A non-partisan group, the North-West Women Development Forum (NWDF), has urged bandit leader Bello Turji to lay down his arms and embrace peace, aligning with the Nigerian military’s non-violent approach to ending insecurity in the North-West. The call followed a recent military operation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, where troops killed…
A man and a woman are facing charges of assaulting a federal officer after Homeland Security Investigations agents tried to arrest the man Wednesday for overstaying his student visa. In an affidavit in support of the criminal complaint against Oluwadamilola Ogooluwa Bamigboye and Rekeya Lionesha Lee Frazier, FBI Special Agent Terry Getsch writes that the…
A United States–based humanitarian organisation, Equipping The Persecuted, has warned of an alleged plan by terrorists to launch coordinated attack on some northern Nigerian communities on Christmas Day. The Federal Government has, however, dismissed the alert, describing it as doubtful and capable of causing panic. The warning was issued by the group’s founder, Judd Saul,…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has drawn public attention after he was seen participating in ushering duties at the ongoing Shiloh 2025 programme of the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel. Observers at the event said Oborevwori actively assisted worshippers, a gesture that resonated with attendees and sparked conversations about leadership by example….
Mary Magdalene, the Canadian-Mexican Instagram model known for her extreme cosmetic enhancements, has reportedly died. According to reports, the influencer, whose real name was Denise Jarvis, was in Thailand when she fell from the ninth floor of a high-rise apartment building. Her death was also confirmed by her friend, Eden “the Doll” Estrada, who shared…
A woman, Muibat, has dragged her husband, Alli, before Grade A Customary Court sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking that it dissolve their wedlock on the grounds that he was irresponsible, a drunk, gambler and in habit of threatening his life. Muibat stated that Alli constantly neglected her and their only child and failed…
Sam George, the Ghanaian Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has commended the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) for a recent operation that led to the arrest of 32 Nigerians involved in a romance scam syndicate in Kasoa Tuba. The minister on X described the operation as “another massive blow…against cybercrime in Ghana,” noting the…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo hosted the national working committee (NWC) of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun state. The PDP faction visited the former president on Saturday, and Kabiru Turaki led the delegation. Other members of the delegation include Muazu Aliyu, former Niger governor; Jonah Jang, former…
The Imo State Police Command has arrested security operatives stationed at Seven and Half Junction in Obowo Local Government Area over allegations of extorting motorists. Police spokesperson, Henry Okoye confirmed the development on Saturday following the circulation of a viral video showing security personnel allegedly extorting travellers. “Update on Viral Video Involving JTF Personnel in…
At least 25 players in the Premier League are set to travel for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The tournament is scheduled to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Nigeria, Ivory Coast, DR Congo lead the way in terms of players based in the English topflight, with four…