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By Peter Omopo The Kwara State Government has instituted a criminal defamation suit against former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over alleged comments made against Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The case was mentioned before the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Wednesday, where the state government accused Saraki of publishing and circulating statements through social media and newspaper platforms alleging that Governor AbdulRazaq did not attain secondary school education. According to the one-count charge filed by the Kwara State Ministry of Justice, the statements were allegedly false, insulting, and capable of causing public unrest, contrary to Section 399 of the Kwara…

By Peter Omopo A High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, has sentenced a man, Jibrin Halilu, to death for his involvement in the kidnapping and murder of a hotel proprietor in Obajana, despite the payment of ransom by the victim’s family. The judgment was delivered by Justice Abdul Nicodemus Awulu, who found Halilu guilty of conspiracy and kidnapping under the provisions of the Kogi State Kidnapping and Other Related Offences Prohibition Law, 2023. The court subsequently imposed the death penalty on the convict after concluding that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. According to evidence presented…

By Bimbo Esho Today marks two years since you left us, yet your presence, legacy, and impact remain evergreen and deeply woven into the fabric of our lives. You were more than a father; you were a custodian of Nigeria’s musical heritage, a man who dedicated his life to preserving the nation’s rich musical history. Your work was never driven by personal gain, but by the profound belief that future generations deserved to know, appreciate, and celebrate the wealth of our cultural and musical heritage. I witnessed firsthand how freely you gave of your time, knowledge, resources, and compassion. You…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Tẹni bẹ́gì lójú, igi á rúwé. No matter how some enemies try to bring us down, hinder our progress, or dim our light, what God has destined for us will surely come to pass. Just as a tree sprouts new leaves after being cut, we, too, will rise, flourish, and shine again. What will be, will be. Our growth can not be stopped. Igi á rúwé; a ó tún gbilẹ̀! ..The tree will sprout leaves; we too shall prosper again. ADT Cares

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to intensify its operations against banditry, kidnapping, and other violent crimes in Zamfara State despite the recent loss of three police officers in active service. Speaking during a visit to Zamfara State on Tuesday, the IGP joined grieving families, police personnel, and members of the public at the Islamic funeral prayers (Salat al-Janazah) held in honour of the fallen officers. During the visit, Disu also met with officers and men of the Zamfara State Police Command, where he expressed…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide IBADAN – Residents and activists on Tuesday took to major streets in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to demand the immediate release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted by bandits in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The demonstration, tagged “Bandits and Terrorists Must Go,” was led by popular social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan. Carrying placards with various inscriptions condemning insecurity, the protesters called on security agencies and government authorities to intensify efforts toward rescuing the victims, who have remained in captivity for about a month. The protesters insisted that the…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Court of Appeal in Abuja has suspended the enforcement of a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, Action Alliance, Action Peoples Party, and Zenith Labour Party. In a unanimous ruling delivered on Tuesday, a three-member panel led by Justice A.B. Mohammed granted a stay of execution of the judgment issued by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja. The appellate court also strongly criticised the trial judge for proceeding with the case despite an earlier order directing him to halt further action. The court…

By Peter Omopo Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has welcomed the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja to stay the execution of a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration of the ADC and four other political parties. Reacting to the ruling in a statement shared on his social media platform, Atiku described the development as a significant victory for democracy and constitutional order, particularly noting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) initiated the application seeking a stay of execution. He said the appellate court’s decision provided temporary relief for the…

By Peter Omopo The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on a Nigeria-linked entity as part of a broader package of measures aimed at disrupting Russia’s military supply chains, illicit financial networks and sanctions-evasion activities linked to the ongoing war in Ukraine. In a statement issued on June 16, 2026, the UK government announced 70 new sanctions targeting individuals, companies and networks accused of supporting Russia’s military operations and helping the Kremlin circumvent international restrictions. Among the entities named in the sanctions package is Pilot Finance, also known as Continental Global Incentives, which British authorities identified as being linked to sanctions-evasion…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide Troops of the Nigerian Army have carried out an operation deep inside a forest in Kogi State to recover the remains of a suspected notorious bandit leader, Ibrahim Battijo, for further investigation and autopsy. The operation was led by the Commander of the 12 Brigade in Lokoja, Brigadier General Karim Sidi, who directed soldiers to the forest area around Iluke in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area. Security sources revealed that the exhumation became necessary to facilitate forensic examinations aimed at confirming circumstances surrounding the death of the suspected criminal kingpin. Battijo was reportedly killed on June 10,…