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Abuja, April 28, 2025 – A High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late popular gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, to death by hanging after finding him guilty of her murder. The judgment was delivered on Monday by Justice Nwosu-Iheme, marking the conclusion of a trial that began following Osinachi’s death on April 8, 2022. Nwachukwu’s trial commenced on June 3, 2022, after the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (OAGF), representing the Federal Government, filed a 23-count charge against him. The charges included culpable homicide punishable by death, spousal battery,…

By Peter Omopo Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has firmly denied reports suggesting he plans to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join a coalition of opposition leaders led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The denial comes after viral messages circulated on social media claiming that Governor Buni, along with four other APC governors — Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), Nasiru Idris (Kebbi), Hyacinth Alia (Benue), and Umaru Bago (Niger) — were preparing to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reacting to the speculation, the Director General of Press and Media…

Vibrant media outfit, Parrotxtra Media Network has completed all the plans to host the governors of the Southwest region of Nigeria in commemoration of its 20 years anniversary of media excellence. The event, which will berth the first of its kind ‘Southwest Leadership & Legacy Summit’, is scheduled to hold on May 5th, 2025 by 11am. The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde will play host to other state governors from the region at the newly launched ‘The Exellessor’, located beside BCOS, Basorun in Ibadan, the Oyo State. The theme of the lecture to be delivered at the event…

By Our Correspondent Abeokuta, Nigeria – April 27, 2025 Shockwaves are reverberating across Yorùbáland and the global Yorùbá diaspora following the sudden death of the Baba Ọba (King’s Father) of the famed Oyotunji African Village in South Carolina, USA. The late Baba Ọba, Lukman Arohunfale, a revered socialite and traditionalist, passed away under circumstances already sparking fierce controversy. His death comes just days after he publicly accused the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Akeem Adéyẹmọ Owoade, of allegedly ordering his courtiers to beat him mercilessly during a recent courtesy visit to the Oyo palace in Nigeria.…

By Sola Ojewusi The recent conferment of the 2024 Vanguard Newspaper Education Icon Award on Ọba Adedokun Abolarin, the Orangun of Òkè Ila, is not just a personal accolade; it is a watershed moment in the evolving role of traditional institutions in Nigeria’s educational and philanthropic landscape. This recognition has sparked deeper reflections on how visionary leadership, rooted in culture and compassion, can reshape the future of education for the underserved. Ọba Abolarin, widely known for his establishment of Abolarin College — a tuition-free school for brilliant but indigent students — has consistently used his throne not merely for ceremonial…

By Sola Ojewusi  Lahti, Finland – April 18, 2025 In a landmark decision with significant implications for transnational justice and regional stability, a Finnish court has approved the extradition of Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader, to Nigeria. The Päijät-Häme District Court in Lahti ruled on April 18 that Ekpa will be handed over to Nigerian authorities on July 15, 2025. Ekpa, who refers to himself as the “Prime Minister” of the self-proclaimed Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, has gained notoriety for promoting violent separatist rhetoric from abroad. He is alleged to be the leader of a self-styled group called “Autopilot” and…

As the world unites under the 2025 Earth Day theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” LAPO Microfinance Bank is demonstrating what it means to wield institutional power for planetary good. With the climate crisis escalating and environmental degradation threatening livelihoods across Africa and the world at large, the bank is leading the charge in Nigeria through transformative partnerships and sustainable practices that reflect the spirit of this year’s global call to action. From the drylands of Northern Nigeria to the urban sprawl of Lagos, LAPO MfB is leveraging its reach and influence to catalyse change—restoring ecosystems, improving public health, and driving…

By Sola Ojewusi  Vatican City — April 22, 2025 The Vatican on Tuesday released the first official photographs of Pope Francis lying in state, following his death on Monday at the age of 88. The images, shared by Agence France-Presse (AFP), show the late pontiff in an open coffin, dressed in a red papal robe, with a mitre on his head and a rosary placed in his hands — a solemn reflection of his lifelong devotion to the Catholic faith. The Vatican said the body will lie in state at St. Peter’s Basilica for public viewing before funeral rites commence…

By Sola Ojewusi Vatican City – Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. According to the Vatican’s TV channel and a video statement by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Pope Francis passed away peacefully at 7:35 a.m. local time in his residence at the Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City The Pope had been battling health issues, including chronic lung disease and a prolonged hospitalization earlier this year for respiratory complications, specifically double pneumonia. Despite his declining health, Pope Francis continued to fulfill his papal duties until his passing Details of the…

— Organiser Modesayo Okeniyi Champions Youth Creativity Uyo, Nigeria – April 17, 2025 — A wave of excitement is sweeping through schools across Nigeria following the announcement that selected secondary schools have been invited to participate in the prestigious Genius Sparkk Secondary School Movie Contest — a groundbreaking initiative aimed at nurturing the creative talents of young Nigerians through the power of film. The contest, championed by Chief Event Organiser, Modesayo Okeniyi, is designed to showcase the storytelling skills and cinematic imagination of students, providing a national platform where their voices, perspectives, and talents can shine. “This contest is not…