Mr Jollof Apologizes After In-Flight Clash with VeryDarkMan
Nigerian comedian Mr Jollof has addressed his in-flight confrontation with social media figure VeryDarkMan, saying he acted only in self-defense. In an Instagram video, he apologized to passengers, aviation authorities and United Nigeria Airlines for the disruption, adding that the incident would not happen again. He also expressed regret to his family, calling the clash […]
U.S. Lawmaker Criticized Over Kebbi Abduction Remarks
U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore condemned the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, urging prayers for the victims and the slain vice principal. He described the attack as occurring in a “Christian enclave,” prompting swift correction from former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad, who said the community and victims are Muslim. […]
Aliyu Says Azikiwe’s Compromises Helped Keep Nigeria United
Former Niger State Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu says Nigeria’s first president, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, made critical political compromises that helped keep the young nation together. Speaking at the 2025 Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Award Lecture in Abuja, Aliyu noted that Zik partnered across party lines in both the First and Second Republics to protect Nigeria’s fragile […]
Nwabali Apologizes After Nigeria’s World Cup Playoff Loss
Stanley Nwabali has apologized to Nigerians after the Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup hopes ended in a 4–3 penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo. The match finished 1–1 after extra time, and although Nwabali saved two penalties, misses from Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon, and Semi Ajayi sealed Nigeria’s exit. DR Congo captain Chancel Mbemba converted […]
Nigeria Should Be Receiving Commendations, Not Threats – Lagos Lawmaker
By: Ayo Agbeoluwaye Member representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Temitope Adedeji says the administration of President Bola Tinubu deserves commendation, support and international collaboration from international and not threats. In a statement by his media aide, Hon Temitope Adedeji urged the United States President, Donald Trump to reconsider […]
Reps Move to Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Law
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill to amend the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework and asset recovery system. Sponsored by Hon. Yusuf Gagdi of Plateau State, the bill seeks to modernise anti-graft laws amid rising sophistication in financial crimes. Gagdi said the […]
Ex-General Urges Military to Focus on Insurgency
Retired Major General Ishola Williams has called on Nigeria’s armed forces to concentrate on combating insurgency rather than diverting resources to local kidnapping cases. Speaking on Channels TV, the former Transparency International Nigeria chairman said the military’s focus should remain on threats to national stability. “Running after local kidnappers only detracts from our primary mission,” […]
NSCDC Arrests Four Suspected House Burglars in Kano
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, have arrested four suspected vandals and house burglars notorious for breaking into homes across the state. The command’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Friday, noting that the suspects were apprehended in Dambatta, Fagge, and Tarauni Local […]
Australian Women Sue Government Over Military Sexual Abuse
Women serving in Australia’s defence forces have filed a major class action lawsuit against the federal government, alleging decades of sexual violence, harassment, and discrimination within the military. The lawsuit, lodged in the Federal Court in Sydney, covers incidents that occurred between November 2003 and May 2025. It is being pursued on an opt-out basis, […]
Enugu Police Nab Three for Power Cable Theft
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested three men Chukwu Kelvin (25), Kenechukwu Ude (25), and Uche Nwankwo (28) for allegedly vandalising high-voltage power cables in Aninri Local Government Area. Police spokesperson SP Daniel Ndukwe said the suspects were intercepted by the Distress Response Squad on October 20, 2025, along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway. They […]
