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FG Bans Open Grazing Nationwide, Declares It a Capital Offence
The Federal Government has officially banned open grazing across Nigeria, marking a major shift in its efforts to end the long-running clashes between farmers and herders. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Mukhtar Maiha, during the inauguration of the first-ever National Council on Livestock Development in Yola, Adamawa State. Maiha said open grazing has fueled years of deadly conflict, resulting in massive human and economic losses, displaced families, and destruction of farmlands and livestock. According to him: “Nigerians have suffered untold hardships from open grazing, including the killing of innocent farmers and herders.…
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“Even One Million Lawyers Wouldn’t Have Changed Nnamdi Kanu’s Fate” – Former Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor
Former counsel to IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor, says nothing, not even an army of lawyers, could have altered the court’s decision to convict Kanu of terrorism. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, Ejimakor dismissed claims that stronger legal representation might have changed the verdict. “I don’t believe one million lawyers standing behind Nnamdi Kanu would have changed the outcome of the case,” he said. While insisting he disagreed with the judgment, Ejimakor acknowledged that the court believed it had enough evidence, although he personally saw no clear link between Kanu’s broadcasts and the violence in…
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”If you can’t satisfy your husband, don’t block him from taking a second wife” – Nigerian Woman tells married women
A Nigerian woman, Halima Bukola Mubaraq, has stirred heated conversations online after advising married women not to stop their husbands from taking a second wife, especially if they feel unable to satisfy them sexually. In a Facebook post on Monday, Halima urged wives to be honest with themselves and avoid using emotional pressure to prevent their husbands from considering polygamy. “Wife, please, if you know deep down that you can no longer satisfy your husband, and he is capable and ready to take another wife, then don’t stand in his way,” she wrote. She added that threatening or guilt-tripping a…
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”It’s official” – Atiku Abubakar says as he formally joins the ADC party
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the party with which he is anticipated to align for the 2027 general elections. Atiku announced his new membership on Monday via his X (formerly Twitter) account, sharing a photo of himself with his ADC membership card and the simple caption: “It’s official.” This move finalizes his connection to the coalition-backed party, which he had previously promoted in July as a unified platform for opposition leaders including figures like Peter Obi and Babachir Lawal to mount a collective challenge against President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
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License firearms if you can’t sit up – Rhodes-Vivour tells FG
Lagos LP Candidate Proposes Firearm Licensing for SafetyGbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate for Lagos State, has publicly urged the Federal Government to consider licensing firearms for citizens if it is unable to guarantee their safety. Rhodes-Vivour made this suggestion during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, citing the recent increase in abductions and the overall rising insecurity across the country. “This is not just about the north. We have seen abductions in Kwara and Ogun States over the weekend. Destruction of institutions and the loss of public trust make people lose hope in…
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Paystack Co-Founder Ezra Olubi sacked Amid Allegations of Misconduct
Nigerian fintech leader Paystack has officially terminated the employment of its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following a suspension linked to resurfaced allegations of sexual misconduct. Olubi, who has played a central role in Paystack’s technical growth since its founding in 2015, confirmed his dismissal in a public statement on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The termination follows a suspension initiated by Paystack’s Board of Directors earlier this month, which coincided with an internal investigation into online allegations. These claims, gaining traction on social media, stem from past tweets and personal grievances shared by a former associate. The suspension…
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They kept quiet while children stayed home every Monday and brothers k!lled brothers – Noble Igwe calls out people speaking out after Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction
Media personality Noble Igwe, has called out those speaking out following the conviction of IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu after keeping silence over the sit-at-home order by the group, the shutdown of schools, markets and bloodshed. Nnamdi Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Noble Igwe in a post on his Instagram story, said a lot of people who kept silent amid the shut down of schools every Monday and the k!llings by rampaging unknown gunmen have suddenly found their voices following the conviction. “One day, I hope you all look back and remember…
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Nigeria will never become an Islamic state – Pastor David Oyedepo rains curses on bandits who attacked Kwara church
The founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide and Senior Pastor of Faith Tabernacle, Bishop David Oyedepo, has condemned the attack on a Christian church in Kwara state by bandits, insisting that Nigeria will never be an Islamic nation. Oyedepo expressed his anger over the attack while speaking in his church today November 23. He said he was deeply concerned about the persistent attacks on worshippers and communities and described the growing violence as “unacceptable” and “a direct assault on innocent lives.” “The Church of Christ in Nigeria is indestructible. The gates of hell cannot prevail against it. Nigeria will never…
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2Baba, Natasha Osawaru welcome first child together
Veteran singer Innocent “2Baba” Idibia and Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy. Rumours started swirling earlier on Friday after Osawaru was spotted at a hospital, sparking speculation that she was in labour. She later confirmed the news on her Facebook page, saying they had been “blessed with a baby boy,” a post that immediately triggered a flood of congratulatory messages online. The birth marks another chapter in their much-talked-about relationship. 2Baba and Osawaru publicly formalised their union earlier this year after the singer’s separation from Annie Idibia in January. Their romance has…
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Declare state of Emergency – Atiku tells President Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency over Nigeria’s worsening security situation. Atiku appealed in a Facebook post on Friday while reacting to the abduction of students in Niger State. Terrorists had invaded St. Mary Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, kidnapping more than 50 students and staff. Expressing frustration, Atiku questioned why the Tinubu administration has not taken firm action despite the rising wave of violence and kidnappings across the country. The 2023 PDP presidential candidate described the latest attack as heartbreaking, writing: “Not again. This…
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The Tinubu Regime Has Secretly Transferred Nnamdi Kanu to Sokoto Prison – Sowore claims
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has alleged that IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has been relocated to a correctional facility in Sokoto State. Kanu, who has been held by the Department of State Services since 2021, was on Thursday sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted on terrorism-related charges. Sowore, in a post on his Facebook page, claimed that the transfer from DSS custody to Sokoto prison was carried out secretly. He wrote, “The Tinubu Regime Has Secretly Transferred Nnamdi Kanu to Sokoto Prison“Yes, they have already planned it. Their intention since yesterday was to move Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to a…
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”As long as MNK remains in jail you cannot & will never get up to 10,000 votes in South-East come 2027” – Cubana Chiefpriest
Businessman and nightlife influencer, Cubana Chief Priest, has publicly warned President Bola Tinubu that the 2027 election could become extremely challenging in the South-East if IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu remains in prison. His reaction followed the Federal High Court ruling in Abuja that sentenced Kanu to life imprisonment. In a strongly worded Instagram post, Cubana Chief Priest said political tension in the region is worsening and that support for the President is rapidly fading. He declared that Tinubu would struggle to secure even minimal votes in the South-East unless Kanu is released. He also criticized South-East ministers, accusing them of…
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