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…
No fewer than 974 Nigerians are currently facing imminent deportation from Canada, official data revealed. According to the date from the Canada Border Services Agency, CBSA, the affected individuals are listed under the country’s “removal-in-progress” category, a designation that indicates deportation proceedings have already begun but are yet to be concluded. No fewer that…
No fewer than thirty persons have been k!lled in a deadly attack by suspected terrorists at the Kasuwan-Daji market in the Demo community, located in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger state on Saturday, January 3. The gun-wielding attackers who abducted a number of persons, also carted away foodstuffs…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted various quantities of illicit substances including Ketamine, Ecstasy and Tramadol pills concealed in sachets of coffee mix and book parcel heading to Zambia and the United Kingdom. Femi Babafemi, spokesperson of NDLEA, says the seizures made at a courier company in Lagos on…
Super Eagles captain, Victor Osimhen has sent a bold warning to Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations rivals, declaring that the team is capable of “trampling on any team” as they pursue their first continental title in 13 years. Nigeria sealed a perfect group-stage campaign with a commanding 3–1 victory over Uganda, despite fielding a…
The Nigerian military has said security conditions in the South-East have improved significantly following intensified troop operations and the imprisonment of separatist leaders Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Simon Ekpa. Major General Michael Onoja stated that crimes and other criminal activities have reduced across the region over the past year due to sustained military pressure…
Nigerian singer Skales has opened up about a turning point in his career, sharing a heartfelt testimony during a church service. According to the music star, earlier this year was a very difficult period for him professionally. He said he fasted more than he ever had and cried out to God over how his…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has called on supporters of former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, to formally register with the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Okonkwo said Obi’s supporters, popularly known as Obidients, who fail to join the ADC should no longer be regarded as genuine supporters,…
Israel has announced it will ban 37 international nongovernmental organisations from operating in Gaza after they failed to meet newly imposed security and transparency requirements, a move the United Nations and humanitarian groups warn will worsen the already severe humanitarian crisis in the territory. In a statement on Thursday, January 1, the Israeli…
Kemi Adeosun, former minister of finance, has revealed that her resignation from the Muhammadu Buhari administration was influenced by what she described as the actions of “powerful enemies” within the government. Adeosun made the disclosure during an interview on Channels Television, excerpts of which aired on Thursday, January 1, ahead of the full episode of…
