Suspected Fulani militant groups launched coordinated attacks on two communities in Plateau State on Friday, May 23, 2025, leaving three people dead, including a retired police officer. The attacks occurred in Farin-Lamba, located in Jos South Local Government Area, and Dahot village in the Wereng Community of Riyom Local Government Area. The President of the…
Reality star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian has spoken out following the conclusion of her jewelry heist trial, calling the 2016 robbery “the most terrifying experience of my life.” Kardashian, 44, was the victim of a high-profile armed robbery during Paris Fashion Week in 2016. While staying in a private residence, she was held at gunpoint…
At least 20 individuals are currently in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force in Abuja for allegedly hacking into the servers used for the 2025 Computer-Based Test (CBT) examinations conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The suspects are reportedly members of a broader syndicate…
Napoli has turned down offers from Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Fenerbahce for Nigerian international and Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen, one of the hottest names in this summer’s transfer window, spent last season on loan at Galatasaray, where his goals played a crucial role in helping the club secure both the Turkish Cup and…
Ninety-nine Indonesian pilgrims performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia have been diagnosed with pneumonia, with one fatality reported due to acute respiratory infection, according to the Indonesian Hajj Health Center. The announcement was made on Thursday by Liliek Marhaendro Susilo, head of the center, who warned of the potential severity of the illness if not treated…
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The endorsement was announced by Imo State Governor and PGF Chairman, Hope Uzodimma, during the APC summit held in Abuja on Thursday, May 22. Speaking on behalf of the…
On Thursday, May 22, House Republicans narrowly passed former President Donald Trump’s expansive legislative proposal—dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—with a 215-214 vote after a tense 48-hour push to bridge divisions between fiscal conservatives and moderates. The bill now heads to the Senate, where significant debate is expected over contentious provisions, particularly spending cuts and…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), in collaboration with TotalEnergies, has officially unveiled a newly redesigned trophy for the CAF Champions League, signaling a new chapter for African club football. The unveiling ceremony took place at TotalEnergies’ South African headquarters in Johannesburg, attended by African football legends including Lucas Radebe, Teko Modise, and Siphiwe Tshabalala,…
Roughly 52,000 Nigerians moved to the United Kingdom in the year ending December 2024, according to new figures from the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS). This comes as overall net migration to the UK dropped by nearly 50% year-on-year. Nigerians ranked among the top non-EU+ nationalities entering the UK last year, with most arrivals…
Nigeria has been ranked among the top 10 African countries with the highest Schengen visa rejection rates in 2024, according to new data from the European Commission. With a rejection rate of 45.9%—up from 40.8% in 2023—Nigeria is now fourth in Africa and third globally, trailing only Bangladesh and Senegal. Nearly one in two Nigerian…
