The suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk has been identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, a resident of Utah. According to law enforcement sources quoted by Daily Mail, Robinson was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing Kirk during a rally at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Investigators revealed that Robinson confessed to his father, a 27-year veteran of the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, who immediately alerted authorities and ensured his son’s safe handover to police. His mother, Amber Robinson, is employed by Intermountain Support Coordination Services, a state-contracted organisation supporting people with disabilities. Robinson, a student at Utah Valley University,…
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The suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been arrested following an intensive manhunt, US President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday.Speaking during a live interview with Fox News, Trump disclosed that the individual was turned in by someone “very close” to him. According to the President, the informant, described as both a minister and a law enforcement associate, personally handed the suspect over to a US Marshal.“They drove into the police headquarters, and he’s there now,” Trump said.Authorities revealed that the assailant arrived on campus shortly before the fatal shooting at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was…
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has announced plans to transmit a bill to the State House of Assembly seeking to criminalise same-sex marriage and other activities deemed immoral in the state. Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, the media aide to the governor, made this known in a statement released on Friday. He said the governor approved the transmission of the bill while presiding over the 31st Executive Council meeting held at the Government House Annexe in Kwankwasiyya City. In the statement, Governor Yusuf emphasised that his administration would not compromise on the values and teachings of Islam, insisting that Kano must continue to…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has summoned the management of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to an emergency meeting amid escalating tensions over alleged breaches of a labour agreement.The meeting, scheduled for 3 p.m. on Friday in Abuja, will also include representatives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and other key stakeholders, Vanguard learnt.This comes barely three days after Dangote management and NUPENG signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the DSS headquarters, granting refinery workers the freedom to join any union of their…
Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmed, has criticised John Mikel Obi, ex-Super Eagles captain, over his remarks on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Mikel had suggested that the NFF should be dissolved if Nigeria fails to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Reacting in a post on X, Ahmad said he was surprised by Mikel’s comments, adding that such statements could be counterproductive. His words: “At this crucial stage, the Super Eagles need all the encouragement they can get, not divisive statements from veterans of the game. “Words carry weight, especially when they come from players who had the privilege of…
IGP Kayode Egbetokun has charged border patrol commanders across the country to strengthen their operations against external threats. Egbetokun said the commanders hold the responsibility of safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty, preventing bloodshed, and defending the nation’s identity. He gave the charge during a conference with the commanders at the force headquarters in Abuja on Friday. The IGP described Nigeria’s borders as vast and complex, with long maritime corridors linking the country to the Gulf of Guinea. He commended the efforts of the border patrol unit in tackling crimes and stressed the need for innovation. “The Nigeria Police Force cannot tackle 21st-century…
The Anambra police command says four people were killed in an attack by gunmen during a burial ceremony in Ogidi community, Idemili north local government area of the state. A video circulating online showed some of the injured receiving treatment at a hospital after the gunmen stormed the ceremony at Ezi village on Thursday and opened fire on mourners. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, spokesperson of the police command, said preliminary findings suggest the attack was linked to a clash between rival cult groups. Ikenga said police officers from Ogidi division, led by the divisional police officer, responded swiftly, restored order and…
The Obidient Movement has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to relinquish any attempt at the presidency and instead support Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi.The call comes hours after the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate met with Jonathan behind closed doors in Abuja.Obidient Movement is made up of Obi’s loyal supporters.Recall that on Thursday, Obi took to social media to share pictures of the meeting. He described Jonathan as “a dear elder brother and statesman,” noting that their discussions focused on the state of the nation. However, Obidient Movement has called on Jonathan to support Obi as the face of…
Air Peace has suspended the captain of a Boeing 737 aircraft that skidded off the runway at Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Port Harcourt, on July 13, 2025. The airline said the pilot was relieved of flight duty for failing to observe Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles and for ignoring his co-pilot’s advice to execute a go-around. In a statement issued on Friday, Air Peace clarified that the suspension was not linked to any positive breathalyser test, adding that the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) had yet to officially communicate such results to the airline. The carrier said the co-pilot, who…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has formally responded to a demand by the Department of State Services (DSS) that he delete a social media post in which he described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a “criminal.” The DSS, in a letter dated September 7, 2025, accused Sowore of publishing a “false, malicious, and inciting” post on X (formerly Twitter) on August 26, 2025. The agency gave him a one-week ultimatum to retract the statement, warning that failure to comply would compel it to “explore all lawful means” to protect national security and public order. Responding in…
Popular Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, is now set to break another Guinness World Record as she prepares to cook with the world’s largest pot of jollof rice at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. Taking to her Instagram handle on Friday, she shared how she personally washed the massive six-metre-wide pot using a branded detergent before the event kicked off. “Yes, I can officially confirm this pot is squeaky clean! I personally rolled up my sleeves and washed it myself,” she wrote. “In just a few hours, this same pot will be home to thousands of servings of Nigerian Jollof…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has accused Dangote Petroleum Refinery of disguising an anti-union and monopolistic agenda under the cover of a planned free petrol distribution scheme.In a statement on Friday signed by National Executive President, Comrade Williams Akporeha, and General Secretary, Comrade Afolabi Olawale, NUPENG alleged that the move by the refinery to deliver free fuel to selected states was a “Greek gift” designed to cripple union activities and eliminate competition in the petroleum trucking sector.The union’s accusations came after the Dangote Group dismissed claims of anti-labour practices, monopoly tendencies, and planned fuel price…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against introducing the proposed 5% fuel tax, warning that it could damage his chances of securing a second term in office. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele said the policy risks being misinterpreted by Nigerians and may be viewed in the same light as the controversial fuel subsidy removal, potentially sparking public backlash against the government. “Tinubu should look into the five percent fuel tax well. They will misinterpret it, and it will count as a minus for Tinubu’s second-term…
President Bola Tinubu has sent felicitations to the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday and 22nd year on the throne.The message was conveyed via a statement signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.In the message, the President praised the monarch for his patriotic service to the nation and his leadership within Nigeria’s traditional institutions.Tinubu highlighted Alhaji Abubakar’s distinguished military career, where he retired as a Brigadier-General before ascending the throne as the 13th Etsu Nupe in 2003.“Etsu Nupe has contributed…
The gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Anambra State, Mr John Chuma Nwosu, has described the recognition of the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party as a major relief for the electorate in the state. He further hinted that the newly recognised leaders of the party will start their journey of national rescue right from Anambra state in the upcoming governorship election. POLITICS NIGERIA recalls that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would conduct the Anambra State Governorship poll on Saturday, November 8, 2025. While commending the INEC for recognising the David Mark-led National…