By Okechukwu Nwanguma The sentencing of Simon Ekpa by the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences is both a welcome development and a sobering reminder of the Nigerian government’s chronic failure to confront insecurity and hold perpetrators of violence accountable at home. Ekpa, who styled himself as the “Prime Minister of Biafra Government in Exile,” exploited the pains and frustrations in Nigeria’s Southeast to incite violence, mobilise armed groups, and promote bloodshed through social media. The Finnish court found that his activities crossed the line from political agitation to terrorism – organising armed…
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There are strong indications that the Deputy Governor of Osun State, Kola Adewusi, might be impeached after party members allegedly passed a vote of no confindence in him. However, Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for calm. It said: The attention of the Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn to a communiqué issued by some stakeholders in Ife Federal Constituency on Monday, 1st September, 2025, wherein a vote of no confidence was purportedly passed on highly respected leaders of our great party. The State Leadership of the PDP wishes…
The Lagos State Government has announced the resumption of the second phase of repair works on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge (inbound Island), scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025. To mitigate the gridlock experienced during the earlier phase of repairs, the traffic management plan has been thoroughly reviewed, with renewed efforts to ensure completion within the shortest possible time. Traffic AdvisoryInbound Oshodi/Victoria Island from Lagos–Ibadan Expressway/Lagos Toll Gate: Traffic will generally remain free-flowing along this route. However, near the work zone on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge, vehicles will be diverted into one lane of the three-lane carriageway approximately 50 metres before…
Football is often described as a game of passion,a sport that sparks joy, ignites rivalries, and unites people across cultures and backgrounds. But on Match Day 2 of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, something even more powerful than rivalry was on display at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, a shared commitment to peace, respect, and the growth of Nigerian football. In a match that saw Kano Pillars and Wikki Tourists FC go head-to-head, it wasn’t just the action on the pitch that captured attention, it was the behavior of the fans. Supporters from both sides showed…
Azibaola Robert, who is a close relative of Goodluck Jonathan, has stated that the former president is constitutionally and legally qualified to contest the 2027 Nigerian general elections. This statement comes amid growing calls from stakeholders who view Jonathan as the only opposition figure capable of challenging President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming election cycle. Jonathan was President of Nigeria from May 5, 2010, to May 29, 2015. He first assumed office as acting president on February 9, 2010, following the illness and death of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. The National Assembly later invoked…
As the Pastor in Charge of Christ Apostolic Church New Covenant Assembly and the Director of Administration, Christ Apostolic Church Nigeria and Overseas, Pastor Tope Dada, celebrates his 72nd birthday, members of his congregation have honour God’s faithfulness upon his life. In celebrating the man of God on Monday, September 1, the pastorate, board of elders, ministers, and workers, said Pastor Dada is more than a name within the body of Christ. They said he is a testimony of God’s grace, a vessel of wisdom, and a true shepherd of God’s people. They said: “Over the years, he has worn…
By Ismail Omipidan We play too much in this country. We trivialise serious issues and, at the same time, elevate trivial matters to ridiculous levels of seriousness. Nothing illustrates this better than the twin issues of the recent Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) conference held in Enugu and the just-concluded local council election in Rivers State. Since the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, is also a lawyer, I will return to the NBA issue later and, for now, focus on the Rivers matter. Make no mistake: I do not support political violence. But at the same time, I will not…
By Dr. Lukman Raimi Reading culture is dwindling, but wisdom is buried in books. To provide the people with the invaluable lessons in the recently launched book of the Billionaire Femi Otedola. I have provided a useful summary for social media followers. While most summaries focus on the stories and 0embellishments, my summary focuses on thematic issues. Femi Otedola’s Making It Big launched in 2025 is both memoir and business handbook. Spanning his journey from a young entrepreneur in Lagos to billionaire investor and philanthropist, the book distills the mindset, crises, and reinventions that shaped his path. It is not…
Five-time world champions, Golden Eaglets have continued their preparations ahead of the forthcoming WAFU-B U17 Boys Tournament. The team played two friendly games on Friday and Saturday respectively, winning one and drawing the other. After a tough contest in the first half with Darazo Football Academy of Bauchi, Golden Eaglets showed their superiority in the second half with sublime goals to end the game 2-0 in their favour. It was a different atmosphere against the Gombe U17 team, as the game played under raining conditions ended in a stalemate. So far, the Golden Eaglets have played 11 friendly games. The…
Rwanda’s delegation to Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria will arrive in Lagos on Tuesday afternoon. A one-man advance party will be in Lagos on Monday, but the full delegation will make landfall in Lagos on Tuesday aboard a Rwandair Airline flight at 1.15pm, and will proceed to Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State by 4pm of the same day. The Matchday 7 encounter has become very crucial to both teams as they are both wide away from group leaders South Africa, who have 13 points (prior to FIFA’s decision on their use of an ineligible player…