Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress next month. He already joined the party at the ward level. As a result, party leaders view him as a full member. Original Plans Change Officials first set the defection for November 19. However a kidnapping crisis…
Gunmen invaded St. Andrews Anglican Church in Isiokwe, Lilu community, Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State, early Sunday morning. They opened fire on worshippers and set buildings ablaze. As a result, the attack created panic among residents. Victims Suffer Losses Attackers killed two people, including the priest’s wife. Additionally they injured several others. Meanwhile the…
South Korean woman named Yang launched a daring blackmail scheme against football star Son Heung-min in 2024. She sent him an ultrasound photo and claimed she became pregnant after a one-night stand in 2023. Yang also used AI-generated images to support her fake story and demanded 300 million won, or about $204,000. Son Denies the…
Armed robbers targeted a major art museum in Rio de Janeiro last week. They stole 13 valuable pieces, including 8 works by Henri Matisse. Security guards faced threats during the raid. The criminals entered the building after midnight. They disabled alarms and cameras quickly. Witnesses reported hearing shouts and seeing masked figures. Priceless Art Vanishes…
Wildfires swept through rural areas in Australia last week. They destroyed 40 homes and claimed the life of a dedicated firefighter. Authorities report that strong winds fueled the flames. First the fires started in dry bushlands near Sydney, hot weather and low rainfall created ideal conditions for ignition. As the inferno approached, residents quickly evacuated….
Soldiers in the Benin Republic launched a surprise coup at dawn on Sunday. Led by Colonel Pascal Tigri, they seized the National TV station and announced they had overthrown President Patrice Talon. They also suspended all democratic institutions, which threatened the country’s 35-year-old democracy. Benin Requests Urgent Help The Benin government acted quickly. Through its…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will begin legal steps to recover mandates from Rivers lawmakers involved in a fresh PDP defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was issued on Saturday in Abuja. National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, called the latest switch a “re-defection.” He accused the lawmakers of acting on…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, says Nigeria foreign policy will remain practical and driven by national interest. He explained that the country will focus on economic growth, job creation, and partnerships that produce clear results. Tuggar issued the statement through his media aide, Alkasim Abdulkadir, on Sunday. He spoke at the Doha…
The US–Nigeria security partnership progressed on Sunday as National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu hosted a United States Congressional delegation in Abuja. Additionally, the visit forms part of ongoing cooperation aimed at strengthening defense and intelligence support. Ribadu explained that the meeting followed earlier engagements in Washington, DC, where shared security concerns were discussed. Consequently,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has issued new JAMB guidelines for the 2026 UTME registration. The board posted the announcement on its official X page on Sunday. It aims to help candidates prepare early and avoid mistakes. JAMB urged candidates to confirm their personal details. They must check their National Identification Number, email address,…
