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We want to return home, farm’ – Displaced people of Bokkos cry out

Displaced residents of Bokkos in Plateau State have called on Governor Caleb Mutfwang to fulfill promises to help them return to their ancestral lands. The coalition says Fulani bandits, terrorists, and land grabbers have occupied their fertile farms, forcing them into Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. In an open letter, the group lamented extreme hardship, […]

Osun 2026: APC rejects Gov Adeleke’s rigging allegations

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has dismissed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s allegations that the party plans to use federal influence to manipulate the August 15, 2026, governorship election. APC’s Director of Media, Kola Olabisi, described the claims as baseless and aimed at preparing the ground for defeat. Olabisi said the party is focused […]

Singer Chike calls out lady who allegedly duped him of $20,000

Chike has publicly accused a social media user, Chioma Nneoma Ochibili, of allegedly defrauding him of $20,000. The singer made the claim in a series of posts on the X, where he warned others to be careful when dealing with her. According to Chike, he gave the money to Chioma for a business opportunity she […]

NATO faces ‘very bad’ future without support to reopen Hormuz Strait – Trump

Donald Trump has warned that the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization could be in danger if member countries fail to support efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The key waterway has been disrupted during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking during an interview with the Financial Times, Trump said NATO […]

US Court Sentences Nigerian To Eight Years For $1.3 Million Tax Fraud Scheme

A United States federal court has sentenced Matthew Akande to eight years in prison for leading a tax fraud scheme that defrauded the U.S. government of more than $1.3 million. The sentence was delivered by Indira Talwani in Boston. In addition to the prison term, Akande was ordered to repay $1,393,230 and will serve three […]

EPL: Aina wins first POTM award after Forest’s draw against Fulham

Ola Aina earned his first-ever Player of the Match award in the Premier League after Nottingham Forest played out a goalless draw against Fulham FC on Sunday at the City Ground. The Nigerian defender delivered an impressive performance throughout the match. Aina finished the game with the highest number of tackles and duels won, showing […]

PDP caretaker committee members disown alleged Taraba party executive list

Several members of the Peoples Democratic Party caretaker committee in Taraba State have rejected a list of the newly elected state executive committee reportedly released by Victor Fallack. The group said the list circulating online was produced without their knowledge or approval. In a joint statement on Sunday, eight committee members said they were surprised […]

Iran threatens wider war as Trump asks allies to escort ships

Iran has warned other nations not to join the growing conflict involving the United States and Israel. The warning followed calls by Donald Trump for several countries to send naval forces to escort oil tankers through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Trump urged countries including China, France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom to […]

2027: Tinubu will lose if Atiku contests with Obi or Amaechi- Dele Momodu

Dele Momodu has predicted that Bola Ahmed Tinubu may struggle to win the 2027 presidential election if Atiku Abubakar forms a joint ticket with a strong southern politician. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Momodu said a North–South political alliance could significantly weaken the ruling All Progressives Congress. He suggested that a partnership between […]

UEFA cancels Spain and Argentina ‘Finalissima’ over Middle East war

UEFA has confirmed the cancellation of the planned Finalissima match between the Spain national football team and the Argentina national football team. The match was originally scheduled for March 27 in Qatar but was called off due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. UEFA explained that the unstable situation in the region made […]