Seven suspected commanders of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been arrested at the Katsina airport while returning from the Saudi Arabia pilgrimage, according to the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Tunji-Ojo said the suspects were apprehended through Nigeria’s integrated identity management system and subsequently handed over to the…
The Texas State Board of Education has approved new public school standards that integrate biblical teachings into classroom instruction, making Christianity a central component of education for the state’s 5.5 million public school students. Following months of heated debate, the Republican-controlled board voted 9-5 on Friday to adopt a mandatory reading list for every grade…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released a Kaduna farmer, Nura Idris, after an internal review found no evidence linking him to Boko Haram insurgents, ending more than a year of detention over allegations that were later deemed unfounded. According to counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama, the decision followed an investigation by a DSS review…
The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports claiming that a pastor was arrested for allegedly supplying arms and ammunition to suspects involved in the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Saturday, June 27, by the Police Public Relations…
Seven African nations have qualified for the Round of 32 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, underlining the continent’s strong performance at the first expanded 48-team edition of the tournament. Of the 10 African teams participating, Morocco, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Cabo Verde, Senegal and Ghana have all secured places in the knockout…
Grim new details have emerged in the deaths of two women and four children found at an apartment in Mechanicville, New York, where investigators say evidence points to a suspected poisoning and a possible additional weapon used in the killings. Police confirmed that a handwritten note was discovered at the scene, alongside preliminary autopsy findings…
A toxic fish with human-like teeth are spreading through Greek waters just as the country’s peak tourist season begins, prompting concern among fishermen and a limited public health response. The silver-cheeked toadfish, a torpedo-shaped species with sharp, protruding teeth, is known for both its aggressive bite and its highly toxic flesh, which contains tetrodotoxin, a…
A man has sparked reactions online after reportedly tracking down a ‘call girl’ he brought from Ibadan to Lagos, accusing her of stealing his 10-gram gold necklace after they spent time together. According to the man , the woman allegedly left with the necklace after he had paid her for her services. The man later…
A lawyer has come to the defence of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, following the backlash that trailed her recent advice encouraging Nigerians to consider small-scale businesses such as kuli-kuli, akara and roasted corn trading. Reacting to the criticism, the lawyer argued that many people underestimate the profits that can come from petty trading, especially…
Victor Osimhen drew a massive crowd during a surprise visit to Ojota, Lagos. Videos making the rounds online show excited fans surrounding the Super Eagles striker as they rushed to catch a glimpse of him, with many cheering, recording videos, and trying to get close to the football star. Watch video below..