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A disturbing video circulating on social media has sparked widespread outrage after showing a woman being physically assaulted during a cultural festival in Delta State, with many Nigerians demanding an investigation and tighter regulation of traditional festival practices. The incident is believed to have occurred during the Urheovware, an Urhobo…

The United States and Iran are preparing to resume diplomatic talks on Wednesday as a temporary ceasefire between both countries approaches its expiration later this week, raising cautious hopes for de-escalation in a tense geopolitical standoff. U.S. officials say negotiations are expected to take place in Pakistan, expressing optimism about…

Speculation is mounting within Nigeria’s political circles over the future of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, following recent developments in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sources indicate that ongoing investigations into some ministers and top government officials may be nearing a…

The traditional ruler of Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Salman Olátúnjí Aweda, has been abducted by suspected terrorists, who are now demanding a ransom of N400 million for his release. The monarch was reportedly seized in the early hours of Saturday when more than 10…

The Nyesom Wike-backed bloc of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that the party’s prolonged internal crisis is over and directed the immediate commencement of preparations for primary elections in line with Independent National Electoral Commission guidelines. The declaration was made on Monday during the 108th National Executive Committee…

Suspected terrorists have killed at least five people in a pre-dawn attack on the Kemanji community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, sparking panic among residents and highlighting renewed security concerns in the area. The assault, which occurred around 3:00 a.m. on Monday, triggered a fierce gun battle…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced preparations for the 2027 general elections with the release of a detailed timetable, retaining high nomination fees for key offices while introducing concessions to encourage broader participation. In the schedule issued Monday night in Abuja by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman…

Terrorist group Boko Haram has released a video daring the Nigerian government to attempt a forceful rescue of 416 abducted victims in Borno State, warning that failure to meet its demands within 72 hours could lead to the victims being moved to undisclosed locations. The video, obtained on Monday, shows…

Residents of two communities in Plateau State have been plunged into mourning following coordinated attacks that claimed at least six lives and left several others hospitalised. The incidents occurred in Shonun community of Riyom Local Government Area and Hurum in Gashish District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, further heightening…

Suspected kidnappers have attacked a commercial bus operated by GUO Transport along the Ore–Benin expressway, killing the driver and abducting several passengers in a brazen assault that highlights growing insecurity on Nigeria’s highways. According to reports, the gunmen ambushed the east-bound vehicle and opened fire on the driver, who died…