On Thursday, October 16, 2025, Taliban authorities publicly executed a man in Qala-I-Naw, the capital of Badghis province in western Afghanistan. The execution took place in a sports stadium, where the convicted individual was shot three times by a relative of the victims in front of a large crowd, according to witnesses. The man had…
Five men have been arraigned before the Ore Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing a Lexus 350 Black Jeep valued at N30 million. The accused are Chima Emmanuel, 34; Akintunde Henry, 18; Chidi Iloabachia, 18; Oyeniyi Adewale, 31; and Chuks Obi, 27. They face a two-count charge of conspiracy to commit stealing. According to the…
Bayelsa state governor, Douye Diri, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His resignation was made known today October 15. The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, along with 22 lawmakers, have also resigned from the opposition party. Governor Diri’s exit from the PDP comes 24 hours after his Enugu State counterpart, Peter…
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle expressed immense admiration for his players following their dominant 4–0 victory over Benin Republic, a result that secured Nigeria’s place in the CAF Playoff Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking after the match, Chelle praised his team’s determination and resilience in adapting to a new coach and philosophy.…
The United States has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals who posted on social media celebrating or justifying the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In a statement on X, the US Department of State emphasized that the country “has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans.” The individuals affected are…
The United States Army War College (USAWC) has posthumously inducted the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, into its esteemed International Hall of Fame (IHOF). The induction ceremony took place on Monday, October 13, during the opening of the 2025 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Convention at the Walter…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, October 14, emphasized that Nigerians owe a debt of gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, attributing the achievements of his administration directly to the President’s leadership. Wike made these remarks while commissioning newly completed access roads in Sector Centre B, located in the Dakibiyu…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully destroyed 8,166.95 kilograms of confiscated illicit drugs in Yobe State, marking a major achievement in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking and abuse. The destruction ceremony took place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Kasaisa village near the Gujba Maiduguri new bypass. The event was…
Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a warning to the public against Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, a dismissed operative accused of impersonating the agency to defraud citizens. In a notice released on Sunday, the DSS urged Nigerians to avoid any dealings with Godwin and to contact the Service directly for any complaints or inquiries.…
Two teenage brothers, Miracle Peters (16) and Emma Peters (17), tragically drowned in floodwaters following heavy rains in the Eligbolo community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 12, 2025, as the boys were trying to assist a person trapped by the flood. While they successfully helped the individual…
