Renowned televangelist Jimmy Swaggart has died at the age of 90, weeks after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Louisiana on June 15. Swaggart was a towering presence in American evangelical circles for decades, known for his fiery sermons, gospel music, and leadership of the SonLife Broadcasting Network. He also served as the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other top figures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convened a strategic meeting in Abuja today, signaling intensified efforts by opposition leaders to forge a united political front ahead of the 2027 general elections. Among those present were former Senate President David Mark; ex-Governors Sule Lamido (Jigawa), Babangida Aliyu…
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Hussaini Abubakar, for allegedly killing his biological mother in a brutal attack in the Gumel Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred on the evening of Sunday, June 29, 2025, in the Dantanoma quarters. In a statement released on Tuesday, July 1, the…
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has alleged that law enforcement agencies were among the beneficiaries of the massive fraud associated with Nigeria’s now-defunct petrol subsidy regime. The revelation is contained in Bawa’s newly released book, where he claims that between 2006 and 2012, Nigeria lost an estimated $450…
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) in collaboration with enforcement partners, has successfully prosecuted eight individuals for illegally dumping waste along Ejigbo Road. The offenders were apprehended on June 28, 2025, following actionable intelligence and repeated reports from the local community. They were arraigned before the Special Offences Court in…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 74 individuals suspected of internet fraud in Abuja’s Federal Capital Territory. The arrests took place on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Joyous Hotel in Nyanya, a suburb of Abuja, following credible intelligence linking the suspects to internet-related criminal activities. According to EFCC spokesperson Dele…
Angry youths in Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, took to the streets in a violent protest against the escalating wave of kidnappings, killings, and terrorist attacks devastating their communities. During the unrest, the protesters set ablaze the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) office and stormed the Emir of Lafiagi’s palace, vandalizing…
The Abia State security task force, Operation Crush, has apprehended three suspected cattle rustlers in Onhiya community, located in Umuahia South Local Government Area. The suspects—Saidu Ali, Yakubu Mohammed, and Adamu Isa—were arrested on Sunday, June 29, 2025, following a tip-off after they attempted to steal six cows out of a herd of thirty-eight. During…
Nigerian music legend 2Baba (Innocent Idibia) has opened up about his split from longtime partner and actress Annie Idibia during a recent podcast with OAP and TV presenter Nedu and his co-hosts. When asked about what went wrong in their marriage and if there was anything he might have done differently, 2Baba responded with respect,…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning about loneliness, which is responsible for more than 871,000 deaths worldwide each year—equivalent to roughly 100 deaths every hour. This alarming statistic comes from a new report released Monday by the WHO Commission on Social Connection, revealing that one in six people globally now suffers…
