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Global rap sensation Nicki Minaj has stirred significant social media conversation by showcasing a high-value “Trump Gold Card.” The musician proudly displayed the card, claiming it holds a staggering value of one million dollars. In a viral video, she declared herself the “number one fan” of the United States President. This public endorsement marks…
A series of fierce encounters in the Lake Chad Basin has highlighted the volatile security situation in Borno State this week. On Tuesday, reports emerged of a devastating ambush by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists targeting a military patrol near Damask. The insurgents utilized a combination of pre-planted explosives and sustained gunfire to…
A significant milestone in the restoration of peace has occurred in Borno State. The Nigerian Army facilitated the safe return of over 300 refugees from Cameroon this week. These citizens had lived in exile for over a decade due to insurgency-related displacements. Specifically, they returned to Gwoza Local Government Area after fleeing their ancestral homes…
All 15 people on board a passenger aircraft were killed after a plane crash in northern Colombia, raising air safety concerns. The aircraft, operated by Colombia’s airline Satena, went down while en route to the city of Ocaña, near the Venezuelan border. Satena confirmed in a statement that the Beechcraft 1900 aircraft “suffered a fatal…
The conviction of a former French senator has sent shockwaves through France’s political and social landscape, reigniting urgent conversations about drug-facilitated sexual assault, often referred to as chemical submission. The case, which involves the spiking of a female MP’s drink, highlights how power, trust, and abuse can dangerously intersect—even at the highest levels of public…
Human rights groups, activists, and social media users have condemned the Lagos State Police and government for their treatment of residents protesting home demolitions on Wednesday. Police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators in Ikeja who claimed they were being displaced without adequate compensation or relocation. Protesters from Makoko, Oworonshoki, Owode-Onirin, and other…
The Federal Government has lowered entry barriers in Nigeria’s 2025 oil and gas licensing round, offering 50 oil blocks for bidding in a move aimed at boosting crude oil output, attracting fresh investment, and improving transparency in the upstream sector. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) disclosed this during a pre-bid webinar for potential…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has clarified reports alleging non-payment of promotion and salary arrears, insisting that welfare funds have not been withheld under the current leadership of the service. The clarification followed complaints by some personnel over unpaid promotion arrears between 2022 and 2024, with claims that repeated assurances of payment had…
Global spending on international player transfers in men’s football surged to an all-time high of $13.08 billion (€10.9 billion) in 2025, according to the latest FIFA Global Transfer Market Report released on Wednesday. FIFA revealed that a record 86,158 international transfers were completed across men’s football during the year, underlining the continued commercial expansion of…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed allegations that Nigeria’s newly passed tax laws were altered after leaving the National Assembly, insisting that the versions signed into law fully reflect the resolutions reached by lawmakers. Akpabio addressed the controversy during plenary on Wednesday, following concerns raised by Abdussamad Dakuku, a member of the House of Representatives,…
