11 December 2025 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who collapsed in his office on Thursday and later died at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa. According to family sources, Ewhrudjakpo was rushed to the hospital after…
A Catholic priest on Thursday delivered an emotional and chilling testimony before the Federal High Court in Abuja, recounting how terrorists stormed St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, killing over 40 worshippers and injuring more than 100 during the 2022 Pentecost Sunday service. The priest, identified only as “SSA” for security reasons, testified behind a…
Gunmen launched coordinated attacks on herders in two Plateau State communities on Wednesday evening, carting away no fewer than 168 cattle in Barkin Ladi and Jos East local government areas. The State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, confirmed the incidents on Thursday, describing the attacks as “unprovoked” and “deeply…
Life and Roots (1965–1980s) Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo was born on 5 September 1965 in Sagbama, Bayelsa State, into the family of Chief and Mrs. Awhowho Ewhrudjakpo. His early life unfolded in the Ofoni Federated Communities, where he grew up rooted in the cultural richness and communal values of his people. Ewhrudjakpo began his formal education at Ebikimiye Primary School, Kpakiama,…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has firmly stated that it is “totally wrong for Christians to be dr+gged or subjected to Sharia law,” emphasizing that the Islamic legal system applies strictly to Muslims. Speaking in Abuja at the 2025 triennial meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), themed Promoting Peace, the Sultan stressed…
As the countdown to the Africa Cup of Nations intensifies, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are presenting what many fans are calling a “complete squared” team — a squad packed with balance, depth, experience, and the kind of firepower that sends a warning across the continent. From defence to attack, Nigeria arrives with double strength in every…
A prominent political figure in Zamfara State, Hon. Mu’azu Zannan Gwashi, has been killed by bandits after spending five agonizing months in captivity, despite the criminals collecting a ₦15 million ransom from his family. The tragedy began on July 22, 2025, when armed bandits ambushed vehicles along the Manyaci–Bukkuyum road, opening fire and targeting political…
An Ibom Air flight from Abuja to Lagos on Thursday was forced to return to the nation’s capital after severe weather conditions made landing unsafe. Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, who was onboard, described the tense experience in a post on X. According to him, the aircraft departed Abuja around 7:10 AM but was unable…
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has declared that the federal government cannot intervene in the soaring cost of domestic flight tickets, some of which have reportedly climbed to as high as ₦1 million. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Keyamo stressed that the aviation industry is fully deregulated, leaving airlines entirely responsible for setting their…
Super Eagles forward and Galatasaray sensation Victor Osimhen has clinched yet another major honour after being crowned Sportsman of the Year at the prestigious 2025 GQ Türkiye Men of the Year Awards held in Istanbul. The glamorous ceremony celebrated excellence in sports, entertainment, culture, and leadership — and Osimhen emerged as one of the standout stars of the night. The Turkish…