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A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of 16 Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) while they were travelling from Ondo State to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Gombe State. Two other students survived the accident but remain in critical condition at a local hospital. The victims were all graduates of Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED) in Ondo State. They were travelling in an 18-seater bus when the crash occurred. Emergency responders quickly recovered the bodies and transported the injured to nearby medical facilities for urgent care. As of now, the NYSC Management has not issued…

Justice James Omotoso of the Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed separatist group Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on all seven terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government. Delivering judgment on November 20, the presiding judge stated that the prosecution presented sufficient and credible evidence to establish Kanu’s guilt. The court noted that Kanu did not present a defense, instead choosing to rely on the prosecution’s case, leaving the court with no option but to accept the evidence presented. Justice Omotoso confirmed that Kanu was a member of IPOB and its…

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has fired back at Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) President Emeka Rollas, after he publicly stated that she “needs help.” Rollas made the comment on social media in relation to Regina’s ongoing marital issues with her estranged husband, Nwoko, who has claimed that the actress has been struggling with alleged drug abuse. In his statement, Rollas noted that he and other senior colleagues in the industry were aware of the situation. Responding on her own social media platforms, Regina dismissed Rollas’s remarks and accused him of bitterness, alleging that his hostility stems from her preventing him…

Former Ghanaian international and all-time top scorer, Asamoah Gyan, has tipped Nigeria’s Super Eagles as one of his favorites to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in Morocco. Gyan, who attended the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, included Nigeria alongside Cote d’Ivoire and host nation Morocco as his top picks for the tournament. “I think we’ve got a lot of giants who are going there,” the 39-year-old told reporters on the red carpet. “Ghana is out, which we were very disappointed by, but that’s okay—we qualified for the World Cup, unlike some other nations. Nigeria did well,…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up three spots in the latest FIFA rankings, climbing from 41st in October to 38th, despite failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to the FIFA Football rankings released on Thursday, November 20, the Super Eagles remain fifth in Africa, behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria. During the period under review, Nigeria played two matches. The West Africans triumphed 4-1 over the Gabonese Panthers in the semi-final of the playoffs but were subsequently eliminated by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Leopards, losing 4-3 on penalties in the final. On the global stage,…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced that starting Wednesday, November 26, 2025, enforcement actions will commence against defaulters of Ground Rent, Land Use Change/Conversion fees, Right of Occupancy (R-of-O), and Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) bills. The announcement was made by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, in a statement released on Thursday, November 20. The move comes after multiple notifications to property owners who had outstanding payments. On May 26, 2025, following the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, FCT Minister Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike granted defaulters a…

Armed bandits struck the Tarah community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, abducting nine residents and injuring one person in the arm. According to local reports, the attack occurred on Tuesday night, shortly after the community’s vigilante group was redeployed to nearby Katsira, leaving the village vulnerable. The security gap reportedly emboldened the attackers, who descended on the community in large numbers. Despite the chaos, local youths quickly mobilized to confront the bandits. Residents believe their swift action prevented what could have escalated into a mass abduction. The incident has once again heightened fear among community members,…

Suspected armed robbers have reportedly killed Mr. Christopher Igwe, the younger brother of Hon. Uchenna Igwe, the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters. The incident was confirmed by SP Joshua Ukandu, spokesperson for the Ebonyi State Police Command, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to Ukandu, the attack occurred around 10 p.m. on Monday night, November 17, along the Ishieke axis in Ebonyi Local Government Area (LGA). “Yes, the incident occurred on Monday night at about 10 p.m. along the Ishieke area. The armed robbers, after an operation at a cooking gas store,…

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has given fans a rare, heartfelt look into how his relationship with his eldest son, Bronny, has evolved now that the 21-year-old is living on his own. LeBron made his long-awaited return to the court on Tuesday night, delivering a strong double-double performance in his 2025 season debut against the Utah Jazz. But it was his post-game interview after the Lakers’ 140–126 victory that caught everyone’s attention. Reflecting on Bronny’s new chapter of independence, LeBron admitted that things feel different at home. “He’s not a resident anymore, so we don’t talk as much,” LeBron…

IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu clashed with the presiding judge after repeatedly speaking out of turn during his trial. Kanu appeared before the Federal High Court, Abuja, where judgment was expected on the terrorism charges brought against him by the Federal Government. Shortly after proceedings began, he challenged the court’s jurisdiction and urged the presiding judge, Justice James Omotoso, not to deliver any judgment. He insisted that his written address must be considered according to law before any ruling could be made. As the judge attempted to dismiss his objection, Kanu continued to interrupt, insisting that the court must take his…