Category: News

Two young girls who escaped from a terrorist hideout in the Mandara Mountains have been rescued by troops of the 82 Division Task Force Battalion under Operation HADIN KAI in Borno State. The girls, identified as 15-year-old Bintu Adamu and 11-year-old Sadiya Jummai, were rescued on the morning of July 2, 2026, during a routine […]

Former Borno State Governor and APC chieftain, Ali Modu Sheriff, has dismissed Peter Obi’s chances of winning the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the former Labour Party presidential candidate will not receive the support of Northern voters. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Sheriff said he is not concerned about Obi’s ambition despite his […]

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers for allegedly plotting to abduct a resident and extort a ransom of N30 million. According to the police, the suspects were apprehended following credible intelligence and a swift operation by security operatives, which foiled the planned kidnapping before it could be carried out. Investigations revealed […]

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed reports claiming he was offered ₦500 billion to contest the 2027 presidential election against Peter Obi, describing the allegation as false and misleading. The claim, which circulated widely on social media, alleged that unnamed political figures had promised Jonathan ₦500 billion to persuade him to enter the 2027 presidential […]

A Sharia Court sitting at Sharada Hisbah in Kano State has sentenced Mohammed Habibu to six months’ imprisonment without the option of a fine for assaulting and verbally abusing his parents. According to the court, Habibu had repeatedly mistreated and insulted his parents after they advised him to stop engaging in immoral activities. The charges […]

At least nine farmers have been killed and several others kidnapped following a deadly bandit attack on a community in Kaduna State. According to reports, the armed attackers invaded the village while residents were working on their farms. The bandits allegedly opened fire, killing several farmers on the spot before abducting an unspecified number of […]

A Niger Delta advocacy group has called on Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies to investigate the $1.5 billion reportedly spent on the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery, citing concerns over the facility’s continued inability to operate at full capacity. The group questioned the transparency surrounding the massive investment, arguing that despite repeated assurances from authorities that […]

At least 10 people have lost their lives, while six others sustained injuries in a tragic road accident along the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway in Ogun State. The fatal crash reportedly involved a commercial bus and a truck. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the accident occurred after the bus, which was allegedly speeding, rammed […]

GbolaJesu Amusa, a UK-based cultural storyteller, creative curator, and co-founder of Odyssey Media House, traces her deep passion for storytelling directly back to her father. Through his vivid tales, he bridged the gap between her life abroad and her African roots, instilling a profound sense of identity, pride, and cultural connection that continues to shape […]