The United States has warned it may launch Military action in Nigeria following reports of persistent attacks on Christian communities, sparking Global tension and diplomatic unease. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), declared that Washington was “preparing for action” after former President Donald Trump demanded immediate steps to stop…
The Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Saturday, November 1, 2025, commenced an indefinite Nationwide strike, citing the federal Government’s failure to implement prior agreements on salaries, allowances, and working conditions. This strike follows a 30-day ultimatum issued by NARD, which expired without a satisfactory response from authorities. In a statement, NARD President, Dr….
Nollywood fans are welcoming back a familiar face with renewed admiration. Veteran Actress Peju Ogunmola has returned to the screen after taking time off to mourn the heartbreaking loss of her son. Her comeback is not just a professional milestone, it’s a personal triumph over grief. For weeks, Ogunmola retreated from the public eye, finding…
Guinea-Bissau’s fragile democracy was rocked this week when the Army announced the arrest of several Senior Military Officers accused of plotting a coup. The announcement, made by the Army’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Gen. Mamadu Ture, came just weeks before the Nation’s Presidential and Legislative Elections, raising questions about the delicate balance of power in…
Nigeria is once again in Washington’s crosshairs. In a move stirring diplomatic anxiety and economic concern, United States President Donald Trump has redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC), accusing the West African Nation of genocide against Christians and failure to halt religiously motivated killings. The announcement, made Friday, 31st October , 2025,…
Barely days after the Oyingbo building tragedy that claimed two lives, another structure has crumbled in Lagos, this time in Ajegunle, Apapa area, leaving one person dead and eight others injured. The incident, which occurred on Thursday at about 28, Baale Alayabiagba Street, involved a three-storey building with a penthouse that was being manually demolished…
A fresh wave of hardship has swept through Nigeria as petrol prices skyrocketed beyond ₦1,000 per litre following President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 percent import tariff on petrol and diesel, a policy the Government says is meant to boost local refining and reduce import dependence. The Presidential directive, issued on October 21, 2025,…
Panic gripped Umuezeala-Ama Autonomous Community in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State on Wednesday evening when a vigilante operative allegedly shot and killed his colleague during a disagreement while on duty. Eyewitnesses said the two men, who were close associates within the local security team, engaged in a heated argument over how to…
In a dramatic policy reversal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Maryam Sanda who was convicted for killing her husband and 140 others from the initial list of 175 inmates earlier approved for Presidential pardon. The move followed widespread outrage and backlash from the public, rights groups, and victims’ families who faulted the inclusion of…
Tension gripped parts of Benin City on Wednesday following the killing of a 23-year-old man, Chigozie Ifeonu, which sparked violent clashes in Ogheghe community, Upper Siluko Road. The Edo State Police Command has since arrested 13 suspects linked to the incident and restored order to the area. According to reports, the violence broke out after…
