A new twist has emerged in the Kebbi schoolgirls’ kidnapping saga, and it is one that has thrown Nigerians into a storm of questions, doubts and outrage. Just days after authorities insisted that no ransom was paid to secure the release of the abducted students, the abductors themselves have released a video suggesting that a negotiation actually took place directly contradicting the government’s official narrative.
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In a diplomatic development that could reshape international perceptions about Nigeria’s security crisis, the Federal Government has revealed that a top-tier Nigerian delegation and senior United States officials have reached a new understanding aimed at tackling the country’s persistent violence and insecurity.
In a dramatic twist to the ongoing tension surrounding the recent clash between Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, Publicly Insults the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu.and Naval officer Lt. A.M. Yerima, reports of an alleged assassination attempt on the officer set social media abuzz on Sunday. But the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has now stepped forward with a strong rebuttal, declaring that no such incident occurred anywhere in Abuja.
Nigeria’s political arena has been thrown into turmoil following reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, allegedly clashed with a military officer, hurling insults and reportedly calling the officer both a “fool” and “useless.” The incident has been widely condemned as a public insult to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, under whose authority every uniformed officer serves.
In a dramatic twist to the ongoing crisis surrounding Nollywood star Regina Daniels and her marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko, the actress has revealed that her estranged parents have reunited after years apart, all in a bid to secure the release of her detained brother, Sammy West.
Abuja was thrown into a mix of tension and defiance on Monday as the Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest, organized by activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, took center stage across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) despite a court order banning such demonstrations in key areas.
History was made in the early hours of Saturday as Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, successfully completed her much-publicized Guinness World Record attempt for the largest pot of jollof rice
The Dangote Group has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, weeks after she was involved in a tragic road accident with one of the company’s trucks near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State.
The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has strongly refuted social media reports claiming the death of its Managing Director and veteran actor, Dr. Ali Nuh
Fresh outrage has erupted in Edo State after another Dangote truck rammed into a car in front of Omega Fire Ministry, killing three people on the spot and leaving several others hospitalized. The accident, which eyewitnesses blame on an unlicensed driver, has once again spotlighted the growing menace of Dangote-owned trucks on Nigerian roads.
An Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, who was recently released from custody, has broken her silence following her widely publicised…
What was meant to be a routine Ibom Air flight turned into an explosive scene of chaos when a female passenger lashed out at a flight attendant who asked her to switch off her mobile phone before take-off. The confrontation quickly escalated into a physical brawl that left the passenger’s clothes torn during the scuffle with the air hostess.
In a chilling operation that has sent shockwaves through Akwa Ibom State, the Police Command has arrested five suspects connected to a gruesome home invasion, armed robbery, and r3pe incident that occurred at a guest house in Abak. The arrest followed the discovery of what authorities describe as a suspected shrine housing disturbing fetish materials.
In a jaw-dropping revelation that has ignited fresh conversations around spirituality, identity, and African traditions, Nigerian music star Abolore Akande, popularly known as 9ice, has opened up about a mysterious health crisis that nearly shattered his life — and how it led him down an unconventional spiritual path.
“Wire ₦200k now before we leave you. If not, na Kaduna we go carry you go like this.”That was the…
In a political atmosphere already charged with anticipation ahead of the 2027 general elections, popular Nigerian comic actor Ime Bishop Umoh, widely known as OkonLagos, has stirred intense reactions with a controversial and unfiltered analogy involving presidential hopeful Peter Obi.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has once again raised alarm over the deepening hardship facing millions of Nigerians, calling on the Federal Government to urgently address the growing crisis of multidimensional poverty in the country. In a recent statement, the NLC emphasized that the current economic situation is no longer sustainable for the average Nigerian. While inflation continues to rise, wages have stagnated, and basic necessities like food, healthcare, transportation, and housing have become unaffordable luxuries for many households.
A devastating ambush by armed bandits in Plateau State’s Kanam Local Government Area has claimed the lives of over 70…
In Nigeria, politics isn’t just politics—it’s premium entertainment, reality TV, and unending drama rolled into one. From party defections that look like romantic breakups to overnight godfather betrayals, Nigeria’s political landscape is less about ideology and more about who’s playing chess with the loudest pawns.
Many have been lamenting the downsides of the naira note scarcity. Although the outcry is understandable, this set of people should be grateful for this government initiative.
Nigerian men took to Twitter to discuss all the things that they hate about being married.
