A female teenager, Kamardeen Aishat, who was quoted last month in an online publication to have accused a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Comrade Musbau Esinrogunjo, of raping her, has described the online publication as false. She told newsmen in Ilorin that she was never raped by the former chairmanship…
Huge crowds took to the streets in all 50 US states at “No Kings” protests on Saturday, venting anger over President Donald Trump’s hardline policies, while Republicans ridiculed them as “Hate America” rallies. Organisers said seven million people marched in protests spanning New York to Los Angeles, with demonstrations popping up in small cities across…
The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned all groups planning protests in Abuja to strictly comply with a court order restricting demonstrations in key parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This came amid calls for protests by activists and members of pro-Biafra groups planning demonstrations on 20 October to demand the release of the detained…
Three police officers from the Imo State Police Command, who were identified in a viral video displaying unprofessional conduct, have been arrested. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Aboki Danjuma, had directed an investigation into the video, the identification of officers, their arrest, and the commencement of an orderly room trial. A statement issued…
The remains of the late Arise TV News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, also known as ‘Sommie’, have been buried amid tears at Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. The deceased, who died in September 2025 during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Abuja, was interred at about 1:30 pm on Saturday, after…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described as false and misleading reports in an online medium alleging that the country’s 65th independence anniversary activities were cancelled over an attempted coup plot. The DHQ urged the public to disregard the misinformation being circulated by purveyors of falsehoods and enemies of the nation. A statement by the Director…
Ajay Banga, president of the World Bank Group, says Nigeria’s population will increase by about 130 million people in 2050. Banga spoke during the 2025 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. According to the United Nations Population Fund, Nigeria’s population is currently estimated at 237.5 million. Speaking at the…
At least six people were killed on Friday morning in a road accident in Ebonyi State, Nigeria’s South-east. The accident occurred near the Nkalagu Flyover along the Nkalagu–Enugu Expressway when a commercial bus collided with a tipper truck. Our correspondent gathered that apart from the six deceased victims, 14 others were injured during the accident,…
Senior Adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, has downplayed reports suggesting that Christians are being deliberately targeted in Nigeria. Boulos made the statement during a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday. He dismissed what he described as “misleading claims” of…
A former Nigerian solicitor, Margaret Obi, has been appointed as a High Court judge in England and Wales. Her appointment, which took effect on October 3, 2025, was confirmed by several British outlets, including Global Legal Post. Obi is reported to be “one of only eight current High Court judges who previously practised as solicitors.”…