The Air Force just turned terrorist boats into driftwood. The Nigerian Air Force hit insurgent positions in the riverine parts of Borno State's Kukawa area. Operation HADIN KAI conducted coordinated airstrikes against hideouts around Malimbe-Masaram Island and the Northern Tumbuns. Reports indicate several fighters from the JAS faction were neutralized, with their watercraft destroyed.
Precision munitions limited collateral damage during the engagement. Surviving fighters reportedly fled their positions toward the Abadam axis. Post-strike assessments showed the groups withdrawing in apparent disarray, their movements likely compromised. Surveillance efforts over the Lake Chad waterways have since increased to prevent retaliatory...
Campus head puts predators and cheaters on direct notice. The rector of Federal Polytechnic Ukana, Mrs. Eduma Essien, told new students to immediately report any sexual pressure from instructors. She directed reports to either management or a dedicated Anti-Sexual Harassment Unit for investigation. Essien clearly stated that the school prohibits trading gifts for better grades.
She also issued strong warnings against exam fraud and secret cult membership. The rector emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for these behaviors. Essien further banned the sale of unauthorized course handouts, instructing students to buy only approved textbooks.
She promised to maintain a disciplined and safe environment focused on academic quality. The...
The military is doubling down on promises to fix the Plateau situation. Army chief Lt.-Gen Waidi Shaibu recommitted to restoring peace in the region and elsewhere during visits with Governor Caleb Mutfwang and traditional leader Jacob Gyang Buba in Jos. He acknowledged complex security problems but called them beatable through teamwork and shared intelligence.
Shaibu stated the army would keep using its personnel professionally to reduce threats. He emphasized that lasting stability requires a collective effort from everyone involved. The governor congratulated the officer on his appointment as service chief.
Mutfwang praised the army's sacrifices and professionalism across numerous deployments. He specifically commended troops from...
The court case tied to that fatal crash involving Anthony Joshua's crew hit another delay. Proceedings against driver Adeniyi Kayode were postponed to a future court date. The Sagamu Magistrate Court, with Magistrate Olufunilayo Somefun presiding, heard the case. Kayode faces four major charges related to the incident that killed two people close to the boxer.
Prosecutor Richard Nigiwe requested the adjournment. He stated his team needed to send the case file to the state attorney general's office for review. The prosecution also cited a missing witness as a reason for the delay. Defense counsel Abiodun Olalekan opposed pushing the hearing back, stating readiness to proceed immediately.
The magistrate ultimately granted the...
Lagos is bulldozing neighborhoods and calling it safety. The state assembly threw its weight behind the executive branch's ongoing demolition of shanties and buildings near waterways and under power lines. Lawmaker Stephen Ogundipe defended the actions, specifically mentioning the areas of Oworonsoki and Makoko. He argued these zones had become havens for criminal activity and posed severe risks.
Ogundipe acknowledged the pain caused to displaced residents, who previously protested at the assembly complex. He stated the government's aim is to protect the broader public and follow established law. The operation, led by the physical planning ministry, targets illegally constructed structures deemed dangerous.
The assembly spokesman...
Dude totally backtracked after calling out a music legend. Rapper Mr Real issued a full public apology to fellow artist D'banj over comments about the CREAM platform. He had previously accused D'banj of failing to pay him an agreed twenty million naira ambassadorial fee for the venture. Mr Real claimed the older artist was just polishing the project's image.
The situation shifted following legal action. D'banj's legal team reportedly sent a petition concerning the initial allegations. This development prompted the complete reversal for the younger musician. In a video statement, Mr Real expressed deep regret for his tone and for handling the dispute publicly.
He apologized for misunderstanding aspects of the CREAM platform, calling...
She worked herself literally into collapse. Nollywood actress Sarah Martins suffered a sudden health crisis, waking up unable to feel her body. She attempted to continue her day managing store inventory and staff interviews before slumping. Colleagues rushed her to a hospital for emergency care.
Medical staff conducted over thirty separate tests on the performer. These checks scanned for conditions like cancer, fibroids, and issues with her kidneys or liver. Every single result returned negative, ruling out those specific illnesses.
Martins explained the incident came after a sustained period of nonstop work. She described operating without breaks, even working through staff absences. This relentless pace led her to neglect her own...
This afrobeats dude credits his clean lifestyle to church choir rehearsals. Oxlade openly avoids smoking and hard substances, pointing to his family's deep religious roots as the reason. He told musician Tim Godfrey that a childhood immersed in musical church groups shaped him. The performer, known for the track Ku Lo Sa, coordinated choirs across all age levels during his youth.
He comes from a family bursting with musical talent. His grandmother serves as a deaconess with a great singing voice, while his grandfather played several instruments. Oxlade mentioned his mother's skills in dance and song, too. He firmly believes his ability to write gospel music stands as his strongest talent.
The artist feels his career progress is...
That guy, Portable, is out of lockup after a serious beef. The singer regained freedom following a period of detention related to allegations from his child's mother, Ashabi Simple. She and her siblings accused him of physical assault and taking a car without permission. These claims led to his arrest and multiple legal charges.
Portable faced a judge at the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State. The court initially ordered him held until a bail review could happen. He later met the requirements for release set by the court. A video circulated online where the artist declared the accusations false, simply stating that people lied about him.
The entire situation reportedly stemmed from a prior dispute between Portable and Ashabi that...
