Category: News Flash

Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, has suffered a major setback in his political ambitions after losing the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. The celebrity businessman and nightlife promoter, who recently ventured into politics, secured only 14 votes out of […]

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has released footage documenting a precision military operation targeting ISIS fighters in the region. The strike reportedly eliminated multiple high-value individuals, including Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior figure within the extremist network. According to AFRICOM officials, the operation was carried out with advanced surveillance and aerial capabilities, ensuring minimal collateral […]

The Nigeria Police Force has stepped up its internal reform efforts with the dismissal, arrest, and prosecution of officers implicated in serious crimes including conspiracy, armed robbery, kidnapping, extortion, and abuse of office in Rivers State and surrounding areas. According to the Force Headquarters, the actions of the dismissed personnel represent a grave betrayal of […]

Residents of Eziobodo community in Owerri West Local Government Area, which hosts parts of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) axis, were thrown into panic on Wednesday night, May 13, 2026, following reports of an armed attack by suspected Fulani gunmen. Viral videos circulating on social media showed chaotic scenes of people fleeing the […]

A chaotic street brawl erupted Monday evening on Do‑Good Street in Tombia, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, drawing a mix of amusement and criticism after footage of the incident spread rapidly online. According to eyewitnesses, the fight began when two men in shorts grabbed and dragged each other across the road, shouting as they struggled for control. […]

A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday at the University of Benin’s Ugbowo main gate, where a male student was shot dead by unidentified gunmen suspected to be cultist in what authorities describe as a targeted attack. The victim, believed to be a part‑time student in the Department of Political Science, was inside a vehicle when […]

China has sentenced two former defence ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, to death with a two‑year reprieve, marking one of the most dramatic escalations in President Xi Jinping’s decade‑long anti‑corruption campaign within the military. The sentences were delivered by a military court after both men were found guilty of extensive bribery offences. According to […]

Residents of Nding community in Fan District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, were thrown into mourning after suspected fulani Jihadist killed several people in a nighttime attack on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, before reportedly targeting mourners gathered for a mass burial the following day. According to local accounts, armed attackers invaded the community around 9 […]

Justice H.H. Kereng of the Gombe State High Court has convicted and sentenced Magistrate Mohammad Suleiman Kumo to two years and six months imprisonment for bribery. Kumo was first arraigned on December 3, 2025, by the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a three‑count charge bordering on bribery. On […]

Panic gripped residents and road users on the night of Tuesday, May 5, 2026, following a road accident involving a heavy-duty trailer along the Waterside-Ogbor Hill axis in Aba.Eyewitnesses reported that the trailer, heavily loaded with goods, suffered brake failure while descending the slope in the Waterside area. The driver lost control of the vehicle, […]