The Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has dismissed claims of an ongoing genocide against Christians in northern Nigeria, describing such allegations as false and divisive. The monarch said Christians and Muslims have coexisted peacefully for centuries in the North, adding that reports suggesting otherwise are…
The Federal Government through the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) is set to provide a transformative platform connecting unemployed graduates from all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory with paid, practical work experience. Ahead of its official launch, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Hadeja, at a press briefing in Abuja,…
The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) and the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSC) Course 49/2026. According to a statement released by the Military Secretary (Army) at the Army Headquarters, Mambilla Barracks, Asokoro, Abuja, the recruitment exercise aims to strengthen the Nigerian Army with competent and patriotic…
Troops of the 1 Brigade, Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have intercepted a cache of weapons intended for terrorist groups in Zamfara State. The operation, carried out between January 26 and 27, was based on credible intelligence about suspected arms dealers operating from Niger Republic. Acting…
United States Congressman Bill Huizenga has allayed fears surrounding a surprise attack from his country over the alleged killing of Christians in Nigeria. Huizenga, who spoke in an interview with Arise TV, stated that US President Donald Trump is unlikely to launch a military action after his threat to go “guns-ablazing” in Nigeria. The lawmaker…
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. He made this known during an official announcement on Friday at the Government House in Uyo, the state capital. The governor said the decision followed “three months of wide consultation” with critical stakeholders across…
Influencer Papaya Ex has addressed controversy at Priscilla Ojo’s wedding by wearing a custom-made dress featuring the bride’s husband Juma Jux’s photo on her chest. In an interview with Egungun, Papaya Ex explained that she placed Juma’s photo on her chest because she thought it was the right spot, adding that Nigerians tend to criticise…
A nationwide strike aimed at ramping up pressure on Israel’s government to secure the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza was set to begin Monday. The call by Israel’s largest union to paralyse the economy follows a night of massive demonstrations, with tens of thousands of protesters taking to the streets in an outpouring…
Cossy Ojiakor, the Nigerian actress and singer, says she is introducing a paid chat service, where fans can chat with her for a fee of N100,000. The 40-year-old Anambra-born film star took to her Instagram page on Monday to share a video showcasing her half-naked body while dancing seductively. In the accompanying caption, the actress…
A 14-year-old Secondary School Student, identified as Nicknes Ayo, has committed suicide after her mother pressured her to name the man who impregnated her. The incident happened on Saturday at Egba in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. A neighbour who identified herself as Mama Enyi told our correspondent on the phone that…