Obi condemns arrest of Obidient members in Akwa Ibom
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has condemned the reported arrest of an Obidient Movement coordinator in Akwa Ibom State, describing the incident as a threat to freedom of expression and democratic rights. Obi said Nigerians should be able to express their political affiliations without fear, provided they act within the […]
Ex-defence spokesman’s abductors demand release of members, seized livestock
According to her, two of the detained individuals were arrested in Jikamshi, while the third was arrested in Kano.
Nigerian man jailed for life over fatal stabbing in London
A London court has sentenced a 36-year-old Nigerian man, Fawaz Abdulkareem to life imprisonment for the fatal stabbing of a man following a dispute at a flat in Vauxhall.
Revealed: Hideouts of terrorists in Yorubaland
For about two decades, the northern part of the country has been ravaged by terrorism characterised by sacking of entire communities, mass killings, looting, destruction and kidnappings for ransom.
Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts
The row erupted just days before the June 11 start of the 2026 World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren: Women traditionalists storm shrines for divine intervention
Concerned by the continued captivity of schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, scores of women traditional worshippers from across Egbaland on Friday embarked on a spiritual procession across major streets and sacred sites in Abeokuta, Ogun State, seeking divine intervention for the safe release of the victims.
