Former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has revisited some of the most sensitive episodes of the Nigerian Civil War, revealing how late nationalist leader Obafemi Awolowo once intervened to stop late military ruler Murtala Mohammed from losing his command during the conflict. The disclosures were made in Gowon’s autobiography, My Life of Duty &…
A businessman, Abibu Yakubu, has dragged his former wife, Shuwadatu Mohammed, before Upper Area Court 1 in Karu over her alleged refusal to vacate his residence years after their divorce. Yakubu is also asking the court to grant him custody of their four children. The petition, filed on October 13, 2025, stated that both parties…
Temi Otedola has shared that she and her husband, Mr Eazi, discovered they were expecting their first child during their honeymoon last year. The couple announced the pregnancy on Instagram on Thursday, May 21, 2026. In an exclusive interview with People, the 30-year-old actress revealed that they surprised family and friends with ultrasound photos to…
Comedian I Go Save has shared his views on politics in Nigeria, expressing concern over what he described as the growing involvement of internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, in the political space. According to him, the increasing number of alleged fraudsters venturing into politics paints a worrying picture for the country’s future.…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspects linked to a criminal syndicate involved in conspiracy, kidnapping, armed robbery, and illegal possession of firearms in Kaduna State and neighbouring communities. In a statement issued by the Force spokesperson, Anthony Placid, the suspects identified as Yusuf Rabo and Musa Adamu were apprehended following investigations into the…
The Defence Headquarters has announced that ongoing joint counterterrorism operations carried out by Nigerian troops in collaboration with the United States Africa Command have resulted in the killing of 175 ISIS fighters, including a high-ranking global operative, during coordinated strikes in North-East Nigeria. Director of Defence Information, Samaila Uba, disclosed this in an operational update…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the rescue of 30 nationals of Mali from an alleged human trafficking and exploitation ring operating in Nasarawa State and the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement released on Monday, May 18, police spokesperson Anthony Placid said the victims were discovered in residential buildings located in Mararaba and Karu,…
Bola Tinubu has condemned the “barbaric” killing of one of the teachers abducted from the Esiele community in Ogbomoso. Gunmen reportedly attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Community Grammar School and LA Primary School in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday, May 15, abducting several teachers. In a statement issued on Monday…
The Permanent Secretary for Special Services in the Office of the Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Shehu Yahaya Jalam, has died in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during the ongoing 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. Jalam reportedly passed away in the early hours of Sunday, May 17, 2026, after a brief illness while participating in the pilgrimage. The…
A Nigerian man, Paul Kavwam, rescued a baby boy who was found abandoned in a bush along a hiking trail in Plateau State. Kavwam shared the incident in a Facebook post, explaining that he and members of his hiking group discovered the infant on Saturday, May 16, 2026, while returning from a hike. According to…
