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VIDEO: Bomb Blast In Pakistani Mosque Claims 31 Lives
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the mosque’s security guards tried to intercept the suspect, who opened fire at them before detonating his explosives among the worshippers. Asif alleged the attacker had been travelling to and from Afghanistan. Officials said 169 people were transferred to hospital after rescue teams reached the site of the explosion. Video Credit: TheSun
At least 31 killed, dozens wounded in suicide blast at Islamabad mosque
A suicide bombing attack at a mosque in Islamabad has killed at least 31 people and wounded dozens more, in one of the worst such incidents to hit Pakistan’s capital. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the mosque’s security guards tried to intercept the suspect, who opened fire at them before detonating his explosives among the worshippers. “Targeting places of worship and civilians is a heinous crime against humanity and a blatant violation of Islamic principles. Pakistan s...
Deadliest attack in 2026: Tragedy strikes again in Nigeria as Red Cross confirms 162 deaths in Kwara massacre
Gunmen killed at least 162 people in Nigeria’s Kwara state in one of the deadliest attacks in the country in recent months, a Red Cross official said Wednesday. The attack late Tuesday on a village in the west-central state came after the military recently carried out operations in the area against what it called “terrorist elements”. Recall Kwara Governor , AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, confirmed the death of 75 persons. AbdulRasaq disclosed the figure on Wednesday night while addressing res...
Tension Grips Community as Gunmen Reportedly Kill, Abduct Unspecified Number Of Persons In Ebonyi State
Many persons have been allegedly killed and abducted in Okporojo Community, Oso Edda, in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, following an attack by yet-to-be-identified persons. According to eyewitnesses’ report, the incident happened yesterday around 4 pm as unidentified armed men ambushed the community, setting houses on fire, killing and abducting many during the attack. In a viral video circulating online, houses were seen set on fire, as the community called on the state governm...
Watch as British Airways plane lost a wheel in mid-air while taking off from Las Vegas.
The rear wheel separated from what is believed to be a London-bound Airbus A350-1000 as it left Las Vegas on Monday. As the aircraft climbed, a shadowy wheel was seen dropping from the back section of the landing gear.
Moment President Tinubu fell during a reception parade in Türkiye
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu briefly stumbles during a ceremonial march-past in Türkiye while with President Erdoğan.
Kajuru Abduction: 'We Were Beaten Like Animals’, Elderly Victim Narrates Ordeal
Gunmen had last Sunday abducted over 170 worshippers following a coordinated raid on three churches during church services in Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Video Credit: Channels TV
Court grants Anthony Joshua’s driver bail, adjourns trial to February 25
Anthony Joshua’s driver, Kayode Adeniyi, was on Tuesday led out of the Ogun State Multi-Door Courthouse after his case was adjourned. The court fixed February 25 for further hearing, as legal proceedings surrounding the matter continue.
Nigeria: ‘Over 170’ worshippers abducted as bandits raid Kaduna churches
Bandits have reportedly abducted over 170 worshippers following a coordinated raid on three churches during church services yesterday in Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to the Northern Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Joseph Hayab, who confirmed the attack to journalists, nine vulnerable persons among the victims managed to escape and have returned home. “I don’t like talking about the figures but I got from the area is...
FG Insists Nigeria Closer To Lasting Security Than Ever, Says Coups Must Never Return
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa has declared that military coups must never be contemplated again in Nigeria, insisting that the country is closer to lasting security than at any point in recent years. “First and foremost, to know that coup is wrong. Nobody should ever have that in mind. From now onwards, nobody should ever think of carrying out a coup or something in Nigeria. We must all put our hands together to support the democratic norms in place,” Musa stated. In strong ter...
'Don't dare try it!' - Turkey opposes military operations against Iran
Turkey on Thursday said it opposes a military operation against Iran, as US President Donald Trump had repeatedly talked about coming to the aid of the Iranian people over the crackdown on protests. “We’re against a military operation against Iran. We believe the authentic problems of Iran should be resolved by themselves,” Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told journalists in Istanbul. He said that Iran’s economic grievances were “misunderstood as an uprising against” the Islamic repub...
