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Suspected ISSP jihadists attack supply convoy escorted by military, kill 40 in Mali

At least 40 civilians were killed in an attack on a supply convoy in northern Mali. The convoy, which was under military escort, was ambushed by suspected members of the Islamic State in the Sahel Province (ISSP) along the Ansongo-Gao route. The incident took place near Kobe, a dangerous area often targeted by armed groups […]

Trump Imposes Sanctions On South Africa Over Genocide Case Against Israel

The U.S. government has decided to stop giving financial aid to South Africa after it took Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over genocide claims. President Donald Trump signed an order cutting assistance, which was nearly $440 million in 2023. The White House said the decision was made because of South Africa’s stance […]

INEC Takes Action Against 2023 Electoral Offenders, Identifies 774 Culprits

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has taken action against individuals involved in electoral offences during the 2023 general elections. According to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, 774 people are currently facing prosecution for various election-related crimes. Prof. Yakubu announced this during a meeting with media executives, stating that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is […]

Nigerians Filmed Scooping Oil From A Fallen Petrol Tanker In Onitsha

A petrol tanker fell near the Army Barracks in Onitsha yesterday, and many people rushed to scoop fuel from the spilled petrol. Even though past incidents have led to explosions, causing loss of lives and injuries, some still take the risk. This dangerous act has happened many times in Nigeria, yet people do not seem […]

Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru Approves ₦500M For Muslims Travelling For 2025 Hajj

Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has approved over ₦551 million to sponsor 46 people for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. This decision was announced by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Jude Chikadibia Okpor, after the Ebonyi State Executive Council meeting on February 7, 2025. The commissioner stated that Nigeria is a secular country, and […]

Nigerian Government Discovers Over 6000 Niger Republic Nationals With NIN

In a recent update, the Nigerian government revealed that over 6,000 people from Niger Republic illegally obtained Nigerian National Identity Numbers (NINs). This discovery was shared by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a Federal Executive Council briefing on February 4, 2025. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has since removed the fraudulent NINs […]

FA Cup: Chelsea to be without top striker against Brighton

Chelsea will be without their striker, Marc Guiu, in their FA Cup match against Brighton this Saturday. Guiu, who joined Chelsea from Barcelona last summer, picked up a leg injury during Chelsea’s 2-1 win over West Ham United on Monday. The 19-year-old suffered minor damage to his abductor muscles after needing treatment during the game. […]

Defection: Delta PDP to sue Senator Ned Nwoko

Elected officials and appointees from Delta North have decided to take legal action to regain the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial seat from Senator Ned Nwoko, who recently joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). This decision came after a meeting led by the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme. Onyeme emphasized that Delta […]

Bode George backs Ude-Okoye as PDP National Secretary

Bode George, a senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a well-respected elder, has endorsed Sunday Ude-Okoye as the true National Secretary of the party. His support comes after a dispute between Ude-Okoye and Samuel Anyanwu, both claiming the position. Recently, the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) met and decided that Ude-Okoye should […]