A peaceful protest erupted in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on Friday as residents took to the streets to oppose alleged plans to impose the next Awujale of Ijebuland. In a video trending online, scores of protesting indigenes, comprising men and women, were seen marching through parts of the ancient town while displaying placards warning against…
The palace of the Arujale-Ojime of Okeluse Kingdom in Ondo State has warned that addressing the 22-year-old monarch, Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II, as “bro” or “blood” will no longer be tolerated. In a statement issued by the Chief of Staff to the monarch, Prince Adefemi Olorunfemi, the palace said the king must be addressed…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has begun investigation into how a 27-year-old woman, identified as Esther Akwaji, collapsed and died under mysterious circumstances while eating at her boyfriend’s residence in Dei-Dei, Bwari Area Council of the FCT. The deceased’s boyfriend, whose identity was yet to be established, allegedly fled shortly after her death. Sources…
Thai Police arrest 11 Nigerians over alleged international romance scam Thai immigration and police authorities have arrested 11 Nigerians following the dismantling of a suspected international romance scam syndicate operating in the Muang Thong Thani area of Thailand. The arrests were carried out on Monday during a joint operation and were reported on Thursday by…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly killed 10 Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, including two senior commanders identified as Basulhu and Ubaida, his deputy, in Borno. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the troops also recovered a cache of arms and equipment…
The Senior Pastor of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyomie has assured Governor Siminalayi Fubara that the political crisis in the state has come to an end. Pastor Ibiyomie made the declaration on Thursday during Day Four of the church’s annual programme, Glory Reign, held at the Global Headquarters of Salvation Ministries. According to the cleric,…
Nigeria and the United States on Thursday reaffirmed their growing security partnership, pledging closer cooperation to curb terrorism, protect civilians, and strengthen accountability across conflict-affected areas. Speaking at the opening of a bilateral Working Group in Abuja, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said the engagement marked the third high-level interaction with senior…
Shell Plc has signalled a renewed and expanded investment push in Nigeria, citing improved political stability, policy consistency, and leadership as key factors driving its confidence in the country’s energy sector. The Chief Executive Officer of Shell Plc, Wael Sawan, disclosed the company’s investment plans during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on…
The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organisation, citing the global health body’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and failure to implement necessary reforms, the White House announced on Friday. In a statement shared by the White House on Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the US Department…
Former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr SKC Ogbonnia has described President Bola Tinubu as an existential threat to Nigeria, saying he should not be allowed to secure a second term in office. Ogbonnia spoke in Ugbo, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, shortly after his registration as a member of…
