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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew their fragile ceasefire, with the deal contingent on a complete halt to attacks by the Iran-backed group Hezbollah. The agreement, announced by the US State Department, also includes the creation of several “pilot” security zones inside Lebanon. In these zones, the Lebanese Armed Forces would take full control of the territory, excluding all non-state actors such as Hezbollah. Additionally, all Hezbollah operatives must evacuate the area Israel controls in southern Lebanon, from the Litani River down to the border. The understanding was reached following the fourth round of US-brokered talks in Washington. Both…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four men to death by hanging for their roles in the deadly terrorist attack on Saint Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, on June 5, 2022, which occurred on Pentecost Sunday. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least 41 worshippers and left dozens more injured.Justice Emeka Nwite convicted Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza (25), Al Qasim Idris (20), Jamiu Abdulmalik (26), and Abdulhaleem Idris (25) on all nine counts of terrorism charges filed by the Department of State Services (DSS). The fifth defendant, Momoh Otuho Abubakar (47), was discharged and acquitted.On…

The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a fresh turn on Wednesday as the Federal High Court in Abuja fixed June 8 for the hearing of a suit challenging the emergence of the party’s interim leadership headed by former Senate President David Mark. Justice Peter Lifu adjourned the matter after counsel to the plaintiff, Robert Emukpoeruo (SAN), requested additional time due to the absence of lawyers representing parties seeking to join the case. The suit was filed by Nafiu-Bala Gombe, a former Deputy National Chairman of the ADC, who is contesting the legality of the party’s current…

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday strongly condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, describing the incident as a heartbreaking national tragedy. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, while addressing senators at the resumption of plenary, said the abduction represents a direct assault on the nation’s collective humanity.“We resume our work under the mournful shadow of a tragedy that has shaken our nation. The abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State is not merely an attack on innocent citizens; it is an assault on our collective humanity,” Akpabio stated.He expressed deep concern over the country’s persistent failure to guarantee…

The Lagos State High Court sitting at Osborne, Ikoyi, has ordered a temporary suspension of proceedings in the coroner’s inquest into the death of Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the son of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege. Justice A.O. Opesanwo granted the order after hearing an ex-parte application filed by Eurapharma Care Services Nigeria Limited, the operators of the hospital in Victoria Island where the child reportedly died on January 7, 2026. The hospital is represented by a legal team led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof. Taiwo Osipitan.The hospital is challenging the coroner court’s decision to proceed…

The Executive Director of the World Health Organisation’s Health Emergencies Programme, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, has issued a stark warning that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached the highest level of seriousness. He stressed that the situation now requires an immediate and coordinated global response to prevent further escalation.Speaking during an interview, Dr. Ihekweazu confirmed that the outbreak has met all the criteria for a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). This declaration stems from the outbreak’s severity and its spread beyond the borders of the DRC.“This event, this outbreak, is serious. It requires…

Doctors at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, and its Akure Annex have commenced a 72-hour warning strike following the alleged assault of a colleague by a patient’s relatives.The industrial action was initiated by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), FMC Owo, after a doctor on duty was physically assaulted on Sunday while attending to patients.According to reports, the wife of a patient, accompanied by her daughter, attacked the doctor. Subsequently, some individuals stormed the hospital premises in search of the doctor, forcing hospital staff to hide him in a secure location for his safety. In a communiqué signed by…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared Sunday, June 14, 2026, as a national “Black Sunday” to honour victims of terrorism, banditry, and other violent attacks across the country. The association also announced a three-day national prayer and fasting programme scheduled from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2026. After the National Church Denominational Leadership Summit 2026, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, emphasised that while prayers are important, they are insufficient to tackle Nigeria’s worsening security situation. He called for immediate and decisive practical actions from the government. Archbishop Okoh urged the Federal Government to declare a state…

The recent controversy surrounding the public disclosure of information relating to actor and politician Emeka Ike’s voter registration records has reignited important conversations about privacy, accountability, and data governance in Nigeria. According to reports circulating in the public domain, information purportedly showing details of Mr. Ike’s voter registration transfer was publicly disclosed by an aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The disclosure attracted widespread attention because the information allegedly originated from an administrative portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a platform generally understood to be restricted to authorized personnel. While the facts remain subject…

Popular Lagos socialite and nightlife influencer Mike Eze-Nwalie Nwogu, widely known as Pretty Mike, has ignited widespread debate after arriving at the 50th birthday celebration of Helen Ezisi accompanied by 50 men and women dressed in full legal regalia, including wigs, gowns, collars, and tabs. The dramatic entrance, staged at a private event in Lagos before continuing at his nightclub, Proxy Lagos, was intended as a tribute to the legal profession. In a post on social media, Pretty Mike described lawyers as “the backbone of order, justice and structure in society,” expressing what he called his deep respect for…