'I am coming again, be warned' - Trump threatens more strikes in Nigeria if attacks on Christians continue
President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch additional military strikes in Nigeria if attacks on Christians persist. Trump issued the warning during an interview with The New York Times (NYT), where he was asked whether the Christmas Day missile strikes against the Islamic State terror group signalled the start of a wider military campaign. The strikes came roughly a month after Trump threatened to deploy US troops to Nigeria, saying they would go in “guns-a-blazing...
Chimamanda Adichie loses 21-month-old son
Renowned author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, have lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi. According to a statement issued on Thursday by Omawumi Ogbe, on behalf of the family, the 21-month-old baby passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a brief illness. The statement said the family is devastated by the loss, and requested that their privacy be respected during this difficult time. The statement reads, “We’re deeply saddened to confirm the passi...
‘Nyash’, ‘mammy market’, ‘amala’ among Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary has added several Nigerian-origin words in its latest update, reflecting the growing global influence of the nation’s language, culture and cuisine. The December 2025 update, released on the OED website on Wednesday, features more than 500 new words, phrases and senses, including internet slang such as “DM”, “brainfart” and “chug”. Over 1,000 existing entries were also revised, while editors explored the histories of words such as “troll”, “cof...
Anthony Joshua 'has retired from boxing' after devastating car crash that killed two close friends
Reports say Anthony Joshua has decided to retire from boxing in the wake of last week's tragic car crash in Nigeria. Two of his close friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, tragically lost their lives when the Lexus they were travelling in collided with a stationary lorry. Joshua himself suffered minor injuries, with the 36-year-old spending the New Year in hospital before later being discharged. They had been on their way to visit his family in the country before the tragedy struck. Prior to...
Anthony Joshua hospitalised after road crash in Nigeria
The crash happened just before the Danco Filling Station in Makun, ahead of the Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound axis.
UK curbs DRC visas, announces migrant return deals with Angola, Namibia
The United Kingdom has imposed visa restrictions on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, accusing its government of failing to cooperate with its new policy on the return of undocumented migrants and those who commit criminal offences. This measure was announced through a statement issued by the British Home Office, disclosing that Angola and Namibia have agreed to step up efforts to take back their citizens. “I thank Angola and Namibia and welcome their co-operation. Now is the time for th...
Trump Focused On Ending Slaughtering Of Christians In Nigeria - US
United States congressman who led a fact-finding delegation to Nigeria, Riley Moore, said President Donald Trump is focused on ending the slaughtering of Christians in Nigeria. Moore, in a recent interview, said the bombardment of terrorist targets in Nigeria was meant to prevent the killing of Christians. He said recent air strikes, which were launched in collaboration with the Nigerian government, were meant to end the slaughter of Christians in Nigeria. “We did this in coordination with ...
US military struck ISIS terrorists in Nigeria - Trump
President Donald Trump said Thursday he’d ordered a deadly strike on Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria, who he has accused of persecuting Christians in the country. In a post on social media, Trump said he’d directed a “powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria,” who he said had been killing innocent Christians. US Africa Command said it conducted the strikes in Sokoto state, which borders Niger to the north, “in coordination with Nigerian authorit...
NBA Demands Suspension of Tax Reform Acts Over Alteration Controversy
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA has called for the suspension of the Tax Reform Acts over the alleged alteration of some sections in the gazetted version, as opposed to what was passed by the National Assembly. In a statement issued today, President of the association, Afam Osigwe said the development highlights grave concerns about the integrity, transparency, and credibility of Nigeria’s legislative process, cautioning that the controversy could have economic implications, Osigwe further...
NIN, CAC Numbers To Become Tax IDs From 2026— FIRS
The Federal Government has announced that the National Identification Number, NIN issued by the National Identity Management Commission has automatically become the Tax Identification Number for individual Nigerians. The clarification was made in a public awareness campaign on the new tax laws shared by the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS on X, urging Nigerians to disregard misinformation surrounding the reform. The statement also noted that registered businesses will no longer require a ...
‘No Mercy for Bandits’: Tinubu allots N5.41trn to overhaul national security
President Bola Tinubu today presented the 58.18 trillion-naira 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly, earmarking 5.41 trillion naira for security, signifying the single largest allocation in the proposed 2026 budget. Speaking during the presentation, the President emphasized that national security remains the foundation of economic growth, investment and social stability, stressing that without peace and stability, other sectors of the economy would struggle to thr...
