Angela Okorie inspires fans with uplifting social media messages
By Benjamin Njoku Angela Okorie, once known for her controversial lifestyle is now winning hearts through a series of inspiring posts on Instagram. Lately, every captivating photo the actress-turned-singer shares on her page comes with encouraging words that resonate deeply with her followers. Her thought-provoking captions often feel like words worth remembering, hard to scroll […]
Benue Insecurity: Agatu youths demand withdrawal of military, cite loss of confidence
The Agatu Indigenous Youth Association (AIYA) has called for the immediate withdrawal of the military Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) personnel from Agatu Local Government Area of Benue state, alleging inefficiency and failure to respond to intelligence reports on attacks in the area.
Armed herdsmen take over Benue road, attack commuters, machete female passenger
Suspected armed herdsmen are reported to have taken over the Gyungu Aze-Yogbo road in Mbayer/Yandev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state, attacking commuters and leaving a female passenger severely injured during one of the assaults.
Mali junta says will not talk with ‘terrorist’ groups
Mali’s government refuses to talk to “terrorist” groups, the foreign minister has said, after jihadists and allied separatists mounted widespread attacks that have rocked the ruling junta.
2027: ‘If Obi fails Nigerians, we’ll remove him’ — NDC Reps aspirants
House of Representatives aspirants on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, on Friday warned that Peter Obi would be removed from office if elected president in 2027 and failed to meet Nigerians’ expectations.
Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire
“I am pleased to announce that there will be a THREE DAY CEASEFIRE (May 9th, 10th, and 11th) in the War between Russia and Ukraine,” Trump said on his Truth Social network.
EPL: Arteta rules out two Arsenal players ahead of West Ham clash
Mikel Arteta has admitted that Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino could miss the remainder of Arsenal’s season due to injury setbacks.
APC govs divided over removal of Uzodimma as PGF Chairman
Eighteen governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress APC have passed a vote of confidence in Hope Uzodimma as chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum PGF, dismissing reports of his replacement and reaffirming their solidarity ahead of the party’s 2027 primaries.
EPL: Bruno Fernandes awarded football writers’ player of the year
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been named the Football Writers’ Association men’s Footballer of the Year, recognising his standout performances during the 2025–26 season.
Instagram drops end-to-end encryption for private messages
Users of Instagram will no longer be able to send ultra-private direct messages, after parent company Meta switched off end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for the platform’s messaging service worldwide.
US plans evacuation flight for Americans on hantavirus ship
The United States said Friday it was organizing an evacuation flight for Americans on a hantavirus-struck cruise ship that has sailed to the Canary Islands.
