The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has announced the schedule for the funeral rites of his late mother, Iyoba Omo N’Ikuoyemwen, Iyoba Ewuare II, nearly five decades after her passing. A statement from the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), signed by its Secretary, Frank Irabor, explained that the delay was due to Benin customs, which …
Police dismiss three officers over alleged abduction and extortion of civilians in Abia
The Abia State Police Commissioner of Police, CP Danladi Isa, has dismissed three officers for alleged conspiracy, abduction and extortion of unsuspecting victims. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, who confirmed the dismissal in a statement on Friday, February 7, 2025 said the officers, Sergeant Jonas Nnamdi, Corporal James Daniel and Corporal Ifeanyi …
FCT court dissolves 4-year-old marriage over wife’s “bad character”
A Grade I Area Court in Lugbe, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has dissolved the four-year-old marriage between a man, Shuiba Abdullahi and his wife, Aisha Abdullahi, on the grounds of the latter’s “bad character.” Shuiba in his petition stated that his wife disrespects him all the time. According to him, he no longer finds …
Major Caribbean earthquake triggers tsunami alerts
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake has struck the Caribbean Sea triggering tsunami warnings for a number of countries, the US Geological Survey (USGS) has said. Officials say the earthquake’s epicentre is about 20 miles (32.1km) north of Honduras and 130 miles (209.2km) south-west of the Cayman Islands. A number of tsunami alerts have been issued for …
‘I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible’ – Donald Trump reveals he won’t deport Prince Harry from the US
US President Donald Trump has said he has no plans to deport Prince Harry from the US amid a legal battle over his immigration status. ‘I don’t want to do that,’ Trump said on Friday. ‘I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible.’ Recall Harry’s immigration status is the subject …
NCAA to penalise Kenya Airways for ‘violating’ consumer protection laws and failing to provide evidence of their claim against a Nigerian passenger
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced plans to impose “maximum enforcement action” against Kenya Airways over multiple consumer protection violations. This was disclosed by Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s director of public affairs and consumer protection, in a statement on Saturday, February 8. Achimugu expressed concern about Kenya Airways’ non-compliance with aviation regulations, particularly …
Wreckage of plane missing in Alaska found on sea ice, all aboard dead
The wreckage of a plane matching the description of one that went missing Thursday afternoon was found on sea ice in Alaska on Friday, Feb. 7, the U.S. Coast Guard said. All 10 aboard – nine passengers and the pilot flying the single-engine turboprop plane – did not survive the apparent crash, the Coast Guard …
IPOB Takes Legal Battle to Supreme Court, Seeks Reversal of Terrorism Proscription
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has filed an appeal before the Supreme Court, challenging the judgment of the Court of Appeal, which upheld its proscription and designation as a terrorist organization. The move comes after the appellate court, in a ruling delivered on January 30, 2025, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s decision to ban IPOB, …
Akpabio Commissions Abia New Varsity, Calls for Education-Driven National Development
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Saturday inaugurated Amadeus University in Amizi, Ikwuano LGA of Abia State, declaring that education remains the most powerful tool for advancing civilisation. Speaking at the university’s maiden matriculation ceremony, Akpabio, represented by Senator Austin Akobundu of Abia Central, underscored the transformative power of education, stating that it is the “mightiest …
NIMC Purges Over 6,000 Illegal NIN Registrations Amid Ongoing Database Clean-up
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has uncovered over 6,000 illegal registrations of Nigeriens in its database, prompting a major clean-up of the National Identification Number (NIN) system. The revelation comes in response to President Bola Tinubu’s directive for an update of the National Social Register to bolster the Federal Government’s social investment initiatives. Minister …