IDPs Protest Over Hunger Despite N1 Billion Relief Gift from First Lady Remi Tinubu

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Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across various camps in Nigeria have taken to the streets in protest, decrying severe hunger and neglect despite the reported N1 billion humanitarian support recently announced by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The protests, which erupted in parts of Abuja and other locations where IDP camps are situated, saw displaced persons — including women and children — carrying placards with inscriptions such as “We are starving,” “Where is Remi Tinubu’s N1 billion?” and “Hunger is killing us.” The demonstrators accused government officials and camp coordinators…

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Cubana Chief Priest Mocks Paternity Accuser Amid Ongoing Legal Battle in Kenya

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Popular Nigerian nightlife promoter and socialite, Cubana Chief Priest, has stirred fresh controversy with a recent Instagram post believed to be a dig at his paternity accuser, Kenyan socialite Hellen Ati. In a video shared from his vacation in France, the celebrity barman—whose real name is Pascal Okechukwu—is seen enjoying himself, accompanied by the caption: “PASKAL!!! You Will Suffer”. The phrase is widely associated with Hellen Ati’s frequent social media tirades against him. The post comes amid an ongoing legal battle between both parties over a paternity dispute. Ati claims…

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Police Arrest Accomplice in Pregnant Nurse’s Murder in Anambra, Recover Human Parts at Shrine

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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old woman, Somtochukwu Nwafor, in connection with the gruesome murder and dismemberment of a pregnant nurse in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the lifeless body of the victim was found dumped in a soakaway, sparking a major investigation into what authorities now suspect is a case of ritual killing. During interrogation, the arrested suspect confessed to being the girlfriend of the alleged mastermind, Chiemerie Obika…

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Tinubu Approves Civil Service Jobs, ₦250,000 Cash Awards for 200 NYSC Honorees

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate employment of 200 outstanding National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members into the federal civil service and awarded each of them ₦250,000 for exemplary performance during the 2020–2023 service years. The announcement was made Tuesday in Abuja during the combined President’s NYSC Honours Award ceremony, where the President—represented by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha—praised the honorees for their “discipline, commitment, patriotism and integrity.” In addition to cash gifts and automatic employment, Tinubu announced full scholarships for the awardees to…

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Mob Lynches Police Officer’s Son for Beheading Brother in Ondo

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Tension enveloped the Odigbo community in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State on Monday evening after residents lynched a 26-year-old man, identified simply as Daniel, for allegedly killing and beheading his younger brother, Emmanuel. The siblings, sons of a respected police officer in the community, had reportedly left home together for the nearby Origbara River—a secluded area popular with locals—before the grisly incident occurred. According to eyewitnesses, Daniel allegedly lured his 15-year-old brother to the riverbank, where he murdered and beheaded him. His attempt to conceal the severed head…

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Panic as Python, Crocodile Found in former Accountant General’s Home in Kano

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A python, crocodile, and several other wild animals were discovered at the residence of a former Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, sparking panic across several Kano communities. The animals, which were kept within Idris’ compound in the Daneji area of the state capital, were evacuated by officials of the Kano Zoo after the python reportedly escaped, prompting widespread alarm in surrounding neighbourhoods including Mandawari, Kabara, and Soron Dinki. Residents reported sleepless nights and heightened anxiety until the python was captured and removed. Managing Director of the Kano Zoo,…

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Ghanaians Stage Protest Against Nigerians Over Alleged Prostitution, Ritual Killings

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Tension is brewing in Ghana as scores of citizens took to the streets in protest against the presence of Nigerians in the country, accusing them of being behind rising incidents of prostitution, ritual killings, and other crimes. In a viral video shared on Tuesday, the protesters — including women and youths — marched through parts of Accra, holding placards with messages such as “Armed robbery and violent attacks must stop,” “Our kids are getting missing because of Igbos,” and “Nigerians are kidnapping and using people for rituals.” One of the…

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NSCDC Officer Stabbed to Death in Abuja, Denied Urgent Treatment Over Police Report

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Fresh details have emerged surrounding the tragic death of an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Blessing Akpan, who was fatally stabbed by an unknown assailant in Bwari, a suburb of Abuja. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, last week, in front of the deceased’s residence located in Piawe, behind the Chief’s Palace in Bwari town. Akpan, a mother of four and personnel with the NSCDC’s Bwari Central Division under the FCT Command, was said to have died after being taken from…

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WAFCON Victory: Tinubu Gifts Super Falcons Players $100,000 Each

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded members of Nigeria’s women national football team, the Super Falcons, with a cash gift of $100,000 each, following their outstanding performance at the just-concluded Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The announcement was made on Monday during a reception held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja in honour of the team. The Super Falcons recently claimed their 12th WAFCON title, reaffirming Nigeria’s dominance in women’s football on the African continent. President Tinubu, who commended the players for their dedication, resilience, and patriotism, said the…

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Lagos Council Renames Charly Boy Bus Stop, Honours Saka, Olamide, KSA With Street Names

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The Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State has announced the renaming of several major roads and landmarks within the council, including the popular Charly Boy bus stop, which has now been renamed Baddo Bus Stop in honour of Nigerian music star Olamide Adedeji. The announcement was made by the outgoing Chairman of Bariga LCDA, Hon. Kolade David Alabi, on Friday, July 25, 2025—his final day in office. The event coincided with the commissioning of landmark projects carried out under his administration, which were formally unveiled by Lagos…

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