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…
Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has made history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, alongside U.S. chess master Shawn Martinez. The dynamic duo officially surpassed the previous record of 61 hours, reaching an astonishing 62 hours of non-stop chess in Times Square, New…
A tragic building collapse occurred on Saturday morning in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State, leaving many feared dead and others trapped under debris. The incident happened around 8:00 am on Oremeta Street, involving a multi-storey building that was still under construction. The collapsed structure reportedly housed the popular EqualRight Restaurant, a well-known hangout for…
As Christians across Nigeria celebrate Easter, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on citizens to use the season of sacrifice to pray for compassionate and responsible leaders. In a statement released on Saturday through his spokesman, Ibrahim Umar, Obi emphasized the need for leaders who genuinely share in the pains and struggles…
