Troops recover 1,000 rustled cattle, kill 2 bandits in Taraba–Plateau border clash
Nigerian soldiers from Operation Safe Haven have recovered about 1,000 stolen cattle after a fierce fight with bandits near the border between Taraba and Plateau states. During the clash, two bandits were killed. The military got information on April 25 that over 60 armed bandits on 30 motorcycles crossed from Plateau State into Taraba. Their […]
Don’t allow our culture go into extinction – Makinde urges Nigerians
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has encouraged Nigerians to keep their culture alive and not let it fade away. He gave this message during an event held in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The occasion was the grand finale of the 2025 World Egungun Festival. This colorful celebration took place at Obafemi Awolowo […]
Compulsory voting in Nigeria: ‘Bill can’t be passed’ – YIAGA Africa kicks
The Director of YIAGA Africa, Samson Itodo, has said that Nigeria would not be the first country to introduce compulsory voting laws. However, he strongly disagrees with the idea of sending people to jail for not voting. He described the six-month jail term as too harsh and said it takes away people’s freedom to choose […]
50-year-old man arrested for supplying food and fuel to bandits in Katsina
A 50-year-old man named Bashar Abubakar has been arrested for helping bandits in Katsina State by giving them food and petrol. Bashar, who is from Gwarzo town in Kano State, was caught by local vigilante members in his community. A security expert, Zagazola Makama, shared a video showing Bashar admitting that he gave petrol to […]
ECOWAS court awards Nigerian man N20m damages after 16 years in prison without trial
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has awarded N20 million to a Nigerian man named Moses Abiodun. He spent 16 years in prison without ever being tried in court. The court ruled that this was a serious violation of his human rights. On Thursday, the ECOWAS court also ordered the Nigerian government to release Mr. […]
”Why is it necessary to take the JAMB exam to gain admission into universities?”- Actress Mary Remy Njoku asks as she calls for JAMB to be scrapped
Popular Nigerian actress, Mary Remy Njoku, has raised concerns about the need for the JAMB exam before students can enter university. She believes the exam may not be necessary anymore. Mary believes the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has lost its purpose. She asked why students cannot just use their SSCE (Senior School Certificate […]
Donald Trump welcomes 11th Grandchild as Tiffany Trump gives birth to baby boy
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is now a grandfather again. His youngest daughter, Tiffany Trump, has given birth to a baby boy. Tiffany and her husband, Michael Boulos, have named their newborn son Alexander Trump Boulos. Tiffany, who is 31 years old, shared the exciting news on Thursday, May 15. She posted a picture of […]
Woman allegedly attempts su!cide by consuming rat poison in Benue market
A heartbreaking incident happened in Benue State where a woman reportedly tried to end her life. According to reports, the woman, who has not been identified, drank rat poison at Wurukum market in Makurdi on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The news was shared on Facebook by a user named Mary David Lubem. She said the […]
2027: El-Rufai’s plans in limbo as Northwest politicians shun SDP
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is facing serious political challenges. After leaving the ruling APC for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), he has found it hard to gain support in the North-West region. El-Rufai resigned from the APC on March 10, 2025, saying the party’s current path no longer fits his values. He promised […]
Lamine Yamal names best player ever in football history
Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal, has shared his thoughts on who he believes is the best football player in history. The young winger made the statement after playing a big role in Barcelona’s 2024/25 La Liga title win on Thursday. Yamal and teammate Fermin Lopez each scored a goal, helping Barcelona claim a 2-0 win […]