The Court of Appeal in Ilorin, Kwara State, has upheld the death sentences of five men convicted for their roles in the 2018 Offa bank robbery.

The appellate court dismissed their appeals, ruling that they lacked merit, and unanimously affirmed the earlier judgment of the Kwara State High Court, which sentenced the convicts to death by hanging.

The decision was delivered by a three-member panel comprising Justices Ridwan Maiwada Abdullahi, Gabriel Kolawole, and Abdul Dogo.

According to the Director of Public Prosecution, Mohammed Akande, the court confirmed the sentences against Niyi Ogundiran, Salawu Azeez, Ibikunle Ogunleye, Ayoade Akinnibosun, and Adeola Adeola Abraham.

Despite the ruling, the convicts still retain the legal right to approach the Supreme Court for a final appeal.

#Nigeria #OffaRobbery #CourtOfAppeal #Justice

Lagos Task Force Beat Man to Coma, Fired Tear Gas at Me” – Rhodes-Vivour Blasts Govt Over Ilasan Demolitions

Former Lagos governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has accused the Lagos State Government of lawlessness and violence over the demolition of homes at Ilasan, Jakande Estate, despite a court injunction. He said he personally witnessed Task Force operatives beat a resident into a coma, assault others and fire tear gas at him when he confronted them. Describing the action as land-grabbing, he criticised the reported ₦11.2 million compensation as inadequate and warned that demolitions for private development would deepen poverty and homelessness, calling for humane, inclusive urban development.

President Tinubu Celebrates Chief Bisi Akande at 87, Praises His Role in Nigeria’s Democracy and APC Success

President Bola Tinubu has paid a special tribute to elder statesman Chief Bisi Akande on his 87th birthday, recognizing his immense contributions to Nigeria’s democracy and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tinubu highlighted Akande’s journey from accountant to Deputy Governor of old Oyo State, Governor of Osun, and first Interim APC Chairman, praising his leadership in helping unseat an incumbent in 2015. He lauded Akande’s integrity, mentorship, and unwavering support for the Renewed Hope Agenda, describing him as a tireless advocate for democracy, social justice, and good governance even at 87.

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Taye Currency Launches Currency 93.1 FM, Expands Into Ibadan Media Scene

Ibadan’s broadcasting space has just grown bigger with the arrival of Currency 93.1 FM, a new radio station owned by renowned Fuji musician, Taye Akande Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency.

With this new venture, the Fuji star steps confidently into the league of media owners in the Oyo State capital, marking an important milestone in his career beyond the music stage.

Media insiders believe the launch of Currency 93.1 FM strengthens Ibadan’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s rapidly developing broadcast hubs, where more entertainers and entrepreneurs continue to invest in the media industry.

A big congratulations to Taye Currency and the entire @tayecurrency_official team on this exciting new journey.

Protesters, Slams Political Persecution

The Solidarity Network for Workers’ Rights (SNWR) has raised a fresh alarm ahead of the December 10, 2025 court session in the ongoing trial of 11 young activists arrested during the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations.

The group described the prosecution as a “state-orchestrated witch-hunt” aimed at silencing citizens who protested against hunger, inflation, insecurity, and worsening poverty.

In a statement signed by its coordinator, Daniel Akande, the coalition accused Nigerian authorities of weaponising the judiciary to crush legitimate dissent.

SNWR said that over a year after the arrests, the government has failed to present “a single credible piece of evidence” to support allegations of treason or an attempt to “wage war against the state.”

Akande — who is also one of the defendants — claimed he was abducted from a place of worship and later framed in a treasonable felony case he knew nothing about.

#Nigeria #HumanRights #EndBadGovernance #WorkersRights

Do Not Settle Your Political Differences Against Tinubu With Coup Osinbajo’s Ex-Aide Warns Politicians.

A former spokesman to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, has urged politicians against plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu.

Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Thursday, Akande advised those dissatisfied with Tinubu’s administration to vote against him at the polls.

He stated this while reacting to reports that some senior military brass and soldiers had been arrested over an alleged attempted coup against Tinubu.

According to Akande: “On the issue of the allegations around the coup, the military itself has said that they are detaining senior officers, including, as we have been told, a brigadier general and others.

“Some reports say 16, some say 20, but that doesn’t happen regularly. So, you know, people are entitled to some informed speculation.

