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By Muhammed Akindele Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC, Abia North), has backed the United States President Donald Trump over his recent comments on killings in Nigeria, saying the American leader “told the truth.” Speaking with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, Kalu said Trump’s statement on targeted attacks in Nigeria reflected reality, as both Christians and Muslims have been victims of violent killings across the country. “If it’s a lie, then the answer is that it’s not a lie because he said the truth. Nigerians are being killed, whether…

Nollywood stars Lateef Adedimeji and Tina Mba, alongside 3 Cold Dishes, a movie co-produced by Afrobeats superstar, Burna Boy, were among the biggest winners at the 2025 Africa Movie Academy Awards. The 21st edition of the continental film awards took place on Sunday at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, celebrating some of Africa’s finest filmmakers and actors. “3 Cold Dishes,” a multilingual thriller co-produced by Burna Boy and Osas Ighodaro, emerged as a big winner, taking home awards for Best Nigerian Film and Best Young/Promising Actor for Ruby Akubueze. Lateef Adedimeji was recognised for his outstanding performance in…

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South-East), Mrs Chioma Wesley, says President Bola Tinubu will not make any pronouncement on the ongoing trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. She spoke to State House correspondents on Monday after she and three other regional aides briefed the President at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. “Nnamdi Kanu’s case is in court, and the President cannot make any pronouncement on it. He abides by the rule of law. So, for now, we wait for the court to make that decision”, Wesley said. Her…

By Muhammed Akindele The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted over alleged involvement in a case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257. In a statement released on its official Facebook page on Monday, the anti-graft agency said the funds were part of money injected by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) into the Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for the construction of a refinery. According to the notice, the EFCC said the public is hereby notified that Sylva, 61,…

By Muhammed Akindele The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged President Bola Tinubu to tackle insecurity in the country decisively by giving security chiefs a 90-day deadline to eliminate terrorists. Adeboye made the call during the November Holy Ghost Service of the church, themed “The Eve of Glory.” He was reacting to concerns raised by former U.S. President Donald Trump over Nigeria’s worsening security situation. The cleric stressed that every human life is sacred and that the government must act urgently to restore peace. “If I were asked to make suggestions,…

By Muhammed Akindele Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has revealed plans to return to school to improve his understanding of music business management and strengthen control over his career. The Zazu Zeh crooner said that although he already holds an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) from Kwara State Polytechnic, he now feels the need to pursue further education to properly handle the business aspects of his growing music empire. Portable explained that his decision was driven by the desire to understand his royalties, contracts, and record label operations without relying entirely on others for guidance. “Even though…

PFN, Islamic Council Clash Over Alleged Christian Genocide in Nigeria A war of words has erupted between the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) over allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, following recent comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, NSCIA Secretary-General, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, dismissed the claims as false, dangerous, and politically motivated. He accused Western media and political actors of pushing a campaign to destabilise Nigeria under the guise of religion. “There is no Christian terrorism, no Muslim terrorism, and…

Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo has been re-elected as governor of the state for a second term. Soludo, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) won in all the 21 local government areas of the state in the governorship election that held on Saturday. INEC ’s Returning Officer, Prof, Edoba Omoregie (SAN) who declared the results stated that Soludo, who was the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) secured a total of 422,664 votes to beat other contestants. He declared other results as follows: APC – 99,445; YPP 37,753 ; LP -10,576; ADC – 8208; PDP – 1401; AA…

The Lagos State University of Science and Technology has expressed sorrow over the death of two of its students in a tragic motor accident that occurred on Saturday at Powerline Junction, inward Ikorodu Roundabout. In a statement issued by the university management and signed by the Head of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Olanrewaju Kuye, LASUSTECH on Sunday, the institution clarified that, contrary to media reports claiming that three of its students were killed in the incident, only two of the deceased were students of the institution. The statement identified the victims as Oluwaseyitan Afolabi Emmanuel, a newly…

By Muhammed Akindele Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has donated ₦15 million to the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala, for infrastructure development. The visit, however, took an unexpected turn when the school’s management announced plans to name a new five-storey administrative building after him — a gesture Obi firmly rejected. The Administrator of the institution, Rev. Fr. Chidiebere Ughaerumba, said the decision to name the building in Obi’s honour was in recognition of his consistent support for education and healthcare development in the state.…