VeryDarkMan Storms Abuja Air Force Base, Leads Late-Night Protest Over Insecurity.
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on Wednesday night led a protest at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Abuja, drawing scores of supporters who gathered to demand stronger action against insecurity in parts of the country. The activist reportedly proceeded to the military facility shortly after returning to Nigeria […]
Aircraft Crew Detained After Unauthorised Landing on Delta Road — Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has described the landing and subsequent departure of a private aircraft from a roadway near Asaba, Delta State, as a serious violation of aviation regulations and a potential national security threat. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when the aircraft reportedly failed to land at Asaba […]
FIFA Defends Ticket Costs, Visa Controversies as Historic World Cup Begins
FIFA has defended the cost of World Cup tickets and addressed concerns over visa-related controversies as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway on Thursday, June 11. The tournament opens with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, marking the start of the largest World Cup in history. The […]
Panic as Podium Collapses Under Adeleke, Top Osun Officials at Rally.
There was a moment of panic in Osun State on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, after a podium carrying Governor Ademola Adeleke and other dignitaries suddenly collapsed during a political rally in Ijebu-Jesa. A video of the incident showed the governor, Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, and […]
US Enforces Tougher Birth Tourism Visa Measures Against Nigerians, Others
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The United States has stepped up its campaign against birth tourism, revoking visas and imposing travel restrictions on hundreds of foreign nationals accused of travelling to the country primarily to give birth and secure U.S. citizenship for their children. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the U.S. Department of State said it […]
2027 Will Bring Liberation from Kidnapping Nightmare, Assures NDC Aspirant, Ogbidi
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A frontline and prominent aspirant for the House of Representatives seat representing the Esan Central, Esan West, and Igueben Federal Constituency under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Comrade Emmanuel Ogbidi, has strongly condemned the recent remarks attributed to the Executive Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, regarding the rising […]
Edo Govt Dismisses Claims Of Unpaid Teachers, Defends Rural Development Projects
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State Government has rejected reports alleging widespread non-payment of teachers’ salaries, describing such claims as misleading and lacking specific evidence. The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, debunked the claim during the monthly media briefing in Benin City. Prince Afegbua challenged individuals making the allegations to provide the […]
Three Schools Closed In Akoko-Edo As Kidnap Threats Escalate
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Fears of a large-scale student abduction have compelled the Edo State Government to shut down three public secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area amid heightened security concerns. The affected institutions are Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School, and Makeke Secondary School. They were closed after intelligence reports suggested that suspected […]
Somali World Cup Referee Denied U.S. Entry Over Alleged Terror Links
A U.S. official said Tuesday night that Omar Artan, the Somalian soccer referee who was denied entry into the country ahead of the World Cup, was refused admission due to “association with suspected members of terror organizations.” The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a matter covered by visa privacy laws. Artan had […]
Bamidele Moves to End Re-Election for Presidents, Governors
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has revealed plans to sponsor a bill seeking a single six-year tenure for presidents and governors, arguing that the move would enable elected leaders to focus on governance rather than re-election campaigns. Bamidele disclosed the proposal on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, during an interview with journalists in his office, saying the […]