Dozens Feared Dead as Suspected Herdsmen Launch Fresh Attack on Benue Communities
At least 12 people have been killed and several others injured after suspected armed herdsmen launched a fresh attack on communities in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The deadly assault occurred on Thursday in Tyungu Jam and Mbaav communities, located in the Yaav and Mbadura council wards. Local residents said the attackers stormed […]
Gunmen Attack Rotimi Amaechi’s Convoy in Rivers, Set ADC Office Ablaze
Gunmen attacked the convoy of former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi in Rivers State on Friday, while suspected thugs also set fire to the ward office of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ubima community, Ikwerre Local Government Area. The incident occurred as Amaechi returned to his hometown for his electronic registration as a member […]
Tinubu Approves 65 Ambassadorial Postings, Assigns Fani-Kayode to Germany and Omokri to Mexico
Bola Tinubu has approved the official posting of 65 Nigerian ambassadors and high commissioners to countries around the world, marking one of the largest diplomatic appointments in recent years. The announcement was made by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed that the list includes 34 non-career ambassadors and 31 […]
2027 Elections: Makinde Asks Oyo Appointees to Publicly Declare Political Ambitions
Governor Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, has directed political appointees in his administration who plan to contest elective offices in the 2027 Nigerian general elections to openly declare their intentions. Makinde gave the directive during the Oyo State Government’s 2026 Iftar programme held at the Government House in Ibadan, urging aspirants to pursue […]
Kaduna APC Chairman Isaac Sankey Backs Governor Uba Sani, Promises Party Unity
The newly elected Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Isaac Atiku Sankey, has pledged to strengthen unity within the party while expressing strong support for the leadership of Governor Uba Sani. Sankey made the commitment in a message of appreciation released after emerging victorious in the APC state congress held in […]
2027 Elections: INEC Chairman Amupitan Urges Staff to Deliver Free, Fair, and Credible Polls
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has urged staff of the electoral body to work diligently toward delivering free, fair, and credible elections ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Speaking during a visit to the INEC secretariat in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Amupitan said restoring public confidence in the electoral […]
Terror Group Claims Responsibility for Ngoshe Massacre in Borno, Over 300 Residents Abducted
A suspected terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack on Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, where dozens of soldiers and civilians were reportedly killed and more than 300 residents abducted. The violent raid occurred late Wednesday night when armed attackers stormed the town, setting fire to homes, shops, […]
Britney Spears Arrested in California on Suspicion of DUI
Pop icon Britney Spears has been arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers detained her around 9:30 PM local time. Authorities report that Spears was driving her BMW erratically at high speed on US-101 southbound. She […]
Cillian Murphy Praises Fan Loyalty as Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Hits Cinemas
Cillian Murphy has described the overwhelming support for Peaky Blinders as “wonderfully humbling,” as he returns to play Tommy Shelby in the highly anticipated film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. Thirteen years after the BBC series first aired, Murphy reprises the role that launched his iconic portrayal of Birmingham’s infamous gangster. Speaking on BBC One’s […]
Veteran Actor Francis Odega Says Modern Nollywood Films Lack Substance
Nollywood veteran Francis Odega has raised concerns over what he describes as the declining quality of Nigerian films, stating that productions from earlier years were more impactful and memorable than today’s offerings. Speaking on the Where Is the Lie podcast, Odega reflected on the evolution of the Nigerian film industry. He attributed the perceived decline […]