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By Peter Omopo The Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, has upheld the death sentences imposed on five men convicted for their roles in the 2018 Offa bank robbery, dismissing their appeals for lacking merit. In a unanimous judgment delivered virtually via Zoom on Friday, the appellate court affirmed the decision of the Kwara State High Court, which sentenced the convicts to death by hanging for their involvement in the deadly attack. The panel, comprising Justice Ridwan Maiwada Abdullahi, Justice Gabriel Kolawole and Justice Abdul Dogo, held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and found…

By Peter Omopo The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has charged corps members to contribute to strengthening Nigeria’s unity by embracing one another as brothers and sisters, irrespective of ethnic, religious, or cultural differences. General Nafiu made the call while addressing the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream One corps members at the NYSC Lagos State Orientation Camp in Iyana-Ipaja on Friday. He urged the corps members to remain selfless throughout their service year, make the most of the opportunities available during national service, and build friendships and relationships that would promote national integration and…

By Peter Omopo The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki has announced plans to appeal a ruling delivered on Friday by the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, which declined its request for an order of mandamus. In its judgment, the court held that granting the application would amount to sitting on appeal over decisions already delivered by courts of coordinate jurisdiction. Reacting to the ruling, the Turaki-led faction described the outcome as “not unexpected.” In a statement issued on Friday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, and shared on his X handle,…

By Peter Omopo The Inspector-General of Police has re-arraigned Nollywood actress Angela Okorie before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a seven-count amended charge bordering on alleged cyberstalking. At the resumed proceedings, Okorie pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The prosecution requested a short adjournment to enable it to open its case. Counsel to the defendant did not oppose the request but informed the court that a bail application had been filed on behalf of the actress, urging the court to exercise its discretion in her favour. The prosecution opposed the bail application, arguing that the defendant had…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has directed electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) and approved meter installers to provide and install electricity meters for consumers at no cost, warning that any attempt to charge customers will attract prosecution. The directive was disclosed in a post shared on the official X handle of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), quoting the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu. According to the minister, electricity meters are “not for sale,” stressing that the Federal Government has already procured smart meters under the World Bank–funded Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP). He said charging consumers for the supply…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Not every hand that claps for you wants you to win. Some are only measuring your rhythm to disrupt it later. Enemies who look like friends often hide behind laughter, loyalty, and shared moments, but their intentions surface when your growth threatens their comfort. Be warm, but not blind; kind, but not careless. Protect your dreams by listening more than you speak, observing patterns instead of promises, and trusting consistency over charm. Staying watchful doesn’t mean living in fear means honouring your journey enough to guard it wisely. Asiwaju Cares

By Malik Awuzie The recent television interview by Ajibola Basiru, National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on TVC News has once again pulled back the curtain on the deeper currents shaping Nigerian politics. Far beyond the soundbites and daily partisan skirmishes, the interview—aired on Thursday, January 29, 2026—laid bare a striking political reality: Nyesom Wike, former Rivers Governor and current FCT Minister remains one of the most consequential power brokers in Nigeria today, commanding relevance that cuts across party boundaries, institutions, and political generations. Basiru’s candid admission—that Wike is a critical stakeholder in the APC-led government despite not…

By Peter Omopo Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has appealed to the public for financial assistance, disclosing that she is battling a brain tumour while facing homelessness and mounting medical expenses. The actress made the appeal during a recent live session, where she revealed that she had been diagnosed with a brain tumour and was recently evicted from her residence, leaving her without accommodation. Abubakar said her situation worsened after she spent her savings on her mother’s hernia surgery, which reportedly cost ₦9 million in October 2025. According to her, funds earlier donated to support her medical treatment could not be…

By Peter Omopo The Enugu State Police Command has neutralised a suspected kidnapper and successfully rescued an abducted victim during a joint security operation in Udenu Local Government Area of the state. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Daniel Ndukwe. According to the statement, the operation was carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, Forest Guards, Neighbourhood Watch members and local vigilantes. SP Ndukwe explained that the operation followed a report that a male victim had been abducted by armed men in the Ezimo-Uno community…

By Peter Omopo Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have resumed work despite a directive by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) asking them to continue an ongoing industrial action. JUAC, in a statement signed by its Secretary, Comrade Abdullahi Umar Saleh, had on Wednesday instructed FCTA staff to remain at home as part of the strike earlier declared by the union. The statement also encouraged workers to participate in daily prayers for the success of the action. However, checks at offices of the FCTA and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on Thursday showed that workers were…