Two suspected kidnappers were shot dead by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command during a sting operation that led to the safe rescue of a victim held for a ₦30 million ransom. According to Punch, the operation was conducted in the Onipanu area of the state by the command’s tactical unit in collaboration with…
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) following reports alleging widespread violence and genocide against Christians. In a statement posted on social media on Friday, October 31, Trump warned that Christianity was facing an “existential threat” in Nigeria. “Christianity is facing an existential threat in…
A crew of three Chinese astronauts — including the nation’s youngest ever — successfully docked with the Tiangong space station early Saturday, November 1, joined by an unexpected group of passengers: four laboratory mice. According to Xinhua News Agency, the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft linked up with Tiangong at 3:35 a.m. Saturday (1935 GMT Friday, October 31),…
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has proclaimed that Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti is the only African musician greater than him. The “Last Last” crooner made the bold statement during a livestream chat with Australian streamer Playboymax, referring to Fela as “the king.” Burna Boy stated confidently: “He [Fela Kuti] is the king. He is the…
A pastor and legal practitioner, Aka-Bashorun Olawale Akanni, was on Wednesday, October 29, re-arraigned before Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja for the alleged indecent treatment of a 14-year-old girl. The defendant was re-arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on indecent treatment of a minor brought against him…
President Donald Trump has ordered the US military leaders to resume testing US nuclear weapons to keep pace with other countries such as Russia and China. The announcement came moments before Mr. Trump walked into a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. “Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed…
The Federal Government has announced plans to completely phase out the use of chalkboards in schools by 2027, as part of efforts to modernize teaching and learning across Nigeria. Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, made the disclosure during a ministerial roundtable meeting in Abuja, stating that the Tinubu-led administration is committed to the digitalization…
Nigerian rapper Oladips has alleged that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) extorted ₦10 million from him before securing his release. Speaking on the Trending Podcast, Oladips recounted his arrest in November 2024, claiming that although nothing incriminating was found on him, he was detained for five days along with some of…
The Kano State Police Command has announced the successful arrest of two notorious armed robbers specialized in car snatching and armed robbery. The spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 said the suspects snatched a Ford Escape vehicle from an Air Force officer…
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke, has rescued a kidnapped victim, Alhaji Ali Adamu, during an operation in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, October 30, 2025…
