The United States is considering a range of punitive and diplomatic measures including sanctions and expanded counterterrorism cooperation as it ramps up pressure on Nigeria to do more to protect Christian communities and address long-standing concerns over religious freedom. A senior U.S. State Department official, Jonathan Pratt, who heads the Bureau of African Affairs, […]
France has reduced the number of its diplomatic personnel in Mali following a worsening security situation and a jihadist-imposed fuel blockade, a French foreign ministry source confirmed on Friday. The ministry official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the move follows similar actions by the United States and the United Kingdom, which have already […]
Celebrity nightlife promoter, Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has called on the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, to mobilise South-East leaders in a collective push for the release of detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Okechukwu made the appeal in a post on his X handle on Friday, […]
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has demanded urgent answers over the sudden withdrawal of military personnel from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, less than an hour before armed bandits invaded the school and abducted several students. Speaking on Friday, the governor described the development as “deeply suspicious” and called for a full […]
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Temigbe Adeola, for allegedly impersonating a Nigerian Army officer and defrauding a family of ₦1.2 million meant for retirement benefits. According to the police, the victim’s family engaged Adeola to help retrieve the retirement funds of their mother, which were reportedly invested in properties. […]
Paul Pogba, the former World Cup-winning midfielder, is set to make his long-awaited return to competitive football this weekend as Ligue 1 resumes. The French international is expected to feature for AS Monaco when they face Stade Rennais FC on Saturday, 22 November 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 5:00 PM WAT. Pogba has been […]
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Victor Cletus, for allegedly impersonating a medical doctor to defraud and sexually assault a young woman who sought his help over a health concern. Investigators said Cletus, who projected himself online as a surgeon, actually works as a cleaner at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital […]
The Lagos State Government will enforce temporary traffic closures across parts of Ikeja on Saturday as the second Capital City Race takes place, with officials assuring residents that diversions will be managed in phases to reduce disruption. The 10-kilometre race, held under the theme “One Run Many Journey”, is scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 […]
