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Murder conviction results in 30-year prison term for American rapper Silento

American musician Silento has received a 30-year prison sentence for the murder of his cousin. The musician, who was 27 years old at the time of sentencing, admitted to aggravated assault and handgun possession. In 2021, Silento admitted to killing his 34-year-old relative, Frederick Rooks III, according to the Naijatrial. On January 21, 2021, Rooks … Read more

Brit-Indian pulls through deadly crash that claimed 200 lives

The sole confirmed survivor of the fatal Air India Flight AI171 crash that happened near Ahmedabad Airport on Monday morning is thought to be Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a 40-year-old British-Indian from London. According to the first accounts, the disaster had claimed the lives of forty individuals. With the confirmation of over 200 deaths, the expected … Read more

Despite its flaws, democracy is still the best option—Adebayo

Adewale Adebayo, a presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in 2023, has stated that democracy is the only way to choose leaders for a nation. During Thursday’s visit to MKO Abiola’s apartment in Ikeja by members of the Pro-June 12 Movement and the Patriots, Adebayo made this statement. According to the SDP chieftain, … Read more

Accused police officers in Akure allegedly helped disrupt a peaceful protest

On Thursday in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, a peaceful rally was disrupted. Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate under the African Action Congress (AAC), accused the Nigeria Police Force of assisting the individuals responsible. Sowore claims that the protesters wanted to bring attention to issues with Nigerian leadership and democratic rights. He said … Read more

Fayemi blasts Tinubu on June 12 for leaving the Kudirat Radio team out of national awards

No one was acknowledged for championing the “Kudirat Radio” during the June 12 conflict, according to Kayode Fayemi, a former governor of Ekiti State. President Bola Tinubu acknowledged the people behind the Kudirat FM initiative, which Fayemi oversaw, and he made it clear that he was not pleased with it. In observance of Democracy Day, … Read more

Nigerian youths, “See yourselves as participants not spectators,” says Imo Governor Uzodimma

Instead of sitting on the sidelines, young Nigerians should be involved in shaping their country’s political landscape, according to Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. On Thursday, in Abuja, the governor delivered the charge at a Democracy Day lecture held in remembrance of June 12. He claims that institutions are not enough to sustain a democracy; … Read more

Herdsmen assaults in Benue were not sponsored by us—NASS members respond to Gov. Alia’s lying The Governor Alia

Governor Hyacinth Alia accused members of the Benue State National Assembly Caucus of supporting attacks in the state; the caucus has disputed the accusation. According to Governor Alia, who made the accusation during an interview on national television, “…some politicians who are very functional, and are in the National Assembly, and are in Abuja, are … Read more

We applaud the resilience of Nigerians – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised the people of Nigeria for sticking together during what it described as temporary hardships. While the nation commemorates Democracy Day in 2025 on June 12, party national publicity secretary Felix Morka made the announcement Thursday in Abuja. By stating their complete backing for President Bola Tinubu’s initiatives, the … Read more