A Nigerian woman, Na’ima Hudu, has stated that it is not a wife’s responsibility to care for her aged or ill mother-in-law. Sharing her opinion on Sunday, May 25, the Corps member wrote:”Women, it is not your responsibility to take care of your aged or sick mother-in-law, just as it is not your husband’s…
Security operatives in Niger State have arrested the village head of Guiwa, Mai Anguwa Garba Mohammed, along with 13 others, for allegedly aiding armed bandits in Mashegu Local Government Area. The arrests took place on May 23, 2025, during a coordinated clearance operation conducted by a joint team of police officers, local hunters, and vigilantes.…
Renowned Nigerian economist and political activist, Professor Pat Utomi, has revealed that he once turned down an offer to serve as a minister under the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. In an interview with Sunday Sun, Utomi said he rejected the appointment to preserve his independence and maintain his ability to critique government policies freely.…
A 26-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of two newborn babies from Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Sinovuyo Rabula appeared before the New Brighton Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, May 22, 2025, facing two counts of kidnapping. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Rabula allegedly faked abdominal…
Ninety-nine Indonesian pilgrims performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia have been diagnosed with pneumonia, with one fatality reported due to acute respiratory infection, according to the Indonesian Hajj Health Center. The announcement was made on Thursday by Liliek Marhaendro Susilo, head of the center, who warned of the potential severity of the illness if not treated…
Roughly 52,000 Nigerians moved to the United Kingdom in the year ending December 2024, according to new figures from the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS). This comes as overall net migration to the UK dropped by nearly 50% year-on-year. Nigerians ranked among the top non-EU+ nationalities entering the UK last year, with most arrivals…
Nigeria has been ranked among the top 10 African countries with the highest Schengen visa rejection rates in 2024, according to new data from the European Commission. With a rejection rate of 45.9%—up from 40.8% in 2023—Nigeria is now fourth in Africa and third globally, trailing only Bangladesh and Senegal. Nearly one in two Nigerian…
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has revealed that cult-related violence is costing the state over $1 billion in potential investments each year. In a statement released in Benin on Wednesday, May 21, Okpebholo said the pervasive issue of cultism has resulted in the destruction of lives and property, scared off investors, and significantly weakened…
Authorities in Tanzania have blocked access to the social media platform X after hackers breached the official account of the national police and falsely announced the death of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The fake message quickly went viral, triggering widespread confusion and concern online. In response, the government restricted access to X through major internet…
Veteran Nollywood actor Femi Branch didn’t hold back during his recent appearance on Trending, igniting a heated discussion about professionalism in the Nigerian acting industry. In the viral clip, Branch called out actors who fail to transform physically and emotionally for their roles, appearing the same in every film. “You have someone who calls himself…
