Advocates Launch 16 Days of Activism In Calabar, Demand End To Digital Violence Against Women and Girls
Activists in Calabar on Monday launched this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence with a call to end digital harm targeting women and girls. The rally, supported by Christian Aid, SBS Cross River State and the Rise Up Movement Nigeria, gathered dozens of advocates holding a banner inscribed “End Digital Harm Now! Say […]
Just In: Gunfire Erupts in Guinea Bissau as Military Reportedly Detains President Embaló, Raises Fears of Coup
Reports from multiple media houses suggest a coup is unfolding in Guinea-Bissau as heavy gunfire erupted across central Bissau on Wednesday, striking near key government sites including the electoral commission headquarters, the interior ministry and the presidential palace. According to unconfirmed but widely circulated by accounts on social media, soldiers have arrested President Umaro Sissoco […]
Edo Police Hunt Man for Acid Attack on Lover
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Police Command has launched a serious manhunt on one Timothy Gilbert who bathed his girlfriend, Angela Ogah, 40, with acid in the state. The Command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident and said the suspect committed the crime at Ihovbe quarters, in Ikpoba Hill and fled. According to […]
Freed Kebbi 24 Schoolgirls: I’m Relieved, Says Tinubu
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has expressed his state of mind following the release of the 24 schoolgirls kidnapped by terrorists in Maga, Kebbi State last Monday He said he is satisfied and relieved over their release unhurt. “The relief I feel is immense knowing that all 24 girls have been accounted for,” […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Escapes FIFA Ban for 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo has escaped a FIFA ban and will be available to play in the opening game of the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo was sent off for elbowing Dara O’Shea in a qualifying fixture against the Republic of Ireland, but he’ll only face a suspension if he commits another similar infringement during the probationary period. […]
UCL: Chelsea Demolish Helpless Barcelona 3-0 in Champions League Rout
Chelsea delivered a masterclass in dominance, thrashing a hapless Barcelona 3-0 in their UEFA Champions League league phase clash on Tuesday night, propelling the Blues into the top eight and breathing new life into their European campaign. The rout began early when Barcelona’s Jules Koundé inadvertently nodded Pedro Neto’s angled cross into his own […]
AFCON: CAF Reels Out Officiating Team, Excludes Nigerian Officials
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reeled out the complete list of referees and Video Assistant Referees for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations but no single Nigerian was shortlisted. CAF included 28 centre referees and 14 VAR officials. Host nation Morocco, Algeria, Egypt and Mauritania provided two centre referees. Algeria’s […]
‘Internal Security Collapse’ Reason Why School Abductions Are Escalating — NANS
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has accused the country’s internal security system of total collapse, blaming repeated school abductions on intelligence failures, poor coordination, and leadership complacency. In a scathing statement issued on Wednesday, NANS National President, Olushola Oladoja, declared the multi-billion naira Safe School Initiative ineffective despite years of funding and government […]
Shehu Sani Urges FG to Deploy Security Personnels to State of Origin to Combat Rising Security Challenges
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has urged the Federal Government to overhaul its security strategy by prioritising the recruitment and deployment of military and police personnel to their states of origin. In a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday, the ex-lawmaker insisted that local knowledge of terrain is a decisive advantage in […]
Military Hands Over 24 Rescued Schoolgirls To Gov Idris
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Military has officially handed over the 24 rescued students of the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga to the Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir Idris just as it calls for a comprehensive medical checks on the students. Recall that the students were abducted by bandits last week The handover […]