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The recent attack on Mafa village in Yobe State, which resulted in the loss of many lives and destruction of properties, has raised concerns about the government’s responsibility to protect its citizens.   The incident, which occurred on September 1, 2024, was carried out by suspected Boko Haram insurgents who looted …

Dele Momodu, a renowned media personality, has expressed shock and mortification at Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s recent comment about Governor Godwin Obaseki and his wife being childless.   Momodu described the comment as “horrendous” and “depressing,” emphasizing that being childless is not a crime.   He prayed that Oshiomhole finds the courage to apologize …

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Sunday, calling for an immediate ceasefire following the discovery of six murdered hostages in Gaza. Organized by the Hostage Families Forum and Israel’s largest labor union, an estimated 500,000 demonstrators gathered in multiple cities, making this the largest protest since …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is reportedly in discussions with leading opposition figures Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso to form a formidable alliance ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The National Spokesman for the PDP, Ibrahim Abdullahi, revealed in an interview that the talks aim to unite the …

A recent report by Smart DNA, a leading DNA testing center in Lagos, has revealed a sharp increase in paternity tests in Nigeria, driven largely by a surge in immigration-related testing. Covering the period from July 2023 to June 2024, the report indicates that 27% of paternity tests conducted during …

Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has raised an alarm about Nigeria’s dire food insecurity situation, revealing that the country has the second highest rate of food insecurity in the world.   In a recent interview with Lara Adejoro, Gates emphasized that the ongoing climate crisis has …

The family of Kogi-based journalist Mohammed Bashir, along with nine others who were kidnapped two weeks ago in Kaduna State, have regained their freedom and are back to their normal lives.   Bashir’s wife, Aminat Shana, and their two daughters, Aisha and Hajara, were abducted in August 2024, sparking widespread concern.  …

Nigerian Catholic priest, Fr. Kelvin Ugwu, has issued a strong admonition to drivers who prioritize prayers over common sense precautions like getting enough rest before embarking on long journeys. In a recent Facebook post, Fr. Ugwu highlighted the dangers of sleep deprivation, especially for those who plan to drive the …

During a state congress at the PDP Secretariat in Port Harcourt on August 31, former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, criticized several governors within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for what he described as two-faced dealings with President Bola Tinubu. According to …

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has sparked controversy with a recent statement on social media, declaring that he “doesn’t give a damn” about how his posts are interpreted, misinterpreted, or reinterpreted by the public. El-Rufai’s comments come in response to backlash over a post he made earlier, in which …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he has no regrets about joining President Bola Tinubu’s government, despite backlash from his party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).  Wike, a prominent PDP member, made waves during the 2023 presidential election when he chose to support …

The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Health, has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara, who passed away on August 29, 2024, at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) following a surgical operation. The move to …

In a heartbreaking turn of events, American hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver in New Jersey just hours before they were set to serve as groomsmen at their sister’s wedding.   The tragic loss has left the family, friends, and the …

In a shocking medical case from Motihari, Bihar, doctors removed several metal objects, including keys, nail cutters, and a folding knife, from the stomach of a young man in his early twenties. The alarming situation came to light after the man’s mother noticed that her wardrobe keys were missing. Initially, …

Olori Tobi Philips, one of the esteemed queens of Ife, recently delighted her followers by sharing adorable photos of her twins on Instagram. The twins—a boy and a girl—were welcomed into the royal household earlier this year by Olori Tobi and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. In …