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The Nigerian Red Cross has confirmed that at least 162 people were killed during a brutal attack by gunmen in Kwara State, marking one of the deadliest incidents in the country in recent months. A senior Red Cross official disclosed the figure on Wednesday following preliminary assessments and information gathered from affected communities. According to […]

Fresh details have emerged about the deadly attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, where terrorists reportedly killed at least 75 people, according to relatives of the victims. The assailants were said to have stormed the agrarian communities in the early hours of Tuesday, February 3, moving from […]

Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the recent wave of killings in Kwara State, describing the incident as tragic and another grim reminder of Nigeria’s worsening security situation. In a statement reacting to the bloodshed, Obi expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives, noting that […]

Nigerian troops have recorded a major breakthrough in the ongoing counter-terrorism war after storming several torture camps operated by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno and Yobe states, neutralising no fewer than 32 terrorists. The coordinated military operation, carried out by troops of Operation Hadin Kai with support from other security units, […]

The United States Congress on Tuesday held another hearing on Nigeria, focusing on allegations of genocide and growing concerns over religious freedom in Africa’s most populous nation. During the session, lawmakers heard testimonies from policy experts, human rights advocates and security analysts who warned that persistent violence across parts of Nigeria has reached alarming levels. […]

The disclosure was made on Tuesday by the head of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), marking the first public acknowledgement that American forces are operating on Nigerian soil since Washington came under attack in an airstrike on Christmas Day. According to the U.S. military, the deployed personnel are part of a limited advisory and support […]

South African singer Tyla says African artists are only getting started on the global music scene following her second Grammy win. The singer clinched the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards for her hit track “Push 2 Start,” emerging as one of the most celebrated African acts at this year’s ceremony. […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti following his posthumous recognition with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In a statement released on Sunday, the President described Fela as a fearless voice, a revolutionary artist, and a cultural force whose music transcended entertainment to become a powerful instrument of social […]