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U.S. Expands Anti-Drug Strikes, Halts Aid to Colombia as Tensions Escalate with Petro

The United States has carried out another deadly strike against a suspected drug-smuggling vessel linked to Colombia’s leftist National Liberation Army (ELN), in what appears to be a widening of its controversial maritime operation off South America’s coasts. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Sunday that American forces attacked the boat in international waters […]

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Omokri Praises Dangote’s Simplicity, Discipline Despite Wealth

Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has praised Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, for his humility, discipline, and modest lifestyle despite his vast fortune. Omokri, in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, described the billionaire industrialist as a man of focus and simplicity who treats everyone with respect. “He is the wealthiest black […]

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JAMB Denies Suspending Candidate’s Profile, Blames “Conflict Entrepreneurs” for False Report

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has debunked claims that it suspended the profile of a candidate, Monsuru Aduragbemi, insisting the allegation was a deliberate act of misinformation sponsored by what it described as “conflict entrepreneurs.” In a statement issued on Sunday by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the board said the viral […]

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Coup Against Tinubu Would Be Disaster, Warns Arisekola

  Renowned journalist and publisher, Mogaji Wole Arisekola, has warned against any alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing such a move as “a disaster of historic proportions” that would drag Nigeria backward into chaos and bloodshed. In a powerful statement titled “A Coup Against Tinubu, If True, Would Be a Disaster for […]

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Kwara Govt Commissions Oxygen Plants in Lafiagi, Omu-Aran

  The Kwara State Government has commissioned two state-of-the-art Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) Oxygen Plants at the General Hospital, Lafiagi, and Thomas Adewumi Teaching Hospital, Omu-Aran, in a major boost to healthcare delivery across the state. The oxygen plants, donated by the Global Fund, are designed to serve as regional hubs for medical-grade oxygen production, […]

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Islamic Cleric Arrested for Brutalising 10-Year-Old Boy in Kwara

  An Islamic cleric, identified as Folorunsho Olaoti, has been arrested by security operatives in Kwara State for allegedly brutalising a 10-year-old boy living with him in the Akerebiata area of Ilorin East Local Government Area. According to reports, the cleric was apprehended following public outrage after neighbours raised the alarm over the boy’s condition. […]

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China Commends Nigerian Security Agencies for Rescuing 4 Kidnapped Nationals in Kwara

The Government of the People’s Republic of China has commended Nigerian security agencies for the successful rescue of four Chinese nationals abducted in Kwara State. In a statement issued on Sunday, China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, praised the coordinated efforts of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Department of State Services […]

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Idris Denies Claim APC Will Control 30 States by 2030

  The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has denied reports quoting him as saying that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will control 30 states in Nigeria by the year 2030. In a statement issued on Saturday, Idris described the report as “false, mischievous, and politically motivated,” noting that he never made […]