At least 17 people, including a Mobile Police officer, have been killed following a deadly attack on a rural market in Abande settlement, Mbaikyor Ward, located in the Turan district of Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State. The assault, reportedly carried out by suspected armed herdsmen, occurred on Tuesday afternoon during the community’s market day….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kwara State following a brutal terrorist attack that claimed more than 160 lives and left widespread destruction in its wake. The move is aimed at restoring security, protecting vulnerable communities, and preventing further violence in the area. In a statement issued late…
The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its plan to import petroleum products from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, strengthening regional energy cooperation and highlighting the growing role of Africa’s largest refinery in meeting the continent’s fuel demand. The commitment was announced at the ongoing Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja by the…
The United States has officially confirmed the deployment of a small military team to Nigeria as part of expanded efforts to combat the Islamic State (ISIS) threat in West Africa. The disclosure marks the first public acknowledgment of American troops operating on Nigerian soil since U.S. airstrikes targeted ISIS-linked positions in December. The confirmation came…
American streaming sensation and YouTube star Kai Cenat has praised Nigeria as a country worthy of global attention, describing his ongoing visit to Lagos as deeply personal and inspiring. The world’s most-followed Twitch streamer shared his thoughts during a courtesy visit hosted by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos House in Marina on…
Tensions in the Middle East escalated after the U.S. Navy shot down an Iranian drone that approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. The incident, confirmed by the U.S. military and first reported by Reuters, occurred at a sensitive moment as diplomatic efforts were underway to revive nuclear talks between Washington…
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has announced an ambitious plan to completely remodel the historic Ahmadu Bello Stadium and transform it into a FIFA-standard sports facility capable of hosting international competitions. The governor made this known during a courtesy visit by officials of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), led by its Director-General, Phillip…
Michael Saylor’s bitcoin-focused firm, Strategy (MSTR), has momentarily slipped into the red on its bitcoin holdings following a dip in the crypto market. As Bitcoin fell to around $75,500, the price briefly dropped below Strategy’s average acquisition cost of approximately $76,037 per coin. While that technically places the company at a paper loss, the development…
China has carried out the execution of 11 individuals convicted of running large-scale illegal scamming operations based in Myanmar, marking one of the most severe actions yet in Beijing’s escalating war against cross-border telecom fraud. According to Chinese state media, the individuals were key members of organized criminal networks that operated scam centers and illegal…
British prosecutors have accused former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of funding an extravagant lifestyle with bribes received during her time in office, as her long-awaited trial opened on Tuesday at Southwark Crown Court in London. Alison-Madueke, 65, who made history as the first woman to serve as president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting…
