The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has declared a lockdown on May 30, 2025, to remember Biafran heroes and heroines who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the defunct Republic of Biafra. The group stated that the lockdown is an annual memorial and remembrance day for Biafra heroes and heroines. It disclosed that it has contacted…
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday a major expansion of military operations in Hamas-run Gaza, saying the army would seize âlarge areasâ of the Palestinian territory. Katz said Israel would bolster its presence in the Gaza Strip to âdestroy and clear the area of terrorists and terrorist infrastructureâ. The operation would âseize large areas…
The Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has filed a âŚ1.5 billion lawsuit against political activist Deji Adeyanju over alleged defamatory posts. The suit, lodged before the High Court of Anambra State, Onitsha Judicial Division, accuses Adeyanju of publishing false and malicious claims that allegedly tarnished Obiâs reputation and integrity. According to the writ…
Oyo Lawmaker, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Welcomes Ramadan Qith Message Of Peace, Love The Lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 1 at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Dr. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide has welcomed the Holy Month of Ramadan with message of peace and love. Her message read below: “As we stand on the threshold of…
Since the controversial crossdresser Idris âBobriskyâ Okuneye fled Nigeria in November after several failed attempts, he hasnât ceased to comment on national issues, especially when it has to do with the EFCC. Recall that Bobriskyâs trouble-filled year began on 25 March 2024 when videos of him spraying naira notes at a high-profile event surfaced online….
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a radio host, Favour Ekoh, in connection with an alleged N700 million Ponzi scheme. Ekoh, who anchors the âPrime Timeâ program on Urban Radio 94.5FM Enugu, is accused of luring unsuspecting investors into a fraudulent investment scheme, promising exorbitant returns. This was contained in a statement…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Students Engagement, Hon. Sunday Asefon has congratulated Ewi of Ado, Oba (Dr.) Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi III, the Ewi-in-Council, APU, and all sons and daughters of Ado Ekiti on the successful celebration of the 2025 Udiroko Festival. Asefon who conveyed the felicitations in a statement on Thursday…
Security forces have rescued Reverend Father Alphonsus Afina and 32 other kidnap victims in separate operations in Borno and Zamfara States. Fr. Afina, a Nigerian Catholic priest who previously served in the Archdiocese of Anchorage, Alaska, was abducted on June 1, 2025, along the Liman KaraâGwoza Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State….
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command on joint stop and search duty with Bomadi Vigilante along the BomadiâTuomo Road have arrested a 62 year old woman, Charter Timide, with a sack containing 178 live cartridges neatly packed for delivery. The suspect was arrested on October 30, 2025, at about 1230hrs. Delta State Police Public…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says there are no discrepancies in the student loan disbursements by the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). A statement issued on Thursday by Demola Bakare, ICPC spokesperson, said the absence of ânotâ in the agencyâs earlier statement created an impression of alleged discrepancies in the…