Five individuals accused of masterminding the 2022 bombing of St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, have pleaded not guilty to nine counts of terrorism brought against them by the Federal Government. The suspects — Idris Omeiza, Al-Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdul Malik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and Momoh Abubakar — were arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite…
Security forces have successfully rescued the abducted family members of the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government (SSG), Malam Mohammed Abubakar Nakwada. The victims—Sadiya Nakwada, Aisha Nakwada, and Abubakar Dan Fulani—were kidnapped on July 27, 2025. Their release followed a joint operation conducted by the Zamfara State Police Command’s tactical teams and the Force Intelligence…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele, also known as Abbas Ajakaiye, founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, for masterminding multiple shipments of illegal drugs into Nigeria. The agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed in a statement on Sunday, August 10, 2025, that the…
Zainab James, a U.S. Army officer born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1994 to a Jamaican mother, has launched a heartfelt search for her Nigerian father, believed to be Lateef Quadri. Zainab revealed that her father was not present at her birth but chose her name. She shared that her late mother, Claudine James—born December…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted claims that Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as “Raye,” was denied her Certificate of National Service due to her criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement released on Sunday, the NYSC described the allegation as false and baseless, emphasizing that the delay in…
Honorable Sunday Idoko, a politician from Benue State, was tragically killed at his residence in Otukpo by unidentified attackers. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, August 9, 2025, at his home on Anmoda Road, Ohimini Local Government Area. Reports indicate that Idoko was attacked with a machete to the head. According to family…
Crystal Palace made history on Sunday, August 10, by winning the Community Shield for the first time, coming from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Liverpool before securing a 3-2 victory in a dramatic penalty shootout at Wembley. Liverpool’s high-profile summer signings, Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong, found the net for the Premier League champions,…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has paraded three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Liberty Radio staff member, Azubuko Nwakama, popularly known as Joel Waksi. Nwakama was attacked, robbed, and killed at Panteka Market in the Mpape area of Abuja on June 14, 2024. According to a statement released on Sunday…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, August 10, pledged a sweeping effort to address crime and homelessness in Washington, D.C., promising to remove homeless individuals from the capital and enforce tougher penalties on offenders. “I’m going to make our Capital safer and more beautiful than it ever was before,” Trump wrote on Truth…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has strongly criticized the recent actions of renowned Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde—popularly known as KWAM 1—stating that his behavior at a Nigerian airport could be classified as an act of terrorism in many parts of the world. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs…
