The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has confirmed that televangelist Pastor Paul Adefarasin faces criminal charges after pointing a stun gun at another person, an act he said is punishable under Nigerian law even if the device is non-lethal. Jimoh spoke on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday while providing an update on…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on Wednesday on a three-count charge of alleged defamation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The senator, representing Kogi Central, pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of ₦50 million. The…
Israel and Iran have carried out a new wave of attacks on key cities, fuelling fears of an all-out sustained war, with heavy exchanges now entering a third day. Iranian missiles struck northern Israel, killing at least three people and wounding 13 others, late Saturday into Sunday, according to Israeli media. Iranian officials, meanwhile, said…
In a recent discussion on Nigeria’s Democratic Journey, former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, expressed his views on the state of democracy in the country. While acknowledging that Nigeria transitioned to civilian rule in 1999, Fayemi highlighted that the nation is still striving to attain full democracy. According to Fayemi, the establishment of civilian…
Israel struck dozens of targets, including nuclear facilities, military sites and private residences, across Iran on Friday, killing a number of senior military commanders in what it called “Operation Rising Lion”. The Israeli attacks also targeted a number of other influential figures linked to Iran’s nuclear programmes, including six nuclear scientists, IRGC-affiliated news agency Tasnim…
In a dramatic turn of events on Friday, June 13, 2025, Israel launched widescale strikes against Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories, and military commanders. This bold move by Israel marks the beginning of a prolonged operation aimed at thwarting Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and preventing the construction of an atomic weapon. The conflict escalated…
A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday as a passenger plane carrying 242 individuals en route to London crashed shortly after departing from Ahmedabad, India. The details surrounding the crash remain unclear, with authorities yet to confirm any fatalities from the devastating event. The Air India plane was bound for Gatwick airport in the UK when…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to stay focused on his commendable initiatives and disregard any distractions from naysayers. Tinubu’s words of encouragement came during the unveiling of the renovated International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja, now named Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre. During his…
Joshua Bamiloye, a prominent figure in the Nigerian gospel music industry, shared his thoughts on Gaise Baba’s hit track “No Turning Back” gaining popularity in clubs. Bamiloye, known for his work in producing Christian-themed movies and music, provided an interesting perspective on the impact of the song in secular settings. The song “No Turning Back”…
