Two survivors of the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, recounted harrowing moments in court on Tuesday as the trial of five alleged Al-Shabaab members continues before the Federal High Court in Abuja. A female survivor, identified only as SSC, described how a dynamite planted by one

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi launched his 2026 Africa tour with visits to Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, and Lesotho, signaling a structured and holistic engagement aimed at consolidating Beijing’s strategic interests on the continent. Unlike symbolic diplomacy, Wang Yi’s visit is a calculated mission reflecting China’s long-term objectives: stabilizing relationships, protecting investments, securing supply chains, and

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Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has criticized Nigeria’s revised tax laws, cautioning that the reforms, as currently implemented, could deepen public distrust and worsen economic hardship for citizens already struggling with rising costs of living. Obi’s warning follows a KPMG report that identified 31 critical issues in the new tax framework, including drafting errors,

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The Nigerian Army has arrested Brigadier General Gabriel E. Archibong over alleged associations with retired Major General Danjuma Hamisu Ali-Keffi, sources say. Archibong, stationed at the Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) in Minna, has been held at the Army’s Special Investigation Bureau for over ten days. Soldiers reportedly searched his home in Lugbe, seizing

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The Niger State Government has directed residents living in hamlets around Kainji Lake in the Borgu Local Government Area to vacate the area within two months. The move is aimed at clearing criminals hiding in the forest and preventing further loss of life. Governor Umaru Bago announced the directive during a condolence visit to the

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Survivors of the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, gave harrowing testimonies on Tuesday as the Department of State Services (DSS) tendered additional evidence against five suspects in the Federal High Court, Abuja. The defendants—Idris Omeiza (25), Al Qasim Idris (20), Jamiu Abdulmalik (26), Abdulhaleem Idris

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Popular businessman and billionaire Obi Cubana has announced a deepening of his Christian faith, describing himself as a “new creature” whose old ways have passed away. The Cubana Group founder shared the update on Instagram, expressing gratitude to God and acknowledging Pastor Jerry Eze for guiding him closer to spirituality. In his post, Cubana wrote:

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A controversy has erupted in Lagos transport union circles after Ganiyu Oyedepo, popularly known as Koko Zaria, accused his former boss, Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo), of engaging in romantic relationships with his wives and girlfriends. The allegations surfaced in a viral video shared on social media, in which Koko Zaria claimed he endured years of

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The administration of President Bola Tinubu has reportedly signed a $9 million lobbying deal with U.S.-based Republican-linked firm DCI Group in an effort to appease former President Donald Trump and prevent further military or diplomatic actions targeting Nigeria. According to investigative reports, the contract—facilitated by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu through Kaduna’s Aster Legal—aims to

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Nigerian music stars Adekunle Gold and Simi have celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary, sharing heartfelt tributes to each other on Instagram. The couple, who married in January 2019 after years of friendship and creative collaboration, reflected on the bond that continues to strengthen their marriage. Adekunle Gold described marrying Simi as the best decision of

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