Trump sues BBC over 'dishonest' panorama speech edit
US President Donald Trump on Monday filed a lawsuit seeking at least $10 billion from the BBC over a documentary that edited his 2021 speech to supporters ahead of the US Capitol riot. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Miami, seeks “damages in an amount not less than $5,000,000,000” for each of two counts against the British broadcaster, for alleged defamation and violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. Trump, 79, had said earlier on Monday that the lawsuit ...
“Why would you attack an IDP camp? Screaming Allahu Akbar” – US Congressman narrates ‘shocking’ discoveries during visit to Nigeria
The five-member United States congressional delegation to Nigeria led by Congressman Riley Moore said it is ready to submit a detailed report to President Donald Trump over its fact-finding mission on insecurity and religious persecution. “They’re in IDP camps. But the Fulani, these Islamic radicals, are attacking the IDP camps. They’re attacking them in the camps. And for those who say this is about climate change and land and things like that, and economically driven, why would you burn...
'Cut My Husband Some Slack, We Are Working Hard to Keep Nigeria Safe' - First Lady tells Nigerians
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, yesterday, appealed to Nigerians to take it easy with her husband, President Bola Tinubu, saying he worked hard to keep the nation safe and also worked seven days a week. Expresses their desire to give more to the needy in Nigeria in 2026, she declared that Tinubu has been working tirelessly towards ensuring that all the nooks and crannies of Nigeria were safe. Speaking to newsmen yesterday at the end of her 2025 Children’s Christmas Brunch held at the State House ...
Saudi Arabia and Qatar sign high-speed rail deal to link capitals
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a formal agreement to construct high-speed rail connecting their capitals, marking the latest in a series of moves marking the drastic improvement in ties between the two Gulf countries in recent years. According to a statement in official Saudi media, the high-speed electric passenger railway would connect Riyadh’s King Salman International Airport with Doha’s Hamad International Airport. The agreement was signed by Saudi Crow...
Nigeria Advocates Pan-African Alliance to Tackle Rising Cancer Burden
The Federal Government has advocated intensified cross-border collaboration to combat Africa’s growing cancer crises, stressing that the continent must urgently unite to address what he described as a silent epidemic of AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako made the call while speaking at the Africa Oncology Collaboration and Innovation Forum held in Luxor, Egypt. He said Nigeria alone accounts for 10.5 per cent of Africa’s cancer bur...
‘Even Your Misbehavior Would Be Seen As A Style’ – Presidency Launches Scathing Attacks Against US Congress Members, Accusing Them Of ‘Not Being Detailed In The Discharge Of Their Duties’
Presidential Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has strongly rejected suggestions by some United States lawmakers that Nigeria should abolish Sharia law, insisting that constitutional amendments in Nigeria are not subject to foreign approval. This is as he said Sharia law is a state-level system permitted under Nigeria’s federal structure and not a national legal framework. Featuring on a televised show, Bwala said the proposal for Nigeria to amend its constitution or disband Sha...
In the shortest possible time, Nigerians will see results - Newly Appointed Defence Minister, Christopher Musa assures
In the shortest possible time, Nigerians will see results - Newly Appointed Defence Minister, Christopher Musa assures
Video Of Tubaba Being Arrested Over Alleged Dispute With Wife Natasha Surfaces Online
A video, presumed to be recent, has surfaced online showing Afrobeats legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2face and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, suspected to be quarrelling in a shopping mall in the United Kingdom, which has sparked reactions over an alleged marital crisis between the couple. The viral social media showed 2Face appearing to be arrested in the UK. The footage, shared by blogger Tosin Silverdam on TikTok, showed officers speaking with the singer outside what appears to be a...
ISWAP, ISIS Insurgencies In Nigeria Driven By Ideology Not Socioeconomic Factors – Majeed Dahiru
ISWAP, ISIS Insurgencies In Nigeria Driven By Ideology Not Socioeconomic Factors – Majeed Dahiru
US Lawmakers Set To Meet Over Escalating Violence In Nigeria
The United States House Appropriations Committee will today host a joint congressional briefing to examine the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. In a notice shared on X by Congressman Riley Moore, he confirmed that the Committee Vice Chair and National Security Subcommittee Chair Mario Díaz-Balart will lead the session. According to him, he will be joined by colleagues from the Appropriations Committee, as well as members of the Foreign Affairs and Financial Services Committees. ...
