Why the Hullaballoo About Nnamdi Kanu’s Release – By Tochukwu Ezukanma

By Tochukwu Ezukanma | Lagos, Nigeria | August 20, 2025 – A court trial is the next logical step to Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest and detention. Kanu and his supporters should be thrilled about the prospect of his court trial, as it will provide him a forum to defend himself, and proclaim his message, of Biafranism, […]

Paternity crisis: 1 in 4 Nigerian fathers not biological parents – Report

Paternity crisis: 1 in 4 Nigerian fathers not biological parents – Report By Chioma Obinna A new report by Smart DNA Nigeria has revealed that one in every four paternity tests conducted in the country still returns a negative result, underscoring a persistent paternity crisis and deepening trust issues within Nigerian families. In its 2025 […]

Son of Boko Haram founder arrested in Chad

Son of Boko Haram founder arrested in Chad   By Ruth Nwokwu A son of the founder of Boko Haram, Muslim Mohammed Yusuf has been captured in Chad where he was reportedly in charge of a jihadist group, an intelligence source and a former member of the insurgency said. Yusuf was arrested with five other […]

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio back in Nigeria, debunks rumours of ill health

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio back in Nigeria, debunks rumours of ill health Senate President, Godswill Akpabio returns to Nigeria from London. Senate President Godswill Akpabio has returned to Nigeria after what his media office described as a short vacation in London. Upon his return, Akpabio dismissed the social media reports that he was critically ill […]

U.S. Embassy directs Nigerian visa applicants to provide 5 year social media history

By George Oshogwe Ogbolu The United States government has mandated all Nigerian visa applicants to provide details of their social media activity covering the last five years. Naija News reports that the directive was given in a post by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on X. The Embassy stated that applicants are required to list […]

Naperville, Illinois, police find body in forest believed to be missing Nigerian mom

Naperville, Illinois, police find body in forest believed to be missing Nigerian mom By Eric Horng NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WLS) — A body has been found in the search for a missing Naperville mother, police said. Naperville police said a body was discovered Thursday at Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve matching the description of Olasinmibo “Sinmi’”Abosede. As […]

EFCC storms hotel in Obasanjo Library, arrests suspected internet fraudsters

By Bidemi Bello Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly stormed the Green Legacy Hotel, located within the premises of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. During the operation, some youths suspected of being internet fraudsters were arrested. However, the development has yet to be officially […]

Daylight bloody attack in Kwara State

By Biola Azeez Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Friday afternoon invaded Babanla community in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing an unconfirmed number of people, including security operatives. Saturday Tribune recalls that a similar attack occurred in the same local government area last Friday, in Ganmu community, where two people were […]

Governor Adeleke travels to U.S. for Davido’s white wedding in Miami, Florida

By Vanessa Onah Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has travelled to the United States to attend the wedding of his nephew and renowned music artist, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. It will be recalled that Davido confirmed he and his wife, Chioma Avril Rowland, are set to hold their white wedding in Miami, Florida, […]

Tinubu sacks climate council DG Madueke, appoints Majekodunmi

Tinubu sacks climate council DG Madueke, appoints Majekodunmi Nkiruka Maduekwe President Bola Tinubu has removed Nkiruka Madueke as Director General of the Nigeria Climate Change Council (NCCC), appointing climate finance specialist Omotenioye Majekodunmi as her replacement. The decision was announced on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, who said the new appointment aligns with the […]

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