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Senior Nigerian military officials have dismissed reports claiming that aircraft from the United States recently delivered weapons and military equipment to Borno State and Kaduna State to aid counterterrorism and security operations. The claims, which circulated widely on social media last week, referenced a report by The New York Times alleging that three the U.S. military planes landed in Nigeria between Thursday and Friday, with at least one offloading ammunition and other equipment in Maiduguri, Borno State. According to the report, a U.S. Department of Defence official was quoted as saying,  “These initial flights are the vanguard of what will be a stream of C-17 transport flights into three main locations across Nigeria.” However, senior sources at Defence Headquarters and the Nigerian Army who spoke with the newsmen that they were not aware of any such deliveries. A  source at Army Headquarters confirmed that no U.S. aircraft landed in Kaduna or elsewhere last week. Fr...

Nigerian music superstar,  David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has announced his decision to discontinue the ongoing custody case involving his daughter, Imade, while voicing strong displeasure over what transpired during court proceedings. In a post shared on X late Friday, the artiste clarified that he never sought sole custody of his daughter, contrary to widespread speculation. According to him, his request was strictly for joint custody. “I never asked for full custody … I asked for joint custody. Nobody won, nobody lost but Imade … so I don’t know why some pple r celebrating. There’s nothing to celebrate,” he wrote. Davido further disclosed that he opted to withdraw from the case after what he described as an unacceptable turn during courtroom exchanges. He alleged that references were made to his late son, which he described as deeply distressing. “ I’ve decided to drop the case because … until she brought out her last card! MY DECEASED SON! THAT’S A NO NO! Lowest blow!...

  Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have released a disturbing video showing 176 abducted victims — including women, children, and a nursing mother — allegedly taken from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The group, formally known as Jama’atu Ahlissunnah Lidda’awati wal-Jihad, was seen interrogating the captives in the footage. In  the video, one of the terrorists asked the captives to state where they were kidnapped. Responding in Hausa language, three women – including a nursing mother – said they were abducted from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area. The footage shows dozens of women and children standing in rows, visibly distressed. Many appeared poorly dressed, with worn-out clothes, while some of the children were seen without trousers, suggesting harsh and degrading conditions. While parading the victims, one of the terrorists accused the Kwara State Government of allegedly downplaying the scale of the abduction. According to him, ...

Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, Biodun Stephen has opened up about her personal experience with female circumcision. The producer spoke during an interview on the Diary Of A Naija Girl Podcast. She explained that her circumcision happened when she was six years old and involved her grandmother. The filmmaker described the process as part of her family’s cultural practice. She recalled being taken outside under her grandmother’s supervision to a place where the procedure would take place. At first, she was allowed to play and eat, which made her feel comfortable and unaware of what was coming. Stephen said the next step involved a shower and then lying down, after which she experienced intense pain that stayed with her memory. According to her, there was no explanation given at the time about what was happening. When she returned home, her mother offered some comfort, rubbing her body and apologising, but no detailed discussion followed. Stephen emphasised that the memory of the pain ...

At least three United States military aircraft were reportedly seen landing in Nigeria between Thursday and Friday. The aircraft landed at military bases in Borno and other North-East states as part of ongoing security collaboration between Nigeria and the United States. It was gathered that the  senior officers at the Defence Headquarters disclosed that the aircraft conveyed ammunition supplied by the American government to support Nigeria’s counter-insurgency operations. The officers, who spoke in separate interviews, said the development followed bilateral engagements between Nigeria and the U.S. on security collaboration. “Following Nigeria-US bilateral talks on security, the American government will not only deploy soldiers but also provide necessary logistics, including ammunition, to fight the insurgents,”  one of the officers, who requested anonymity, said. Another senior officer described the delivery as part of routine operational logistics, noting that ammunition of...

Late Nigerian singer, Ifunanya Nwangene has been laid to rest in her hometown in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State following her tragic death. Nwangene reportedly passed away after suffering a snakebite at her residence in Abuja, an incident that sparked widespread reactions and condolences across social media. The late singer, described by admirers as super-talented, was remembered for her voice and passion for music. Her untimely passing has left many in shock, particularly fans who had followed her journey in the entertainment space. Her burial marks the final farewell to a young talent whose life was cut short unexpectedly. It was gathered that  Ifunanya Nwangene died after being bitten by a snake on Saturday, 31st of January, 2026 which her death was confirmed in Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja. She was 26 years old. May her soul rest in the Perfect Paradise of God. Amen.