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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday sentenced four people to death by hanging for their involvement in the 2022 terror attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Francis, Owo in Ondo State. The Federal Government indicted five people on three counts for their involvement in the terror attack on the church. At least 41 worshipers were …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said on Wednesday that four political parties will take part in the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election scheduled for June 20. This was stated by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ondo State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke at a stakeholders meeting held in Okitipupa. The by-election in the senatorial district was called following the resignation …

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, continued its recent recovery against the United States dollar at the official window on Wednesday. Officially, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data shows that the naira closed at N1,357.26/$1, compared with N1,361.04/$1 on Tuesday. This represents a gain of N3.78 for the local currency against the dollar. READ ALSO: Naira fetches N5.75 against dollar …

The Ogun State Government has rejected baseless reports of terrorist and criminal group invasion plans into the state. The government assures citizens that the country remains safe and peaceful. This assurance was conveyed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Mr Kayode Akinmade, in a statement on Wednesday in Abeokuta. He explained that available intelligence from …

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was brilliant as the Nigerian team drew 2-2 with World Cup-bound Poland in an international friendly on Wednesday night. Okoye put on an impressive display, denying many of Poland’s stars, led by Ballon d’Or winner Robert Lewandowski. The Nigerian team, led by Wilfred Ndidi under the management of Eric Chelle, controlled more of the ball …

Accord’s national leadership has disowned Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. National Chairman of the party. Mr Maxwell Mgbuden, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, urged the public to ignore reports about the emergence of Olawepo-Hashim as the Accord presidential candidate. Mgbuden said the presidential primaries in which Olawepo-Hashim emerged as a …

… He cites possible political and economic reasons Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization Afenifere has called for a thorough investigation into allegations that recent kidnappings in Oyo State may be politically motivated, warning that insecurity in the South West has taken on a more complex and dangerous dimension.. The group, which has raised fresh concerns over escalating attacks across the region, said …

The Nigerian Navy has handed over a suspected militant collaborator to the Department of State Services (DSS) in Calabar, Cross River. This follows a security operation aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating in Calabar waters. This was disclosed by the Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, in a statement on Wednesday in Calabar. He said Ekiko Ime, known as …

Police agents in Edo have arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered the body of a kidnapped woman in the state. This was disclosed by the Spokesperson for the State Police Command, Eno Ikoedem, in a statement on Wednesday in Benin. He said the criminals abducted three women from their residence in Iyowa community, Ovia North East …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost another N2.28 trillion at the close of trading on Wednesday as bearish sentiment continued. This follows a plunge in the prices of shares such as Wapco, Zichis, and Learn Africa, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 243,132.61 points from 246,686.66 points on the previous trading …