According to reports, prominent Nigerians converged in Lagos on Friday to attend the funeral service of Segun Awolowo, the grandson of Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Awolowo, who previously served as Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, passed away at the age of 62, with his death publicly announced by his family on November 20.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The funeral drew a high-profile gathering, including Femi Gbajabiamila representing President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, former Senate President Bukola Saraki and his wife Toyin, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun. Former governors James Ibori, Adeniyi Adebayo, and Gbenga Daniel were also in attendance, alongside Anglican bishops and priests, traditional and religious leaders, and notable figures from the business sector.

The service was held at Our Saviour’s Church, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos State. In a tribute, Gbajabiamila highlighted Awolowo’s commitment to national service, stating that he served Nigeria with passion and dedication. He also noted Awolowo’s role as Secretary of the National Committee for the African Continental Free Trade Area, emphasizing his belief in trade, collaboration, and shared prosperity for Nigeria and Africa.

Bukola Saraki described Awolowo as “the very definition of a good man,” praising his character and profound influence. Saraki added that while Awolowo’s passing is deeply mourned, his life of purpose and service provides comfort to those who knew him.

A High Court in Maiduguri has sentenced an 18-year-old herdsman, Adamu Mohammed, to death for the killing of a fellow herdsman, 19-year-old Adamu Ali, during a clash in Auno, Konduga local government area of Borno State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Justice Mohammed Maina ruled that the prosecution had established beyond reasonable doubt that Mohammed struck Ali on the head with a cutlass during an altercation in the bush on January 19, 2025. Ali subsequently died at the Borno State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri.

Court records indicate that although Mohammed initially pleaded guilty, the plea was formally recorded as not guilty due to the capital nature of the offense. The prosecution presented two witnesses and submitted exhibits, including Mohammed’s own statements and a medical report, confirming that he attacked the deceased with a cutlass.

The defense claimed that Mohammed acted in self-defense, but the court dismissed the argument, citing inconsistencies in his testimony and a lack of evidence that he could not have retreated to avoid the fatal blow. Justice Maina described the force used as excessive and unjustified, noting that Mohammed’s actions met the criteria for culpable homicide punishable by death under Section 191(a) of the Borno State Penal Code Law, 2023. Mohammed was subsequently sentenced to death by hanging.

According to Nivo News, four children lost their lives in Borno State following an explosion caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) in Banki town, Bama Local Government Area. The incident occurred on Friday at approximately 12:40 p.m. behind Banki Motor Park in Wajari Ward, police confirmed.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Keneth Daso, stated that the explosion happened while a 12-year-old boy, Mustapha Tijja, and four friends were playing in a makeshift structure. The IED, reportedly discovered in nearby bushes, detonated accidentally. Mustapha sustained injuries and was immediately taken to the FHI 360 Clinic, where he is receiving treatment.

The children who died have been identified as Awana Mustapha, 15; Malum Modu, 14; and Lawan Ibrahim and Modu Abacha, both 12. Authorities have restored calm in the area, and investigations are ongoing. The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, warned the public against handling unknown objects and urged immediate reporting of suspicious items.