Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has stirred controversy after asserting that the abduction of schoolchildren is a “lesser evil” compared to the killing of soldiers. Speaking in an interview with the BBC on Tuesday, December 9, Gumi argued that Nigeria should negotiate with armed groups to prevent what he considers greater loss of life. According…
Peter Obi’s once-promising political romance with opposition leaders in the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC) appears to be souring—just when the fledgling coalition needs unity to build momentum ahead of the 2027 general election. The ADC, launched in July with heavyweight figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David Mark, and…
On Monday, 8 December 2025, a transport aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) was forced to land in the Burkinabè city of Bobo‑Dioulasso — and its entire crew and passengers taken into custody by authorities in Confederation of Sahel States (AES) member Burkina Faso, after the aircraft allegedly entered Burkinabè airspace without prior…
First Goal & How the Game Unfolded. Fernandes struck first in the 25th minute — a messy scramble in the box ended with him poking the ball past the keeper after a defensive error by Wolves. Just before half-time, Wolves leveled through Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (45’+2), jolting life into the home side and momentarily silencing the Manchester…
Here’s the full lineup for the group stage of AFCON 2025: Group Teams Group A: Morocco, Mali, Zambia, Comoros Group B: Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe Group C: Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania Group D: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana Group E: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan Group F: Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique Format…
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked a church during Sunday service in Kogi State, abducting a pastor, his wife, and several worshippers. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday while the congregation was in the middle of worship. Witnesses said the assailants, who were armed and dressed in dark clothing, stormed the…
United States Congressman Riley Moore has warned that “much work still lies ahead” after raising alarm over escalating terrorism and persistent killings in Nigeria during a meeting with the country’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. In a statement shared on X on Monday, Moore said the talks centered on the ongoing terrorist activities in the North-East and the…
The $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reportedly halted monthly salaries for several engineers dismissed in September — those who refused to accept redeployment. The affected engineers, previously laid off during a union conflict with Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), were allegedly offered transfers to worksites in states such as…
Unknown armed assailants launched a deadly attack on St. Andrews Anglican Church in Isiokwe, Lilu community, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing two people and setting multiple properties ablaze, including the priest’s residence and church vehicles. During a visit to the scene on Monday, our correspondent observed that the church compound had been…
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has attributed the deaths of over 30,000 people and widespread destruction of businesses in the South-East to Nnamdi Kanu’s secessionist agitation. Kalu, who represents Abia North, made this statement while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today, emphasizing the need for a political resolution to the crisis. Kalu described the destruction as…