30,000 Fulani Militants Fuelling Nigeria’s Insecurity – US Report
A new report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has revealed that an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, describing the groups as among the deadliest non-state actors responsible for religious freedom violations and rising insecurity in the country. The report, titled “Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom […]
I Reject The Concocted Results Of The ADC Presidential Primaries- Amaechi
Following widespread reports of voter disenfranchisement across several parts of the country during yesterday’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Primaries, I hereby unequivocally reject the results currently being announced by the party leadership. Prior to the exercise, I made it clear that I would only accept the outcome of a process that was free, fair, […]
Ned Nwoko: I Was Promised Automatic Ticket Before Joining APC ( video )
Ned Nwoko, senator representing Delta North, has rejected the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries in Delta State, alleging that the exercise lacked transparency, fairness, and credibility. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Nwoko faulted the conduct of the primary election that produced Ifeanyi Okowa as the winner, insisting that the […]
Israel Says Hamas Military Commander Killed in Gaza Strike Amid Fragile Ceasefire
GAZA CITY — Israel said Tuesday it had killed Mohammed Odeh, commander of Hamas’s military wing, in a targeted airstrike in Gaza City, days after the reported killing of his predecessor in a similar operation. Palestinian medics and witnesses said at least three people were killed and dozens wounded when the strike hit a residential […]
I wish my ex-wife, May, well. I want her to be fine – Yul Edochie (video)
Yul Edochie has expressed goodwill toward his estranged wife, May Edochie, amid their ongoing and highly publicised divorce proceedings, stating that he wishes her “nothing but the best in life.” Speaking during an appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast, the Nollywood actor declined to disclose whether he informed May before marrying his second wife, Judy […]
Bayelsa-Owned Pioneer Airlines Begins Flight Operations with ATR 72-600
Bayelsa State-owned Pioneer Airlines has officially commenced non-scheduled flight operations with one of the aircraft acquired by the Bayelsa State Government, an ATR 72-600, now being operated in partnership with a private airline operator. The inaugural flight departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, with Captain M. Ibrahim and First Officer Joyce serving as pilots, […]
Police squad cross-dress as s£xy dancers to arrest drug dealer
A coordinated undercover operation by Thai police has led to the arrest of a suspected drug dealer during a street dance festival in Lopburi province. The operation involved a team of five male officers and one female officer who adopted undercover disguises to blend into the festival crowd. Officers used the approach to discreetly identify […]
2027: Goodluck Jonathan Eligible To Contest for President – Federal High Court
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to bar former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Delivering its ruling, the court held that the action constituted an abuse of court process and accordingly struck out the suit in its entirety. The court further imposed a cost of […]
Five African Countries Top World Bank Borrowers, Owing $67.8 Billion
New data on global exposure patterns shows that five African countries rank among the world’s top 10 borrowers from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), underscoring the continent’s significant role in concessional development finance. According to the IDA’s Quarterly Financial Statements as of March 31, 2026 (unaudited), total outstanding exposure among the top 10 […]
Cleaner sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for st@bbing boyfriend to d3ath in Abuja
A Federal High Court sitting in Asokoro, Abuja, has sentenced 22-year-old Maryam Adewumi to 20 years imprisonment for the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend, 35-year-old Shallom Oliseh, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Adewumi, a cleaner, was initially charged with culpable homicide punishable by death. However, delivering judgment, Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme ruled that […]