“But what I want to say is that if it is true that there was an attempt to have a coup, then we must commend the military intelligence for nipping it in the bud, and we must commend the leadership of the military for taking care of that.

“The second point that I would like to make is that those who are opposed to the Tinubu administration or those who have differences with our current civilian leaders, they should go and fight them in the polls.

“We don’t want the coup to be used to settle our political differences anymore. If you don’t like what the president is doing, if you feel that he’s going in a direction that is not in the interest of our country, don’t do a coup. Don’t go and support a coup, don’t clamour for a coup, don’t embrace a coup.

Widow seeks governor, lawmakers’ intervention over Jakande estate apartment demolition.

A Widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Adetoun Ajibola, who lost her husband, Major Olatokunbo Mohammed Ajibola, on September 26, 1992, in the ill-fated military plane crash in Ejigbo, Lagos, has appealed to the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the state House of Assembly to help correct the injustice being done to them (she and the two).

According to Ajibola, her late husband was among the military officers who died in the mishap that occurred in the ill-fated September 26, 1992 C-130 military aircraft crash at Ejigbo, Lagos State.

As a result of the incident, she was left to raise two sons, but while pondering how to navigate the burden, Lagos State government came to her aid like other widows through the allocation of a three-bedroom flat at LMB Estate, Isolo, Block 1, flat 4, otherwise known as Jakande LSPDC Estate, Isolo, Lagos.

“This help cannot be quantified, as it solved the immediate issue of shelter,” she said. åWith this provision of a roof over their heads, she added, “my children and I will remain forever grateful to the Lagos State government.”

Fate, however, dealt the family another blow, when sometime in December 2012, the allocated premises had to be demolished owing to structural defects discovered in some of the surrounding buildings, leading to the later demolition of their building around this period.

“While some widows brought together by the same fate were lucky, and were paid the princely sum of N200,000, and additionally got new allocations, my children and I strangely were not considered, because my flat was in a different building.”

Ajibola disclosed that several efforts to get the error corrected did not yield result including appeals and letters written to past governors such as Babatunde Fashola and Akinwumi Ambode, taken up pro-bono by different lawyers at different times between 2012 till date have not yielded result.

She added that letters were also written to the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, but none of the agencies followed through to ensure that the omission was corrected.

EXCLUSIVE: IGP Egbetokun Removes AIG Fayoade From Zone 2 Lagos Amid Succession Battle

Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the removal of AIG Adegoke Fayoade from the Zone 2 Command, Lagos, in what sources say is a move to block his possible emergence as the next police chief.

While the Force publicly linked the redeployment to “corruption allegations,” insiders told SaharaReporters it was driven by fears that political heavyweights, including APC leader Bisi Akande, were lobbying for Fayoade’s succession.

Fayoade, a respected officer and former aide-de-camp to Akande, has been seen as a strong contender for IGP. His removal from the strategic Lagos-Ogun command is widely viewed as an attempt to curtail his influence.

The shake-up comes as Egbetokun faces mounting criticism for refusing to retire despite reaching the mandatory age, fueling tensions over nepotistic promotions and deep divisions within the police force.

Jim Iyke, has sparked discussions about beauty in the Nigerian film industry.
He recently participated in a playful segment with Pulse Ghana, where he had to choose between two actresses.
The segment focused on his opinion regarding the most beautiful actress in Nollywood.

Veteran Nollywood star Jim Iyke has stirred conversations after revealing who he considers the most beautiful actress in the Nigerian movie industry.


In a recent chat with Pulse Ghana, the actor was engaged in a playful segment where he had to choose the prettier actress between two options presented to him.

Although he initially tried to avoid making a choice, Jim Iyke eventually joined the fun. When asked to choose between Genevieve Nnaji and Rita Dominic, he went with Rita. He maintained the same decision when Rita was paired with Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde.

Rita Dominic also edged out Ini Edo in another round. However, when it came down to Rita and Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Jim Iyke changed his preference, ultimately selecting Dakore as his top pick.

NDLEA arrests drug kingpin, 5 others over three Nigerians detained in Saudi Arabia.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a 55-year-old drug kingpin, Mohammed Ali Abubakar, alias Bello Karama, and five members of his syndicate over the arrest of three Nigerians currently detained in Saudi Arabia for drug trafficking.

