The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly denounced the sexual assault of several women during a local festival in Ozoro, Delta State, describing the incident as a “national disgrace.” Viral videos on social media showed groups of men harassing young women who attended the event, subjecting them to disturbing treatment in public. The incident reportedly…
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in an Israeli strike on Saturday, February 28, as part of a large-scale joint military operation conducted by the United States and Israel, Israel’s ambassador to Washington told U.S. officials. U.S. and Israeli forces launched what they described as a “pre-emptive” strike against Tehran, accusing the Iranian government…
Donald Trump has announced that Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed today following a predawn assault on the country carried out by the United States and Israel. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared that Khamenei “is dead,” describing him as “one of the most evil people in history” and calling his death…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted over 10 million doses of counterfeit malaria medicines and cosmetic products valued at approximately ₦3 billion at the Trade Fair Market in Lagos. The seizure was disclosed by the agency’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Dr. Martin Iluyomade, during a media…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate, has arraigned Victor Ekpong Thompson before Justice Maureen Adaobi of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo over an alleged fraud involving $525,276. Thompson was arraigned on Thursday, January 29, 2026, on an eight-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence. He is accused…
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that he was one of the targets of an alleged coup plot and was meant to be shot by the plotters. General Musa made the disclosure on Sunday Politics, days after the military announced that some of the 16 officers arrested last October would face trial over…
South African singer, Tyla, has emerged winner of the Best African Music Performance category at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, edging out top African stars including Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Eddy Kenzo. Tyla clinched the prestigious award with her song “Push 2 Start,” sealing a major career milestone and further cementing her status as one of Africa’s fastest-rising global music stars. The category…
A man has been arrested after being found in possession of suspected human parts while travelling along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Operatives of the Federal Highway Patrol in Oyo State intercepted a commercial vehicle during a routine stop-and-search operation, where they recovered a red cloth containing bones and other items believed to be parts of a…
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a medical doctor and his brother in Edo State. The victims were identified as Abu Ibrahim Babatunde and Abu Tahir. They were reportedly kidnapped in front of their residence at Ibira Camp, Auchi, while attempting to open their gate. Dr Abu Ibrahim Babatunde recently…
The Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev. Julius Babatunde Adelakun, has passed away at the age of 91. His death was announced on Saturday, October 25, by the Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, who said Bishop Adelakun died on Friday after a long and fulfilling life of service…
