Iran has indicated that it could reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours if the United States agrees to its conditions, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the eight-month-old conflict between the two countries. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei disclosed this on Monday, stating that Tehran had reduced its earlier seven-day…
A resident of Egbe in Kogi State, identified as Agbile, has regained his freedom after spending 41 days in captivity following his abduction by armed bandits. Agbile was reportedly kidnapped on Monday, September 21, 2026, along the Okunran–Okoloke Road in Yagba West Local Government Area while travelling to work. A local source confirmed his release…
A kidnapped student of Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, Miss Favour Ayuba, has regained her freedom and is currently undergoing medical examination following her abduction within the university community. Security sources disclosed that troops of Sector 5, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), stationed at the university, received information about her release at approximately 7:20 p.m. on…
Former Miss Taraba, Comfort Williams, has died suddenly, with news of her passing emerging on Monday, November 2, 2026. Williams, a former beauty queen, was serving as the Assistant Managing Director of an event management company, Prime Planet, before her death. The circumstances surrounding her sudden demise have not been made public. However, reports indicate…
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have foiled an attempted kidnapping of a 57-year-old woman, identified as Mrs Hellen Eliagus, at her residence in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:35 a.m. on October 30, 2026, when troops of Sector 1 OPEP deployed at…
Three people have been confirmed dead, while five others were rescued alive after a two-storey commercial building collapsed at Zone 8, Oke Alaafia Community, Owode Ede, Osun State. The incident occurred late Friday night, October 30, 2026, trapping several people beneath the rubble. The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Osun State Command, confirmed the development in…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, took a break from his official engagements on Saturday, October 31, to make a surprise appearance on the runway at Lagos Fashion Week. The governor joined professional models on the catwalk to showcase the latest collection by Nigerian fashion designer Ugo Monye. The event, which attracted fashion enthusiasts and…
A suspected Boko Haram (JAS) fighter has surrendered to Nigerian Army troops during a patrol along the BOCOBS axis in Borno State. Security sources disclosed that the incident occurred at about 12:40 p.m. on October 28, 2026, when troops of the 202 Battalion, 21 Special Armoured Brigade, intercepted the suspected insurgent as he approached them…
A Nigerian pastor, Angel Ameh Onuche, has sparked reactions after claiming that women exaggerate the pain associated with childbirth. She made the comment in response to a post by a Nasarawa-based woman, Gift Strong, who shared her experience of pregnancy and the challenges that came with it. Gift had posted a photo of herself…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has debunked viral media reports alleging that he staged a protest against former President Goodluck Jonathan while he was in office. Speaking during a sermon on Sunday, November 1, Adeboye clarified that the incident actually occurred in 2020, five years after…