The agency said the suspects, who operated at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano, checked in bags containing illicit substances in the names of three unsuspecting pilgrims travelling to Jeddah for lesser hajj on August 6, 2025.

The NDLEA disclosed this on Monday at a press conference in Abuja addressed by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, alongside the Director of Assets and Financial Investigation, Dr. Abdul Ibrahim, and the Director of Prosecution and Legal Services, Theresa Asuquo.

The three victims, Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu, and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddiq, were arrested in Jeddah after arriving on Ethiopian Airline flight ET940.

NDLEA investigations revealed that extra bags containing drugs were tagged to their names without their knowledge by members of the syndicate in collusion with aviation handling staff.

According to Babafemi, Abubakar, who masterminded the operation, travelled to Jeddah the same day on Egypt Air, while his associates checked in seven bags under the names of the victims.

One suspect, Celestina Emmanuel Yayock, admitted checking in two of the bags for a fee of N100,000, while another, Jazuli Kabir, confessed to handling two others for the same amount.

Six suspects are currently in NDLEA custody, with four already charged to court, including Abubakar, Abdulbasit Adamu, Murtala Akande Olalekan, and Yayock.

The Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Hon. Zainab Adeshewa Shotayo, councillor representing Ward C3.

Shotayo, who was just 30 years old, passed away after a brief illness, barely weeks after being sworn in as a councillor on July 12, 2025, following the Lagos State local government elections. She also served as the Chief Whip of the LCDA’s 6th Legislative Arm.

Confirming the sad news, the Council Chairman, Hon. Seyi Jakande, described her de@th as a devastating loss to the entire community. In a statement from his media office, Jakande paid glowing tribute to the late councillor, noting that she was not only the youngest member of the council but also a resilient and inspiring leader.

“Her role as Chief Whip highlighted her dedication to public service and her commitment to uplifting her constituents. She was a role model, especially for young women aspiring to leadership,” Jakande said.

“I Vomited blood for Six Months” — 9ice Opens Up on Spiritual Battles and Embracing Traditional Beliefs.

Nigerian singer Abolore Akande, popularly known as 9ice, has shared a deeply personal story of spiritual struggle and awakening during a recent interview on

The Nancy Isime Show. When asked if he had experienced spiritual battles, 9ice replied, “I have experienced spiritual b+ttles several times,” before revealing a frightening ordeal; “I was in my house vomiting blood for six months,” he said.

Shocked, Nancy asked, “No way, when was this?” “2009/2010,” 9ice replied. “6 months! And it wasn’t a medical condition?” she asked. “No it wasn’t medical,” he confirmed, adding that the mysterious illness forced him to leave his home.

That experience marked a turning point. “The first time I experienced Ifa was when I was vomiting that blood and someone just told me, ‘Go and accept Ifa now, so that you can be protected.’ I did it. I just wish that I had known Ifa at the beginning,” he said.

Explaining his current spiritual identity, the Gongo Aso singer declared, “I’m not Christian, I’m not Muslim. I’m a herbalist. I tell people and they run away from me. I’m an African. That’s what I practice.

I have found my own light in my own way.” Referencing late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, 9ice said, “When Fela was talking, Fela used to go to Ogun. We were like ‘this guy, what’s he doing?’ Now I know.” He went on to share a belief that shaped his journey: “God said, ‘I will never come to you in a different language from your people.’

You will understand later that this black continent is for black people and we have our own messengers.” To end, 9ice used a metaphor to explain spiritual diversity: “Is it one road that enters Lekki Phase 1? You can pass through this way, I can pass through that way. Just get there—with loyalty, with sincerity. That’s all.”

“I Don’t Need a Jet” — How Buhari Rejected UAE’s Lavish Gift & Diamond Watch, Garba Shehu Reveals in Shocking Memoir

In a rare insight into the integrity of Nigeria’s former president, Garba Shehu, ex-presidential spokesperson, has revealed how Muhammadu Buhari boldly rejected extravagant personal gifts, including a diamond-studded wristwatch and a private jet from the UAE, during his time in office.

Speaking on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande on Channels TV, Shehu shared that Buhari’s decisions were driven by a commitment to modesty and national interest.

> “The president said, ‘If it’s for my country, I will accept. But if it’s for me personally—I don’t need an aircraft, and I can’t maintain it,’” Shehu recounted.


