U.S. Court Hands Nigerian National Six-Year Prison Term for Online Extortion
A Nigerian national, **Imoleayo Samuel Aina**, also known as “Alice Dave,” has been sentenced to six years in prison in the United States for his central role in a sextortion operation that contributed to the death of a young man in Pennsylvania. At 27,…
Michelle Obama Says America Isn’t Ready to Elect a Woman President
Former first lady **Michelle Obama** has suggested that Americans are still “not ready” to elect a woman president, referencing former Vice President **Kamala Harris’** loss to President **Donald Trump** in the 2024 election. Speaking to a group of women…
Conoil Producing, TotalEnergies Seal Major Production Deal to Boost Nigeria’s Oil Output
In a strategic move aimed at significantly boosting Nigeria’s oil and gas production capacity, Conoil Producing Limited has entered into a major partnership with TotalEnergies Limited to execute a large-scale production contract. The landmark agreement…
Italy Coach Gattuso Wants Africa World Cup Slots Reduced
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has demanded a complete rethink of the World Cup qualification format after his team found themselves needing a nine goal win against Norway to secure an automatic ticket to the 2026 tournament. Italy beat Moldova two nil in…
Cross River Indigenes Applauds President Tinubu for Reinstating Mrs. Marilyn Ogar and Clearing Justice Onnoghen’s Name
The Cross River State Indigenes Development Association in Abuja has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the return of Mrs Marilyn Ogar to service and elevating her within the Department of State Services. The praise comes after the…
ISWAP Ambush in Borno: Serving General Kidnapped, Soldiers Killed
Fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked a Nigerian military convoy in Borno State on Friday night, abducting a serving brigade commander and killing several soldiers, including members of the Civilian Joint Task Force…
Court Halts Burial of Late Ntalakwu Oboro Monarch Pending Autopsy
The Magistrate Court in Olori, Ikwuano Magisterial District, Abia State, has ordered a halt to the burial of HRH Prof. Sam Ajiri, the late traditional ruler of Ntalakwu Oboro Autonomous Community, pending an autopsy to establish the cause and timing of…
DSS Apprehends Notorious Terrorist Linked to 2012 Church Massacre and 2022 Bank Heist
The Department of State Services (DSS) has successfully recaptured Abdulazeez Obadaki, a high-ranking commander of the Ansari terrorist network, widely suspected of orchestrating the August 7, 2012 mass shooting at a Deeper Life Bible Church near Okene,…
Madina Court Sentences Two Nigerians to Prison for Using Fake Documents to Obtain Ghana Cards
Two Nigerian nationals have been sentenced to prison in Madina for attempting to obtain Ghana Cards using fraudulent documents, reinforcing the National Identification Authority’s (NIA) commitment to maintaining the integrity of the national ID system.…
Stampede at Defense Minister’s Residence Leaves One Dead, Six Injured
A tragic stampede occurred at the residence of Minister of Defense Alhaji Bello Matawalle in Gusau, Zamfara State, resulting in one death and six injuries, security sources confirmed on Friday. The incident unfolded around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday as a…