Acting Army Chief Olufemi Oluyede Pays Condolence Visit to Widow of Late COAS Taoreed Lagbaja
Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, the Acting Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, has paid a condolence visit to Mrs. Mariya Lagbaja, widow of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. General Lagbaja, aged 56, passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos following a brief illness. The visit, accompanied by senior military officials, […]
Nigeria Reassures Public on CNG Vehicle Safety Amid Malaysia’s Phase-Out Plans
The Nigerian Presidency has moved to reassure the public about the safety of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicles, recently launched as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional petrol cars in the country. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, addressed these concerns in a social media post on Thursday. His statement […]
Equatorial Guinea Dismisses ANIF Director, Baltasar Following Scandalous Video Leak Involving High-Profile Women
The government of Equatorial Guinea has dismissed Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), following the emergence of explicit videos that were leaked online. The dismissal was ordered by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo after footage surfaced showing Engonga engaged in intimate acts with high-profile women. Real Equatorial Guinea […]
Defence Headquarters Confirms Emergence of ‘Lukarawas’ Terrorist Group in North-Western Nigeria
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorist group, named ‘Lukarawas,’ in the north-western region of the country. The group is believed to have originated from the Republic of Niger following the recent coup there, which disrupted military collaboration between Nigeria and Niger. Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media […]
Nigeria Police Officers to Wear Black Armbands for 7 Days to Mourn Late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed all officers and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to wear black armbands for seven days in tribute to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. This directive, disclosed in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, was issued on Thursday. […]
Al-Hilal Reportedly Considering January Exit for Neymar Amid Ongoing Injury Struggles
Neymar could potentially face an early exit from Al-Hilal, with the Saudi Pro League club reportedly considering terminating his £130 million-a-year contract in January. The Brazilian star has struggled with recurring injuries, which have limited his contributions since joining the club. After returning to the field for Al-Hilal following a lengthy recovery from an ACL […]
Hamas Calls on Trump to Fulfill Promise to End Gaza War Following Election Victory
Hamas issued a statement following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, urging him to fulfill his pledge to end the war in Gaza. The group called on Trump’s incoming administration to “work seriously to stop the war” and reportedly referenced his prior request to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to conclude the […]
Obasanjo Honors Late Wife, Stella, at Reopening of Memorial Hospital
On Wednesday, November 6, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo reflected on the profound loss of his wife, Mrs. Stella Obasanjo, who passed away just months before her 60th birthday. Mrs. Obasanjo died on October 23, 2005, at a private clinic in Puerto Banús, Marbella, Spain. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the newly rebuilt and […]
National Grid Collapses Again, Leaves Nigeria in Darkness for the Second Time This Week
Nigeria has been plunged into darkness once again following the collapse of the national grid. According to DAILY POST, the national power supply was disrupted around 11:20am on Thursday. This marks the second grid collapse this week and the twelfth occurrence in the past eleven months. In a statement confirming the outage, the Abuja Electricity […]
Barack Obama Congratulates Donald Trump on Election Victory, Emphasizes Peaceful Transfer of Power
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has extended congratulations to Republican Donald Trump following his victory in the U.S. presidential election. In a joint statement with his wife, Michelle, Obama acknowledged that the outcome was not what they had hoped for, given their significant differences with the Republican platform on various issues. However, he emphasized the […]