Buhari also turned down a custom-made diamond wristwatch bearing his image from a globally recognized Nigerian designer, further solidifying his stance against personal enrichment.

These revelations are part of Shehu’s new memoir, “According to the President,” which gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the unshakable principles that guided Buhari throughout his presidency.


#BuhariLegacy #IntegrityInLeadership #GarbaShehu #DiamondWatchRejection

Hon. Seyi Jakande has been declared the new Chairman of the Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, LCDA, in the Lagos State Local Government elections held on Saturday, July 12.


Contesting under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC, declared that Jakande polled an impressive 58,446 votes, securing a strong mandate from the community.

The election results show a significant margin, with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, coming in a distant second, polling just 1, 743 votes. The Labour Party, LP, trailed closely behind, polling 1,464 votes.

The election was held across the 20 LGs and 37 LCDAs in the state.

“Their so-called coastal road is just a scam… Every Nigerian knows it!” — Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has fired heavy shots at President Bola Tinubu’s much-hyped Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, branding it a colossal scam with no visible benefits to Nigerians.

Speaking on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, aired on Channels TV, Lawal lamented the lack of meaningful infrastructure projects across the country, especially in the North and South-West.

“They’re still talking about Lagos-Ibadan Expressway… The coastal road? It’s just another scam. A 30km stretch out of 700km and already ₦15 trillion is in play.”

The Federal Government had earlier flagged off the 30km first phase of the ₦15 trillion project in Lekki and followed it up with a controversial $747 million loan to fund its continuation — sparking widespread backlash from opposition leaders and displaced property owners.

Lawal joined other critics, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, questioning the logic of heavy borrowing for what they describe as politically motivated, unimpactful projects.

However, the Tinubu administration insists the highway is a strategic investment that will stimulate national economic growth, with Works Minister David Umahi urging Nigerians to stop being suspicious and instead see the project as a catalyst for development.

The debate rages on: Is the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway a national game-changer or an expensive mirage?

#LagosCalabarControversy #BabachirLawal #CoastalRoadSaga #TinubuProjectDebate

7 New laws introduced in Lagos State this 2025.

The Lagos State government has taken a major step to improve public safety, consumer rights, and local governance by setting start dates for 7 important laws.

These laws, passed by the State House of Assembly and signed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, cover everything from fire rescue services to leadership training.

By announcing when each law will take effect, the state is giving residents and agencies time to prepare and understand their new rights and responsibilities.

1. Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service Law (Effective February 19, 2025)
This law creates a modern Fire and Rescue Service with clear duties, training standards, and funding. It outlines how fire stations should operate, the equipment they need, and procedures for emergency calls. The goal is to reduce fire incidents and respond faster when emergencies occur.

2. Law Enforcement Training Institute Law (Effective February 19, 2025)
All state security and regulatory officers must now receive standardised training and certification. This law establishes an institute responsible for designing courses on investigation techniques, community relations, and human rights. Better training should lead to more professional and accountable law enforcement.

3. Human Organ Harvest and Tissue Transplantation Law (Effective February 19, 2025)
To protect patients and donors, this law regulates how human organs and tissues can be donated, removed, and transplanted. It sets strict penalties for illegal harvesting and ensures that all procedures meet ethical and medical standards.

4. Consumer Protection Agency Law (Effective February 19, 2025)
This law creates a dedicated agency to defend consumer rights across Lagos. The new agency will handle complaints, investigate unfair trade practices, and enforce quality standards for goods and services. Consumers will have a single point of contact for reporting issues like false advertising or unsafe products.

5. Victim Assistance and Witness Protection Law (Effective February 19, 2025)
Crime victims and witnesses will now receive official support and protection under this law. It establishes programs for counselling, compensation, and safe houses. Witnesses can provide testimony without fear of retaliation, which will help law enforcement solve more cases.

6. Local Government Administration Law, 2025 (Effective August 4, 2025)
This law reforms how local governments operate. It clarifies the roles of local officials, improves budgeting and spending controls, and introduces transparent reporting systems. Citizens can expect more efficient and accountable services in their communities.

7. Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy Law, 2025 (Effective August 4, 2025)
Named after a respected former governor, this law establishes an academy to train the next generation of public-sector leaders. The academy will offer courses in public policy, ethics, and project management, preparing young professionals for key roles in government and civic organisations.