Some villagers have allegedly sold all their properties, including farms and livestock, to raise the N25 million ransom demanded by bandits for the release of their kidnapped wives and children in Zamfara State. This is as fresh onslaught Thursday night in the state claimed 30 lives. According to Bakastine, the affected villagers, acting through selected…
An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo on Thursday sentenced a 29-year-old resident pastor of Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel, to death by hanging for the murder of his landlord, Gabriel Bassey Edward. The trial judge, Justice Gabriel Ette, found Prince Emmanuel Umoh, who served at the Ifa Ikot Ubo–Ifa…
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has a primary school teacher at Ansa-Ur-Deen Main School I, Kemta Lawa, Abeokuta, Mr Solanke Taiwo, a brand new car for emerging as Nigeria’s Overall Best Primary School Teacher According to a statement issued on Friday, the governor presented the car keys to Solanke at his office in…
The leadership of God’s City International Church (GCIC), Abuja, has announced the postponement of its “Special Abuja Power Touch Night” scheduled for today, Friday, February 20, 2026 by one week. The event will now be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, according to a statement by the Church Administration. The Church said “this decision followed…
The Nigerian military has reportedly made new arrests linked to an alleged plan to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Among those detained is Major H. Yusuf of the Nigerian Army, a member of the 57 Regular Course who recently completed his Senior Course at the Armed ForcesCommand and Staff College, Jaji. Major Yusuf is…
Rear Admiral Musa Katagum, chief of operations of the Nigerian Navy, is dead. Katagum, a former chief of naval intelligence, died after a protracted illness according to Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Naval Information. Folorunsho described Katagum as a dedicated senior officer whose career was marked by professionalism and commitment to duty. “Throughout his distinguished service…
Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday, carried out a raid at the residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The development was confirmed in a statement issued by the media adviser to El-Rufai, Muyiwa Adekeye. One of El-Rufai’s lawyers, Ubong Akpan, also condemned the search, describing…
Construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, has unveiled plans to uplift and empower women as part of activities to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026. Globally observed every March 8, International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women while amplifying the call for gender equality and women’s rights. This year’s…
Nigeria Army troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested an individual suspected of supplying Boko Haram terrorists with drone and other logistics. According to reports by security expert Zagazola Makama the suspect identified as Dauda Usman Gubula was arrested during a raid at the Madagali Motor Park, Madagali Local Government Area of Borno State. Items…
Woman in Afghanistan continue to suffer degradation as the ruling Taliban government has passed a law permitting husbands to beat or abuse their wives as long as there is no serious bodily harm. The 90-page penal code, which was signed by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada spells out punishment for people depending on their standing…
