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Nigerian Senate Approves Life Imprisonment for Defilement of Minors

In a landmark legislative development, the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria passed a bill on October 21, 2025 mandating life imprisonment without option of fine for anyone convicted of harming, abusing or defiling minors. The bill applies to both male and female offenders and covers sexual acts with children under age consent. Senate […]

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Ekpoma Residents Stage Highway Protest Over Rising Kidnappings in Edo State

In a dramatic display of grassroots frustration, residents of Ekpoma, in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, joined traders and students to block the Benin–Ekpoma–Auchi highway on October 21, 2025. The protest, authorised by the community, occurred in response to a steady rise in kidnappings, abductions and ransom demands in the region. The

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Nigerian Police Confirm Arrest of Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother and Lawyer After Protest

In the wake of the October 20 #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest, the Nigeria Police Force confirmed the arrest and remand of Prince Emmanuel Kanu and lead counsel Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, alongside ten other individuals. The arrests were linked to alleged attempts to access a restricted area in Abuja and resistance to security operations. According to police sources,

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Dangote Trucks Allegedly Used to Block #FreeNnamdiKanu Protesters

A provocative video circulated on social media on October 20, 2025 appears to show trucks bearing the Dangote Group logo parked across major highways near Lokoja, effectively blocking protesters en route to Abuja for the planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow demonstration. According to reports, hundreds of travellers and would-be protesters were stranded when the convoy of large trailers

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Actress Regina Daniels and Senator Ned Nwoko’s Domestic Dispute Sparks Public Drama

A highly‑publicised domestic dispute between Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, is generating considerable public interest following the circulation of video footage and social media posts on the weekend.In a viral video posted online, Daniels is shown visibly distressed and tearful, reportedly stating: “In Ned Nwoko’s house I am a nobody, but in

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Protest Rocks Abuja as Sowore Leads March to Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Abuja, Nigeria – A large‑scale protest took over key roads in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) yesterday as human‑rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore led demonstrators calling for the release of detained separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. According to reports, the protest began at approximately 7:00 a.m. on Monday, with marchers gathering around Abuja’s central districts and

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