Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has accused foreign powers of backing terrorists in Nigeria. Sheikh Gumi made this allegation during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service. He claimed that recent patterns of attacks across the country suggest external support for armed groups operating in Nigeria. The Islamic cleric added that the situation…
Luana Lopes Lara, a 29-year-old former ballerina and MIT graduate, has achieved an extraordinary feat, becoming the youngest self-made female billionaire in the world. In just six years, she co-founded Kalshi, a prediction market firm, which now boasts a valuation of $11 billion, cementing her place among the world’s elite entrepreneurs. Lopes Lara…
FIFA has confirmed December 15 as the official release date for players heading to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, offering relief to clubs across Europe who had expressed concerns about losing key talents too early in the season. The new date gives clubs an additional week with their African internationals before they report…
The police in Imo state have arrested a 38-year-old businesswoman, Juliet Igwe, for allegedly using candlelight to inflict injuries on the private parts of her six-year-old female maid, simply identified as Onyinyechi. Parading the suspect before newsmen, the spokesperson of the command, SP Henry Okoye, said apart from inflicting injuries on the minor’s private parts,…
Five abducted students of the Rivers State University (RSU) have been rescued unhurt following a combined operation by the Rivers State Police Command, sister security agencies, and critical support from local community leaders. The victims identified as Prince London, Azubuike Kelechukwu, Elizabeth Aniete, Onyebuchi Precious, and London Sampson, were kidnapped around 1am on December…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has declared that there should be no negotiation or ransom payment to terrorists, insisting that such practices only strengthen criminal groups and prolong insecurity. During his ministerial screening at the Senate, Musa warned that paying ransoms allows terrorists to regroup, re-arm and launch new attacks. He said…
The CEO of a California-based home health care company, Cashmir Chinedu Luke was arrested at San Francisco International Airport while attempting to board a flight to Nigeria. The U.S. Attorney Eric Grant made the announcement in a statement issued by the Department of Justice on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Luke is charged in a…
A Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square on Tuesday convicted and sentenced a 42-year-old tricycle driver, Godswill Akpan, to 10 years imprisonment for k!lling his colleague, Baba Ali Bukar, aged 30. Justice Yetunde Adesanya found Akpan guilty of involuntary manslaughter, holding that the prosecution proved beyond a reasonable doubt that he caused…
Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday, Dec. 2, that he would like to visit Algeria in 2026 as part of a voyage to Africa. The Pope made this known as he wrapped up his first international trip as pontiff. “I hope to make a trip to Africa, which could be my next trip,” the US…
Troops of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army Lokoja have confirmed the successful rescue of six kidnapped victims of Ejiba community in Yagba East Local Council of Kogi State. Last Sunday, Nov. 30, gunmen invaded the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba and abducted members, including the pastor and his wife. Acting Assistant Director…
