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The United Kingdom government has issued a fresh travel advisory warning its citizens against travelling to 21 Nigerian states due to what it described as “increasing insecurity” across the country. The advisory, released by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and updated on October 21, 2025, cited kidnapping, terrorism, banditry, and intercommunal violence as major threats facing Nigerians and foreign nationals. “Insecurity is increasing across Nigeria. Kidnapping, violent crime, and intercommunal violence occur throughout all regions,” the FCDO stated. In the North-East, the UK advised against all travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, and Gombe States, warning of possible retaliatory…

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has rejected the redesignation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” by the United States, insisting that the nation’s security crisis is not rooted in religion but in governance and criminality. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, the Secretary-General of the NSCIA, faulted the decision of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to include Nigeria on the watchlist, describing it as “an act of political cynicism.” According to Oloyede, while Nigeria is battling insecurity, the violence being experienced across the country is driven by multiple…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, says the Corporation now operates under a more robust legal framework that empowers it to hold individuals accountable for bank failures. Sunday stated this when he received the President and Chairman of the Council of the Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN), Mr. Chimezie Victor Ihekweazu (SAN), and members of his council on a courtesy visit to the NDIC headquarters in Abuja. According to him, the enactment of the NDIC Act No. 30 of 2023 and the Banks and…

A presiding officer with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fainted on Saturday as voters clamoured to cast their ballots during the Anambra governorship election, following a malfunction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) at Polling Unit 005, Enugwu-Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area. The officer, identified as Blessing Egoigwe, collapsed at the height of confusion and complaints from frustrated voters, and was promptly rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The incident disrupted the voting process for over 470 registered voters, many of whom were unable to exercise their franchise due to technical failures. Reports indicate that the…

 A popular TikToker, Endurance Udeke, has died after reportedly jumping from a four-storey building during a sting operation conducted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lekki, Lagos. The anti-graft agency described the incident as “suicidal.” Udeke, who lived in Apartment W6a, Periwinkle Estate, Lekki Phase 1, allegedly attempted to evade arrest alongside another resident on November 4, 2025. While the other resident survived after receiving medical attention, Udeke did not survive despite interventions by emergency responders. In a statement, the EFCC said the operation had proceeded smoothly across the estate, leading to the arrest of four suspected…

Incumbent Governor Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has secured a second term in office after a decisive victory in Saturday’s governorship election across Anambra State. Soludo dominated the polls in all 21 local government areas, defeating his rivals by a wide margin. According to the final results announced on Sunday by the state’s Returning Officer, Edoma Omoregie, the governor polled 422,664 votes, while his closest challenger, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), garnered 99,445 votes. Paul Chukwuma of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) came third with 37,753 votes, followed by George Moghalu of the…

The  much-anticipated 2025 Oronna Ilaro Festival, has kicked off this year celebration,  themed “Festival of Joyful Grace”, celebrating peace, progress, and the abundant blessings upon Ilaro, Yewa-South local government area of Ogun State and its people. The week-long festival, which began on Saturday, November 8, and will run through Saturday, November 15, opened with a press conference where Otunba (Pharm.) Lakan Asuni, Chairman of the Oronna Ilaro Festival Central Planning Committee, welcomed participants and stakeholders to the year’s edition. Speaking at a press conference to herald the commencement the programme, the Chairman, Oronna ilaro Festival Central Planning Committee, Otunba (Pharm.)…

Daud Olatunji Bishop Matthew Kukah, Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, has described former U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of military action against Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians as a warning that Nigerian leaders cannot ignore. Trump had previously labelled Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern,” accusing it of systematic persecution and mass killings of Christians. He also threatened to cut U.S. aid and hinted at possible military intervention to “protect Christians” in the country. President Bola Tinubu, however, rejected Trump’s claims, affirming that Nigeria remains a democracy anchored on constitutional guarantees of freedom of religion. “The most important thing…

In a chilling case of domestic violence, a 71-year-old man, Jeriel Clifford Peter, has been arrested for allegedly killing his 67-year-old wife, Miltha Jeriel, following a heated argument at a local beer parlour. The incident reportedly occurred on November 6, 2025, in Demsa Local Government Area, where witnesses said the dispute between the couple escalated into violence. According to eyewitnesses, the husband attacked his wife with a knife and an axe, stabbing her multiple times in what they described as a drunken rage. Police operatives, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Demsa, arrived promptly after a distress call.…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed the collation of results for the Anambra State governorship election, amid growing anticipation across the state. The State Returning Officer, Prof. Edogah Omoregie, Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, had earlier adjourned the exercise, citing logistical challenges. The collation, however, recommenced early Sunday morning. Preliminary results from Anambra West and Ihiala Local Government Areas indicate a decisive lead for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, Chukwuma Soludo. As the collation progresses, Soludo has continued to dominate, reportedly winning in all 21 local government areas declared so far. Speaking shortly after…