The Defence Headquarters said the ongoing joint counterterrorism operations conducted by Nigerian troops and the United States Africa Command have k!lled 175 ISIS terrorists, including a top global operative, during coordinated strikes in North-East Nigeria. Director of Defence Information, Samaila Uba, who disclosed this in an operational update on Monday, May 19, 2026, said…
A Brazilian man came back to life after a funeral home realised he was still breathing as they prepared his body for his wake. Juraci Rosa Alves was admitted to a hospital on May 16, where a doctor declared him d£ad due to respiratory failure. A funeral home was then called and Alves, 88,…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Tanzania, Madagascar, and Guinea-Bissau in the race for qualification to next summer’s Africa Cup of Nations jointly-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The four teams are placed in Group L. The draw was conducted at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association in Cairo on Tuesday,…
The Nigeria Police Force have arrested two suspects involved in a case of criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms linked to a violent syndicate operating within Kaduna State and adjoining communities. A statement from the force spokesperson, DCP Anthony Placid, says the suspects in custody, Yusuf Rabo and Musa Adamu,…
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have rescued two women from being lynched by an angry mob in Uyo, the state capital. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, May 19. DSP John said the incident occurred on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at about 9:45…
The Office of the Okuapehemaa, Nana Afua Nketiaa Obuo II, has raised concerns over reports that former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo is set to be enstooled as Mmrahene of the Akuapem Traditional Area, warning that the process is surrounded by unresolved legal and customary disputes. In a statement issued on Monday, May 18, 2026, the…
A video of Onisa of Esin Ele, evoking the gods of their land to hunt down the kidnappers of school children and teachers who were abducted in Oyo and ensure the safe return of the captives, has been shared online. Amid mounting anxiety over the fate of dozens of school children and teachers abducted in…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency Chairman for Bimbilla, Mbow Mohammed, has withdrawn his resignation and communicated his intent to officially resume office on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Just a day earlier, he had stepped down from the role, with his resignation taking effect on Monday, May 18, 2026. However, in a letter dated Tuesday,…
Nigerian Afro-house singer, Niniola Apata popularly known as Niniola, is mourning the passing of her husband, Michael Ndika, CEO of NaijaReview, leaving fans in shock as she also revealed for the first time that they had been together for 13 years. She shared the heartbreaking news through a series of emotional posts on her…
On-Air Personality Daddy Freeze has launched a scathing attack on women defending singer Chike. The singer is currently embroiled in an infidelity scandal regarding an alleged affair with Sandra Edoho, the estranged wife of media personality Frank Edoho. The scandal escalated after compromising audio recordings of conversations between the singer and Sandra Edoho…
