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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FirstBank partners Lagos for E1 Lagos GP

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In line with its commitments of promoting sports and developmental initiatives at all levels, First Bank of Nigeria Limited is partnering the organizers of the first of its kind E1 Lagos GP an all-electric powerboat racing championship, set to hold between the 3rd and 5th of October 2025. Disclosing this at the E1 Lagos GP Stakeholder Immersion session in Lagos recently, Olayinka Ijabiyi, the Acting Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communication of FirstBank, reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting initiatives that engender human development across the country while cementing legacies.…

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Badenoch condemns UK recognition of State of Palestine

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Kemi Badenoch, Leader of the l Conservative Party, has fiercely criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to formally recognise the State of Palestine, describing it as “absolutely disastrous” and a move that rewards terrorism without addressing the plight of hostages in Gaza or the suffering of civilians caught in the conflict. In a post on her X platform on Sunday, Badenoch, MP for North West Essex, accused Starmer of lacking a coherent plan for the country and instead pandering to “the hobby horses of the Labour left” to maintain power.…

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Terrorists Attack Military Task Force Battalion in Borno

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  Terrorists on Thursday night launched a deadly attack on the 152 Task Force Battalion in Banki, a border community in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, leaving several casualties and forcing residents to flee across the border into Cameroon. Local officials confirmed that five civilians were killed in the assault, while several others sustained injuries and were evacuated to hospitals in Mora, Cameroon. Witnesses said more than four military vehicles were set ablaze during the attack. Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, spokesperson for Defence Headquarters, confirmed the incident and…

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Redeemed Church Hosts ‘Jesus Market’, Sells Items at Giveaway Prices

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The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Area 12, Province 130, Ilamoshe, Okeafa, Isolo, Lagos, on Sunday organised a special community fair tagged “Jesus Market”, where food and household items were sold at highly subsidised rates. The fair, held on the church premises, drew members of the congregation and residents of the community who purchased essential goods at giveaway prices. Pastor Bisi Folahan, the pastor in charge of RCCG Area 12, said the initiative was part of the church’s Christian Social Responsibility aimed at giving back to society. “We are…

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Two Brazil Returnees Nabbed with 116 Wraps of Heroin, Cocaine at Lagos Airport

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two Nigeria-bound passengers from Brazil after they excreted a combined 116 wraps of heroin and cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said the suspects, identified as 46-year-old Ofoma Sunday and 36-year-old Ukachukwu Frank Ikechukwu, were intercepted on separate Ethiopian Airlines flights from São Paulo via Addis Ababa. Both men were placed under observation after body scans revealed drug ingestion. “Ofoma expelled 111 wraps of heroin weighing 1.452 kilograms in eight excretions, while Ukachukwu discharged five…

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