various national offices in the 2025 PDP Elective National Convention has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025,” the statement read in part. “The screening is to hold at the National Convention Organising Committee Secretariat Conference Hall, Legacy House, Maitama, Abuja, at 2 p.m., while the Screening Appeal has been slated for Thursday, 30th October, 2025.

“To this effect, Monday, 27th October, 2025, has been approved as the last date for the submission of already completed Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms by all aspirants to the NCOC Secretariat,” the statement added.

Fintiri urged all aspirants, critical stakeholders, and members of the PDP to take note of the announced dates and ensure full compliance with the schedule, emphasizing that the process is crucial to the smooth conduct of the forthcoming national convention.

24/10/2025

A Magistrate Court in Kuje, Abuja, has granted bail to human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and several protesters arrested during the protest in the Federal Capital Territory. The protesters, including Aloy Ejimakor, counsel for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, his brother Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and 11 others, were arraigned on charges bordering on unlawful assembly and disturbance of public peace.

The court, presided over by Magistrate Abubakar Umar Sai'I'd, granted Sowore and the other protesters bail in the sum of ₦500,000 each, subject to the condition that they present a verified National Identification Number (NIN). The magistrate also directed the defendants to present their three-year tax clearance certificates and submit their passports as part of the bail conditions.

Sowore's arrest on Thursday by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force after leaving the Federal High Court in Abuja drew widespread criticism from civil society organisations and human rights groups. They described the arrest as another attempt to suppress dissent and silence activism. Sowore, a longtime advocate for democracy and social justice, has been a prominent figure in Nigeria's civil rights movement for over three decades.

23/10/2025

China has strongly opposed the recent US sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies, stating that they have no basis in international law. The sanctions were imposed over Moscow's war in Ukraine, which China has maintained a neutral stance on.

China's foreign ministry spokesman, Guo Jiakun, emphasized that dialogue and negotiations are the only feasible way to end the Ukraine crisis. He also criticized the European Union's sanctions on Chinese companies, saying Beijing will take necessary measures to safeguard its rights and interests.

Guo Jiakun stated that China is neither the creator of the Ukraine crisis nor a party to it, and urged the European side to stop making an issue out of China. The Chinese government will continue to oppose unilateral sanctions that are not authorized by the United Nations Security Council.

The US sanctions were announced by President Donald Trump after plans for a fresh summit with Vladimir Putin collapsed. China has refrained from condemning Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, maintaining its neutral stance on the war.

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