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Fear has gripped several rural communities in Sokoto State following a renewed wave of violence linked to the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji. In what residents describe as a coordinated night assault, armed loyalists stormed a local community, killed two people, abducted eleven others, and left dozens scrambling for safety. The attack adds to a…

In a high-stakes legal maneuver, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has applied to the Court of Appeal in Abuja to halt further proceedings in his terrorism trial. He’s asking the appellate court to stop the Federal High Court in Abuja from delivering its judgment — which is scheduled for…

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…

In a landmark ruling that underscores accountability in academia, a Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Prof. Cyril Osim Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), to five years in prison, with no option of a fine. The decision sends a strong message on the limits of…

In a horrifying and tragic incident that has sent shockwaves across Nigeria, armed bandits stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, located in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, in the early hours of Monday morning, abducting 25 schoolgirls and killing the school’s vice principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku. The attack has reignited concerns about…

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…

A diplomatic storm has erupted between the United States and Nigeria as U.S. lawmakers escalate claims of a “Christian genocide” in the country. The controversy has taken center stage on both sides of the Atlantic, drawing intense media coverage, political statements, and legislative action. While the U.S. Congress and certain advocacy groups insist that Christians…

Fear, grief, and outrage have enveloped the ancient Zuru Emirate in Kebbi State following a deadly midnight assault by heavily armed bandits on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, located in the volatile Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area. In a chilling operation that lasted several hours, the attackers stormed the school premises under the…

American rapper Nicki Minaj is scheduled to speak at a United Nations event in New York on Tuesday, where she will highlight concerns over reported jihadist attacks and persecution targeting Christian communities in Nigeria, according to U.S. officials and multiple reports. The appearance, confirmed by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, follows Minaj’s…

In a major crackdown, the Nigeria Customs Service at the PTML (Port and Terminal Multiservices Ltd.) command announced the interception of a cocaine consignment valued at ₦29.4 billion. The seizure was confirmed by Comptroller Joe Anani, who revealed that the haul was discovered during a routine disinfection of empty containers on October 7, 2025. The…