Bandit leaders Abu Radde, Umar Black surrender weapons, others to Nigerian Army
In a significant development in the fight against banditry, notorious bandit leaders Abu Radde and Umar Black have surrendered their weapons and captives to the Nigerian Army. This happened after a series of intense military operations in Katsina State, which is located in the northern part of Nigeria. The event took place on January 19, […]
Notorious bandit leader, Na’ballo, eight others killed
Na’ballo, a notorious bandit leader with a long history of terrorizing communities, has been killed along with eight other bandits. Na’ballo, who was an ally of Ado Aleiro, was reportedly killed during a clash with military troops in the northern region of Nigeria. Based in Takulawa, a locality in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara […]
President Trump signs executive order pardoning nearly 1.500 defenders from Capitol insurrection
On January 20, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order granting pardons to more than 1,500 individuals who were involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. This move also directs the U.S. Department of Justice to drop all pending cases against those accused of participating in the insurrection. The executive order was signed […]
We Are Not Your Usual Nigerian Politicians, Wike Tells FCT Residents
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has assured FCT residents that the administration’s promises will be fully honored. Speaking to residents in Abaji Town, he emphasized that President Bola Tinubu’s team in the FCT is made up of credible individuals who are different from the usual politicians. Wike made these statements on Monday when […]
Avoid confrontation with Trump – Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bolaji Akinyemi tells President Tinubu
Bolaji Akinyemi, the former Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, has advised President Bola Tinubu to avoid any confrontation with Donald Trump, the newly sworn-in President of the United States. Akinyemi, who also served as the Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), criticized Trump’s inaugural speech, describing it as “uninspiring, shocking, and depressing.” […]
Nobody in the village is holding you – Actor Yul Edochie advises people who feel they are being attacked spiritually
Actor Yul Edochie has recently addressed the common belief among some Nigerians that they are being spiritually attacked or held down by “village people.” In a social media post, Yul rejected these claims, saying that such people don’t have the time to focus on anyone. Instead, he suggested that people look to traditional methods to […]
Trump’s inaugural speech worst ever – Ex-minister, Akinyemi
Former Nigerian Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, has spoken out against President Donald Trump’s inaugural speech, calling it the worst he has ever heard. Akinyemi, a distinguished professor of political science, pointed out that Trump’s speech seemed more focused on threats than leadership. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the […]
EPL: He should be playing for bottom half team – Carragher blasts Chelsea star
Jamie Carragher, the Liverpool legend, has criticized Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez after a costly mistake in Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over Wolves on Monday night. Although Chelsea secured all three points at Stamford Bridge thanks to goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella, and Noni Madueke, Sanchez’s blunder caught the attention of the former footballer. During the […]
2 robbery suspects nabbed with tricycle, knife in Adamawa
Two young men were arrested in Adamawa State on Sunday, January 19, for being involved in a robbery. The suspects, Hamza Ibrahim (19) and Abdulkarim Suleiman (20), were caught with a tricycle, a sharp knife, and stolen mobile phones. The police believe the suspects are part of a group called the “Shila Boys,” who have […]
Man sentenced to death for stabbing friend over phone charger
A High Court in Bauchi State has sentenced Usman Abdullahi to death by hanging for killing his friend, Zaidu Adamu Kofar Dumi, during a fight over a phone charger. The incident occurred on May 12, 2021, when Abdullahi argued with Zaidu and another friend, Ziya’u Abdulhadi, about the phone charger. During the argument, Abdullahi attacked […]