Troops of the 29 Task Force Brigade, working alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected kidnapper at Benisheikh Market in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State. The suspect, identified as Chari Modu, was apprehended on March 30, 2026, at about 4:45 p.m. following credible intelligence, sources said on…
Donald Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at tightening oversight of college sports, following recent changes that allow student-athletes to earn money. The directive instructs the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to set limits on athlete eligibility, proposing that competitors should participate for no more than five years. It also introduces updated transfer…
Blac Chyna has filed a cross-complaint against her ex-boyfriend Twin Hector, rejecting his assault claims and instead accusing him of repeatedly abusing her during their relationship. The legal move follows Hector’s 2024 lawsuit, in which he alleged that she attacked him multiple times. In response, Chyna maintains that any physical contact on her…
Bandits have abducted nine residents and injured two others in Chacho community, Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A relative of one of the victims, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the attackers invaded the village around 11:00 pm on Wednesday, April 2, 2026. He explained that the gunmen gained…
All Catholic masses in Dubai have been suspended as tensions escalate across the Middle East, with churches citing safety concerns ahead of Easter. St Francis of Assisi Church announced that all services are cancelled until further notice in compliance with government directives, as the area has reportedly been affected by missile and drone activity…
Cuba announced on Saturday morning, April 3, that it plans to release 2,010 prisoners, describing the move as a “humanitarian gesture” amid ongoing pressure from the United States. The announcement was shared by the Cuban Embassy in the U.S. via social media, with officials linking the decision to the observance of Holy Week rather than…
Donald Trump is proposing a $1.5 trillion defense budget as part of the White House’s fiscal 2027 request, marking roughly a 40% increase over 2026 levels. The plan, released on Friday, March 3, allocates a base $1.1 trillion to the Department of Defense, with an additional $350 billion to be sought through Congress’s budget reconciliation…
US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will escalate its military campaign against Iran over the next two to three weeks, even as the conflict approaches its final phase. In his first national address since the war began on February 28, Trump told Americans that the US-Israeli offensive is close to achieving…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by politician and publisher Omoyele Sowore against the Department of State Services (DSS), its Director General, and Meta Platforms Incorporated. Delivering judgment on Thursday, April 2, Justice Mohammed Umar ruled against Sowore on all counts, refused the reliefs he sought, and…
Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has insisted that his scheduled September bout with Floyd Mayweather will be a professional fight, rejecting claims that it will merely be an exhibition. The clarification comes just days after Mayweather, also a Hall of Famer, described the highly anticipated rematch as an entertainment event rather than a competitive contest.…
