Zamfara, Nigeria – Armed bandits operating in northwestern Nigeria have allegedly imposed a N60 million levy on 12 communities in Zamfara State, a journalist has claimed. Bakatsine, a noted conflict and crisis reporter, made the claim in a post on X (formerly Twitter). According to him, the levy is being enforced as punishment for the…
The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has warned that fuel importers in Nigeria may soon be pushed out of business if they fail to adapt to the growing trend of local crude oil refining. This comes as the Federal Government reinstated the naira-for-crude oil deal, despite opposition from the Depot and Petroleum…
Super Eagles star striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly reached a personal agreement with Manchester United ahead of a potential big-money summer transfer, according to renowned Turkish journalist Serdar Çelikler. Speaking on a podcast, Çelikler revealed that while personal terms have been agreed, Manchester United must still finalize a deal with Napoli, who hold the striker’s…
A new round of anti-Trump protests erupted across major US cities on Saturday, as thousands took to the streets to oppose President Donald Trump’s controversial policies, especially his stance on immigration, civil liberties, and science funding. In New York City, demonstrators gathered outside the main public library, waving placards reading “No Kings in America” and…
The city of Lagos stood still on Thursday, April 17, 2025, as Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo, and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux celebrated their traditional wedding in a spectacular event tagged #JP2025. Held at the luxurious Five Palm, Oniru, the ceremony brought together the cultures of Nigeria and Tanzania in a fairytale…
There was tension in Kwara State on Saturday evening as six passengers travelling from Abuja to Offa were abducted by armed gunmen along the Obbo-Ayegunle road in Ekiti Local Government Area. According to reports reaching Naija Blog Daily, the incident occurred between 5pm and 6pm, when the victims, who were passengers in a Sienna vehicle…
The President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Most Reverend Lucius Ugorji, has declared that Nigeria is currently under siege due to the worsening insecurity ravaging the nation. In his 2025 Easter message delivered in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, Archbishop Ugorji lamented the rising spate of kidnappings, killings, and general lawlessness,…
On Easter Sunday, 2025, Pope Francis issued a powerful appeal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The call came during his traditional “Urbi et Orbi” Easter message from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Despite recovering from a serious bout of double pneumonia,…
In a powerful Easter message, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, delivered a passionate appeal to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to urgently address Nigeria’s deepening insecurity, hunger, and national despair. Speaking from Sokoto, Kukah likened the suffering of Nigerians to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, declaring that the people have…
As Christians across the world celebrate Easter, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo and the Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has urged believers to reflect on the values of sacrifice, love, unity, and renewal. In his Easter message, Governor Soludo commended the Christian faithful for their devotion during the Lenten…
