Gunmen have killed three people who were returning from a burial in Sati-Ikov Council Ward of Ushongo Local Government Area in Benue State. The attackers struck near the community on Saturday, April 25, 2026. A local resident, who asked to remain anonymous due to fear of reprisals, said two additional victims were abducted during…
David Mark, National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of eroding democratic institutions in Nigeria. Speaking at the National Opposition Summit in Ibadan, Mark claimed that the current administration is deliberately weakening opposition parties and limiting Nigerians’ ability to freely choose their leaders. “In the past three…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered suspected remains of a slain military couple after dismantling a camp linked to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network in Imo State. The operation was carried out on Thursday, April 24, along the Ubaha Orsu axis in Orsu Local Government…
The traditional ruler of Owa-Onire in Kwara State, Oba AbdulRahman Fabiyi, has fled his palace and is now living in a remote area on the outskirts of Ilorin due to ongoing security threats in his community. The monarch, who currently resides several hours away from his domain, said he abandoned the palace after repeated attacks…
The Oyo State Government has confirmed five cases of Lassa fever, including one fatality, and says emergency response measures have been activated to contain the outbreak. At a press briefing, the Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, disclosed that affected patients are receiving treatment at designated isolation centres, including the State Infectious Disease Centre and the…
The Trump administration has frozen $344 million in cryptocurrency believed to be linked to Iran, signaling a sharp increase in economic pressure on Tehran. The decision comes amid stalled diplomatic efforts to resolve regional tensions and a fragile ceasefire that remains in place. On Friday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that authorities are sanctioning…
Donald Trump has directed the U.S. military to take lethal action against any vessels found deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had instructed the United States Navy to “shoot and kill” any boats involved in laying mines in the vital shipping route, stressing that there…
Both chambers of the Parliament of the United Kingdom have passed landmark legislation aimed at creating a smoke-free generation by preventing anyone currently aged 17 or younger from ever legally purchasing cigarettes. The proposed measure, known as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to individuals born on or after…
Microsoft is facing a £1.7 billion class action lawsuit in the United Kingdom over claims that it exploited its dominant market position to overcharge businesses. The case was filed by Maria Luisa Stasi on behalf of roughly 59,000 UK businesses and organisations. At the heart of the lawsuit are allegations that Microsoft imposed higher fees…
A U.S. Army Master Sergeant stationed at Fort Bragg has been arrested and charged with allegedly using classified military intelligence to profit from bets on a prediction market tied to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Gannon Ken Van Dyke is accused of wagering about $32,000 on the outcome of the covert mission, known…