Nigerian Government Counts Gain In War Against HIV Spread, Restates Commitment To End Disease By 2030
The Federal Government today restated its commitment to achieving the global target of ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 by transitioning the disease into a manageable, endemic condition through sustained treatment and prevention efforts. The assurance was given by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako at the State House in Abuja during the national commemoration of the 2025 World AIDS Day. Salako listed different initiatives adopted by the governmen...
Abductions: FG Is Making Deals With Insurgents, Can’t Deny It — Bolaji Abdullahi
The African Democratic Congress has accused the Federal Government of making deals with insurgents in a bid to free abducted victims. The party also alleged that the government’s decision to shut educational institutions to forestall further abductions is an indication that the government is no longer capable of protecting the schools. “What is clear to us is that the government is making deals with kidnappers, the government is making deals with insurgents. “Perhaps because there may b...
Nigeria is most dangerous place in the world to give birth – Mimiko
Former governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has called on the Nigerian government to invest more in the health and educational sector of the country, stating that without such investments, Nigeria will remain underdeveloped. Dr. Mimiko stated this on Friday while delivering the maiden convocation lecture of the Confluence University of Science and Technology, CUSTECH, Osara, titled: “Ill-Health and Illiteracy, Siblings’ Alliance Against Development.” Mimiko said Ni...
'TOTAL HUMILIATION' | Rachel Reeves EVISCERATED By Kemi Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch Took Rachel Reeves Apart — And Exposed the Truth Behind That Catastrophic Budget If there was one moment that defined this Budget, it wasn’t Rachel Reeves’ shaky delivery, the nervous glances at her notes, or the hollow applause behind her. It was Kemi Badenoch calmly, surgically and devastatingly dismantling every line of Reeves’ fantasy economics — to the point where Reeves genuinely looked like she was about to burst into tears. Kemi didn’t need theatrics. She jus...
Gumi Insists Engagements With Bandits Is Only Way To Ending Banditry, Terrorism In Nigeria
Controversial Islamic cleric based in Kaduna State, Sheikh Gumi, has stated that the only way to find a lasting and enduring solution to banditry and terrorism bedeviling Nigeria is for the government to engage with the bandit and seek amicable terms. This is as he strongly frowned and opposed any foreign intervention to help Nigeria eliminate terrorists and bandits currently operating across the country, saying foreign actors are completely ignorant of the situation. While speaking on a telev...
Again, Bandits Strike Kwara Community, Abduct 11 Residents
At least 11 residents have been reportedly kidnapped in Isapa, a neighbouring community to Eruku in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State where 38 worshippers were abducted and later released, barely a week ago. It was gathered that the latest attack occurred around 6pm yesterday when between 20 and 30 bandits stormed the quiet agrarian settlement with a large herd of cattle, shooting indiscriminately as residents fled for safety. Speaking to journalists under strict anonymity, a communit...
Kwara Church Attack: 'We Couldn't Escape From Our Abductors,' Victim Narrates Ordeal
“It was just a sudden and terrifying act,” said Bamidele Emmanuel, one of the abducted worshippers of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Oke Isegun, Eruku, as he recounted the moment armed bandits stormed their church last Tuesday. Speaking from at the Government House Clinic in Ilorin, Emmanuel described how the attack unfolded barely 30 minutes before the evening programme was set to begin. “We suddenly heard gunshots. At first, I didn’t even know it was gunshots, I thought it was so...
BREAKING: All 38 abducted church worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State rescued - Tinubu
“All the 38 worshippers abdúct£d in Eruku, Kwara State and 51 out of the missing students of the Catholic School in Niger State, have been recovered. ” — President Tinubu. His announcement reads: "My fellow Nigerians, You will recall that I cancelled my trip to the G20 summit in South Africa to enable me coordinate the security efforts at home. Thanks to the efforts of our security forces over the last few days, all the 38 worshippers abdúct£d in Eruku, Kwara State have been resc...
