ISWAP just hit two villages in Yobe, leaving a trail of violence and theft. Suspected terrorists coordinated attacks on Ja Jibiri and Ladu. A counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, posted details about the raid. The village head of Ja Jibiri, Lawan Hassan, was shot in the shoulder. He is 45 years old.
The attackers then moved to Ladu village. There, they kidnapped a 40-year-old driver named Madu Kura. He was driving a Toyota Hilux. They also broke into the local Primary Health Care Medical Centre. The group stole medical supplies and other items. They took off with a golf cart as well. The injured village head was taken to Geidam Hospital for treatment. Security forces in the area are now on high alert. They are monitoring the...
The President chose a vacation over addressing a national crisis. That is the charge from Bolaji Abdullahi, the spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress. He slammed President Bola Tinubu for traveling to Europe as security in Nigeria deteriorates. Abdullahi called the trip insensitive and alarming. He pointed to a deadly bomb blast in Zamfara State and the recent U.S. military strike inside Nigeria as critical issues demanding attention.
Abdullahi stated the nation is confused and scared, waiting for reassurance from its leader. Instead, they heard the President went on holiday. He emphasized that Tinubu's silence on these security problems, combined with his absence, shows a worrying lack of responsive leadership. The...
Politics in Benin just got violently personal. Former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki is furious after his cousin was beaten and dragged to a palace. The victim is Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki, a former boss at DAAR Communications. He was attacked while playing soccer at Uwa Primary School in the Igbesamwan area. Suspected thugs assaulted him, stripped him, and took him to the Oba of Benin's palace.
Obaseki released a strong statement condemning the act. He called it a major human rights violation and a breakdown of law and order. He expressed serious disappointment about the palace's alleged involvement, finding it embarrassing and troubling. He confirmed a viral video shows the armed men taking his battered cousin away.
The former...
Wike is calling out all the fake supporters jumping on Tinubu's bandwagon now. The Minister for the FCT, Nyesom Wike, made these comments in Rivers State's Emohua Local Government. He singled out politicians he called emergency fans of President Bola Tinubu. He told them they need to honor all the existing political agreements in Rivers State.
He pointed to the Ikwerre ethnic group's support during the last election. Wike claimed the Ikwerre people took a big risk and voted heavily for Tinubu when it was not a sure thing. That support, he argued, is what secured the president's win in Rivers State. He contrasted that early loyalty with people who are only showing support now that Tinubu is in power. Wike said he was the first in his...
Well, the internet's favorite sad medical drama has ended. AuntieEsther, a cancer patient who sparked massive debate, has died. Her real name was Mensah Omolola. She was a Jehovah's Witness battling breast cancer. She publicly refused a necessary blood transfusion due to her faith, even after raising over 30 million naira in donations for her treatment.
Her death was confirmed by a close friend online known as AUNTYMUSE. The fundraising for her alternative care was led by a charity advocate called Wizarab10. Her choice to reject the transfusion while accepting public money caused a huge fight online. Some people defended her religious rights. Others questioned the ethics of funding a treatment plan that rejected core medical advice...
The family finally corrected the record on Allwell Ademola's age. They say she was 49, not 43, when she died. A statement from the family shared by her friend Rotimi Salami officially confirmed her passing. It was signed by a relative named Adegboyega Adebayo. They described her as a gifted actress, singer, and filmmaker from a notable Ogun State lineage.
This official word comes after industry chatter said she was younger and died from a heart attack at home. The family thanked everyone for their support and condolences. They called her a passionate, creative person who touched many lives. They asked for privacy, saying funeral plans would come later. The statement ended with a request for peace for her soul and strength for the family.
Another Nollywood star is gone, and the tributes are hitting different. Veteran actor Muyiwa Ademola just posted about the death of his cousin, actress Allwell Ademola. He called it one of the saddest things he has ever heard. The man put out a public plea for forgiveness and peace. He asked anyone he might have hurt to please forgive him. He also said he was letting go of all his own grudges, forgiving anyone who wronged him, too. His message pushed for love and unity, calling the world an empty place that needs peace.
Allwell Ademola was a well-known figure in Yoruba Nollywood. She was 43. She worked as an actress, a producer, and a singer. Some of her notable films were You or I from 2013 and Omo Emi from 2017. Muyiwa Ademola ended...
Burna Boy just showed up at a prison to ask about getting inmates out. The Nigerian musician, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, visited the Kirikiri Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Lagos with an online personality named Otse Vincent, who goes by VeryDarkMan. They met with the prison boss, Deputy Controller Sanni Richard. Their goal was to get the official details on how to legally pay fines for prisoners who are eligible for release under that process.
The prison spokesperson, Osho Onimisi Joseph, stated the pair received a full briefing on the rules. Officials explained the strict eligibility criteria and the legal steps required. The service emphasized that every release must follow court orders and proper paperwork. They do not...
A popular DJ is taking her show back to her hometown for a major New Year's Eve party. Commissioner DJ Wysei will hold her first homecoming concert at Ahiara Junction in Mbaise, Imo State, framing the event as a return to her roots beyond just music. She called it a moment of gratitude and proof that local dreams can succeed globally before coming back.
The expected highlights include her standard high-energy set, surprise guest appearances, and a focus on cultural celebration for the community. The gathering aims to attract natives and visitors alike for a unifying year-end experience. The underlying message positions the concert as a statement about maintaining heritage and giving back, even while building a wider career presence.
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