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Hollywood paused on Thursday to honor the late, great Chadwick Boseman with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In an emotional ceremony, friends, family, and collaborators gathered to celebrate the legacy of the actor best known for embodying King T’Challa in Black Panther, as well as historical figures like Jackie Robinson and…

Armed bandits who attacked the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Tuesday have demanded a total ransom of ₦3 billion for the release of abducted worshippers. According to security sources and community accounts, the attackers are seeking ₦100 million for each of the 30 to 35 individuals…

A group of terrorists in the early hours of Friday attacked St. Mary’ Catholic School in the Papiri community of Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State, kidnapping an unknown number of students and staff. The incident has deepened concerns over the escalating wave of school abductions across northern Nigeria. Attack Carried Out at Dawn According…

The Ogun State Police Command has announced a significant breakthrough in its fight against crime, confirming the arrest of four suspects implicated in serious offences including forgery and breach of peace. The arrests were made following coordinated intelligence gathering and swift action by the Command’s operatives. This development underscores the renewed commitment of the Ogun…

Court Delivers Life Imprisonment Verdict The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, to life imprisonment after finding him guilty on all seven terrorism related charges. Justice James Omotosho delivered the ruling, bringing an end to a ten year legal battle between the Nigerian government and…

The Nigerian Army has issued a renewed call to all citizens, urging maximum public support in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and other forms of insecurity. The military emphasizes that defeating non-state actors like Boko Haram and armed bandits requires more than just force it demands active civil-military cooperation and robust intelligence sharing from local…

The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate and indefinite closure of all public and private schools across four local government areas (LGAs) in Kwara South amid rising insecurity. The decision comes in response to a surge in violent bandit attacks that have claimed lives and heightened fears across the region. Affected Areas and Official…

In a landmark decision that could have far-reaching political and security implications, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has been convicted on multiple terrorism charges by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The ruling was delivered by Justice James Omotosho, bringing a high-profile legal battle to a decisive stage. Details of the…

A viral social media video featuring well-known Michael Jackson impersonator Fabio Jackson has triggered widespread backlash after he made unverified and factually incorrect statements about the late pop icon’s ethnic background. The comments, widely circulated on TikTok and other platforms, have been condemned as misleading and disrespectful to Michael Jackson’s legacy. The impersonator sparked outrage…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued an urgent public warning advising citizens to immediately stop all transactions with Zuldal Microfinance Bank. The apex bank confirmed that Zuldal is unlicensed and not authorized to operate within Nigeria’s financial system. This advisory is part of the CBN’s ongoing efforts to protect the public from financial…