Tinubu commends security agencies for securing the release of 100 Papiri Catholic School students in Niger State. The President said the news brought relief to families and the nation. However, he also directed security forces to continue their work. Tinubu ordered them to rescue the remaining 115 students and teachers still held hostage. He assured…
Burkina Faso says a Nigerian Air Force C130 aircraft entered Burkina Faso airspace without authorisation on Monday. Officials confirmed that the plane carried 11 military personnel. It landed in Bobo Dioulasso after an in-flight emergency. The announcement came through the Agence d’Information du Burkina. The update quoted the Confederation of Sahel States. According to the…
A new Harvard-Harris survey has revealed that Trump leads Congress by a striking 19-point approval margin, highlighting a growing gap in how voters view political leadership in the United States. The poll shows President Donald Trump at 47% approval and 49% disapproval — only slightly underwater. Congress, however, trails significantly with just 35% approval and…
Colin Allred made a surprise move on December 8, 2025. He announced that he will exit the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Texas. Instead, Allred plans to run for a Dallas-based House seat. This decision came just five months after he launched his Senate campaign. Allred shared his news through a statement. He…
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…
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…
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,…
