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A fresh controversy has emerged in Edo State following a petition by law students of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti alleging that the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Roland Otaru, SAN, may have been conferred with a professorship under questionable academic circumstances. In the petition, the students reportedly questioned the legitimacy of Otaru’s academic qualifications, claiming that his elevation to the rank of Professor of Law did not follow established academic procedures. They argued that the requirements for such a promotion — including progression through the academic ladder, a record of teaching and research, postgraduate supervision, and verifiable scholarly publications…

Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State on Monday received 100 pupils of St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, who were released after being abducted by bandits in November. The children, conveyed in separate buses, arrived at the Niger State Government House around 5:20 p.m., where they were welcomed by the governor and other senior state officials. Their release was reportedly secured by the Federal Government on Sunday, though the Presidency has not yet issued an official statement. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State chapter, said it had not received formal communication confirming the release. Bishop…

10 SHOCKING NIGERIAN MURDERS STILL WITHOUT JUSTICE AFTER 30 YEARS By Austin Manekator For more than three decades, Nigeria has faced a troubling pattern: prominent citizens murdered under mysterious or politically charged circumstances, followed by failed investigations and collapsed prosecutions. These cases span military and civilian governments, different regions, and various professions—journalists, politicians, judges, lawyers, and religious leaders. Despite public outrage and official promises, justice has remained elusive. Dele Giwa, founding editor of Newswatch magazine, was one of Nigeria’s boldest investigative journalists. On October 19, 1986, he was killed by a parcel bomb delivered to his home in Ikeja. The…

Photo: Benin President, Patrice Talon Around a dozen soldiers have been arrested in Benin following Sunday’s failed attempt to overthrow President Patrice Talon, military and security sources told AFP. One source said 13 people had been detained, all of them active-duty personnel except one former soldier believed to be among the alleged ringleaders. The attempted coup began early Sunday when soldiers identifying themselves as the “Military Committee for Refoundation” (CMR) appeared on state television to announce that they had removed President Talon from power. The group accused the government of mishandling security in northern Benin, neglecting families of fallen soldiers,…

Nigeria has deployed fighter aircraft to the Benin Republic following reports of a military coup attempt against President Patrice Talon on Sunday, multiple security sources told Zagazola Makama. The jets, which departed Lagos earlier in the day, were sighted operating within Beninese airspace as Abuja intensified aerial surveillance of the fast-evolving political situation in the neighbouring country. According to security officials, the deployment is a precautionary move aimed at assessing potential regional security threats and protecting Nigeria’s national interests.“The aircraft has already arrived in the Benin Republic. Nigeria is closely monitoring developments and evaluating potential risks,” a senior security source…

The Federal Government has moved to address public concerns over subject selection in the newly revised Senior Secondary School Curriculum as students across the country continue their registration for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). In a statement issued on Saturday, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Sa’id Suwaiba Ahmad, assured parents, students, and schools that there are no restrictions on subject combinations, so long as they fall within the approved options. “All subjects remain fully open for students to choose from, provided such choices are properly guided by the school authority,…

Photo: Benin President, Patrice Talon A group of soldiers appeared on Benin’s state television on Sunday, declaring they had dissolved the government and removed President Patrice Talon from office in what officials later described as a failed coup attempt. The troops, calling themselves the “Military Committee for Refoundation” (CMR), announced the suspension of the constitution and the dissolution of all state institutions after seizing the national broadcaster. Led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, the group said Talon had been “removed from office” and promised a “new era” for the country. Flanked by helmeted soldiers, a spokesman said all political party…

Christmas returned to Bethlehem on Saturday as the city lit its Christmas tree for the first time since the Gaza war erupted more than two years ago. The towering tree, adorned with red and gold baubles, stood illuminated near the Church of the Nativity in Manger Square, drawing thousands of residents, pilgrims, and visitors. After a two-hour ceremony, the tree’s yellow lights flickered to life, capped by a glowing red star that shone against a cloudy night sky lit by a nearly full moon. The celebration marked the city’s first major Christmas event since the Hamas attack on Israel in…

An Alfa Jet aircraft of the Nigerian Air Force crashed on Saturday near Karabonde town in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, with both pilots safely ejecting before the aircraft went down. The incident occurred at about 4:10 p.m., a few kilometres from the community. No casualties were recorded, and no buildings or properties were affected. According to a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the aircraft developed an emergency shortly after take-off during a post-inspection functional check flight from NAF Base Kainji. The pilots were said to have “acted swiftly and…

A former UK doctor has been charged with 46 sexual offences allegedly committed against 38 patients — including children under the age of 13 — during his time working in hospitals across central England. Staffordshire Police announced on Friday that 38-year-old Nathaniel John Spencer, of Quinton, Birmingham, has been charged with a range of serious offences, including 15 counts of sexual assault, 17 counts of assault by penetration, nine counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, three counts of assault of a child under 13 by penetration, and one count of attempted assault by penetration. The charges follow…