Father drags daughter’s boyfriend to Kaduna court over alleged N13 million death benefits fraud
A father, Ishaku Joseph, on Monday brought his daughter’s boyfriend, Yunana Zock, before a Customary Court in Kaduna State, accusing him of misappropriating his late wife’s death benefits. Prosecutor Jeremiah Amfani told the court that Zock allegedly…
North Korea Executes Citizens for Watching Foreign Movies and TV Shows — UN
The North Korean government is increasingly imposing the death penalty, including for citizens caught watching or sharing foreign films and television dramas, according to a new United Nations report. The report, cited by the BBC, found that the…
Atiku Warns Against Hasty Amendments to Petroleum Industry Act, Calls for Transparent Divestment in Oil Sector
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over recent developments regarding proposed amendments to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and plans to divest significant government equity in major oil and gas joint ventures. In a statement,…
Russian Health Minister Revives Passenger During In-Flight Medical Emergency
Russia’s Minister of Health, Mikhail Murashko, intervened to save a passenger experiencing a hypertensive crisis, potentially preventing a heart attack, during a flight from Moscow to Hanoi. Murashko helped calm the passenger and stabilise his condition…
Bandits Attack Worshippers During Isha Prayer in Katsina
Armed bandits stormed a mosque in Matazu town, Katsina State, during Isha prayers, leaving several worshippers dead and others injured. Security analyst Bakatsine confirmed the attack in a post on X, noting that the gunmen struck at night while prayers…
CBN Orders Geo-Tagging of All POS Terminals Across Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive requiring all Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals in the country to be geo-tagged within 60 days. The move affects over 4.2 million devices, including Moniepoint, OPay, PalmPay, and mobile money…
Four Killed, 15 Injured in Suspected Cult Attack During Burial in Anambra
Four people were killed and about 15 others injured on Thursday night when gunmen suspected to be cultists attacked mourners at a burial ceremony in Ezi Village, Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The attack occurred during a…
NBA Members Protest at Nigerian Navy Dockyard, Demand Rule of Law and Protection for Lawyers
Tensions escalated today at the Nigerian Navy Dockyard as members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) staged a rare public protest. The demonstration called for greater accountability from government institutions, adherence to the rule of law, and…
Father of Charlie Kirk’s Suspected Killer Hands Him Over to Authorities
US President Donald Trump has announced that authorities have apprehended the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting, telling Fox News: “With a high degree of certainty, we have him in custody.” He added that “somebody very close to…
Dr. Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie Felicitates with Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom, at 91
I join millions of well-wishers across Edo State, Nigeria, and beyond in celebrating a rare gem, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the illustrious Esama of Benin Kingdom, as he marks his 91st birthday. Chief Igbinedion’s life story is one of vision,…