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Harrowing Harvest: Bandits Kill Two Rice Farmers & Kidnap Four in Kwara as Insecurity Bites Deep

Tension and grief have once again gripped communities in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State after suspected bandits launched a deadly attack on rice farmers in Bokungi Village, killing two and abducting four others during Wednesday’s evening harvest. The incident has deepened fear across the region and renewed urgent calls for decisive action against…

United Nigeria Airlines Accepts Apologies After Viral Brawl Between Influencers VeryDarkMan and Mr Jollof

In a dramatic and widely shared incident, social media influencers Martins Otse (VeryDarkMan) and Freedom Atsepoyi (Mr Jollof) came to blows during the boarding process of United Nigeria Airlines Flight UN 0523 on 17 November 2025 at Asaba International Airport. The confrontation, which was captured on video and circulated online, forced the airline to de-board…

FCT Set for Massive Crackdown as Enforcement of Ground Rent, R-of-O and C-of-O Payments Begins Next Week

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is gearing up for a sweeping enforcement operation that will affect thousands of property owners across Abuja. Beginning next week, the administration will commence strict action against individuals and organizations that have failed to settle outstanding ground rent, land-use conversion fees, and Right-of-Occupancy or Certificate-of-Occupancy bills. This development marks…

“A Disgraced Nation”: Peter Obi’s Stark Rebuttal to Tinubu Amid Nigeria’s Deepening Insecurity

In a forceful statement on X, Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has issued a sharp critique of President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that Nigeria risks being defined as a “disgraced nation” — and not without reason. A Grim Reality Check Obi didn’t mince words. He…

Nigeria’s Insecurity Crisis: Ali-Keffi Raises the Alarm — “This Country Has Become a Killing Field”

In a powerful and deeply troubling indictment of Nigeria’s security situation, retired Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi has sounded the alarm, warning that the nation is spiraling into a state of existential danger. In recent remarks, he didn’t mince words — calling for a state of emergency, constitutional overhaul, and a radical shift in how Nigeria…

ASUU–FG Ultimatum Reaches Boiling Point: Tension Mounts as Crucial Meeting Holds Amid Fears of Nationwide Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government of Nigeria are once again locked in a tense standoff as the union’s one-month ultimatum officially expires. The ultimatum, issued by ASUU’s National Executive Council, was designed to give the government a final window to address unresolved issues that have stalled industrial harmony in…

Army Orders Southeast Residents: “Ignore the Sit-At-Home Threat From Terrorists— Get Back to Business”

A wave of uncertainty washed through parts of Nigeria’s Southeast after a fresh “sit-at-home” directive began circulating across social media platforms and community communication channels. But in a decisive and strongly worded response, the Nigerian Army has called on residents to disregard the order, describing it as a fear-driven tactic pushed out by criminal and…

Turbulence on a Tuesday: VDM vs Mr Jollof — Mid-Air Brawl Forces United Nigeria Flight to Halt

The Nigerian social media space erupted in shock after a dramatic physical altercation between outspoken activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) and entertainer Mr Jollof disrupted a United Nigeria Airlines flight on Monday, leaving passengers stunned and prompting swift intervention by aviation authorities. The confrontation, which happened during boarding at the Asaba International Airport, has since sparked widespread…