‘He wanted me to be a lawyer’: Sabinus recounts dad’s initial rejection
Sabinus says his father only accepted his comedy career after realising he was successful and supporting the family, despite initially wanting him to become a lawyer.
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Bishop Kukah: No Christian persecution in Nigeria
Bishop Matthew Kukah rejected claims of Christian persecution and genocide in Nigeria, insisting the narratives are exaggerated, based on false data, and contrary to the reality of Christian influence in the country.
Gaza war death toll passes 70,000
Gaza’s health ministry says the death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 70,000 as a fragile US-brokered ceasefire continues with mutual accusations of violations.
Trump shuts Venezuela’s airspace, warns US land strikes to begin ‘very soon’
US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Venezuela’s airspace is “closed in its entirety,” directing the warning at
‘It was not a coup’ – Jonathan questions credibility of Guinea-Bissau coup
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the Guinea-Bissau military takeover as more painful than his 2015 election loss to Muhammadu Buhari, questioning the authenticity of what he called a “ceremonial coup.”
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, November 29th, 2025
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players sell a dollar for ₦1467 and buy at ₦1460 on Saturday 29th November, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Why are we negotiating with terrorists? Obasanjo slams FG
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the Federal Government to stop negotiating with terrorists and instead pursue decisive military action and international support to end Nigeria’s deepening insecurity.
Kebbi School Abduction: DHQ summons soldiers over midnight withdrawal
The Defence Headquarters has summoned all soldiers attached to the Kebbi school where 26 girls were abducted, probing why troops withdrew shortly before the attack as parents vow to keep sending their children to school.
Senate insists no ransom was paid for kidnapped schoolchildren’s release
Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu has rejected claims that the Federal Government paid ransom to secure the release of abducted schoolchildren in Kebbi and Niger states, insisting that security agencies used operational tactics they cannot publicly disclose.
Appeal court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s rights violation suit
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has struck out Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal challenging alleged violations of his fundamental rights, ruling the case academic since he is already serving a life sentence.