Attack on JIBWIS leader’s home in Digare town sparks fear, outrage amid worsening insecurity. Digare, Bauchi State – Suspected bandits have struck again under the cover of darkness, this time targeting the home of a prominent Islamic cleric in what residents are calling a brazen and terrifying attack. Late Saturday night, armed assailants stormed the…
Former corps member turned saxophonist, actress, and media personality reflects on journey since 2013. For millions of Nigerians who have visited the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) portal over the past decade, one face has become instantly recognizable—that of Adetuke Morgan, the striking female corps member whose photograph graced the official platform for years. Now,…
Abdul Halim Khan found guilty of 21 counts including child rape; youngest victim was 12. A former imam has been convicted of multiple sexual offences against women and girls, including children as young as 12, after exploiting his religious position to manipulate and control his victims through claims of black magic and jinn possession. Abdul…
Activist seeks federal approval to mobilize men against bandits terrorizing South-West communities. Ibadan, Oyo State – Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has issued a bold call to the Federal Government, offering to lead a coordinated offensive against terrorists and criminal elements hiding in the forests of Yorubaland. Speaking in Ibadan…
Stakeholders condemn decision as unethical, self-serving days before tenure ends. Lokoja, Kogi State – A wave of outrage has greeted the decision by the Governing Council of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) to name the institution’s central Senate Building after its outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi. The announcement, made on February 11, 2026, approved the…
Studio owner reports incident after discovering bodies; no visible signs of violence observed. Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has provided new details surrounding the deaths of four gospel artistes at a studio in the Ajah area, confirming that the studio owner reported the incident after discovering their bodies. According to police statements,…
Estate Association cites security, privacy concerns after Airbnb-linked criminal breach. Ikoyi, Lagos – The Banana Island Estate in Ikoyi has imposed a total ban on short‑let and Airbnb operations across the community, effective Monday, February 9, 2026. The decision follows a recent security breach linked to criminal activities carried out through rented apartments. In a…
Claimants seek court order amid concerns over controversies sparked by monarch’s outings. Oyo, Oyo State – Four princes from the Oyo royal family have approached the High Court of Oyo State, seeking an order to restrict the public appearances of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Awoade Adeyemi. The claimants—Ladigbolu Adegboyega, Owoade Tesleem, Adeyemi Adesina, and…
In a landmark move for cultural education and heritage preservation, the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has announced the establishment of the Nike (Okundaye) Institute of African Heritage and Museum Studies, named in honor of Nigeria’s iconic batik artist, Chief (Mrs.) Nike Okundaye. The institute, which will function as a dedicated research center, is set to…
A longstanding but often overlooked connection between politics and Nollywood has come to light, revealing that former Oyo State Governor and the current Olúbàdàn of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty Oba Sen. Rashidi Ladoja, played a crucial role as a major financier for several iconic films by renowned director Túndé Kelani of Mainframe Productions. The discovery…
