A fresh wave of violence has struck Sokoto State as armed bandits launched a deadly attack on worshippers in Marnona village, Wurno Local Government Area, leaving one dead and others injured. The incident, which occurred during prayers, has intensified fears in the already volatile Sokoto East axis. Eyewitnesses reported that the heavily armed assailants stormed…
Amidst his wife’s saga with a blackmailer, Lagos-based popular content creator Egungun is embroiled in a cheating scandal after a private video was leaked. The video emerged just hours after his wife, Pashotah, publicly addressed a blackmail attempt involving her husband’s private videos. In a leaked video circulating on social media, Egungun of Lagos is…
The United States Embassy has issued an urgent security advisory instructing all U.S. citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately, citing deteriorating security conditions, widespread disruptions, and increasing restrictions imposed by Iranian authorities. In the advisory, which applies nationwide, the embassy warned that heightened security measures have led to road closures, disruptions to public…
The founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide and Senior Pastor of the Faith Tabernacle, Bishop David Oyedepo, has called for a seven-day nationwide prayer initiative to address growing insecurity in Nigeria. The initiative was announced on Sunday by the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Pastor Paul Enenche, during his sermon at the…
Gunmen suspected to be members of the Lakurawa terrorist group have attacked a Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) checkpoint in Bakin Ruwa, along the Maje border in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing three officers. The attack, which occurred around midnight on Wednesday, has heightened fear and tension among residents of border communities. Multiple…
Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has gifted Portable N20 million to celebrate his victory over Speed Darlington in a celebrity boxing match. The bout, which took place on Saturday, was part of the ‘Chaos In The Ring’ event, organised by Game Rush and Balmoral Promotions. Portable won the match after Speed Darlington reportedly broke his arm…
The Nigerian Army has explained why civilians cannot use military uniforms in whatever guise. It said wearing military uniforms is a crime, which could attract jail terms. Army’s Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (CCMA), Major.-Gen. Gold Chibuisi, made the clarification on Saturday night during a media chat with Defence correspondents in Abuja. The CCMA noted that…
The United States immigration authorities have been granted the ability to arrest individuals at schools, churches, and hospitals following President Donald Trump administration’s reversal of policies that previously classified these locations as off-limits for enforcement. The policy change ends more than a decade of restrictions that protected these “sensitive areas.” The Department of Homeland Security,…
The Pacesetter Transport Services wins the Mobility Company of the Year Award at the just concluded Ibadan Tech Expo, 24 Awards. The award ceremony which is regarded as the biggest tech event in the Capital City of Oyo State, Ibadan was held on Saturday, 28th September, 2024 at the International Conference Centre(ICC), University of Ibadan,…
The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 100-level student of Federal University Lokoja for allegedly kidnapping and killing a female student named Damilola. It was reported that after killing her, the suspect, identified as Jeremiah, allegedly removed her private parts. According to sources, Jeremiah kidnapped Damilola and demanded a ransom from her parents. Upon…
