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 […]
Pope Leo XIV has condemned the rising violence in Nigeria, emphasizing that both Christians and Muslims have fallen victim to attacks. Speaking as he left his residence in Castel Gandolfo, the Pope highlighted the urgent need for peace and protection for all faith communities. “Certainly, there is a danger for Christians, but for […]
Taiwan has removed the remaining restrictions on Japanese food products, signalling renewed political solidarity with Tokyo as its diplomatic rift with China deepens. The Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday that all additional radiation-related controls introduced after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster had been scrapped with immediate effect. Authorities said more than 270,000 Japanese […]
By Bamidele Atoyebi Nigeria has recently faced alarming international attention after the President of the United States threatened possible military action, citing what he described as a “Christian genocide” in the country. While the concern for civilian safety is understandable, such a narrative oversimplifies Nigeria’s complex security landscape and risks misguiding foreign intervention. […]
