The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out precision airstrikes on Boko Haram terrorist camps in Tumbumma Baba and Chiralia areas of southern Tumbuns, Borno State, successfully foiling a planned attack ahead of the Eid celebrations. Acting on credible intelligence, NAF jets under Operation Hadin Kai struck terrorist structures used for weapon storage and coordination,…
Senior Pastor of House on the Rock, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, has addressed a viral video circulating on social media which appeared to show him pointing what many assumed was a firearm at a driver in Lagos traffic. In the video, a driver reportedly recognized the pastor, who then wound down his car window and pointed…
ABUJA The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has paid glowing tribute to late Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, describing him as a towering figure in Nigeria’s judicial history. Justice Uwais, who passed away on Friday in Abuja—just six days before his 89th birthday—was the second-longest-serving Chief Justice of Nigeria, having held office from…
In a surprising outburst at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed deep disappointment in tech billionaire Elon Musk, following the latter’s harsh criticism of his signature tax and spending bill. Speaking during a press briefing with visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Trump said his long-standing friendship with Musk may no longer survive the…
A 71-year-old Nigerian woman, Janet Olufunke Damiro, has been dismissed by the London School of Economics (LSE) after being accused of stealing a gold bracelet — an item she insists she merely forgot to hand in. According to Metro UK, Damiro, who moved to the United Kingdom from Nigeria in 1971, had worked at LSE…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared two additional individuals wanted in connection with the Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) investment fraud, which reportedly defrauded over 600,000 Nigerians of more than ₦1.3 trillion. The newly declared suspects are Folashade Odelana (31) and Bamidele Ayodele Abiodun (32), both last traced to No. 17, Oremeta Street,…
The long-running political rivalry between former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has once again taken center stage, with Amaechi delivering a scathing response during an interview on ARISE TV. Amaechi, who also served as Minister of Transportation, dismissed Wike’s recent criticisms by stating bluntly: “I don’t want to join issues…
The State Security Service (SSS) has filed a fresh application at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to restrain Prof. Pat Utomi and his associates from engaging in rallies, protests, media appearances, or any activities promoting his proposed “shadow government.” According to the SSS, Utomi, who is currently abroad and expected to return to…
In a significant move to stabilize Nigeria’s struggling power sector, the Presidency has begun internal approval processes aimed at clearing the ₦2 trillion legacy debt owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos). The debt resolution is expected before the end of the current quarter, according to a senior energy official. This announcement was made during the…
Popular Nollywood actress, Biola Bayo, has officially confirmed her separation from her husband, Oluseyi, revealing that they have been apart since April 2024. The emotional announcement came via a heartfelt birthday tribute she posted on social media, where she referred to him as her “ex-husband and baby daddy.” In the deeply personal message, Biola Bayo…
