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Defence Minister Confirms Presence Of The U.S Soldiers In Nigeria, Reveals Their Mission

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The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has confirmed the presence of American military forces in Nigeria. The Minister confirmed that the presence of American soldiers in Nigeria was approved by the federal government, and they are in the country solely for training and technological support. Musa, who spoke with the newsmen at the Ministry of Defence, added that, particularly, the American soldiers have permission to work with their Nigerian counterparts in parts of Bauchi State in the task of combating terrorism and banditry. He affirmed the readiness of the federal government to work with other friendly nations in ensuring the war against terrorists is won. The Defence Minister pointed out that the collaboration with the United States is not strange or out of place, as Nigeria also does the same for other countries like Liberia, Tanzania and other nations. General Musa explained that Nigeria would benefit from the technology, drones and satellites from the United States in the o...

INSECURITY: DHQ Confirms Arrival Of 100 U.S. Military Personnel And Equipment In Nigeria

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) confirmed on Monday that approximately 100 United States military personnel, along with equipment, have arrived in Nigeria to assist in capacity-building efforts for the Armed Forces of Nigeria. According to military authorities, the trainers arrived at the Bauchi Airfield under a bilateral defence cooperation arrangement between Nigeria and the United States, following a formal request by the Federal Government. The DHQ explained that the deployment was agreed upon during a joint working group engagement between Nigerian and the U.S. officials. The engagement, it said, focused on addressing specific training needs, technical support requirements, and intelligence-sharing gaps within the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Military authorities clarified that the visiting personnel are technical specialists serving strictly in advisory and training capacities. They emphasized that the U.S. personnel would not be involved in combat operations. The DHQ further assured ...

Cardi B Confirms Split From Boyfriend, Stefon Diggs 3 Months After Birthing Their Child

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  American rapper, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, popularly known as Cardi B, has confirmed separation from her new lover and Footballer, Stefon Diggs. Cardi B  confirmed their split while responding to a post by her rival, rapper BIA about Stefon Diggs. BIA wrote on social media amid speculation of Cardi B’s separation from Diggs, “Can u name someone with more bms than receiving yards? I can! and I know that. ykwnvm.” Responding to BIA on Sunday during a performance in Los Angeles, Cardi B who is currently on her ‘Little Miss Drama Tour’ confirmed split from Diggs and also warned that she won’t tolerate any public disrespect toward him. She said “Let me tell you something. Just because I ain’t fucking with my baby daddy doesn’t mean you get to talk about my baby daddy. Bitch this is for you.” It  was gathered that the singer broke up with Diggs after he allegedly cheated on her. It was also gathered that Cardi B made the separation with the footballer public just 3 months a...

Serious Commotion At Wedding Ceremony As Bride's Family Discovers That The Groom Is Transgender In India

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In what will come across as a really startling development, a groom was reportedly found to be transgender during the course of his wedding celebrations. Just hours after completing the "seven vows" of marital bond, a 22-year-old groom was "exposed" as being allegedly associated with the transgender (kinnar) community. The shocking discovery was made moments before the bride's ceremonial "bidai" on Friday night, February 13, 2026. The marriage was fixed six months ago between a local girl and Rishu, a resident of Pure Ganai village in India. On February 13, the "baraat" arrived in full festive spirit, with a band, dancing relatives, and a grand welcome from the bride's family. Rituals were completed and guests retired after dinner. Around 4 AM, when preparations for the bride's departure were under way, a group of "kinnars" (transgenders) from Kadopur reached the venue to collect customary "neg" (gift). The atmosph...

[PHOTOS] “God Told Me To Get Down From The Bus” – Man Shares Testimony After Road Accident Claimed The Lives Of 15 Umuahia Traders Returning From A Traditional Marriage In Enugu State

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Toshiba Ihediri, a Nigerian man, has given thanks to God for sparing his life in a road accident that resulted in the deaths of 15 traders from Umuahia. The victims died in the crash on their way back from a traditional marriage in Enugu state on Sunday, February 15, 2026.  Ihediri, who is the groom's neighbour, said he alighted from the bus after waiting for 5 hours for it to fill up. According to him, God instructed him to get down from the bus and he decided not to embark on that journey.  “God, I thank You for saving me yesterday. God, You did it all alone,”  he wrote. You instructed me to silently get down from that coaster bus, and I listened to Your voice and decided not to embark on that journey to Enugu again. After sitting in the coaster bus for about 5 hours (8 AM –12 PM), waiting for others to fill the bus so we could move, I changed my mind and decided not to go again. Twelve persons lost their lives at a spot in an accident involving the bus I was ...

“Why I Stopped Paying Tithe In The Church” – Media Personality, Toke Makinwa

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Popular Nigerian media personality, Toke Makinwa has shared the reasons she no longer pays tithes to churches. The entrepreneur said her decision came after deep personal reflection about how money should be used to help people. In an interview with Chude, she shared that her views on tithing have changed over time. According to her, she began to question the way churches receive large sums of money while many members still struggle with basic needs such as rent, hospital bills, and daily feeding. She spoke about what she described as post-traumatic church syndrome, a situation where people feel hurt or damaged emotionally and spiritually because of their experiences in religious spaces. She said this made her look closely at how religious institutions operate and how funds are handled. Makinwa said she started asking herself why she should give money to church buildings that are already well funded when there are individuals who urgently need help. She explained that if someone comes ...

Nigerian Government To Arraign Nasir El-Rufai Over NSA Phone Tapping Allegations

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  Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai (left) and NSA, Nuhu Ribadu The  Nigerian Government is set to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of unlawfully intercepting the phone communications of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. According to court documents filed on February 16, 2026, El-Rufai is facing three counts. “Count One: Admitting, during a February 13 appearance on Arise TV’s Prime Time Programme, that he and his associates unlawfully intercepted the communications of the NSA, contrary to Section 12(1) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Amendment Act, 2024. Count Two: Knowing and associating with individuals involved in the unlawful interception without reporting them to security agencies, in violation of Section 27(b) of the same Act. “Count Three: Using technical equipment or systems to compromise public safety and national security by intercep...