In May 1995, Chris Anyanwu was arrested following the publication of a story about a failed coup d’état against the government of Sani Abacha, whom she had refused to endorse as president; she and several Nigerian journalists were accused of being “accessory after the fact of treason”. Anyanwu, a journalist from Imo State, was prosecuted in camera by a military court and sentenced to life imprisonment on 4 July 1995. This was later reduced to 15 years in October 1995 following pressure from national and international human rights groups. While being held in Gombe prison, she went partially blind. Doctors…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Ogunbode Kodri Adedamola Olasunkami went missing on January 16. His girlfriend reported that he had called her to say he was going to church. When he didn’t return, his girlfriend insisted that he had gone to church as planned. The police investigated and arrested the pastor of the church, Prophet whepetoji babaniyah. Initially, the Shepherd Env. Babaniyen denied any knowledge of Ogunbode’s whereabouts and claimed he hadn’t been to church that day. However, further investigation revealed a transfer of 1.5 million naira from Ogunbode’s account to the pastor’s account on the same day. Another transfer was made to the pastor’s…
For close to two years, the governor of River state, Sim Fubara has enjoyed victory on the battle with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike basically on the house of assembly and local government issue. Fubara found a way along the line to have lawmakers loyal to him to be in control of the house while he ensured a local government election was held to displace council chairmen loyal to Nyesom Wike. While Fubara was hailed by every political analysts and figures across the country, Primate Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church was warning him to be careful of Wike because the…
The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has celebrated the 2025 International Civil Defence Day with the renewal of the pledge to protect lives , maintain security during emergencies and to educate the public on safety measures and disaster preparedness. Observed annually on March 1, World Civil Defence Day highlights the importance of civil defence measures in safeguarding people and property from accidents, natural disasters, and crises. The day serves as a reminder of the crucial role played by civil defence services in ensuring public safety and preparedness. This year’s theme ” CIVIL DEFENCE;…
By Oluwatoyin mathnuel The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako Oyedele hosted the annual Family Ramadan Lecture on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Ota, Ogun State. The event gathered religious leaders, scholars, and community members, including the Olota of Ota, HRM Oba Abdulkabir Obalanlege, Chief Imams, Islamic clerics, and Alasalatus groups. During the lecture, the Executive Chairman of Ado-Odo Ota Local Government, Com. Lawal Adewale Wasiu, urged Muslims and Nigerians to embody the principles of fairness, justice, and equity, emphasizing that these are the core teachings of Islam. In a brief media interview, Com. Wasiu reinforced the message…
Hon. Akin Alabi, the Member representing Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Works, has delivered a solar-powered borehole project to Origbo Aba Oko rere Akanran, Ward 1, Ona Ara Local Government, in response to the growing water scarcity in the area. This project is part of Hon. Akin Alabi’s plan to construct 50 boreholes across Ona Ara and Egbeda in 2025, which aims to provide sustainable access to clean water for more communities. In a statement issued by Hameed Mustapha Ramadan, Akin Alabi’s aide on media and publicity, the lawmaker reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring…
Ekaette Akpabio, the wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has refuted claims of sexual harassment made against her husband by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the Senate, had alleged in an interview with Arise Television on Friday that Akpabio sexually harassed her. She further claimed that the Senate President deliberately blocked her motions from being considered on the Senate floor because she rejected his alleged advances. According to her, this rejection led to persistent harassment and character attacks. Mrs. Akpabio, while addressing journalists on Friday at her residence in Abuja, dismissed the allegations, describing them as…
In anticipation of the grand celebration of its 80th anniversary, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has rewarded 80 customers in the 80th daily draw of the Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo Season 4. This draw took place on February 27, 2025, at the Wema Bank Head Office Facility in Lagos.Launched in 2021, the 5 for 5 Promo is Wema Bank’s dedicated avenue for demonstrating its gratitude to its customers for their loyalty, support and patronage of the Bank and its products. Since its launch, the Promo has disbursed over…
Ademola Adepoju Folusoomosebi Care Foundation has generously donated the sum of fifty thousand naira to Mrs Ojo Olayemi, the mother of Ojo Favour, a Primary 2 pupil, to assist in paying her school fees at the Physically Challenged School in Ido-Ekiti. This initiative is part of the foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable children and ensuring access to quality education. In a related outreach, Mrs Laide Gold led a team from the foundation to GEC International School, Mosan, Ipaja, Lagos State, where they distributed sanitary towels to female students aged between 10 and 14 years. In addition to the distribution,…
The Otun-Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Remoland, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, joined other Christian leaders, dignitaries and well-wishers in celebrating Nigeria’s former President and Elder Statesman, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Ph.D, GCFR on his 88th birthday with a special Global Breakfast Prayer session. The 61st edition of the Prayer Breakfast, which took place on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, was a spiritually uplifting gathering that saw representatives from 29 countries join virtually to celebrate Chief Obasanjo. The prayer session was facilitated by Bishop T. Akin-Akinsanya, the Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria, SouthWest Zone, and moderated by Rev. Engr. A. Ojeshina. Ministers from different nations…