Officers of the Lagos State Police Command fired teargas at Makoko residents who protested at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex on Wednesday. The residents gathered to protest ongoing demolitions in several Lagos communities. Communities AffectedThe protest involved residents from Makoko, Owode Onirin, Oworonshoki, Otumara, and Baba-Ijora. Residents said the government carried out the…
Authorities released a report to Congress about the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. The document came from the Department of Homeland Security. It detailed events in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. Customs and Border Protection personnel attempted to arrest Pretti. The encounter began when a Border Patrol officer faced two female civilians. They blew whistles…
Former President Joe Biden called for transparent investigations into the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, stating such violence betrayed core American values. Biden Condemns Government Violence In a notable return to public commentary, former President Joe Biden issued a strong condemnation of the shootings. He stated that the…
The United States announced on January 27, 2026, that its Air Forces Central would conduct a multi day readiness exercise in the Middle East. Officials stated that the drill aimed to showcase the ability to deploy, disperse, and sustain combat airpower across the region. This announcement came during rising tensions with Iran. Exercise Announcement Emerges…
Bandits continued to hold 13 abducted villagers from Gidan Waya community in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The abductees stayed in captivity despite the payment of N40 million ransom. Community leaders raised the alarm during a press conference in Kaduna. The Night Raid and Abduction Bandits attacked Gidan Waya on November 11, 2025….
United States Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino departed Minneapolis on January 26, 2026. This move marked a significant shift in a federal immigration operation that had sparked intense local protest. Moreover a portion of the Border Patrol agents deployed to the city also prepared to leave. The Catalyst for Withdrawal The immediate catalyst for this…
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) categorically denied a viral social media report alleging that approximately 60% of military applicants tested positive for HIV during ongoing medical screenings. The GAF described the publication as baseless fake news and urged the public to disregard it entirely. The Official Response The Ghana Armed Forces issued a press release…
The Indigenous People of Biafra responded firmly to Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The group emphasized that the Monday sit-at-home represented a legal and peaceful act of civil disobedience. IPOB’s Strong Reaction IPOB released a press statement through its spokesman, Emma Powerful. He addressed Soludo’s threats to penalize workers who stayed home on Mondays. Powerful…
Authorities in the US state of Georgia proclaimed Nnamdi Kanu an honorary citizen. They also designated him a goodwill ambassador. This declaration occurred while Kanu remained in detention in Nigeria. The Proclamation Brad Raffensperger, Georgia’s Secretary of State, issued the official proclamation on January 16, 2026. He signed the document at the State Capitol in…
Justice James Kolawole Omotosho served as a judge in the Federal High Court. He handled high-profile cases that drew national attention. Authorities appointed him to this position earlier in his career. The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) shortlisted him for elevation recently. This move followed his role in a significant trial. Background of the Judge…
