The New York State Catholic Conference, an organisation that represents the bishops of the state in working with government to shape laws and policies that promote social justice and respect for life, has criticised United States President Donald Trump for sharing seemingly AI-generated images of himself dressed as the Pope. In a post on X.com…
Troops of the 7 Division/Sector 1 of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have killed five Boko Haram terrorists during a successful ambush in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The operation, which took place on Thursday morning, was made public by counterinsurgency expert and security analyst Zagazola…
The Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed Monday, January 20, 2025, for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arraign the Chairman of Honeywell Group, Chief Oba Otudeko and a former First Bank Managing Director, Stephen Olabisi Onasanya, for allegedly looting N12.3billion from First Bank. Otudeko – former Chairman of First Bank of…
The fiery and prophetic voice of Freedom Apostolic Revival International Ministry, FARIM, Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo known as Baba Authority has warned Nigerians to stop laying curses on the government as it is affecting the development and growth of the nation. Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo made this known during an early morning deliverance programme, tagged…
A 31-year-old woman, Ajayi Esther, on Tuesday appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly refusing to marry a suitor after collecting the sum of N607,500 from him. The defendant, of no fixed address, is standing trial on a three-count charge of fraud, impersonation and breach of peace. The prosecutor, Inspector Sodiq Adeniyi, told…
The police on Wednesday arraigned a 40-year-old man, Umaru Garuba, before an Akure Magistrates’ Court for allegedly biting off the ear of a suspect in police detention. The police Prosecutor, Inspector Adebayo Suleiman, told the court that the defendant was arrested on June 5 for stealing N35,000 belonging to one Yakubu Salisu and detained in…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), operating under the joint task force of Operation HADIN KAI, said it recorded another operational success following a coordinated air interdiction conducted at AbbagaJiri in the Timbuktu Triangle in Borno State. Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Saturday, noted that the feat was…
The Nigerian police are seeking to arrest 601 account holders regarding a technical glitch that cost fintech company Flutterwave N21.2 billion ($21.2 million) in erroneous transactions last year. Over 9,663 unauthorised transactions were carried by point-of-sale merchants amounting to billions of naira after Flutterwave suffered a glitch, which “allowed agents to conduct transactions in excess…
No fewer than five personnel of the Nigerian Air Force have died in a ghastly auto crash along the Jos-Akwanga Express Road. The personnel were among those attending a sports event in Abuja on 22 October. Their vehicle is said to have collided with an oncoming truck, leading to the deaths of the personnel. Confirming…
Gunmen opened fire on a crowded soccer field in Mexico on Sunday, killing 11 and injuring 12, in an attack that appeared to highlight the persistent violence from the nation’s cartels despite the government’s efforts. Gunfire hit people who were socializing after a soccer match, according to local officials, capping a particularly violent period in…
