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Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has sparked reactions after revealing that he practices Christianity while also using traditional charms. The activist made this known in a video going viral on social media. In the clip, he was speaking before a group of traditional rulers, where he talked about his religious background, family history, and spiritual life. He explained that being a Christian does not stop him from making use of charms. Igboho said he was born into a Christian home and grew up in the church. However, he also stated that he was trained in traditional practices from a young age. According to him, his father is a known babalawo based in Modakeke, and this influenced his knowledge of traditional spirituality. He added tha...

The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, has officially retired after reaching the mandatory retirement age and completing his tenure in office. Audi marked his final day on Friday during activities commemorating the 2026 World Civil Defence Day at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja. He assumed leadership of the corps on March 1, 2021, following his appointment by former President Muhammadu Buhari. His retirement concludes nearly five years at the helm of the agency responsible for safeguarding critical national assets and infrastructure, as well as overseeing disaster management and civil defence operations. As of the time of this report, the Federal Government had not announced a successor. The retirement coincided with...

The Nigerian Senate has expressed concern over the fees charged by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), describing them as burdensome for many families. The issue was raised during a budget defence session where lawmakers reviewed the board’s financial estimates and operational plans. Senators noted that despite the reduction of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) fee to ₦3,500, the amount remains difficult for numerous households facing economic hardship. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions, Amos Yohanna, urged JAMB to further review the charges to promote fairness and wider access to higher education. He emphasised the need for policies that prioritise affordability, especially amid rising living costs. Beyond fees, lawmake...

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama on Friday granted ₦10 million bail each to Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, and his co-defendant, Ponfa Useni, following their arraignment on a 12-count criminal charge. The charges were instituted by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation over allegations of document forgery, including an international passport and an irrevocable power of attorney, allegedly used to claim ownership of a London property said to have been unlawfully acquired by the late Jeremiah Useni. Both defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges. Prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), did not oppose the bail applications filed by Tayo Oyetibo (SAN) for Ozekhome and F.R. Onoja (SAN) for Useni. In her ruling, Justi...

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for removing fuel subsidy. Akpabio said that due to the subsidy removal, most current governors now get four times the amount he was getting from the Federal Government’s coffers when he was governor of Akwa-Ibom State. He added that he wished he was a governor under the present administration. about:blank He said: “They said we are rubber-stamp senators but we sit down to painstakingly go through everything that comes before us.us. “We meticulously review all submissions to serve the best interests of Nigerians, even when public perception initially differs. “We thank you for the tax reforms. Thank you for removing fuel subsidy. How I wish I was a governor under you. Most of them say they colle...

The National Identity Management Commission has issued a final advisory to parents and guardians, reiterating the mandatory requirement of the National Identification Number for all candidates. This, according to the commission, is coming in a move to ensure zero hitches during the upcoming 2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations. The advisory, posted on the commission’s official X platform on Friday, emphasised that the NIN is no longer just a luxury but a “critical academic tool” required for school registrations, scholarship applications, and other government-linked benefits. “Dear Nigerian parent, your child needs an NIN. NIN is now important for school registrations, exams, scholarships, and many other government benefits,” the commission stated in its public alert. ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Mike Ozekhome (SAN) over his alleged involvement in a disputed United Kingdom property case widely referred to as the “Tali Shani affair.” TheCable understands that Ozekhome was arrested shortly after a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court struck out a forgery charge previously filed against him. He is expected to be charged to court imminently. Sources indicate that the arrest is separate from a fresh 12-count charge filed by the federal government earlier this week on the same property dispute. The controversy centres on a property located at 79 Randall Avenue, London NW2 7SX. The dispute, filed before the UK First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Land Registration under case number REF/2023/0155, listed Tali Sh...

Former head of the British Army, Richard Dannatt has warned that Vladimir Putin may be entering a potentially perilous phase in the war, citing mounting battlefield losses, economic strain and intensifying Western sanctions. Speaking on the Ukraine: The Latest podcast, Lord Dannatt said the Russian president could soon face significant internal and external pressure.“I think potentially this is a very dangerous moment for Vladimir,” he said. He argued that the combined weight of sanctions and recruitment challenges could create serious instability for Moscow.“The economic sanctions that the West has imposed on him are beginning to bite,” he added. “If that happens and he also finds that he can’t recruit the manpower that he wants and has to go for some kind of conscription, then I th...

The Senate on Thursday urged President Bola Tinubu to remove the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, Hussaini Magaji, over what lawmakers described as a persistent refusal to appear before its Committee on Finance. The resolution followed a motion raised by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu during a session where members of the President’s economic team were present for engagement with the committee. Tension rose at the commencement of the meeting when agency heads were introduced and senators observed the absence of the CAC Registrar-General, who had been invited to account for the commission’s activities, particularly on revenue matters. Moving the motion, Kalu expressed anger over what he termed repeated disregard for legislative oversight, accusing the CAC boss of cons...

World Economic Forum President and CEO Borge Brende has resigned after reports surfaced that he had exchanged emails and text messages with convicted s£x offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement, Forum Co-Chairs Andre Hoffmann and Larry Fink said Alois Zwinggi will serve as interim chief and president. Brende, who has led the WEF since 2017, said he made the decision after the US Justice Department disclosed that he had attended three business dinners with Epstein and exchanged emails and text messages with him. "After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as President and CEO of the World Economic Forum. My time here, spanning 8-1/2 years, has been profoundly rewarding," he said on Thursday. Although he did not mention Epstein in his statement, he said, "I am grat...