Breakdown By Religion Of Nigerians Killed Between 2019-2023
Data from the Organization for Research and Analysis (ORFA, 2024) shows that between 2019 and 2023, a total of 30,880 Nigerians were killed in violent incidents across the country. Among the victims, Christians accounted for 16,769 deaths, representing 72.4% of those with known religious affiliation. Muslims accounted for 6,235 deaths, while traditional religion practitioners numbered […]
NSCDC Arrests Two Islamic Clerics Over Abuse Of Qur’anic Pupils In Ondo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two Islamic clerics in Owo, Ondo State, for allegedly torturing and abusing two minors under their care. The suspects, Adebodun Muideen (30) of Al-Balaagul-Mubeen Arabic and Islamic Centre, and Oladejo Musiliu (35) of Abdullah Arabic and Islamic Centre, were apprehended following a complaint filed by […]
Five Dead After Under Construction Railway Bridge Collapses In China
Five workers have died after a railway bridge under construction collapsed in Yancheng, Jiangsu province, eastern China on Monday. The accident occurred at 5:46 pm when a 95-metre section of the Yuegang Bridge gave way unexpectedly while workers were on site. Emergency teams immediately responded, but the collapse claimed the lives of five people, including […]
UN Secretary-General Guterres Condemns Terrorists Attack In Kwara
UN Secretary-General Guterres Denounces Terrorist Attack in Nigeria That Killed Over 170 in KwaraUnited Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned in the strongest terms the deadly terrorist assault in Kwara State that claimed the lives of more than 170 people. The attack took place on Tuesday when armed assailants stormed Woro community in Kaiama Local […]
Abuja Set To Host African Football Legends At ACFTA FEST 2026 Opens
Abuja is set to become the centre of African sports and culture as the African Continental Free Trade Area Festival (ACFTA FEST) 2026 officially kicks off with a star-studded football gala. One of the biggest highlights of the festival will be a “Legends Game” featuring Super Eagles Legends versus African Legends, scheduled to take place […]
Thugs Attack ADC Secretariat In Edo
Suspected thugs have attacked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secretariat in Edo State, causing tension and concern among party members and residents in the area. The incident reportedly occurred when a group of attackers forcefully entered the party office, damaging property and disrupting activities at the secretariat. Eyewitnesses said the attackers arrived suddenly and caused […]
I Collapsed And Almost Died — Destiny Etiko
Popular Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has shared a frightening experience about a serious health scare that nearly cost her life. The actress revealed that she once collapsed and almost died, an incident that forced her to slow down and rethink her lifestyle, work pressure, and personal wellbeing. Her revelation has drawn attention to the often […]
Timini Egbuson Speaks On Relationship Failures, Says Money Isn’t Everything
Popular Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has opened up about his past relationship struggles, sharing how his understanding of love has changed over time. Speaking during a recent interview with Jay On-Air TV, the 38-year-old actor revealed that he once believed money was the most important factor in maintaining a romantic relationship, a mindset he now […]
Tinubu Meets Abdulrazaq At State House Over Kwara Terrorist Attack
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, at the State House in Abuja following a deadly terrorist attack in parts of the state. The meeting came a day after armed extremists launched coordinated attacks on Nuku and Woro communities in Kaiama Local Government Area, leaving widespread destruction […]
DHQ Admits US Troops In Nigeria
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that United States troops are currently in Nigeria, but firmly denied claims that they are involved in combat operations. According to the military, the American personnel are in the country strictly for capacity building, intelligence sharing, logistics support, professional military education, and strategic dialogue with Nigerian forces. The clarification […]