President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed the killing of a senior Islamic State commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, during a joint military operation involving Nigerian and United States forces in the Lake Chad Basin. The Nigerian leader said the operation marked another step in ongoing counterterrorism efforts aimed at dismantling terrorist networks operating…
The Senator representing Borno Central, Kaka Shehu Lawan, has distributed ₦135,650,000 to All Progressives Congress (APC) executives in his constituency ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The financial support was confirmed in a statement shared on Friday via the senator’s Facebook page by his legislative assistant, Usman Alkali. Borno Senator Disburses N135m to APC Executives Ahead…
Publisher of Ovation International Magazine, Dele Momodu, has shared emotional details about his escape from Nigeria during the military regime of late General Sani Abacha. Speaking during an interview on the Morayo Show hosted by Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Momodu revealed that he crossed the Seme border on foot while fleeing political persecution in 1995. According to…
The Monica Witt FBI wanted case continues to attract attention as authorities maintain interest in the former US Air Force intelligence specialist. Monica Witt has remained on the radar of the Federal Bureau of Investigation following allegations linked to national security matters. The Monica Witt FBI wanted story remains one of the more widely discussed…
The World Health Organization has raised fresh concerns over the rapid rise in nicotine pouch sales worldwide, warning that the products are increasingly being marketed to young people through aggressive advertising and attractive flavours. In a new report released on Friday, the global health body described nicotine pouches as products “engineered for addiction,” stressing that…
A fresh gas leak incident has reportedly affected several schools in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, leaving more than 100 students and teachers hospitalised. The incident occurred on Friday and caused panic across affected communities as students were seen rushing out of school premises while teachers and residents scrambled to provide emergency assistance. Schools reportedly affected…
Popular social media influencer and relationship therapist, Blessing CEO, has been arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged ₦36 million fraud case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed that the influencer, whose real name is Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, appeared before Justice Deinde Dipeolu at the Federal High Court sitting…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on authorities to release former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai before the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, describing his continued detention as unfair and politically troubling. In a statement issued on Friday through his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said keeping El-Rufai in custody during a major religious celebration raises concerns…
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have killed two suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group during a military operation in Sokoto State. The troops also recovered weapons and rescued rustled livestock during separate security operations carried out in Sokoto and Katsina states. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Acting Deputy Director of…
Victor Osimhen has described his time at Galatasaray as one of the most rewarding periods of his football career. The Nigerian striker spoke about his experience during an interview published on the club’s official YouTube channel. Osimhen has become one of the key players for Galatasaray since arriving in Istanbul two years ago. Osimhen Plays…
