Day: September 23, 2025

Gunmen Abduct Pastor’s Wife, Church Member in Nasarawa

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Gunmen have kidnapped the wife of a pastor and a female church member in Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The victims, Mrs. Patience Nasamu, wife of Pastor Samuel Nasamu of Word of God Church, and a church member were seized on Sunday night while at the pastor’s residence. Pastor Nasamu said the attackers struck around 8:15pm while he was away praying for a sick church member. His wife, a breastfeeding mother, and the visitor were at home with her three-month-old baby when the gunmen stormed the house.…

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Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Withdraw from International Criminal Court

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Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have jointly announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), declaring that they no longer recognize its jurisdiction. The three military-led governments accused the Court of selective prosecutions and described it as an “instrument of neo-colonial repression.” They stressed, however, that they remain committed to protecting human rights in accordance with their own values. This is not the first time the trio has taken such a step. They used similar arguments earlier this year when they exited the Economic Community of West African States…

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Senate Unseals Natasha’s Office, Grants Her Access to NASS Premises

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The Senate has reopened the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), granting her access to the National Assembly premises. The Sergeant-at-Arms, alongside security operatives, unsealed her Office 205 in the Senate wing. This move signals the possibility of the suspended senator resuming her legislative duties when the Senate reconvenes on October 7, 2025. Sources disclosed that the decision followed a leadership meeting of the Senate, where it was agreed that Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South) would move a motion requiring her to tender an apology before full…

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Comedian Sanku’s Death Triggers Dispute Over Unpaid Car Loan

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The death of comedian Adetola Samad, popularly known as Sanku, has stirred controversy over a loaned Lexus RX 350 SUV he was driving at the time of the fatal accident. Content creator Folorunsho Olayinka, also known as Finest, who acted as Sanku’s guarantor, revealed that the late comedian had purchased the 2012 model SUV for ₦25.4 million from JJ Motors Empire and Services Limited in Ilorin, Kwara State. According to him, Sanku initially paid ₦7 million and continued with instalments, reaching a total of ₦12.28 million before his death, leaving…

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Disabled Nigerian man escapes deportation after nearly 40 years of legal battle in UK

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A 63-year-old disabled Nigerian man who has lived in the United Kingdom for almost 40 years has won his appeal against deportation, securing the right to remain in the country after years of legal battles and uncertainty. Anthony Olubunmi George arrived in Britain in 1986 at the age of 24 and has never returned to Nigeria. Despite having no criminal record, he spent decades fighting to resolve his immigration status. His ordeal was compounded by two strokes in 2019, which left him with speech and mobility difficulties. George, who has…

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