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By Peter Omopo The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has commenced academic activities at Northwest University, Kano, after enrolling as a 200-level student in the institution’s Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme. The monarch was seen on Tuesday attending lectures alongside other undergraduates, dressed in a black flowing robe and a white turban, drawing attention from students and staff. Sanusi’s return to the classroom follows his recent admission into the university’s law programme, where he is studying Common and Sharia Law. The institution said the special admission was granted in recognition of his extensive experience in governance, economics and public…

By Peter Omopo The Chief Executive Officer of Okamkpa Oil & Gas Ltd, Mr. Francis Chukwu, has announced plans to create more than 1,000 jobs for youths and other residents of the Edda clan in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State over the next seven years. Chukwu disclosed this on Tuesday while addressing journalists in Owutu Edda, stating that the establishment of the energy firm was driven by the need to bring petroleum products closer to the people and reduce the hardship residents face in accessing fuel, kerosene and cooking gas, particularly during festive periods. He explained that the…

By Peter Omopo British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declared that the United Kingdom will not bow to pressure from former United States President Donald Trump over the future of Greenland, insisting that Britain will stand firm on its principles despite threats of economic retaliation. Starmer made the statement on Wednesday during Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons, where he was challenged by Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch over recent remarks by Trump. The former US president has threatened to impose 10 per cent tariffs on European countries that oppose his stated plan to take control of…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo The tongue is a powerful tool capable of both lifting spirits and breaking hearts. Words, once spoken, can shape someone’s reality, for better or worse. A kind word can inspire hope, build trust, and create deep connections, while a harsh one can wound, create distance, and leave scars that last far longer than the moment itself. When we speak with intention, we hold the power to bring joy and healing into the world. But when we let our words slip unchecked, they can sow seeds of bitterness and regret. Choose your words wisely, for they are…

By Peter Omopo The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has declared that Nigeria is no longer a safe haven for drug dealers, citing record arrests, seizures and convictions achieved by the agency in the last five years. Marwa made the declaration on Tuesday at the 11th Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Awards and Commendation Ceremony held at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja, where he also urged officers and men of the agency to prepare for more tactically sophisticated operations against drug cartels, barons and couriers in the…

By Peter Omopo The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has cautioned the media and the public against what it described as a “trial by media” in the ongoing legal proceedings involving a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Mike Agbedor Ozekhome. In a statement signed by its National Spokesperson, Bedford Berefa Benjamin, the IYC expressed concern over what it termed sensational and selective reportage of the case, warning that such narratives could amount to reputational damage and undermine the rule of law. The council stressed that Ozekhome, a professor of law and noted human rights advocate, is presumed innocent under Nigerian…

By Peter Omopo The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami (SAN), over allegations of terrorism financing. Security sources said Malami was taken into custody on Tuesday outside the Kuje Correctional Service in Abuja, shortly after he perfected his bail conditions in an ongoing Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) case involving alleged ₦8 billion fraud. According to the sources, the DSS action followed the discovery of arms and ammunition at Malami’s residence in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, during a search conducted by EFCC operatives as part…

By Peter Omopo The Sagamu Magistrate Court in Ogun State has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the 46-year-old driver involved in a fatal road accident that claimed the lives of Anthony Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and his strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami, to February 25, 2026. The adjournment followed an application by the prosecuting counsel, Richard Nigiwe, who told the court that although four witnesses were listed, only three were present in court. He requested more time to duplicate the case file and forward it to the Office of the Attorney General through the Department of Public…

By Peter Omopo Thousands of Muslim faithful, Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, and community leaders on Tuesday gathered at the forecourt of the Emir of Ilorin’s palace to bid farewell to the Chief Imam of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Ulamah, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Soliu. The funeral prayer for the revered cleric was led by the Imam Imale of Ilorin, Sheikh Abdullahi Abdulhameed, amid an overwhelming turnout that filled the palace grounds to capacity. Security operatives were deployed to manage the crowd as mourners struggled for space to pay their last respects. Prominent dignitaries and religious leaders…

By Peter Omopo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced March 11, 2026, as the official commencement date for political campaigns ahead of the Osun State governorship election. The disclosure was made on Monday by the Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting held in Osogbo. The meeting was convened to mark the beginning of the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the state. According to Agboke, INEC will formally notify political parties and other stakeholders of the campaign timeline in line with the Electoral Act and the Commission’s…