The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed allegations of religious persecution, rejecting claims contained in a report submitted by United States lawmakers to Donald Trump. The government said insecurity in the country is driven by criminal and extremist threats rather…
Harald V, the King of Norway, has been hospitalized in Tenerife after suffering from an infection and dehydration while on a private holiday, the Norwegian Royal Palace confirmed Tuesday. The 89 year old monarch was admitted for treatment as medical…
Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested the final suspect linked to the 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, an assault that killed more than 40 worshippers and injured dozens. The suspect, identified as Sani…
A Kano State High Court has convicted and sentenced Ebonine Rita Uzoamaka to seven years in prison for fraudulently obtaining N5.6 million under false pretenses. Justice Maryam Sabo delivered the judgment in Kano, finding the defendant guilty of dishonestly misappropriating…
Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of Telegram, said Tuesday that Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against him for allegedly aiding terrorism, marking a sharp escalation in the government’s longstanding confrontation with the encrypted messaging platform. The development signals…
Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to the United States and senior Labour minister, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office following an investigation connected to the latest disclosures from the Epstein files. Officers from the Metropolitan…
The General Officer Commanding of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Bemgha Koughna, has survived a coordinated ambush by suspected members of the Lakurawa Terrorists Group in Kebbi State, military authorities confirmed. The attack occurred as the…
A youth football match in Wales descended into disorder after parents became involved in a physical altercation on the touchline during an under 14 fixture, prompting internal investigations and widespread criticism. The incident unfolded at Pandy Park in Bridgend during…
Two soldiers and a local vigilante member have been killed following a bandit attack on a Joint Task Force base in Gwana community, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State, in one of the latest security breaches in Nigeria’s northeast.…
Old social media posts by Simi have resurfaced online, triggering widespread criticism after users shared screenshots of tweets in which she made remarks about Igbo people. The posts, originally published in 2014, circulated rapidly over the weekend, drawing renewed scrutiny…