Heroic Imam Who Saved 262 Christians from Radical Islamists in Plateau Dies at 90
The late imam gained international acclaim in June 2018 when, amid deadly communal clashes across 10 villages in Barkin Ladi sparked by inter-communal and faith-based tensions he sheltered 262 Christians fleeing armed attackers suspected to be Fulani herdsmen.
Ex-DVC of Dennis Osadebay University Attacks Acting HoD at Home Over Wife’s Exam Results Delay
A former Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) at Dennis Osadebay University, Prof. Robert Dode, has been accused of physically assaulting the Acting Head of the Department of Psychology, Dr. Augustine Ejiroghene Ebiai, at the victim’s official residence. The incident, which occurred around 7 a.m. on Wednesday, has sparked widespread condemnation within the university’s academic community and […]
Nigeria Defence Minister Explains Absence of Remains After US Airstrikes
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, has explained why no physical remains were recovered following recent United States airstrikes on terrorist targets in the north-western state of Sokoto, saying the weapons used left no visible traces. Speaking on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television, Gen Musa said the militants were neutralised with […]
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction of Sule Lamido’s Son Over Undeclared $40,000
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by Aminu Sule Lamido, son of former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, challenging his conviction for failing to declare $40,000 in cash while travelling out of the country and for making a false foreign currency declaration. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday, January 16, 2026, a […]
Super Eagles Top Shot Osimhen, Backs Out Of AFCON Squad
Super Eagles Top Shot Osimhen, Backs Out Of AFCON Squad ….As Coach Rules Out Internal Crisis Lucky Obukohwo Reporting Super Eagles top striker Victor Osimhen has backed out of the Nigeria national team camp in Morocco during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) He reportedly exited the squad due to a minor injury sustained […]
Peace Beckons As FG Withdraws Criminal Charges Against Natasha
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting The possibility that this year is going to be smooth and sailing for the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is very glaring as the Abuja division of the Federal High Court has struck out the cybercrime charge against her. Justice Mohammed Umar, struck out the suit following the […]
Davido Breaks Silence on DNA Test Allegations, Threatens Legal Action
Popular Nigerian music star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has addressed circulating allegations linking him to a paternity claim by a 13year old girl, Anu, stating that multiple DNA tests conducted at different hospitals all returned negative results. Recall that years ago, a lady, Ayorinde Labinjo, accused Davido of having sexual intercourse with her […]
Yahaya Bello Trial: EFCC Submits Fresh Bank Records in ₦10.4bn Fraud Case
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has presented new bank documents in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, who is facing charges of alleged fraud and money laundering amounting to ₦10.4bn. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) tendered the additional records on Thursday at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, […]
Police Defend Anti-Kidnapping Unit As C’River Pays Tribute To Fallen Heroes
The Cross River State Police Command has dismissed allegations of brutality linked to a viral Calabar arrest video, detailing how a suspect resisted lawful arrest during a routine anti-kidnapping patrol, as Akpabuyo LGA simultaneously honoured Nigeria’s fallen armed forces heroes.