A white mob attacked Tulsa’s Greenwood district in 1921. They destroyed 35 blocks of Black-owned businesses and homes. The violence killed hundreds of people. Authorities arrested thousands of Black residents. This event displaced many families. Viola Ford Fletcher witnessed the horror at age 7. She remembered fires and killings. The fear stayed with her forever….
Manchester United suffered a 1-0 loss to Everton at Old Trafford. The game took place on November 24, 2025. Everton played with 10 men for over 75 minutes. However United failed to capitalize on this advantage. Everton secured the win with a strong defensive display. Jordan Pickford made key saves. Meanwhile United struggled to create…
Authorities convicted Ike Ekweremadu in 2023 for organ trafficking. The former Nigerian Deputy Senate President plotted to exploit a young man. He aimed to harvest the man’s kidney for his daughter Sonia. This marked the UK’s first conviction under the Modern Slavery Act. Ekweremadu received a sentence of nine years and eight months. His wife…
Armed bandits attacked the Divine Majesty Worship Ministry in Agboda Village, Nasarawa State, during a night prayer vigil. The assailants caused panic among worshippers, who fled in fear. The sudden attack has raised serious security concerns in the area. Eyewitnesses said the bandits arrived unexpectedly during the vigil. Congregants scrambled to safety as the intruders…
In a major push for mental health reform, the Lagos State Government has launched the Lagos Community of Mental Health Providers (LCP) Directory, a Ministry-led platform designed to centralize and expand access to mental health services across the state. The new Directory offers a comprehensive registry of mental health practitioners and organizations in Lagos and…
On this year’s World Toilet Day, Harpic, Nigeria’s leading toilet-cleaning brand under Reckitt, reaffirmed its dedication to improving sanitation and hygiene nationwide. The announcement came during activities marking the Day, themed “We Will Always Need the Toilet”, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and the Lagos State Government. According to…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, marking a significant political move ahead of the 2027 general elections. The registration has already sparked controversies, drawing criticism from prominent figures in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Former Edo State governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, and APC…
President Bola Tinubu has rejected the use of private military and security companies in African conflict zones. He warned that their involvement undermines state sovereignty and complicates counter-terrorism efforts. Speaking at the 7th African Union–European Union Summit in Luanda, Angola, during the plenary session on “Peace, Security, Governance and Multilateralism,” Tinubu stressed that peace initiatives…
The Director General of the State Security Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, released Kenneth Okechukwu Nwafor, who authorities had arrested in July 2022 for alleged links to the banned Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). Nwafor comes from Isuikwuato Local Government Area in Abia State. DSS will pay him N5 million for his wrongful detention. In…
Prominent individuals across the country are uneasy after President Bola Tinubu ordered the withdrawal of police personnel attached to VIPs. The directive instructs the police to redirect officers to core policing duties. VIPs who still need armed protection must now apply to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). VIPs React With Confusion and…
