A Federal High Court sitting in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, has sentenced two men to 15 years’ imprisonment each and a Chinese national, Ripin Liu, to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The court also ordered the forfeiture of a vehicle and a Bajaj motorcycle to the Federal Government after ruling that the items were connected to the crimes.

According to reports, Justice Emmanuel Gakko, who presided over the case, ruled that the prosecution had established beyond reasonable doubt that the defendants conspired to commit terrorism and provided support to terrorists.

The offences were prosecuted under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

During the proceedings, the court heard that the defendants, including Liu, were intercepted along Yauri Road while travelling in a vehicle allegedly purchased to transport kidnapped victims to a forest hideout.

Liu was reportedly found in possession of a Beretta pistol when he was arrested and was subsequently convicted in connection with the offences.

In delivering the sentences, the court handed Aliyu Hadari and Umar Musa Uzzi 15 years’ imprisonment each, while Liu was sentenced to six years.

In a separate case, the court convicted several other individuals and imposed varying prison terms for offences brought against them.

Mohammed Bello Ibrahim, popularly known as Banki, received a four-year prison sentence without the option of a fine.

Similarly, Abubakar Siddi, Mohammed Bako, Bello Dantiye, Aliyu Dandaula and Abubakar Usman were each sentenced to three years’ imprisonment without an option of a fine.

Buba Alhaji Umaru, who was arrested in Bagudo Local Government Area after allegedly entering Nigeria from a neighbouring country with a locally made pistol, was also sentenced to three years in prison.

John Zweme received a two-year-and-six-month prison sentence, with an option of a fine, while Aliyu Bako and Sani Alaramma were each sentenced to two years’ imprisonment, also with the option of a fine.

Meanwhile, the Kebbi State Police Command has secured the conviction of six individuals over the vandalism and theft of electricity cables in the Sakaba area of the state.

The convicted individuals were identified as Sani Tanko, Ibrahim Hamza, Samson Sunday, Abdulrahman Isah, Adamu Musa and Masudu.

Described as economic saboteurs, the six men were handed prison sentences ranging from three to eight years for their involvement in the offences.

involvement in the offences.

Fresh details have emerged surrounding the death of Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, following an account shared by his personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Toluwanisings reportedly died on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, Gbolabo revealed that the singer suddenly slumped and was taken to several hospitals in Ibadan in an attempt to save his life, but the family reportedly struggled to secure medical attention.

According to the personal assistant, efforts to get the singer admitted were unsuccessful at as many as eight hospitals, with some facilities allegedly citing the unavailability of doctors due to an ongoing strike.

Gbolabo explained that the singer had appeared to be in good health before the incident occurred, leaving those around him shocked by his sudden collapse.

He added that attempts to revive the gospel musician were made before he was rushed from one hospital to another in search of emergency treatment.

Recounting the incident, Gbolabo said: “When it happened in the morning, I wasn’t here, so they called me and I came.

“There was nothing wrong with him. He was very fine and in perfect condition. He just slumped. They tried to resuscitate him. They went helter-skelter. They took him to some hospitals, but they were giving excuses.

“Some said doctors were not working because of the strike. Some did not admit him at all. That is how it went. We tried our best, including prayers. We took him to up to seven to eight hospitals in Ibadan, but God said his time was up.”

The singer’s personal assistant further disclosed that Toluwanisings’ body had been deposited at a mortuary while the family began making arrangements following his death.

He explained that relatives were yet to finalise the necessary decisions, adding that the next steps would be determined after family members had met and agreed on the arrangements.

“The family members are here. So, we are all just managing the situation, as the body is currently at the mortuary. Once the family members meet and are clear on things, we will know the next step to take.

“But they haven’t done the necessary things. Whatever they conclude upon arrival, that is what we will execute,” he added.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ridiculed claims that President Bola Tinubu’s speech at the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council was pre-recorded.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

whether Tinubu was physically present at the event.

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga also criticised Odinkalu, accusing him of allowing political bias to influence his judgement.

Odinkalu sparked the controversy on Wednesday after posting a video clip of the event on X, formerly Twitter. He pointed to what he considered unusual camera transitions and challenged the organisers to release additional footage showing Tinubu’s arrival and a wider view of the venue.

“It does not require close study of this clip to understand that this was a pre-recorded address. @officialABAT was not at this venue in person,” Odinkalu wrote.

The activist further argued that the camera angles and transitions suggested a carefully staged production, urging the organisers to provide more footage to establish that the President attended the event in person.

Reacting on Thursday, Keyamo likened the allegation to conspiracy theories that circulated during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

He recalled the 2017 claims that Buhari had died while receiving medical treatment in London and had been replaced by a body double popularly known as Jubril from Sudan.

“Now, some educated fellow (supposedly) comes up with an outrageous claim that the President’s appearance and speech yesterday at the launch of the APC Campaign Council were pre-recorded. Meanwhile, both the local and international Press physically covered the event LIVE,” Keyamo wrote.

The minister said he was uncertain whether to laugh or cry over the allegation. He also suggested that signs of mental distress were becoming increasingly noticeable among some opposition figures.

Onanuga separately took aim at Odinkalu, accusing him of joining online critics who, according to him, promote misleading claims for political reasons.

“You’ve let partisanship cloud your vision and judgment. You are now a member of the internet mob, eager to disregard the truth and push false narratives online. You should be ashamed of this post,” the presidential spokesman stated.

The dispute came after the APC inaugurated its Presidential Campaign Council at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja as the ruling party stepped up preparations for the 2027 general elections.

Tinubu is the chairman of the council, while Vice-President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda serve as vice-chairmen.

Former Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari was appointed Director-General of the council, with Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma serving as secretary.

The APC has fixed October 24 for its official campaign flag-off rally, which is scheduled to take place in Kaduna State.